This Charleston French Quarter art-focused hotel includes 2 hotels—19 Vendue and 26 Vendue—dating from 1780 and features rotating art exhibits and tours. Waterfront Park, Market Street, and Charleston City Market are less than 5 minutes' walk away. Complimentary morning coffee and pastries are provided and drinks can be enjoyed on-site at The Rooftop cocktail bar. Our restaurant, Revival focuses on recipes and/or ingredients from South Carolina’s past. Extras include a daily art reception with wine. A 200-piece rotating art exhibition is on-site at 19 Venue and additional art installations can be enjoyed at 26 Vendue. A free bike hire, indoor and outdoor event space, and art programs are offered as well. Free milk and cookies are included in every nightly turn-down service at The Vendue, Downtown Art Hotel. Every room features a cable TV and an en suite bathroom. The King Street shopping district is 600 m from the hotel, while Charleston International Airport is 21 km away. Guests will be 350 m from the Port of Charleston and 2 km from the South Carolina Aquarium.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Charleston, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.9

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
2 large double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Charleston
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jane
    United States United States
    Staff were very friendly and attentive. Hotel came with many perks like pastry in the morning, sherry/brownie in the afternoon, cookie at night. The interior decoration was awesome and the location could not be better.
  • Kayce
    United States United States
    The room ! Very comfortable bed! Lovely decor. Also, the taffy and goodies they put out
  • Eileen
    United States United States
    The people who work for the Vendue were very friendly and helpful. we loved the Rooftop bar and the Vendue umbrellas that were available to use.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • The Rooftop Bar Charleston
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Modern
  • Revival - A Modern Southern Eatery
    • Cuisine
      American • Local
    • Open for
      Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Vendue, Downtown Art Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lift
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cycling
    Off-site
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs US$49 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

The Vendue, Downtown Art Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 00:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 04:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Cash is not accepted The Vendue, Downtown Art Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests must be at least 21 years or older to check-in.

From January 3, 2022 to March 30th, 2022 - the main lobby will be getting a top-to-bottom makeover! The check-in location and rooms are far away from any potential construction disruptions. During these dates, set your arrival destination to 26 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about The Vendue, Downtown Art Hotel

  • Check-in at The Vendue, Downtown Art Hotel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at The Vendue, Downtown Art Hotel include:

    • Suite
    • Double

  • The prices at The Vendue, Downtown Art Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Vendue, Downtown Art Hotel is 1 miles from the centre of Charleston. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Vendue, Downtown Art Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Evening entertainment
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Bicycle rental
    • Live music/performance

  • The Vendue, Downtown Art Hotel has 2 restaurants:

    • The Rooftop Bar Charleston
    • Revival - A Modern Southern Eatery