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Named Best Hidden Gem in the World by Tripadvisor and the recipient of the 2005 Intercontinental Hotels Kemmons Wilson Spirit of Hospitality Award.Welcome to Charleston's perfect blend of historic charm and modern features ? The Prestigious Torchbearer award winning Holiday Inn Historic District. Located on the corner of Calhoun and Meeting Streets, you are within steps of all the beauty and history Charleston has to offer.Decorated in rich hues with historic appeal, the hotel features a beautifully landscaped courtyard with fountain, outdoor heated pool, fitness facility and top notch concierge services. Enjoy the Battery Grill restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner and visit the Battery Lounge for evening cocktails.Take a stroll through our accommodations, services/facilities and group/meeting web pages to learn more about our exceptional hotel. Discover how the Holiday Inn Historic District captures the charm of the hold south and the Holy City of Charleston.Our past guests would love to share their own experiences with you. Please take a moment to view our guest testimonials at Tripadvisor.com.
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Welcome to Charleston's perfect blend of historic charm and modern features - The 2002 prestigious Torchbearer award winning Holiday Inn Historic District. Located on the corner of Meeting and Calhoun Street, you are within steps of all the history Charleston has to offer to make your visit a true and eventful experience.Located in the historic district, this grand luxury hotel features 126 elegant rooms and suites, capturing the charm of the Old South without compromising the comfort of modern amenities. All guest rooms and suites are equipped with in-room coffee/tea makers, hairdryers, iron & ironing boards, 2-two line speakerphones with data ports and much more. Many of our rooms feature microwave, refrigerators and a sitting area. Decorated in rich hues with historic appeal, the hotel features a beautifully landscaped courtyard with fountain; outdoor heated pool, fitness room and our Executive Club Level. Enjoy the Battery Grill restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and visit The Battery Lounge for evening cocktails.Specializing in weddings, banquets, meetings or any special event, the Holiday Inn offers facilities to accommodate up to 100 persons, with a total of 2,500 square feet of meeting space. Set to perfection, our expert staff delights in accommodating your every need. Catering and audiovisual equipment are available.Our hotel is staffed with a knowledgeable concierge to assist you in scheduling tours of the city and various activities. Our concierge is well informed on the many attractions, historic homes, museums, tours, restaurants and all aspects of our historic city. Located within walking distance to historic sites, shopping, the South Carolina Aquarium and IMAX Theater.Take a stroll through our accommodations, services/facilities and group/meeting web pages to learn more about our exceptional hotel. Discover how the Holiday Inn Historic District captures the charm of the old south and the "Holy City" of Charleston. This hotel is committed to providing accessible facilities under the American Disabilities Act. If your accessibility needs are not met, please contact the Hotel Manager on Duty. Should you require additional information regarding accessible facilities for guests with disabilities, please call 1-800-Holiday (U.S. and Canada) or contact the hotel directly. For the hearing impaired, TDD service is available at 1-800-238-5544 within the U.S. and Canada.
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54 year old with a moderate budget, traveling for leisure
This hotel was chosen for a romantic New Year's Eve getaway after reading so many reviews about it and Kevin, the concierge of the century. I don't think people realize all the duties a concierge offers at a top hotel. Kevin wasn't it. Don't get me wrong, if you need assistance with day planning once you reach Charleston, he certainly knows the town. However, I asked him for something out of the ordinary, not related to sightseeing and he could not accommodate and in fact grew flustered. Simple request to accommodate an emergency and it fell flat - that is not a true concierge. But yes I'm sure he knows the town. So did the servers at the local eateries that we spoke with who offered awesome tips. (by the way, stop at the coffeehouse on East Bay and talk to Molly - she gives you the skinny on great eateries.
That being said, the hotel is in a great location, one block away from King St. the major shopping street and about 4 blocks from City Market which reminded me of a flea market rather than anything historical.
The carpet on our hotel floor was not vacuumed at all during our 3 day stay - very disgusting. The king/non smoking room was adequate with a very comfortable mattress which almost made up for the two large red stains outside the bathroom.
Plenty of room in the bathroom also but attention is needed to the peeling wallpaper and missing tile grout. It's the little things that matter, the attention to detail. I don't care about free apples upon check-in or stale coffee available 24/7. If these are your priorities, this is your hotel.
Summary, the hotel is ok. Nothing remarkable. Better for a girl's shopping weekend rather than romantic interlude.
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