Wentworth Mansion
Charleston, United States · ★★★★★ · 10.0/10 Exceptional · guest rating
Boutique hotel in a historic Charleston mansion, with a Southern cuisine restaurant, spa and terrace, a 1-minute walk from the College of Charleston.
Wentworth Mansion is a boutique hotel set in a grand historic mansion in Charleston, in a quiet residential area a short walk from downtown. The photos show a multistory building, covered galleries, a courtyard with a staircase, rooms with fireplaces and a library with wooden shelves. The location puts the College of Charleston a minute away on foot and Marion Square about ten, without losing the calm of the neighborhood.
The Circa 1886 restaurant serves upscale Southern cuisine, with breakfast, dinner and outdoor tables. The hotel has a spa, a rooftop terrace, a garden, room service, Wi-Fi and a daily manager's reception. According to the listing, breakfast is made to order. Confirm terms for each service, and for parking, with the hotel, and ask about the availability of rooms with fireplaces, which can be limited on busy dates.
Why stay here
- Historic Charleston mansion turned into a boutique hotel
- Circa 1886 restaurant serving Southern cuisine
- College of Charleston a 1-minute walk away
- Spa, rooftop terrace and rooms with fireplaces
- Tip: ask for a room with a fireplace or garden view
The setting
The hotel is on a residential street in the historic district, surrounded by old houses and gardens. The photos show classic rooms with large beds, patterned chairs, fireplaces and dining tables, and bathrooms with checkerboard floors. There is a library with wooden shelves, a courtyard with a staircase and a rooftop terrace. The atmosphere is traditional and quiet, ideal if you prefer a peaceful getaway to an area with lots of nightlife.
What we like
- Historic mansion with fireplace rooms
- Circa 1886 restaurant serving Southern cuisine
- College of Charleston a minute away and Marion Square about 10 on foot
- Spa, rooftop terrace and garden
- Quiet residential setting
Worth knowing
- As a boutique hotel, it has few rooms that sell out in high season
- It is a bit removed from the waterfront; Waterfront Park is about a 17-minute walk
Don't miss
Have dinner at Circa 1886 and go up to the rooftop terrace at sunset. Then walk to Marion Square and Charleston City Market, about 10 minutes away, and take in the historic houses on the streets around the hotel.
Facilities
- Circa 1886 restaurant
- Spa
- Rooftop terrace
- Garden
- Library
- Rooms with fireplaces
- Made-to-order breakfast
- Room service
- In-room Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Business services
Location
Wentworth Mansion is at 149 Wentworth St, in Charleston. The College of Charleston is a 1-minute walk, Marion Square about 10, Charleston City Market about 11, the Medical University of South Carolina about 13 and Waterfront Park about 17. Charleston Station is about 20 minutes by car; traffic varies. Ask the hotel about the easiest way to arrive from the airport.
Address: 149 Wentworth St, Charleston, SC, 29401
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Frequently asked questions
Is it close to the historic district?
Yes. Marion Square is about a 10-minute walk, City Market about 11 and Waterfront Park about 17, according to the listing. The area is easy to explore on foot.
What restaurant does it have?
The hotel has Circa 1886, a Southern cuisine restaurant serving breakfast and dinner, with outdoor tables. Confirm hours and reservations with the hotel.
Does it have a spa and terrace?
Yes, the listing mentions a spa, a rooftop terrace and a garden. Hours and treatments can change, so it is best to check with the hotel.
Is parking available?
The listing shows on-site self-parking and valet parking. Confirm terms, fees and availability directly with the hotel before you arrive.
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