20 South Battery

Great stay great staff!

Exceptionally beautiful historic property. Our carriage house room was lovely. Garden was so pretty. Julie and Ryan were very gracious and helpful. Delicious breakfast and social hour. Conveniently located to the waterfront and the French Quarter.

The property is stunning. The room was comfortable, though it could have used more storage space. The plumbing is up-to-date, which is always a concern when booking a vintage property. The various on-duty managers were always friendly, charming and helpful. And it is delightful staying in this neighborhood! I would vigorously recommend this hotel.

We stayed 3 nights at 20 S. Battery and had a wonderful experience. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Our room was clean and parking was always available.

Love staying with you again! Can't wait until our next trip. Great staff and love the home.

Everything was exceptional. Southern Charm and hospitality at its finest.

Breakfasts were fine, but somewhat limited in options. Parking was extremely convenient, as we were able to park right outside the property every day we were there. Location was great. We were able to walk to great dining experiences and the park across the street was a great place to sit and chat. The top floor reading area was also a great place to relax.

The location was perfect and the walks to get to all the activities/restaurants were beautiful. The hotel does not have many amenities but that didn't matter to us. The historic mansion was an incredible add to our stay in Charleston. The breakfast was a perfect start to the day. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Fabulous location. Fascinating historical property. Staff was so nice, so helpful, so knowledgable. Great stay. Highly recommended!

Excellent suite, very spacious. Breakfast good, staff super helpful and friendly.

Breakfast was wonderful, parking takes some time to figure out.but is doable.

Fantastic historical Bed & Breakfast. Loved the staff and everything about our stay. Super cool place, something to see at every turn.

in the heart of the town

Loved the charm, location and amenities of this place. Across from Battery Park in a large neighborhood of stunning historic homes and maybe a half mile from the commercial district. Staff was awesome.

Very comfortable bed. Beautiful and comfortable linens. Ambience lovely. Staff very friendly and helpful. Hard to darken room for sleeping. No coffee or microwave in room. Little to no storage. No surface in bathroom for toiletries.

Just an incredible home and property

Beautiful property, spotless room, sweetest staff, and great location on the Battery. Loved the option to have daily breakfast in our room. My favorite part was enjoying the rocking chair on the beautiful evenings on the large porch. Would absolutely go back!!

Wonderful historic property, with great rooms and a very professional and helpful staff.

If you are looking for a place to stay and experience the history of Charleston, i highly recommend this special place. Furnished in period antiques and featuring carefully restored and maintained rooms, but with a few modern upgrades, this home is fantastic. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and we had a wonderful visit.

We did not have a pet. The staff was helpful and anticipated our questions and needs. The home dated back to 1853 and in one of the most historic sites. We would revisit.

The staff was very attentive.

Location and beautiful accommodations

Getting to stay in this very old historic place full of amazing antiques and history was amazing. Staff was top of the line. Thoroughly enjoyed our time here.

Beautiful historic boutique hotel with all the southern charms. Comfortable, clean with some nice extra touches like free water and brekky. Also free parking across the street and right near the waterfront. Within walking distance of King Street and restaurants. Would definitely stay here again.

Wonderful service, breakfast delivered to the room and a tour of the mansion!

Beautiful historic house with garden. Staff very nice. Located across from park. Good access to city. Easy parking.

Beautiful and in front to water.

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This stunning property offers excellent amenities and stellar customer service.

good breakfast menu. good charcuterie evening option. Fun, historical location. Like something right out of a southern romance novel.

Sheets luxurious, historic house so interesting, sitting on sunny veranda perfect, breakfast served in our room wonderful. Molly gave us a great tour and recommendations on things to do, which we might not have found on our own. Loved this hotel.

Great staff.

Very historic

Amazing place, a real step back in time. The owner deserves a medal for preserving this beautiful building. Special place to stay, thank you.

The rooms were made up each day very nicely. The cleaning staff were quiet and not bothersome. Great job

Great suite, staff was accommodating and helpful.

If you are interested in Charleston history and antiques this is the place for you. Everything is authentic period antiques.

