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The Governor's House Inn, a bed and breakfast and National
Historic Landmark in Charleston, South Carolina, preserves the
South's early grandeur and romance, making it one of
Charleston's most inspiring bed and breakfast inns. Praised
as a "flawless urban hideaway" by Southern
Living magazine (February 2002), this
Pre-Revolutionary Federal home, circa 1760, is nestled in the
heart of Charleston's Historic District. 
Guests enjoy one of the 11 beautifully appointed bedrooms,
each with a private bath, hardwood floors, and richly elegant
decor. Your experience will be memorable, whether you choose
one of the mansion's Grand Rooms with
twelve-foot ceilings, fireplaces, and grand verandahs or a
charismatic Roofscape Room, showcasing a
colorful view of Charleston. If you prefer, retreat to a
captivating Kitchen House Suite with separate
living room, private porch, wet bar, and an original 1760
fireplace. Some rooms also have whirlpool tubs. No matter
which room you choose, you will also enjoy free off-street
parking, concierge services, cable television, and
complimentary wireless Internet access.
At the Governor's House, you'll discover your obligations
are quickly forgotten and life becomes effortless. Guests
experience many gracious extras, including a Southern
continental breakfast, prepared in the kitchen with fresh,
seasonal muffins, local fruit, Charleston tea, coffee, and
juices. Lowcountry afternoon tea is served on the sweeping
southern verandah.. Share a private moment, finish a book, or
make new acquaintances over evening sherry in the parlor.
These special touches make days spent at the Governor's House
Inn most memorable occasions. |
Just a stroll from the city's most famous landmarks and
finest restaurants, the Inn's excellent location makes
visiting city attractions effortlessly pleasurable.
From the doorstep on the South side of prestigious Broad
Street, you can easily walk to The Battery, The Dock Street
Theatre, The Market, and King Street shopping. Art galleries,
antique shops, and plantations can be found in the area to
peruse, and historic house and garden tours are given daily.
Beaches are close at hand and offer all water activities,
and lush golf greens make it difficult to resist a couple of
rounds on a sunny Charleston day. The annual Spoleto Art
Festival attracts visitors from around the world. |
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