The Spectator Hotel

Hotels
10 (616 reviews)
67 State Street , Charleston , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional service
Great location
Nice amenities
Memorable experience
Cons:
Dated bathroom
Poor breakfast quality

Categories

Cleanliness
10
The dated bathroom was mentioned as a disappointment.
Service
10
Staff is extremely friendly and attentive, exemplified by personalized service.
Location
10
In a great location, with easy access to downtown restaurants.
Room Quality
10
Average room size; some positive mentions but dated furnishings noted.
Amenities
10
High-quality amenities including complimentary snacks and nightly turndown service.
Value for Money
10
Great value with several complimentary services.
Food and Beverage
10
Breakfast was disappointing with low-quality ingredients and limited choices.
Overall Experience
10
The overall experience was top-notch with exceptional service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 21:53

Property Description

Luxurious 1920s-inspired Boutique Hotel in Charleston

Prohibition-era Bar & Personalised Butler Service
Step back in time at our speakeasy-style bar and enjoy handcrafted cocktails. Let our attentive butlers cater to your every need, from turndown service to packing and unpacking.

Gourmet Breakfast & Elegant Accommodations
Start your day with a complimentary gourmet breakfast in the comfort of your room. Each boutique-style room features modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV and iPod dock, with some offering stunning views of the historic city center.

Convenient Location & Exceptional Service
Located just minutes away from Charleston's main attractions, our hotel offers 24-hour reception and concierge services for a seamless stay. Experience true Southern hospitality at The Spectator Hotel.

Book now to indulge in a unique blend of history and luxury at The Spectator Hotel in Charleston.

Important information:

Special conditions apply for bookings of 10 rooms or more.

Guests must be at least 21 years or older to check-in.

When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: CHS

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 42 per day.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

10
Based on 616 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
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Wendy • family_with_children • us
10
Extraordinary experience having butler service and their amazing attitude and attention to detail.
Pros:

Location, the lobby, the lounge, the facility.

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Kristin • family_with_children • us
10
Will be back
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Loved everything

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Taylor • couple • us
10
2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • us
10
Would definitely recommend staying here if you plan a trip to Charleston
Pros:

Great location. Nice bonus was breakfast delivered to our room.

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Robyn • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-29 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • nz
10
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Vicbor • couple • us
8
2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Denise L • couple • us
8
Very nice but very expensive for what you got.
Pros:

The hotel offered breakfast delivered in your room each morning. There was butler service. The staff overall was very friendly and helpful. The proximity to everything we wanted to see was perfect.

Cons:

The butler service took hours to take place when you called for it. We ordered ice for a drink while getting ready for dinner and never got it by the time we left over an hour later.

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • us
10
2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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C • couple • at
3
Very overpriced for the quality offered
Pros:

While not the prettiest street, the location is right next to the city market which is convenient and puts you at walking distance to almost all the interesting places to visit in Charleston.
The staff was very friendly and accommodating.

Cons:

The hotel was underwhelming and grossly overpriced for what has been offered. The furniture throughout the hotel is worn and often dirty. While the bathrooms are generous in size, they show signs of mildew and dark grout, the bathroom cabinets are cheap and partially crooked. While all the butlers were lovely, the butler service is more or less a forced upon room service, as it is not “really” included in the price of the hotel. The quality of the breakfast also left a lot to be desired. Eggs were dried out and salty, as weee the potatoes/ veggies on the side.
The lobby of the hotel which is right adjacent to the hotel bar smelled a bit like a pub of stale beer and liqueur, not something that I find inviting for a hotel . However, that could be the easiest fix.
The location of the hotel is right next to the city market which is convenient and central. Valet service is offered, however we opted for a garage around the corner which was a lot cheaper.
Overall the hotel does not offer the form of exclusivity, quality and luxury that it markets for the price that it charges. We could have gone to any other hotel in Charleston and we should have.

2026-04-10 • via Nuitee
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Mary • family_with_children • us
10
We enjoyed our stay and we will definitely come back the staff is amazing!!
Pros:

The staff was so friendly and helpful. It was my daughter’s birthday and they surprised her with a cake and other special items. Very thoughtful for total strangers.

Cons:

The cost is on the higher side but you get breakfast, drinks and snacks included. These add up.

2026-04-08 • via Nuitee
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Kristof • family_with_children • be
10
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Charles • couple • us
10
Perfect location
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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djI8507NF • Family
10
Southern Charm and Hospitality
Pros:

The Spectator Hotel is ideally located in walking distance to all of downtown. It is beautifully styled, very clean and well maintained, including beautiful fresh flowers on the entry table. Southern hospitality reigns~as we were well greeted everyday as we came and went. The welcome greeting, meeting our butler and being offered and served a cocktail was a special touch that we appreciated.
The service was exceptional from lobby staff, to butlers, housekeeping, and bar staff.
We enjoyed the live jazz in the bar one night, which was an added plus. Also, the bar staff created well made cocktails.
The candy jar in the lobby was special touch, as were the in-room drinks, snacks and the little nightcaps served in chocolate cups.
Breakfasts were ample and delicious.
We would highly recommend this hotel and happily return ourselves.
Our butler for most of our stay was Darryl and shout out to him for his most hospitable, friendly service.

2026-04-02 • via Tripadvisor
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Richard • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Brilliant staff, fantastic location, great vibe and cool bar.

Cons:

Noise from Aircon which continued after turning off system.

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • couple • us
10
Pros:

Can’t say enough about this hotel. Bragged about it on Facebook

Cons:

N/A

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Anna • family_with_children • us
10
2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Nina • couple • us
10
Fantastic stay!
Pros:

The location was perfect, and everything was extremely thoughtful. Our Butlers, Jim and David, were excellent, and all the staff always went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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meredithgU3942OH • Business
10
Outstanding
Pros:

We were at the Spectator Hotel for five nights at the end of March. It was incredible, I would definitely plan to go back! Hannah C and Wade in Concierge, Matt, James, and Tyler in Valet, and our Housekeepers and Butlers were so friendly, helpful, personable and welcoming. Highly recommend!!

2026-03-29 • via Tripadvisor