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(But two things essential to our modern life were missing. With all the historic interpretation of the property, there ought to have been more historic research and credit given to the talented enslaved artisans who actually built the home. Also, an energy audit to seal air leaks would have been valuable during the restoration.) All said, the owner's preservation efforts were extraordinary, the property was made lavishly comfortable for guests, and the opportunity to "live" in an historic home that helped shape Charleston as we know it was an incredible treat.

Yes the area was very walkable to shops and restaurants. The breakfast was good. The staff was very friendly and helpful

The location was excellent. Loved our room although TV in one of the rooms in our suite did not work helpful in multiple ways.

The staff was excellent, the property was wonderful and beautiful. the morning croissant was perfect to get the day started and the afternoon cheese & meat platter hit the spot, We would highly recommend to everyone looking to have a relaxing, good time in a great location

My husband and I were traveling with another couple and we all truly enjoyed our stay. The location, ambiance, food and staff were all wonderful. Our room in the Carriage House was comfortable and inviting. We would definitely love to stay here again!

Lovely historic mansion to stay in. Ryan is a wonderful desk clerk- so nice!!

This historic home made our stay unique. It was clean and comfortable. The staff her very kind and welcoming and informative. Complimentary room service breakfast was an added benefit. Great experience!

Beautiful 1840’s home

It was great!

Abby gave us a wonderful tour of the history! Beautiful & comfortable. We loved our stay!

Wonderful experience. Ryan and Richard were so kind and helpful. We were made to feel so welcome. The room and public areas were spotless. Check in and check out was quick and easy. Will stay here every time I return to Charleston. Thank you so much for making our anniversary weekend trip so special!

Beautiful old house which is maintained by people that appreciate its beauty and history. My wife and I spent our anniversary here and explored Charleston after we hadn’t been here in years. This place added to the occasion with wonderful staff and beautiful accommodations

Gorgeous historic property, like lodging inside of a museum, and directly across the street from beautiful park. Great location, easily walkable to numerous historic homes and sites, restaurants, pubs, ample free street parking. Comfy bed and room. Staff is superb. Highly recommend.

20 South Battery is a wonderful place to stay during your visit to Charleston. The details felt like I’d stepped into a piece of history, and you immediately feel the Southern welcome. The room was elegant, comfortable bed and windows overlooked the garden. You order breakfast the night before and it’s brought right to your door in the morning or you go to the dinning room if you prefer. Definitely a nice touch. They offer complimentary afternoon reception from 5 to 6 PM with charcuterie and non- alcoholic drinks. Everything was excellent: Perfect location, wonderful amenities, and that real Southern hospitality that made my stay feel extra pampered. Thanks.

We had a wonderful time in Charleston and the room was the cherry on the Top! After a long day walking the bed was so comfortable, the room was nice and cool! Also, we could have just hung out at the hotel and had a great time, it was a museum of wonderful antiques, amazing. The breakfast was outstanding and the Host were fabulous!

Loved this place !! It had everything…great location, beautiful old mansion, clean comfortable rooms and an amazing staff!! This was our first visit to Charleston and we experienced southern hospitality at its best!! We would 100% stay here again!!

If you are looking for a historical perspective and place to stay, this is definitely the place!! A small tour upon checking in, and a room that is a part of history!! Close to everything and right on the Battery!!

Exceptional historic home turned B&B in the most heavenly little spot in Charleston! Staff were warm and welcoming with quick and easy check-in and checkout. We were guided on a lovely tour of the home as well (highly recommend this if time allows). The room was spacious and updated; extremely comfortable bedding was a major plus after a long travel day. It was a joy to sit on the front porch in the morning while enjoying the ocean breeze, watching horse drawn carriages trot by, and seeing all the visitors to come to see the beautiful park. This is truly a wonderful place to stay and one of few opportunities to stay in this area of the city; highly recommend 20 South Battery!

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Check in was great. Interesting property. 5:00 reception charcuterie board was very good but BYOB as no alcohol was available gratis or otherwise.

The staff are phenomenal. We received a text prior to check-in with specific details to ensure check-in went smoothly. Be sure to complete the tour early in your stay, especially if you're staying in a ground floor suite. I appreciated the focus on hydration as Charleston is warm in June. The on-street parking worked well as most of the available spots opened after 4:00 p.m.

