Named after John Dewberry, one of the South's most polarizing and powerful real estate developers, The Dewberry Charleston is the result of an almost eight-year renovation of a former federal building. Designed to blend mid-century modern style with old-world Charleston charm, all of the property's 153 guest rooms and suites feature art by a local artist, chandeliers, queen- or king-sized beds dressed in Irish linens, flat-screen TVs and marble bathrooms with glass-enclosed showers. Recent visitors raved about the great service and well-appointed accommodations, although some bemoaned the lack of coffee makers and work desks, especially for the room rates. Should you need to conduct business while staying here, three event venues, including a ballroom and its adjacent pre-function space, are available. Fitness buffs, meanwhile, can work out in the fitness studio or borrow a bike for a ride around town. Once you've worked up an appetite, sit down for cocktails and a bite in The Living Room, where dishes are served in a living room-type setting with vintage and custom furnishings. Alternatively, head upstairs to the cheerful Citrus Club for oysters and drinks with church steeple views. Continue exploring the city with Dewberry's Volvo house car, whether heading for sights like The Battery and the Charleston City Market or out to dinner at night.
LOCATION
334 Meeting Street | Charleston, SC 29403-6405
HOTEL CLASS
5
PROPERTY TYPE
Hotel, 154 rooms
PRIMARY VIEW
Ocean
STYLE
Traditional
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Rooms at The Dewberry are modern with luxurious touches of marble, brass, mahogany and linen, ensuring no detail is overlooked. The decor echoes the hotel’s mid-century modern design with a Charleston bent by featuring art, lighting and mirrors from local artists and manufacturers. All rooms have seasonal chef-curated minibars. Only one room category, the Charleston Flat, features a cast iron soaking tub. Standard bathrooms have glass-enclosed walk-in showers. Standard room size: 290 square feet. Features include bathrobes/slippers, minibar, separate shower, internet, wireless internet, free internet. Additional amenities such as premium channels, workspace/desk, minifridge, shower/tub combo, separate tub, guest rooms with patios and balconies, and adjoining rooms available are either not offered or marked as unavailable.
Dining
The hotel has two bar and dining concepts, The Living Room on the ground floor and the Citrus Club on the rooftop. Overnight travelers take breakfast in The Living Room. During the afternoon and evening, The Living Room serves American fare from smaller nibbles to sandwiches, salads and mains like burgers, pasta, seafood and steak, alongside a robust cocktail menu. On the eighth-floor terrace, Citrus Club occupies the highest rooftop in Charleston. Patrons can order cocktails, beer and wine, plus casual bites like warm blue crab dip, oysters and lobster rolls. Though the rooms don’t feature coffee makers, the hotel provides complimentary morning coffee by local roaster Second State in the lobby. Number of restaurants: 2. Cuisine Types: American. Dining options include casual dining, bar/lounge, and room service. Fine dining, quick service cafe/coffee shop/marketplace, 24-hour room service, and free breakfast are not available.
Spa
The Dewberry features a spa on the second floor. The space was modeled off of John Dewberry’s Charleston carriage house and features cypress-covered, spice-scented walls, along with natural materials, including wood, stone and neutral textiles. The spa uses Natura Bissé products and local hand-poured candles.Services offered:Massage, Facial, Body Treatments (i.e. scrubs, wraps), Salon services, Outdoor treatment area, Steam room, Sauna
Kids
The Dewberry is not particularly family-friendly. Rooms with two queen beds that sleep up to four guests are available. Kids Club, Free Kids Club, Fee for Kids Club, Cribs, High Chairs
Fitness
The Dewberry has a small fitness center on the second floor. The fitness center features top-of-the-line equipment, including treadmills, elliptical cross trainers and upright exercise bicycles. Personal training and rooftop yoga classes are available upon request for a fee. Complimentary 21-gear specialized bikes are provided. Cardio equipment and yoga mats are available, but weight equipment and free fitness classes are not offered. Premium fitness classes are also unavailable as they come with an additional fee.
Business
The Dewberry does not have a business center, but there are several event spaces, including an intimate 511-square-foot Hospitality Suite on the second floor that fits 12 people. The property's ballroom and walled garden can host events with up to 200 guests. Number of meeting rooms: 4. Features include meeting rooms, but there is no business center or dedicated meeting and event planners available.
