The Vendue, Downtown Art Hotel

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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.9

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About this property

This Charleston French Quarter art-focused hotel includes 2 hotels—19 Vendue and 26 Vendue—dating from 1780 and features rotating art exhibits and tours. Waterfront Park, Market Street, and Charleston City Market are less than 5 minutes' walk away. Complimentary morning coffee and pastries are provided and drinks can be enjoyed on-site at The Rooftop cocktail bar. Our restaurant, Revival focuses on recipes and/or ingredients from South Carolina’s past. Extras include a daily art reception with wine. A 200-piece rotating art exhibition is on-site at 19 Venue and additional art installations can be enjoyed at 26 Vendue. A free bike hire, indoor and outdoor event space, and art programs are offered as well. Free milk and cookies are included in every nightly turn-down service at The Vendue, Downtown Art Hotel. Every room features a cable TV and an en suite bathroom. The King Street shopping district is 600 m from the hotel, while Charleston International Airport is 21 km away. Guests will be 350 m from the Port of Charleston and 2 km from the South Carolina Aquarium.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lift
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Situated in the real heart of Charleston, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.9

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Guests who stayed here loved

Gary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We ate breakfast outside of the hotel to see the area a bit.”
Jane
United States United States
“Staff were very friendly and attentive. Hotel came with many perks like pastry in the morning, sherry/brownie in the afternoon, cookie at night. The interior decoration was awesome and the location could not be better.”
Peter
United States United States
“the rooms at the range at 26 Vendue had much nicer than 19 Vendue. The restaurant Revival was excellent.”
Annie
United States United States
“We loved our stay at the Vendue Beautiful hotel, it was clean, comfortable and great location. We loved treats at night, fruit and danish/ muffins at our door, brewed coffee in the morning, and bikes available to use. The staff was friendly and...”
Rachel
United States United States
“The room was very clean, the staff was exceptionally friendly, the little touches like champagne and pastries goes a long well to make you feel welcome. It was better than I thought it would be.”
Harris
United States United States
“Absolutely loved everything about this hotel. It’s a must visit and is in the most perfect location. We couldn’t have been happier.”
Sharon
United States United States
“Felt very taken care of. Received texts before I arrived and during my stay. The room had some maintenance problems and I texted to the staff..it was taken care of by the time I returned to my room. Breakfast hanging on the door, goodies in my...”
Candy
United States United States
“Easy check in. Central location. Complimentary fruit and croissants delivered to our door each morning to go with the coffee downstairs. Sunday there was champagne and chocolates. Elevator and eclectic art was a plus. Staff was very helpful....”
Mark
United States United States
“Really enjoyed our stay at the Vendue. Excellent location in the heart of the historic old town--short walks to historical sites, restaurants, and shopping. Very comfortable room and bath. Super clean with very courteous service staff both for...”
Jenna
United States United States
“The staff was extremely friendly and helpful when we asked questions. The property was clean and our room was tidied every day. It was in a great location near the pier and was within walking distance/a short uber to almost everywhere we wanted to...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
The Rooftop Bar Charleston
  • Cuisine
    American
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Modern
Revival - A Modern Southern Eatery
  • Cuisine
    American • Local
  • Open for
    Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Vendue, Downtown Art Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 04:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

From January 3, 2022 to March 30th, 2022 - the main lobby will be getting a top-to-bottom makeover! The check-in location and rooms are far away from any potential construction disruptions. During these dates, set your arrival destination to 26 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.