An Intimate Portrait of Planters Inn 2014 Look Book | Page 7

PLANTERS INN CULTURAL CROSSROADS

W

hen the Planters Inn building was erected in 1844, Charleston was undoubtedly one of the most

cosmopolitan cities in North America thanks in part to wealthy merchants, who parlayed Antebellum

Era fortunes into pivotal achievements. America’s first public market, first golf course, first theatre,
first public museum, first fireproof building, and first passenger steam locomotive were all milestones

achieved by Charlestonians. From early days, the Holy City has been endowed with musical societies,
literary salons, fraternal organizations, and academic institutions—all of which created a far livelier
lifestyle than Charleston’s devotional nickname suggests.

Planters Inn is a reflection of its unique legacy and location. From flickering carriage lanterns to Gullah
sweetgrass baskets, the intimate 64-room Inn is a harmonious blend of Lowcountry inspiration and

understated elegance. With a courtyard shaded by palmetto and crepe myrtle trees, column-lined piazzas, and distinctively residential details, Planters Inn is a polished homage to an authentic antebellum
Charleston mansion.

Travel connoisseurs seeking the finest experiences imaginable visit Planters Inn, and we are united in
our effort to create a sense of wonder, provide remarkable hospitality, and offer personalized service
that fulfills every request in an authentic and meaningful way.

When three of life’s great passions—culture, travel, and food—unite, it is a fantasy realized, especially
when experienced in the grandest style imaginable via Relais and Châteaux.
Welcome to the very heart of historic Charleston.

Welcome to Planters Inn!

Planters Inn is a member of Relais & Châteaux, an
exclusive collection of hotels and restaurants located
in romantic destinations around the world. The Inn’s
blend of Southern hospitality and world class service
extends to the acclaimed Peninsula Grill, where the
award-winning cuisine and Ultimate Coconut Cake®
have made it a Lowcountry institution.

112 north market street
charleston, south carolina