We chose the Inn at Middleton Place on a recent visit to Charleston - what a great decision! The grounds are beautiful. The new age style retreat has been built on part of the grounds of the rice plantation and is a 5 minute stroll to the plantation house, historical gardens and fabulous restaurant. Our rooms were southwest in feel with floor to ceiling windows and a fireplace. The staff was friendly and extremely helpful and the room very clean and comfortable. The lodge happy hour every evening was a nice place to relax together after a day in Charleston - only 20 minutes away. The Lake House breakfast has a lovely natural setting with a deck. Horseback riding is nature trip through the woods, along the river and showcasing the plantation wildlife. The gardens are worth the trip and the restaurant is fantastic. Reservations are helpful at the latter. Overall a terrific, unique experience. Everyone loved it from adults to teenage boys. We will be back!!!

This is a well hidden but great place to stay and relax. You have access to the Middleton Plantation, with it's beautiful gardens, and interpretive life. It's a great place to just walk and enjoy nature. The room was very rustic, with a huge garden tub, lots of wood for the fireplace and plenty of window space to overlook the Ashley River.

We loved the inn. After staying at many historic properties downtown, we found this hotel very refreshing. We loved the very euro-inspired room, the huge bathroom with a tub almost the size of a small pool. It was lovely to walk the lighted river path to the restaurant at Middleton Place in the evening, and to walk the gardens in the morning when all the wildlife is about. There were numerous water birds, hawks and many other, smaller birds busy getting breakfast that are too numerous to mention. Our breakfast at the inn was first-class, as was the shrimp cocktail & free beer or wine in the evening. The entire experience was charming and wonderful. In fact, we will be going back to view the camellia blooms in about a month. The restaurant was perfect and the horseback riding was superb; Clean, beautiful horses and a great trail. I would rate the entire experience 5 stars.

I'd highly recommend this hotel for its magnificent setting, and would urge visitors not to shy away from the tours included in the price and offering glimpses into what life was like on a plantation, however moving and haunting this experience proves.