Located in Charleston, South Carolina, the Edmondston-Alston House, a painstakingly preserved former plantation and historic residence that once housed General Robert E. Lee, welcomes thousands of visitors each year. Tourists visiting the Edmondston-Alston House have a variety of choices when searching for a nearby hotel. These hotels offer resort-style amenities and are within walking distance to the dining, shopping and museums that make Charleston famous.
Located less than one mile from the Edmondston Alston House, the Market Pavilion Hotel offers sophisticated surroundings combined with modern amenities. Guests will reside in one of 70 guest rooms that offer resort-style amenities such as 600-thread count Italian linens, fresh robes and slippers, designer toiletries provided by Hermès and turn-down service. The Market Pavillion Hotel also houses Grill 225, an upscale restaurant that features hand-cut steaks, Boston lobster and an extensive wine list. In addition to its proximity to the Edmondston Alston House, the Market Pavilion Hotel is within walking distance to historic East Bay and Market streets, which are home to historical sites such as the Old Slave Mart and the Charleston City Market.
The Doubletree Hotel of Charleston Historic District is located three quarters of a mile from Edmondston-Alston House and features one- and two-bedroom suites. Amenities such as 37-inch flat screened televisions and deluxe spa-style baths come standard in every room. The hotel is also home to the Lighthouse Cafe, which offers a complimentary breakfast buffet in addition to traditional continental selections such as donuts and muffins. Adjacent to the Doubletree Hotel is Hank's Seafood, which is themed in the style of the roaring '20s and features menu selections such as Low Country Bouillabaisse and She Crab Soup.
Also located less than a mile from the Edmondston-Alston House, the Charleston Place Hotel is within walking distance to attractions such as the Charleston Historic Center and a myriad of downtown shops and restaurants. Charleston Place Hotel boasts amenities such an on-site spa and a roof-top pool. Also on-site, the Charleston Grill is a four-star restaurant and winner of the Distinguished Restaurants of North America Award; it features menu items such as Butter Poached Maine Lobster and Prime Beef Tenderloin. Live jazz music is also featured nightly at the Charleston Grill.
Centrally located on Wentworth Street, the Renaissance Charleston Historic District Hotel is within walking distance to the Edmondston-Alston House and the Charleston Row. Rooms amenities include evening turn-down service, spa-style baths and 32-inch HD flat-screen televisions. The Renaissance Hotel Charleston Historic District is a five-minute drive to local attractions including the Historic Battery & White Point Gardens and Drayton Hall, a former plantation and National Trust Historic site built in 1742. Dining options include the Wentworth Grill, an on-site casual restaurant that offers selections such as crab cakes and short ribs as well as daily fresh seafood selections.
