Zero George
Hotel Name: Zero George Street Hotel
Number Rooms: 16
Location: Tucked into a historic residential neighborhood, around the corner from the best of Downtown Charleston.
Set in the Ansonborough district, which is dressed in stately oak trees and classic Antebellum design, this sixteen-room boutique hotel comprises three 1804 residences and two carriage houses, all connected by a palmetto-shaded courtyard. Although the architecture is deeply historic, the renovated interiors are delightfully fresh and elegant, and each room has a private, open-air patio. The on-site restaurant has received praise from both Travel & Leisure and Food & Wine, and the hotel’s location is within stone’s throw of the city’s best sites, shopping, and restaurants.
What We Loved: The sun-dappled courtyards, comfortable service, and the combination of lush textiles and natural light. The property’s cute, complimentary light blue bikes (with baskets!) are a darling touch as well.
What We Didn’t Love: Some lower-floor rooms have views onto a busy street corner; we’d rather look out onto the pretty interior courtyard.
Right For: Long lazy weekends and travelers who value impeccable understated taste and discretion.
Wrong For: Someone who wants the scene and services of a high-volume hotel.
Best Time to Visit: Mid March-Mid May; September-Early November
TLF Tip: The popular annual Festival of House and Gardens runs for a month every year beginning in mid-March; plan in advance if you want to peak behind the doors of Charleston’s incredible historic homes.