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Planters Inn

4.5(483)
Hotel

About

Planters Inn stands at the corner of Market and Meeting Streets in Charleston's Historic French Quarter, housed in an elegant 1844 building. This boutique hotel offers spacious suites with four-poster beds, silk drapery, and private piazzas opening onto a quiet garden courtyard, blending historic charm with modern comfort.

The hotel’s Peninsula Grill restaurant serves refined Southern cuisine in a velvet-lined dining room famed for its iconic Ultimate Coconut Cake®. Steps from King Street and the City Market, Planters Inn combines a prime downtown location with gracious hospitality and a serene, residential feel ideal for business gatherings and overnight stays.

Best for

  • Executive retreats with historic charm
  • Client dinners at acclaimed Peninsula Grill
  • Quiet courtyard gatherings & cocktail receptions

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Historic Architecture
Elegant 1844 building in Charleston’s French Quarter
Planters Inn occupies a refined, historic building dating back to 1844, blending antique Southern charm with modern comfort. The hotel’s architecture and curated antiques create a distinctive, timeless setting for business events.
Outdoor Space
Serene hidden garden courtyard
A quiet courtyard garden tucked away from the downtown bustle offers a peaceful outdoor setting, ideal for receptions or breaks during events. Lantern lighting enhances its tranquil, intimate atmosphere.
On-Site Dining
Peninsula Grill, Charleston’s premier fine dining
The hotel features Peninsula Grill, a renowned restaurant known for its elegant ambiance and iconic cuisine including the famous Ultimate Coconut Cake®, providing a distinguished culinary experience for event guests.

At a glance

Rated 4.5 on Google · 483 reviews