summer 2013
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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 its 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 Holy City nickname suggests. Planters Inn is a reflection of its unique history 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 our entire staff is dedicated to creating a sense of wonder, providing remarkable hospitality, and offering personalized service 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 & Châteaux. Welcome to the very heart and soul 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