We booked Planters Inn by chance, mainly because of its Relais & Chateaux designation. Location is superb, ambiance exquisite, bedroom mattress was super, staff charming and helpful. Restaurant, rated as best in the city, surpassed its reputation for dinner. Breakfast was fairly standard. Would return, no, will return.

We received a lot of great service here, attending to a WiFi problem, helping me find an antacid at 6am, carrying bags etc. We love this place and although we were only there for one night we will definitely return for a longer stay next time.

My wife and I stayed at this hotel in late January--at the time of the primary--for a business meeting I had to attend, and then we stayed over for an extra day in Charleston just for the two of us. This is a really lovely hotel, with very nice rooms, comfortable bed, great atmosphere and charm, and perfect location. More important, the people running the hotel and working there were very nice, very warm and accommodating as well as efficient. Kara and Chad at the front desk stood out for us, and also the servers in the excellent restaurant (Peninsula Grill) located in the hotel. It was a great place to stay, and we wouldn't hesitate to stay there again when we return to Charleston.

The hotel restaurant was definitely a highlight at the Planters Inn. Perhaps I skimped on the room..a small corner with two doubles for the three of us...would recommend going for a suite if possible. Somewhat dated feel but lacking the old time amenities...a more private lounge and perhaps an honor bar would improve the relatively uninteresting lobby area immensely. Overall pleasant, great location, and not enough time for all the restaurants. Only bad reaction was to a breakfeast of shrimp and grits had elsewhere. Always loved Charlestown but was suprised after long hiatus to find a more college bar atmosphere on weekends. Would stay again.