Spotlight on Charleston

Charleston named Top City by Condé Nast Traveler

It’s no secret that visitors love Charleston, SC, a city known for rich history, well-preserved architecture, a celebrated restaurant community and mannerly people. For the second year in a row, Charleston has been named the Top U.S. City by Condé Nast Traveler 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards. In addition, the city has been named the Top Destination in the World!

With great places to stay, several Charleston area properties made the list of Top 50 Hotels in the South: French Quarter Inn (No. 3, also No. 25 for Top 100 Hotels in the World), Harbour View Inn (No. 4, also No. 50 for Top 100 Hotels in the World), John Rutledge House (No. 5, also No. 88 for Top 100 Hotels in the World), Planters Inn (No. 8), Market Pavilion Hotel (No. 9), Restoration on King (No. 11), Charleston Place Hotel (No. 14), Elliott House Inn (No. 16) and Mills House Hotel (No. 38). 

The Sanctuary Hotel at Kiawah Island Golf Resort (No. 3, also No. 42 for Top 100 Hotels in the World) and Wild Dunes Resort (No. 19) made the list of Top 20 Resorts in the South.

These wonderful accolades put Charleston in the spotlight once again. Let it shine, let shine, let it shine!