The Vendue

4.0 star property

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Rooftop terrace
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2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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19 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC, 29401-2129
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Charleston City Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Charleston
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Enclave Premier Two Queens

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Enclave King

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Enclave Queen

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Enclave Interior King (No Windows)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Enclave Interior Queen (No Windows)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Enclave Premier King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Enclave Interior Two Queens (No Windows)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Charleston

With a stay at The Vendue, you'll be centrally located in Charleston, steps from Waterfront Park and within a 5-minute walk of Old Exchange Provost and Dungeon. .This boutique hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Rainbow Row and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Port of Charleston.

What's nearby

  • Waterfront Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rainbow Row - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Charleston City Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port of Charleston - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • College of Charleston - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 22 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Charleston Crab House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Carmella's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Magnolias - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blind Tiger Pub - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Vendue

Boutique hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Waterfront Park
The Vendue offers 84 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 49-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.
Make yourself at home in one of the 84 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy American cuisine at The Rooftop Bar, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
The Rooftop Bar - This rooftop bar specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Revival - This restaurant specializes in southern cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 49 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Revival
  • The Rooftop Bar

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Free bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1870
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 120 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 2.28 per accommodation, per night
  • Service fee: USD 21.80 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 49 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 120 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • An in-room refrigerator is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Vendue
Vendue Charleston
Vendue Inn
Vendue Inn Charleston
Vendue Hotel Charleston
Vendue Inn Charleston Sc
Vendue Hotel
The Vendue Hotel
The Vendue Charleston
The Vendue Hotel Charleston

The Vendue Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 667 out of 843 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 843 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 843 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 843 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 843 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adrian E

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely Outstanding Experience! From the moment we arrived, everything exceeded our expectations. The room was immaculate, comfortable, and beautifully prepared, and every detail was thoughtfully arranged. The staff was incredibly welcoming, professional, and attentive, making us feel truly valued throughout our stay. Every interaction was warm and genuine. This was one of the best hotel experiences we've had — we will definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a top-tier stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable decor and option for a different atmosphere at the sister hotel across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

elba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location. Staff was great, very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was beautiful and staff was very welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel had a fun vibe and excellent service. All staff were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
LOVED IT!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was courteous and attentive. Morning goody bag at door was a welcome item. Room was comfortable and interesting retaining much of the original character of the building. Good location. Able to easily walk to Battery Park and Market Street with ease. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prudence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Service was amazing! I love the eclectic room and the rooftop bar at sunset was a perfect ending to our night!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at the Enclave which is the more private part of the hotel and it was beautiful, the staff was top notch and fyi the room without the window is huge. well worth it very quiet for relaxing and this hotel is literally a half a block from the waterfront if not closer. Highly recommend it.
The room with no windows, best kept secret
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great. The staff was very professional and helpful. The hotel had a great vibe. Everyone was so nice. It was Clean. It could use some carpet update. Would stay here again.
My room had a fireplace and three windows
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to amazing restaurants and the park! Super retro with a fabulous rooftop bar! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy, MAPLE GROVE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Eclectic....fun lobby.....nice room...great location...super view from rooftop bar
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cannot recommend this stay enough. Was a perfect place to spend a 10th anniversary. Staff, location, couldn't have been any better.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tommie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, friendly staff, free champaign
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a perfect location. So many nice extra amenities! They have complimentary snacks everytime you turn around. Also lovely waking up to the smell of fresh coffee and having pasties hanging from our door knob! Comfortable bed and very clean. Artist in residence studio right in the open corridor which was so cool although he wasn’t painting when we were there. Loved having an art gallery right there in the hotel as well. We had an absolutely lovely stay and would love to come back!
Artist in residence set up
Art gallery with paintings by the artist in residence.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location was ideal! Able to walk to just about anything. Staff was fabulous! So very friendly & helpful. Especially the valet, Dillion. He was wonderful. Very genuine in his interactions. The whole team was really great. We would definitely stay there again. Very unique property. We loved the rooftop bar & cookies in the evening! If you want to submerge yourself in the true atmosphere of Charleston, this is a great place for you! Just book it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff was not really friendly or helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex, Fredericksburg

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Earle Francis

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025