Best for
For travelers who want Charleston at their door, this King Street address faces Marion Square and puts downtown shops and galleries within easy reach.
Best for
For travelers who want Charleston at their door, this King Street address faces Marion Square and puts downtown shops and galleries within easy reach.
What makes it special
The heated rooftop pool is reserved for hotel guests, giving you a quiet place to pause above Charleston between walks through the city.
Room to consider
If outdoor privacy matters, request a king room with a walled patio; it gives you your own space for a quiet morning.
Insider tip
At Hotel Bennett’s street-level Marsh & Magnolia, work with a hat stylist to design a felt or straw hat to take home.
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Hotel Bennett Charleston opens onto King Street and overlooks Marion Square, bringing the city's street life right to its door. Inside, 179 rooms and suites share a formal Charleston character, with custom furnishings and locally inspired artwork. The building has the scale of a grand city hotel, while its terraces keep the square and surrounding skyline in view.
The Bennett family's local ties appear in photographs and artwork throughout the lobby. Charleston's historic homes informed the design, but the hotel's most personal details come from the city library that once occupied this site. Each guest room has a different selection of books in its bookcases. Downstairs, Jill Biskin's rotunda mural depicts Charleston Harbor in the eighteenth century, and reclaimed cypress forms the Grand Court Lobby's central ceiling. These are specific references to the city outside, woven into rooms intended for everyday use.
Views from the room take in Charleston’s harbor or city streets. The light-toned design has a padded headboard between tall mirrors and bedside lamps, with dark chests beneath. A sofa sits by the window, framed by fitted bookcases and patterned curtains.
Soft upholstery and pale walls continue through the sleeping area. A dark cabinet stands against the facing wall. The bathroom has a deep pedestal tub apart from the glass-enclosed shower, with a marble vanity between them. In the standard bathroom design, wall lights brighten the mirror.
Views from the room take in Charleston’s harbor or city streets. The light-toned design has a padded headboard between tall mirrors and bedside lamps, with...
The double-queen option sleeps up to four guests. Rollaway beds are not available in that layout.
In the king layout, mirrored French doors lead to the bathroom. A deep pedestal tub stands apart from the glass-enclosed shower. The double-queen design has a sofa beneath the window, with fitted shelves on either side. A dark cabinet runs along the opposite wall.
Padded headboards, bedside lamps and soft fabrics give the sleeping area a home-like style. The standard bathroom has a marble vanity beside the tub and shower. In the accessible double-queen version, the walk-in shower, separate tub and bathroom fittings meet ADA standards.
In the king layout, mirrored French doors lead to the bathroom. A deep pedestal tub stands apart from the glass-enclosed shower. The double-queen design has...
Only the bedroom has exterior windows.
A pale sofa and upholstered chairs gather around an oval glass table in the separate sitting room. Blue cushions, framed landscape paintings and a hanging light add color to its light-toned design.
The bedroom has a padded headboard, with dark bedside chests and framed mirrors on either side. Shelves are fitted into the wall beside the sleeping area. A deep pedestal tub, glass-enclosed shower and marble vanity form the bathroom. In the standard design, wall lights flank its mirror and a contrasting panel stands behind the tub.
A pale sofa and upholstered chairs gather around an oval glass table in the separate sitting room. Blue cushions, framed landscape paintings and a hanging...
Some rooms have an accessible layout. Their bathrooms have adapted fittings.
French doors open from the sleeping area to an outdoor table and chairs on the third floor. High walls enclose this space for meals or sitting outside. An upholstered armchair and fitted furniture stand near the bed indoors. Pale colors and framed pictures add a soft finish to the room.
In the standard design, a second pair of mirrored French doors leads to the bathroom. A glass-enclosed shower stands apart from a deep pedestal tub. The marble vanity provides a separate wash area beside them.
French doors open from the sleeping area to an outdoor table and chairs on the third floor. High walls enclose this space for meals or...