Very attentive staff, excellent location for beauty and access to restaurants within walking distance. If you love the history of Charleston, you’ll love this property.

Beautiful home with fascinating history and filled with antiques. The staff was gracious and generous.

Before going any further, let me say that Ryan was amazing and very helpful with questions. With that said, the problem was the room itself. We were placed in the bowels of the hotel underneath the porch in what I constantly referred to as the sarcophagus. Anytime someone walked on the porch it reverberated in our room. You could hear talking and people returning drunk from a night out. It was miserable and I would never stay in that room, or any of the other rooms in the "sarcophagus" again. The property feels a little long in the tooth and needs maintenance and refreshed. The paint on the area outside the café was peeling badly. We had problems with our plumbing in the room (sarcophagus 6). The cold water in the sink and shower would just stop for a few seconds and then spit and sputter and come back on. This also happened with the toilet. Every time it was flushed the cold water going into the tank would make a horrendous noise refilling the tank. Also, I was very disappointed in the parking, which was on the street, and not on the property as we'd expected.

I really loved this hotel. It felt like a true Charleston experience and the staff was amazing. The location is fabulous too. My one suggestion is I'm always bummed to see the tiny plastic shampoo and conditioner bottles in this day and age. Half the product doesn't come out and they get thrown away after a use or two, which is so wasteful. This is such an elegant hotel, I hope they transition this in their showers sometime soon. But still highly recommend!

An incredible, historic hotel. The staff was extremely nice and friendly. In addition the staff was excellent at recounting the history of the place and the surrounding area. Very well located, really enjoyable, especially if you like history.

Charming historic home in a very walkable area to restaurants and sites

Beautiful

Hotel cancelled last minute (while we were on a plane) and had no availability despite us having an invoice that showed we had paid in full. Had to rebook for a (much more expensive hotel) further from the action in Charleston. Two hours on phone to secure rooms in alternative hotel. We were visiting with some friends from Scotland. Quite the worst experience I've ever had on Hotels.com or in a hotel generally. And what's more....Hotels.com don't seem to believe the PDF of our invoice...that they sent us!!!!!

A note re: our room. We booked a room that was on the "ground" floor, which was more or less the basement or carriage house floor. It was fine, but I envisioned something a little different. Also, as we were drifting off to sleep, there was a sound in the walls that sounded like scratching...almost like an animal was in the walls. But, all in all, we enjoyed our stay there.

We very much enjoyed our stay here!

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A true testamanent to the value of historic preservation, in America"s best city.

We loved our stay in the former wine cellar. Richard was an amazing concierge. So accommodating and knowledgeable.

Our room was very nice and comfortable. Loved having breakfast and evening wine and cheese in the main house. The staff is very attentive to every need. Also loved spending time in the garden area in the yard.

The proximity to what we planned was great. The staff were friendly and engaging

This historic inn is wonderful. Highly recommend.

Will definitely come back!

Hostess was excellent! Made each day begin and end with a beautiful smile and service!

This historic property was such a treat. Truly like staying in a living museum. The staff was absolutely amazing and be sure and take the tour of this very historic home and learn about its history. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be coming back.

Phenomenal property, amenities and staff

Wine and cheese served by Richard was so very nice and enjoyable.

Very nice property

Place is incredible and so much history. Room was perfect and staff amazing. Highly recommend it.

Amazing experience and Abigail the general manager is a gem.

Our stay was amazing! Everyone there was so hospitable and gracious. Breakfast every morning was delicious. The room was perfect for the two of us. It was historic, but updated and clean. The entire place is fabulous! Definitely worth the splurge for our anniversary. We will be back!

Hidden treasure. The staff were exemplary. Couldn’t recommend it enough. Loved it

The property was absolutely wonderful. Great location and fantastic staff. Will certainly stay again.

