- Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
- A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, are required at check-in.
- Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
- The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.
- No rollaway or extra beds are available.
- Parking has height restrictions.
The Vendue
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Great place except no hot water on morning 2 but they did move us to a nicer room
The Vendue was an excellent choice for our weekend in Charleston! The location is excellent, the service was top notch, and the hotel overall exceeded expectations. Not one disappointment! The free breakfast is also delicious! As well as the free milk and cookies in the evening!
The hotel is in a great location and the staff could not be nicer and professional. The room was small but tasteful. The bathroom is tiny. We had the misfortune of having a room directly across from elevator and ice machine. If we had been staying longer we would have asked for a room change. The complimentary breakfast was a bit awkward as you had to place your plate on your lap as you sat on a chair in the lobby. However this is a temporary situation as the dining room is being renovated. I was slightly offended by all the requests for voting for their hotel in the Travel and Leisure Best of the Best award. According to the hotel they were rated #1 in Charleston in 2017. In my opinion, while this is a very nice hotel, I've had better experiences in other Charleston hotels.
Great staff and amazing location. Lovely breakfast. Just know that when you book an “internal” room, you will not have a single window; that was the only off putting aspect, though I blame myself for booking the room too quickly
The Vendue is in an excellent location to enjoy the waterfront, restaurants and overall ambience of Charleston. A mostly-charming 200+ year old set of buildings comprise the hotel. The hotel's restaurant is on par with the other 4-5 star restaurants which make up the "foodie" core of Charleston. Our room was well furnished but noisy (adjacent to a loud stairwell) and had a less-than-charming slope to the floor.
And the staff was absolutely wonderful, from our first contact with the Bell Captain to the last. From the champagne at check in, to the cookies and milk at night. I have never, ever experienced such hospitality. We were so impressed, we will never consider staying anywhere else in the future.
We booked five nights at The Vendue, and are so glad we did! The location is prime for exploring downtown Charleston. The staff are extremely hospitable - greeting us with champagne and offering us a full tour of the property upon arrival; hosting nightly happy hours with gallery tours (they have an art gallery on-site!); providing milk and cookies every night. The concierge provided great recommendations for restaurants in the area, and let us know we could use their sister property on Folly Beach if we wanted to go to the beach! That was great, because the property (Tides) has a pool, towel service, bar, etc. I definitely recommend taking advantage of that benefit. Our room was an interior King on the first floor. VERY spacious!! However, a bit loud. We could hear the people above us. So I'd recommend requesting a second floor room.
Everyone was so nice and helpful. Beautiful decor with changing artwork. Good restaurants and near everything. Very comfortable, clean and quiet.
Lovely hotel in a fantastic location for exploring historic charleston. We didn't stay long enough to take full advantage of amenities, but they were excellent. The staff was exceptionally polite and welcoming. The room was small but cozy and comfortable. Very clean. The only complaint I have was the bathroom had an old water/musty smell, especially if you left the door closed for hours while out. However, this seemed to be present thought out the whole historic district so it is likely due to the very old pipes and not necessarily the hotels fault.
The Vendue is in a great location and within walking distance of great restaurants and the market in Charleston's historic district. The hotel has wonderful art displayed throughout the corridors and walls, and brands itself as a luxury hotel. It has a restaurant and bar in the main building with a great roof-top bar as an addition. There are 2 buildings, one across the street from the other. I stayed in a queen interior room that frankly I was surprised by the size of the room. The queen sized bed had just enough room on each side where you could sit and place your feet on the floor and your feet would basically touch the wall. I do understand that it was one of the cheaper priced rooms at about $200 dollars. (sarcasm here) The bathroom was modernly updated, although small compared to other hotels with similar prices. Overall, the hotel was clean, the staff friendly and open, but I probably wouldn't stay there again.