Views look across Charleston’s historic cityscape from a softly colored interior. The light-toned design has a sofa beneath the window, between fitted bookcases. A patterned rug extends across the sleeping and sitting areas. Dark bedside chests contrast with the pale padded headboard.
Framed mirrors and table lamps flank the bed, with a cabinet along the facing wall. A deep pedestal tub provides space for soaking in the bathroom. The glass-enclosed shower is separate, and a marble vanity stands between the two bathing spaces.
Views look across Charleston’s historic cityscape from a softly colored interior. The light-toned design has a sofa beneath the window, between fitted bookcases. A patterned...
Tall windows bring daylight into both the bedroom and the separate living room. The lounge groups a pale sofa and an armchair around a low round glass table. Curtains frame the window wall, with recessed shelving and a hanging light above the seating.
Through the bedroom doorway, a bench stands near the foot of the bed and a desk sits beside the window. Storage is arranged along the bedroom wall. The bathroom has a marble vanity, a glass-enclosed shower and a deep pedestal tub, with mirrored doors marking its entrance in the standard design.
Tall windows bring daylight into both the bedroom and the separate living room. The lounge groups a pale sofa and an armchair around a low...
Some suites can connect to a Premier King room, subject to availability.
The separate bedroom opens to a living and dining area overlooking Charleston’s historic landscape. A settee for two stands beside a dining table. In the pale design, an armchair and low glass table sit close to the sofa. A hanging light is set above the dining chairs.
A tall wardrobe faces the sleeping area between the bedroom’s two doorways. One opens toward the lounge and the other toward the bathroom. Inside the bathroom, a deep pedestal tub stands beside a glass-enclosed shower and marble vanity.
The separate bedroom opens to a living and dining area overlooking Charleston’s historic landscape. A settee for two stands beside a dining table. In the...
French doors frame views across Charleston’s historic peninsula. An outdoor dining table and chaise lounges sit against the city skyline. Inside, an upholstered chair and ottoman stand near the doors, with fitted furniture along the soft-toned walls.
A writing desk provides a work area away from the bathroom. A padded headboard and bedside lights define the sleeping space. The bathroom has a pedestal tub near the glass, alongside a separate enclosed shower and marble vanity. Doors and windows also bring the outdoor outlook into the bathing area.
French doors frame views across Charleston’s historic peninsula. An outdoor dining table and chaise lounges sit against the city skyline. Inside, an upholstered chair and...
The steeple of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church rises close to the windows of this upper-floor suite. The living room is separate from the bedroom. In the light-toned design, a sofa, armchair and glass coffee table sit beside tall windows facing the church.
Blue cushions and patterned curtains add color to the pale upholstery. Fitted bookshelves fill the spaces between the windows. The bedroom has a padded headboard, bedside tables and built-in storage. Its bathroom pairs a dual vanity with a glass-enclosed shower and a deep pedestal tub.
The steeple of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church rises close to the windows of this upper-floor suite. The living room is separate from the bedroom. In...
Top-floor windows look over the Old Citadel, Marion Square and Charleston harbor. Corner windows bring views into the living room from more than one direction. A sofa and armchair gather around a low glass table, with patterned curtains framing the glass.
In the pale design, glass-fronted shelves are fitted into the walls beside the seating. A hanging light sits above the lounge. The separate bedroom has a padded headboard, bedside tables and built-in storage. Its bathroom has a dual vanity, deep pedestal tub and glass-enclosed shower.
Top-floor windows look over the Old Citadel, Marion Square and Charleston harbor. Corner windows bring views into the living room from more than one direction....
Some suites can connect to a Deluxe Double Queen room. This adds a second bedroom, subject to availability.
A formal dining room looks over Upper King Street, with a separate living area and bedroom alongside. Mirrored French doors lead to a large bathroom. Its deep pedestal tub stands apart from the glass-enclosed shower. A dual vanity has two basins beneath the mirror.