We stayed in a carriage house room. It was quiet and nice enough. However, I would recommend spending a little more for a room to stay in the actual home. Carriage House although nicely decorated, quiet and extremely comfortable had a bit of a motel feel since attached to home in back. It was wonderful to order breakfast via card prior to 7pm every night to have delivered every am to room. Initially our room wasn’t cleaned and I was disappointed, but realized I had missed seeing the card that needed to be placed on the bed for room cleaning. It was cleaned when card placed on bed. We never made it to the nightly wine & cheese reception as we were always exploring the city! We did tour the home and recommend doing so. I believe there are daily tours at 11am. There’s so much history there and it’s been beautifully restored! It’s a gorgeous mansion that truly takes you back in time. Overall, we had a lovely stay & the staff were all wonderful! In order to get to dining and shopping you walk quaint, old historic streets with charming historic homes. Be sure to bring walking shoes! If we return we’ll definitely stay in the mansion!

Beautiful mansion with carriage houses right on the Battery. Will stay again soon!

Beautiful classic Charleston home…wine and cheese in the parlor makes for a relaxing start to the perfect weekend away.

Great place and the staff are top notch. Molly was great, gave a great house tour and local recommendations.

A wonderful experience to stay in a beautiful bed and breakfast full of history!

Such a life changing and luxurious experience! We stayed at 20 South Battery Inn for 2 nights. We were pampered and very well cared for. Wine and cheese in the evenings and a delicious breakfast as well. The staff were the kindest and friendliest ever. We took snacks with us to explore the city. Very comfortable and clean. We stepped back into the past and enjoyed a romantic weekend in beautiful Charleston. Right off the battery with an amazing view from the top floor. A must stay for a romantic weekend!

Such a life-changing and luxurious experience! We stayed at 20 South Battery Inn for 2 nights. We were pampered and very well cared for. Wine and cheese in the evenings and a delicious breakfast as well. The staff were the kindest and friendliest ever. We took snacks with us to explore the city. Very comfortable and clean. We stepped back into the past and enjoyed a romantic weekend in beautiful Charleston. Right off the battery with an amazing view from the top floor. A must stay for a romantic weekend!

Very clean, historic property across from the water. Nice people who love their job.

If you are looking to relax on a get away this is the perfect place. The staff goes above and beyond!! They are walking distance from many attractions and quite at night. You're going to love it here.

Very nice, safe and historic

The historic home was beautiful and the staff was extremely helpful. The location was perfect.

Beautiful hotel. Incredible history on site and all around. The service and hospitality of the staff was unrivaled. Can’t recommend 20 South Battery enough!

Location, location, and location,

Loved our stay there , staff was very friendly, clean rooms, good breakfast

Great property

Beautiful & quiet! Really something special compared to just a regular hotel. Rooms were great and staff was friendly.

Amazing bed and breakfast at 20 Battery. Staff were so great and looked after to me start to finish. Made me a to go breakfast when I told them I had to be on the road before dawn. Great location for walking around. Will definitely stay here again

Incredibly beautiful Charleston Mansion right on the Battery with full access to thd house and gardens. Breakfast to order and wine and cheese brought to you wherever in the house you may be in the evening. Staff is is attentive and helpful and restorationof the house is so impressive, you feel like royalty for sure. Comfortable rooms with all modern ammenities make for a need not met. Loved our time there and thankful for the opportunity.

We had a great experience staying in Carriage house for one night.

Historic property. Near battery. Staff were very nice.

The bed was so comfortable. The shower in the bathroom was wonderful. The property grounds are beautiful. Love the location.

Fun, historic property with a beautiful garden, well-done continental breakfast and wine and cheese reception in the historic ballroom and parlor.

You really cannot ask for more...the location, the view, the convenience, the charm, and the friendly staff. This was my first time here, and here for work, but I will be back again and again. Such a true gem of Charleston, and I am so glad I found this hotel!

This is a remarkable, unique property in Charleston, right down on the Battery. It's a historic home that has been lovingly and beautifully restored. It is spectacular. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable and helpful. If you are looking for something special, this is it.

We absolutely loved our stay at 20 South Battery. The building and grounds are beautiful and historic. The location is perfect! Can walk everywhere from the waterfront and into the French Quarter. We cannot wait to return and we will be telling friends and families that it’s a must stay when in Charleston. The evening wine and charcuterie on the front porch was lovely as well! Thank you very much!!

So happy we stayed at 20 South Battery. The staff was outstanding. So kind, helpful and informative. Definitely went above and beyond to accommodate. The location was perfect. Just out of the heart of the busier, noisier areas but still close to everything. We loved our stay and will definitely be returning!

