We visited Charleston last month, and this time, with my parents. For our second visit (see more about our first visit here), we stayed in the same hotel as the first, the Vendue Inn. The Vendue has two buildings across the street from each other. While we stayed in the main reception building last time, this time we were across the street and actually had two different rooms during the visit.
The first room, on the first floor, featured an exposed brick exterior wall (so it had windows) and a large bathroom.
The bathroom was my favorite part because of the great arched window. The sheer curtains add a soft, relaxing touch.
Our second room was an interior room on the second floor and it did not have windows. It did have a skylight in the ceiling that provided natural light. This room had an Asian flair with one bright, red accent wall.
The room also didn’t have a closet. An armoire served the role of a closet with two doors and space to hang clothing and store shoes. This is a good idea to remember for dorms or any space lacking storage.
The Library Restaurant is also part of the Vendue Inn. On my first visit I proclaimed it to be my favorite Charleston restaurant, so we had to go back for my parents to try it. Once again, dinner was delicious. And check out this fabulous chandelier. The restaurant has two of these hanging in the main dining room.
We all agreed that our favorite dessert of the trip was the buttermilk pie at Hominy Grill. Notice that sign on the side of the restaurant: “Grits are good for you”.
Since we took a city bus tour last time, this time around, we took a harbor tour. The boat tour gives you close up views of Fort Sumter and the Cooper River bridges. You also get to see lovely views of the beautiful homes on the Battery and even dolphins in the water. During our cruise we encountered a morning regatta and saw these cute little sailboats.
We enjoyed seeing the city in spring with all the new blooms (versus the fall-winter version of the city). It seems like there are beautiful gardens around every corner in the historic district.
Have you been traveling lately? Or are you getting your own gardens ready for spring?
-J
My husband and I went to Charleston last summer and absolutely loved it! Even though we were there in July, there was a really nice breeze from the ocean. We took a bus/harbor tour package if I remember correctly. The beautiful southern homes along the coast were some of my favorite sites that we saw and all of the vegetation, I loved that there were trees and little gardens everywhere you went! (My hubby and I may have also visited the Ben and Jerry’s shop more than once during the week we were there. 🙂 )
I know, right? I love the homes!! We toured one on our first visit and I think it’s so neat how they have front doors that actually just open out on to a side porch.
Charleston is a beautiful City full of charm and character. We were there for about 4 days 5 years ago and thoroughly loved every moment. We will return!
Charleston is our favorite southern city. It is so beautiful and charming. Very European. We go often and have never tired of great restaurants and things to do.
Do you have a favorite place to stay?