The light-toned bedroom design pairs a padded headboard with tall mirrors and bedside lamps. Dark chests stand on either side, with fitted shelves along the next wall. Traditional furniture and soft fabrics give both rooms a home-like feel.
A formal dining room looks over Upper King Street, with a separate living area and bedroom alongside. Mirrored French doors lead to a large bathroom....
King’s Club access must be included in the booking or purchased as an upgrade.
Several doors open from the living room to outdoor seating, with a dining table, chaise lounges and sectional sofa. Views take in Marion Square, King Street and the historic city. Inside, a sofa and armchair gather around a low table beside the lounge windows.
A wide doorway links the lounge to the separate bedroom. Built-in storage lines its wall beside the outdoor doors. The light-toned design includes soft upholstery and blue cushions. A deep pedestal tub and glass-enclosed shower stand beside a dual vanity with marble surfaces in the bathroom.
Several doors open from the living room to outdoor seating, with a dining table, chaise lounges and sectional sofa. Views take in Marion Square, King...
King’s Club access requires a booking that includes it or a paid upgrade, even on the Club level.
French doors link the great room to outdoor dining and chaise lounges. Views take in the Ravenel Bridge, the Cooper and Ashley Rivers and Charleston’s skyline. Inside, a sitting area and dining table occupy the main room, with seats beside the windows. The bedroom is separate from the lounge.
In the light-toned design, a hanging light sits above the round dining table. Glass-fronted shelves line the window wall. The bedroom has a padded headboard and bedside chests. Its bathroom contains a dual vanity, glass-enclosed shower and deep pedestal tub.
French doors link the great room to outdoor dining and chaise lounges. Views take in the Ravenel Bridge, the Cooper and Ashley Rivers and Charleston’s...
The address is 404 King Street, in downtown Charleston. Guest rooms occupy floors three through eight of the nine-story building, above the activity at street level. Charleston International Airport is about 11 miles away; the hotel estimates a drive of 25 to 30 minutes, depending on traffic. Valet parking carries a charge, and electric-vehicle charging is available through the valet team. Within the hotel, restaurants open toward the square or King Street, while the rooftop looks across the city's church-steeple skyline.
Mirrored French doors in the 355-square-foot Deluxe King open into a bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, marble vanity, and deep pedestal soaking tub. The third-floor Deluxe King with Patio adds a walled outdoor area. For a more open view, the Premier King with Terrace has an outdoor dining table and chaise lounges overlooking Charleston's historic peninsula. Outdoor space belongs to these named categories; it is not a feature of every room.
Families can share a Deluxe Double Queen, which measures up to 430 square feet and accommodates four. Some connect to another double-queen room, subject to availability. Rollaway beds are not permitted in double-queen categories. The accessible version measures up to 495 square feet, with a walk-in shower, separate tub, and adapted amenities. Across the room collection, coffee machines, terry robes, and in-room dining accompany the more traditional decorative details.
The 515-square-foot Junior King Suite has a separate living area and floor-to-ceiling bedroom windows. A Signature One Bedroom Suite extends to 1,050 square feet, with a formal dining room above Upper King Street and a bathroom with a dual vanity. Its two-bedroom counterpart connects the suite to a Deluxe Double Queen, retaining the dining and living spaces between time spent out in the city.
The Owner's Suite is a two-story residence of 2,380 square feet, with an 838-square-foot wraparound terrace facing Marion Square and the church skyline. Downstairs, a large living room has two sitting areas, and the dining area seats six. A kitchen and butler's pantry support private meals. Upstairs are the king bedroom, a sitting space, dressing room, and open office area. French doors connect the interior to the terrace, making outdoor dining part of the layout.