Very clean, stylish hotel. Beautiful art work displayed in hallways and rooms. Nice linens, bathrobes, towels. Stayed one night only. Our inside room didn't have any windows but a skyroof, had NYC studio vibe in it. Personalized welcome card was touching.
very nice hotel, but gave it 4 stars because of the price
We chose Charleston for our 45th Anniversary trip and decided to stay at the Vendue Inn. The food and drinks were gourmet, delicious and served in an elegant atmosphere. The focus of the Vendue is art so you feel like you are dining in an upscale gallery. The staff was friendly and accommodating. There was a little issue with the plumbing the first evening and we were immediately moved to a new room with an upgrade and also given a complimentary breakfast in the Drawing Room which was there main dining area. The Rooftop bar offered a panoramic view of Charleston. The hotel is located in the middle of all the action and near the waterfront. Love the memories that we made at the Vendue!
The Vendue's main strengths are its location, its warm, friendly, helpful staff, and its offbeat but elegant style, art all over the walls, old fashioned furniture in the rooms, elegant public areas. Drawing Room restaurant: wonderful yoghurt, granola and berries. Press Room coffee house a great place to hang out and have a pastry or sandwich. My room was small but adequate, I am sure there are nicer pricier ones. Dim lighting for reading. Reception for wifi and TV, spotty, although I appreciated HD HBO, CNN, etc. It's by the harbor and East Bay Street's shops and restaurants and the gorgeous French quarter. Great stay.
The Vendue is very quaint and comfortable. Location is perfect for site seeing historical Charleston and close to great restaurants.
The staff was so friendly and helpful, the room was gorgeous, and the stay was full of happy surprises along the way. We were so happy to have picked this hotel and we will always go back to it on return visits.
From the moment we walked into The Vendue- the staff was fantastic. They took us on a tour of the hotel before taking us up to our room. Our room was perfect- a very comfortable king bed, a fire place and a huge bathroom. The staff made sure our room was always spotless and turn down service was always discrete.
The hotel did meet our expectations. However, the room had very little light and one small window. Trying to use the mirror in the bathroom was almost impossible and yes I should have said something sooner but we got in late and we did not want to change rooms. The SERVICE was excellent.
The Vendue is a beautiful Inn, great location, comfortable room, and friendly staff. The room we stayed in, a signature queen, may be small to some, but to us it was wonderful. The rooftop bar is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the scenery. We would definitely stay again.
Mark was terrific! From the second we arrived at the Vendue to the moment we left, Mark made my girlfriend and I feel like we were getting the Presidential Treatment. Nick at the front desk as well as Everyone made us feel like we were the most important people at the hotel and were so genuine and sincere. Customer service was above and beyond and this is easily now one of my favorite spots! Can't wait to stay again
Hotel highlights
- Close to College of Charleston
- Free continental breakfast
- Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
- Onsite dining
Located in Historic Charleston, The Vendue is next to Waterfront Park and Charleston Waterfront Park. This 84-room, 4-star hotel has 2 restaurants along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and a rooftop terrace. It's in central Charleston and also close to College of Charleston and USS Yorktown.
Dining
Free continental breakfast is included with your stay. This hotel is home to 2 onsite restaurants, perfect for a quick bite to eat. Order from room service to satisfy your hunger without leaving your room, or meet other guests at the free daily manager's reception.
Rooms
All of The Vendue's 84 rooms are individually decorated and have an array of amenities, including iPod docks, free weekday newspapers, and free local calls. Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Pillowtop beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters, and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Ironing boards are also available.
Property features
Guests of The Vendue enjoy a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and a meeting room. Valet parking is available for USD 22 per night. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, concierge services, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this boutique hotel include coffee/tea in a common area, free use of bicycles, and a computer station.
