Charleston, South Carolina, is a beautiful, historic city settled by the English in 1670. Tourists enjoy its rich history and culture, on display in museums, public buildings, galleries, homes and plantations. Many accommodations are available, including five-diamond hotels. Golfers can enjoy a round or two at the Shadowmoss Plantation Golf Club a short drive from downtown Charleston.
The Wentworth Mansion
Francis Silas Rodgers, a phosphate manufacturer, built the Rodgers Mansion in the 1880s. Restored as an inn in 1998, it was renamed the Wentworth Mansion and has maintained its status as a historic landmark. According to the December 2008 issue of Travel and Leisure Magazine, it was rated number 40 of the top 100 hotels in North America. This five-diamond hotel features 21 guest rooms and suites, all with king-size beds, fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. Guests can also take advantage of the on-site spa and restaurant. Less than 25 miles from the hotel is The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation with a 27-hole golf course.
The Wentworth Mansion
149 Wentworth St.
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 853-1886
Wentworthmansion.com
Woodland's Inn
In 1906, Pennsylvania Railroad baron Robert W. Parsons bought 100 acres of the Woodlands estate just outside Charleston's town square. In 2006 Salamander Hospitality bought Woodland's Inn, refurbished it with modern amenities and made it a luxurious, five-diamond hotel with an on-site restaurant. This hotel is less than 25 miles from Charleston and offers 18 guest rooms and suites, each with Bose CD stereos, wireless Internet access and flat-panel televisions. Other amenities in many guest rooms include steam-heated towel racks, Jacuzzis and working fireplaces. Woodland's Inn also offers spa services, handicap accommodations and a two-bedroom country cottage a short distance from the main house. Golfers can reserve tee times at The Pine Forest Country Club, a short drive from the hotel.
Woodland's Inn
125 Parsons Road
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 875-2600
Woodlandsinn.com
The Sanctuary Hotel
The Sanctuary Hotel is on the shore of Kiawah Island, just 30 minutes from downtown Charleston. This hotel opened in 2004 and is part of the Kiawah Island Golf Resort. The Sanctuary offers 255 spacious rooms and suites, including a garden view and ocean view. There is a 3,000-square-foot presidential suite available. All rooms include a king-size bed, a handcrafted desk and armoire, a sofa and chair. This five-diamond hotel also includes an indoor swimming pool, fitness center, business center, spa and restaurant. While staying at the Sanctuary, play a round of golf at one of the five championship golf courses at the Kiawah Island Golf Resort.
The Sanctuary Hotel
1 Sanctuary Beach Drive
Johns Island, SC 29455
(843) 768-6000
Kiawahresort.com/accommodations/the-sanctuary
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Based in Georgia, Loletrazina Church has been a professional freelance writer for 24 years. Church attended Delgado College with a major in surgical technology. She has written several published health care articles and advertisement publications for Internet sites such as eHow.com, KennethCole.com and Panasonic.com.
