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This Charleston French Quarter art-focused hotel includes 2 hotels—19 Vendue and 26 Vendue—dating from 1780 and features rotating art exhibits and tours. Waterfront Park, Market Street, and Charleston City Market are less than 5 minutes' walk away. Complimentary morning coffee and pastries are provided and drinks can be enjoyed on-site at The Rooftop cocktail bar. Our restaurant, Revival focuses on recipes and/or ingredients from South Carolina’s past. Extras include a daily art reception with wine. A 200-piece rotating art exhibition is on-site at 19 Venue and additional art installations can be enjoyed at 26 Vendue. A free bike hire, indoor and outdoor event space, and art programs are offered as well. Free milk and cookies are included in every nightly turn-down service at The Vendue, Downtown Art Hotel. Every room features a cable TV and an private bathroom. The King Street shopping district is 1969 ft from the hotel, while Charleston International Airport is 13 mi away. Guests will be 1148 ft from the Port of Charleston and 1.2 mi from the South Carolina Aquarium.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the heart of Charleston, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.7
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Charleston
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Annette
    United States of America United States of America
    Within walking distance of exploring the downtown area.
  • Carolina
    United States of America United States of America
    - staff - room service - location!!! - room was very comfortable and spacious
  • James
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything. Fabulous. Beautiful. Lively but quiet in rooms. Staff Jill, Brendan, Nicholas, Eric and another unnamed gentleman were awesome. Great amenities.
  • Marianne
    United States of America United States of America
    The hotel was a very cool and eclectic hotel, in a prime location. The staff were also wonderful and very helpful. It was right in the heart of oldtown, close to the shoreline, and within walking distance of most everything.
  • Mark
    United States of America United States of America
    Free bicycles to borrow. Great location, walkable and bikable to many attractions. Non-chain boutique hotel vibe. Glass of champagne at check-in. Unlimited chilled water bottles in the hallway! Great coffee station in the a.m.
  • Kristi
    United States of America United States of America
    Accommodating staff, very helpful and friendly. Complimentary champagne on arrival. Pastries in lobby. Water in refrigerators in hallway. Breakfast was brought to room and left on the door. Wonderful experience.
  • Oscar
    United States of America United States of America
    Personalized service, excellent location, easily walk to historic sites/restaurants/ferry boats. Highly recommend for location, and service was extremely personalized and prompts. Getting car/ice etc all happened within seconds
  • Kathy
    United States of America United States of America
    Daily pastries each morning, macarons at night, milk and cookies. Text responsiveness from Concierge. I wish all hotels were like the Vendue, Enclave
  • Scott
    United States of America United States of America
    quirky artistic feeling . very friendly staff/ service
  • Kayce
    United States of America United States of America
    The room ! Very comfortable bed! Lovely decor. Also, the taffy and goodies they put out

Property questions and answers
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  • If I cancel my reservations for 2 nights weeks in advance is there any charge to me?

    Our cancellation policy is a 72 hour policy at no charge. A cancellation inside the window of 72 Hours will result in a penalty of the first nights ro..
    Answered on 1 November 2019
  • Without valet service can I still park my car underground.

    There are two convenient parking garages. Neither of them offer under ground parking
    Answered on 26 June 2020
  • Is there a complimentary Breakfast included with all rooms in all price ranges?

    Yes, it's complimentary for every guest.
    Answered on 20 January 2020
  • Is there an elevator?

    Yes, We have 3 elevators in our hotel, however there is 1 building that does not have an elevator, however that building is only 2 stories high.
    Answered on 8 November 2019
  • Good evening what is the name of the complimentary sherry that you have in the rooms.

    Harvey's Bristol Cream Sherry
    Answered on 20 January 2020
  • TV? Bathroom facilities? Square feet?

    Yes, all of our rooms offer TV's and private bathrooms
    Answered on 26 June 2020
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • The Rooftop Bar Charleston
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Modern
  • Revival - A Modern Southern Eatery
    • Cuisine
      American • Local
    • Open for
      Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Vendue, Downtown Art Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Elevator
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cycling
    Off-site
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs $49 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
The Vendue, Downtown Art Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 4:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiscoverCash is not accepted

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests must be at least 21 years or older to check-in.

From January 3, 2022 to March 30th, 2022 - the main lobby will be getting a top-to-bottom makeover! The check-in location and rooms are far away from any potential construction disruptions. During these dates, set your arrival destination to 26 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about The Vendue, Downtown Art Hotel

  • The prices at The Vendue, Downtown Art Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at The Vendue, Downtown Art Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The Vendue, Downtown Art Hotel is 1 miles from the center of Charleston. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Vendue, Downtown Art Hotel include:

    • Suite
    • Double
  • The Vendue, Downtown Art Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Evening entertainment
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Bicycle rental
    • Live music/Performance
  • The Vendue, Downtown Art Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • Revival - A Modern Southern Eatery
    • The Rooftop Bar Charleston