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86 Cannon Charleston
Historic District, Charleston · 86 Cannon Street, Historic District, Charleston, SC 29403, United States
9.7Exceptional30 reviews- 1 Michelin Key
United States · Updated 9 October 2026
The best luxury hotels in Charleston
7 luxury hotels in Charleston, compared on guest scores, price for your dates, rooms and location.
7Hotels compared6 with a Michelin Key
9.7Top guest score86 Cannon Charleston - Adults Only
$1,202Median per nightLowest rates, Oct 2026
875Guest reviewsBehind these scores
Best luxury hotels in Charleston for score, location and price
Each card is the highest-ranked hotel on its measure that is not already picked (hotels with 50+ reviews).
Charleston luxury and 5-star hotels compared: price and guest score
| Hotel | Area | Guest score | Location score | Michelin Keys | From, per night | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86 Cannon Charleston - Adults OnlyCheck terms | Historic District, Charleston | 9.7 (30) | 9.4 | 1 | Sold out | Check availability |
 The Spectator HotelFree cancellation · Breakfast | Historic District, Charleston | 9.4 (308) | 9.8 | 1 | $1,162 | Check availability |
 The Pinch CharlestonCheck terms | Historic District, Charleston | 9.4 (121) | 9.5 | 1 | Sold out | Check availability |
 The Nickel HotelCheck terms | Historic District, Charleston | 9.4 (50) | 9.6 | 1 | Sold out | Check availability |
 Hotel Bennett CharlestonFree cancellation | Historic District, Charleston | 9.3 (113) | 9.8 | 1 | $1,202 | Check availability |
 The Charleston PlaceFree cancellation | Historic District, Charleston | 8.8 (172) | 9.8 | – | $1,295 | Check availability |
 The Dewberry CharlestonCheck terms | Historic District, Charleston | 8.7 (81) | 9.5 | 1 | Sold out | Check availability |
The 7 best hotels in Charleston, ranked by guest score
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The Spectator Hotel
Historic District, Charleston · 67 State Street, Historic District, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
9.4Wonderful308 reviews- 1 Michelin Key
- Free cancellation
- Breakfast included
From $1,162
a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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The Pinch Charleston
Historic District, Charleston · 40 George Street, Historic District, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
9.4Wonderful121 reviews- 1 Michelin Key
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The Nickel Hotel
Historic District, Charleston · 529 King St, Historic District, Charleston, SC 29403, United States
9.4Wonderful50 reviews- 1 Michelin Key
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Hotel Bennett Charleston
Historic District, Charleston · 404 King Street, Historic District, Charleston, SC 29403, United States
9.3Wonderful113 reviews- 1 Michelin Key
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- Free cancellation
From $1,202
a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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The Charleston Place
Historic District, Charleston · 205 Meeting Street, Historic District, Charleston, SC 29401, United States
8.8Excellent172 reviews- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- Free cancellation
From $1,295
a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
a night · lowest rate found Oct 2026
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The Dewberry Charleston
Historic District, Charleston · 334 Meeting Street, Historic District, Charleston, 29403, United States
8.7Excellent81 reviews- 1 Michelin Key
Luxury hotels in Charleston: frequently asked questions
What is the highest-rated luxury hotel in Charleston?
86 Cannon Charleston - Adults Only has the highest guest score in this selection: 9.7 from 30 reviews.
How much does a luxury hotel in Charleston cost?
The lowest nightly rates found in Oct 2026 (2 adults) range from $1,162 to $1,295. The median is $1,202 a night. Prices change with dates.
Which luxury hotels in Charleston include breakfast?
When rates were checked in Oct 2026, the lowest available rate included breakfast at: The Spectator Hotel.
Which luxury hotels in Charleston offer free cancellation?
3 of 3 hotels offered a free-cancellation rate when checked in Oct 2026: The Spectator Hotel, Hotel Bennett Charleston, The Charleston Place.