The Vendue, Downtown Art Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Charleston
About the Hotel
Art-Focused Accommodations
The Vendue comprises two historic buildings with 84 rooms featuring exposed brick walls and hardwood floors. Rooms include Egyptian cotton sheets, flat-screen TVs, high-speed Wi-Fi, Keurig coffee makers, and Malin+Goetz toiletries. The Enclave building offers rooms with fireplaces and sitting areas. Some interior rooms have no windows but feature antique furnishings.
Onsite Dining Venues
Revival restaurant serves seafood, steaks, and Southern recipes with local ingredients for dinner daily from 5-10 PM. The Rooftop Bar offers lunch and dinner with harbor views, serving hibiscus gin fizz cocktails and shareable plates. Both venues provide full bar service with wine and specialty cocktails.
Art Programs & Activities
The hotel displays over 200 contemporary artworks throughout the property, with daily art tours from 5-6 PM including wine. Free bicycles are available for city exploration. The property features an in-house art gallery with rotating exhibitions and an artist-in-residence program.
Historic French Quarter Location
Located in Charleston's French Quarter district, steps from Rainbow Row (0.5 km), Historic Charleston City Market (0.5 km), and Pineapple Fountain (0.3 km). Waterfront Park is one block away with water taxi access to Patriot's Point. The Battery and White Point Gardens are a 10-minute walk.
Guest Services & Amenities
Services include valet parking ($49/night), complimentary morning pastries delivered to rooms, evening turndown service with milk and cookies, and concierge assistance. The hotel offers event spaces including The Gallery (1000 sq ft capacity for 50 seated) and full rooftop buyout options. Pet-friendly accommodations available.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Car park
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Luggage storage
- Lift
Sports & Fitness
- Cycling
Services
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
