Charleston is the oldest city in South Carolina and is located near the southeast corner of the state, just south of the Francis Marion National Forest. The city is home to just under 350,000 people and hosts up to five million tourists a year, who come to visit the beaches, golf courses and explore the history of Charleston Harbor and the Civil War. Local area beaches include Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island and Folly Beach, where water sports, shopping and dining are in abundance along with hotels that grace the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
Located on Charleston Harbor, the HarbourView Inn has rooms with views of both the harbor and downtown Charleston. Hotel amenities include complimentary breakfast served in-room or on the rooftop terrace, all day snacks and flavored ice tea, wireless Internet, laundry service, cable TV and an in-room refrigerator. The hotel offers free tours of downtown Charleston on Wednesday's, or the concierge can arrange for a private tour during any day of the week. HarbourView is within walking distance to area restaurants, such as Magnolias and McCrady's.
Tides Folly Beach hotel is located in Folly Beach, 21 minutes southwest of Charleston, on the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel offers a heated swimming pool, outdoor bar and lounge, free parking, fitness room, all-day room service, wireless Internet and a business center. Pets are welcome. Folly Island---often called the "Edge of America" because of its location at the eastern border of the U---offers six miles of white beaches, complete with rental stations for kayaks, jet skis and surf board. The beach contains the longest pier---1,045 feet---where you can deep sea fish or watch the dolphins in the distance. Visitors can stroll along the beach and hit the shops containing clothing, bathing suits, surf gear, art and souvenirs. Once hunger sets in, visitors can stop in at BLU---the ocean front establishment at Tides Folly Beach---or Locklears Beach City Grill---located within walking distance of the hotel.
Isle of Palms is located 21 minutes from Charleston and contains the Seaside Inn. Hotel amenities include a rooftop pool, two sundecks, free breakfast, wireless Internet and beach access with complimentary beach towels. The Isle of Palms, an Atlantic barrier island, is seven miles long and one mile wide. The island contains several rental shops along the beaches for visitors to rent bicycles, jet skis, kayaks and boogie boards. Sightseeing attractions include the sea turtles that come onto the beach, dolphin watching, deep sea fishing and bald eagles. Area beachfront dining includes Coconut Joes and Hucks, both within walking distance of the hotel.
Located 21 minutes from Charleston, on the Isle of Palms, is the Palms Hotel. Amenities include a pool, sundeck, complimentary breakfast, in-room microwave, refrigerator and cable TV Rated as a top ten beach by Southern Living Magazine, the Isle of Palms has many shops and restaurants that line the beach. Local restaurants include Banana Cabana, Sea Biscuit Café and Acme Cantina, all located within walking distance from the hotel. Area attractions include casual and luxury cruises on the water, which can be arranged through Coastal Expeditions and Southern Luxury Cruises, both located within two miles of the hotel. Local golfing is available at Wild Dunes, located three miles away, and Patriot Point Links, located six miles from the hotel.