Gabrielle serves Lowcountry cooking in its dining room and on a terrace overlooking Marion Square. Seasonal produce and local seafood give the menu its regional focus, with Charleston red rice and succotash among the familiar accompaniments. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as weekend brunch. Its outdoor tables face the square, while the bar provides an indoor setting for a drink before sitting down to eat. Dinner reservations are required. Children are welcome here and throughout the hotel's dining venues, so the formal surroundings do not make the restaurant an adults-only space.
Camellias has a markedly different mood: pink marble, an etched mirrored ceiling, and a crystal chandelier in a room inspired by Fabergé jewels. The bar and tabletops reuse gray-pink marble from the former library's exterior. Champagne is served by the glass and bottle alongside caviar, seafood, and pastries from La Patisserie. Afternoon tea brings sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, and small sweets to the tables. It requires a reservation, and a children's tea is available for ages 12 and under. Outside tea service, the lounge takes guests on a first-come basis.
Executive Pastry Chef Rémy Fünfrock oversees La Patisserie, the hotel's French café on King Street. Breads and sweet and savory pastries are made in-house, with a full coffee bar for an early start. Sandwiches on artisanal bread make it a lunch stop as well as a bakery. There is seating for eating in, or food can be taken away. Among the signature sweets is the Camellias cake, linking this street-facing café to the pink lounge elsewhere in the hotel.
Fiat Lux serves cocktails, wine, and food against panoramic views over Charleston. The rooftop bar has its own dining menu, with shared plates and more substantial dishes alongside the drinks. Nonalcoholic cocktails are also available. Seating is first come, first served. The setting changes from daytime rooftop dining to an evening bar, with a dress code that becomes more formal after dark.
The heated rooftop pool is open year-round and reserved for overnight hotel guests. Cabanas can be rented for a half or full day, with curtains that can be drawn around the seating area. Each has a couch, a fan, a refrigerator, and two reserved chaise lounges outside. Food and drinks can be ordered poolside. This is a swimming deck above downtown Charleston, with the city still in sight from the roof.
The spa's treatment menu covers massage, facials, and body wraps. A dedicated couples room allows two guests to have massages together, with pressure and techniques discussed individually. Omorovicza facials incorporate Hungarian facial massage, while the Cashmere Quench Wrap combines dry-mitt exfoliation, a shea-butter wrap, and a scalp or foot massage. Signature massages are available in 60- and 90-minute appointments, with hot stones among the optional additions. Appointments are recommended, and treatments carry separate charges.
The fitness room is on the second floor, with treadmills looking onto King Street. It is accessible around the clock and has bikes and weight-training equipment alongside the treadmills. Below the rooftop and above the street, it keeps a window onto Charleston even during an indoor workout.
Gabrielle's terrace looks onto Marion Square, pairing Lowcountry cooking with an outdoor setting that keeps the city's character in view.
Camellias pairs Champagne with pink marble reclaimed from the former library, giving an evening drink a setting rooted in this address.
Fiat Lux brings panoramic city views to rooftop drinks, letting guests watch Charleston's skyline change as daylight gives way to evening.
404 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, United States
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Yes. Hotel Bennett Charleston is a strong luxury choice for travelers who want a central base with polished service. It works well for guests who want King Street, Marion Square, restaurants, shopping, spa time, and rooftop views nearby.
Hotel Bennett Charleston is at 404 King Street in Charleston, South Carolina. The hotel sits at the corner of King Street and Marion Square, placing guests in the heart of historic downtown.
The hotel combines European-inspired architecture, Southern hospitality, rooftop views, grand public spaces, and a central Charleston setting. It feels both formal and lively, with dining, spa, lounges, events, and shopping access built into the stay.
Hotel Bennett Charleston is listed with 179 guest rooms and suites. The room collection includes classic rooms, terrace categories, one-bedroom suites, two-bedroom suites, and larger signature suites.
Rooms and suites are elegant, residential, and polished, with custom furnishings and local design details. Many bathrooms include marble finishes, separate showers, pedestal tubs, and a sense of classic Charleston comfort.
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