The house was incredible. The staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommend staying here!

This property has several rooms - some are in the main house: some are on street level (similar to a basement), and some are surrounded by a garden. We paid an exorbitant rate for a small garishly decorated room, without much light, and cheap ceramic tile floors (not the wood floors pictured). The one good thing - it was located on a quiet street. We also checked out a day early (for illness) and were still charged. Totally disputing Hotels.com because the independent hotel charge was half of what Hotels.com charged me. Never using this service again.

Our stay was wonderful. Abby, Tommy and Ryan went above and beyond to make us feel welcome.

We enjoyed the history and amazing restiration of the house

Cool place. Great location. Historic. Glad we stayed here. That said, creaky doors and floors, thin walls (expected in a 150 year old house). Marginal air conditioning. Service was incredible. Overall experience was great.

Our suite on the 3rd floor was very spacious and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We really enjoyed breakfast as well as the evening wine & cheese socials on the front porch! The hotel doesn't have an elevator, and its location means a 10-15 minute walk to visit many of the city's attractions and restaurants. That suited us just fine, as we saw many lovely mansions and carriage houses on our daily walks. Taking pedicab rides to/from dinner was a nice (and relaxing) way to see the city at night! The hotel staff - in particular Ryan, Molly, Abby and Mack - were absolutely the best, they couldn't do enough to welcome us to the hotel and to Charleston. Thank you all for everything - we hope to be back someday soon!!!

My wife and I celebrated our 28th Wedding Anniversary at 20 South Battery and had a wonderful stay at the property. The staff was very welcoming and addressed all our needs. The location is great within walking distance to many bar, restaurants and shopping. Highly recommend!

A beautiful place, the antique furnishings are amazing felt like a museum. Everyone on the staff went out of their way to make sure that our stay was exceptional. Great location, delicious breakfast and wine and charcuterie plate every night. We definitely plan to return again.

Lovely property. Loved sitting on the front porch reading and with a bottle of wine. Also the garden. The wine and cheese hour was a very nice amenity. Room was very nice, clean and quiet.

Wonderful weekend. Classic, beautiful home within walking distance of everything. Great staff.

Booked this hotel for my parents as a surprise 70th birthday trip. Exchanged lovely messages with the hotel manager in advance of their trip. They loved their stay, saying: the location, historic building, and staff were fantastic. Both ladies, Abigail and Molly, were super friendly and helpful when it comes to either accommodation or advice on what to see, etc. They offer daily tours of the building to guests where you can learn its rich history. They have nice evening treats for guests like wine, cheese and/or Italian liquor. You can enjoy it either inside, or on the mansion's big terraces and patios. We had a great time there, and we will be happy to visit them again.

This was our first trip to Charleston, and we decided to spend more than we usually would on a hotel in order to stay in a historic area that was walkable to most of where we'd be going. You could choose to stay here because of the location; you could choose to stay here because of the history; you could choose to stay here because of the amenities; but the reason you should choose to stay here is because of the staff. Abbi, Susan, Ryan, and Molly (we LOVE Molly) are absolutely incredible. This staff goes above and beyond expectations at every opportunity. I could list many examples of why, but the basic summary is that 20 South Battery will be the first place we'll try to book the next time we head to Charleston (without kids) again.

Abigail Molly and Ryan were FANTASTIC. This hotel is beautiful and our plan is to return next year for our first anniversary. The hotel is beautiful, the breakfast was outstanding and the wine and cheese in the evening was special as well as the nightcap available before bed. We just cannot praise 20 South Battery enough.

Loved this place it was so full of beautiful antiques and the area was beautiful too! Abbi was so nice and the atmosphere was just wonderful. I can’t wait to visit again in the near future!

Loved breakfast in the garden, and happy hour on the front porch! House tour was excellent,, staff were all great!

Beautiful recently restored mansion with modern conveniences. Very helpful and friendly staff provided nice breakfast, tour of the mansion and many other extras. Perfect place to spend several days in Charleston. We would definitely stay there again.

We had a wonderful visit, and the hotel was beautiful.

Excellent stay! The hospitality is amazing and the staff is very knowledgeable of the history of the property. Can’t wait to return!