Guest reviews for The Vendue
Everyone
Great place except no hot water on morning 2 but they did move us to a nicer room
weekend getaway
Couples
The Vendue was an excellent choice for our weekend in Charleston! The location is excellent, the service was top notch, and the hotel overall exceeded expectations. Not one disappointment! The free breakfast is also delicious! As well as the free milk and cookies in the evening!
nice hotel in desirable location
Business Travelers
The hotel is in a great location and the staff could not be nicer and professional. The room was small but tasteful. The bathroom is tiny. We had the misfortune of having a room directly across from elevator and ice machine. If we had been staying longer we would have asked for a room change. The complimentary breakfast was a bit awkward as you had to place your plate on your lap as you sat on a chair in the lobby. However this is a temporary situation as the dining room is being renovated. I was slightly offended by all the requests for voting for their hotel in the Travel and Leisure Best of the Best award. According to the hotel they were rated #1 in Charleston in 2017. In my opinion, while this is a very nice hotel, I've had better experiences in other Charleston hotels.
wonderful
Everyone
Great staff and amazing location. Lovely breakfast. Just know that when you book an “internal” room, you will not have a single window; that was the only off putting aspect, though I blame myself for booking the room too quickly
well schooled professional staff
Couples
The Vendue is in an excellent location to enjoy the waterfront, restaurants and overall ambience of Charleston. A mostly-charming 200+ year old set of buildings comprise the hotel. The hotel's restaurant is on par with the other 4-5 star restaurants which make up the "foodie" core of Charleston. Our room was well furnished but noisy (adjacent to a loud stairwell) and had a less-than-charming slope to the floor.
absolutely the best!
Everyone
And the staff was absolutely wonderful, from our first contact with the Bell Captain to the last. From the champagne at check in, to the cookies and milk at night. I have never, ever experienced such hospitality. We were so impressed, we will never consider staying anywhere else in the future.
southern hospitality at its best
Couples
We booked five nights at The Vendue, and are so glad we did! The location is prime for exploring downtown Charleston. The staff are extremely hospitable - greeting us with champagne and offering us a full tour of the property upon arrival; hosting nightly happy hours with gallery tours (they have an art gallery on-site!); providing milk and cookies every night. The concierge provided great recommendations for restaurants in the area, and let us know we could use their sister property on Folly Beach if we wanted to go to the beach! That was great, because the property (Tides) has a pool, towel service, bar, etc. I definitely recommend taking advantage of that benefit. Our room was an interior King on the first floor. VERY spacious!! However, a bit loud. We could hear the people above us. So I'd recommend requesting a second floor room.
a gem right in the middle of everything
Everyone
Everyone was so nice and helpful. Beautiful decor with changing artwork. Good restaurants and near everything. Very comfortable, clean and quiet.
brief but pleasant overnight stay
Everyone
Lovely hotel in a fantastic location for exploring historic charleston. We didn't stay long enough to take full advantage of amenities, but they were excellent. The staff was exceptionally polite and welcoming. The room was small but cozy and comfortable. Very clean. The only complaint I have was the bathroom had an old water/musty smell, especially if you left the door closed for hours while out. However, this seemed to be present thought out the whole historic district so it is likely due to the very old pipes and not necessarily the hotels fault.
great location and wonderful staff
Everyone
The Vendue is in a great location and within walking distance of great restaurants and the market in Charleston's historic district. The hotel has wonderful art displayed throughout the corridors and walls, and brands itself as a luxury hotel. It has a restaurant and bar in the main building with a great roof-top bar as an addition. There are 2 buildings, one across the street from the other. I stayed in a queen interior room that frankly I was surprised by the size of the room. The queen sized bed had just enough room on each side where you could sit and place your feet on the floor and your feet would basically touch the wall. I do understand that it was one of the cheaper priced rooms at about $200 dollars. (sarcasm here) The bathroom was modernly updated, although small compared to other hotels with similar prices. Overall, the hotel was clean, the staff friendly and open, but I probably wouldn't stay there again.
Dear Bobbyy, Thanks for taking the time to give us a stellar review! It's guests like you that make The Vendue possible! The Drawing Room is a hidden gem here in Charleston. I will be sure to pass on your sentiment to our staff. Sincerely, Nathan Robison Front Office Manager