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The Loutrel

Charleston, SC • French Quarter • SPLURGE

avg. $332 / night

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Free breakfast

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At a glance

A 2021 purpose-built boutique hotel across from St. Philip's Church with red-brick architecture and Beth Webb interiors.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts visiting historic Charleston

Highlights:

  • Purpose-built 2021 boutique hotel with genuine architectural credibility
  • Red-brick facade respects warehouse vernacular without pastiche
  • Beth Webb interiors in dusty blue, white, and brass throughout
Contemporary-classicalrestrained

PB hotel design editorial

Across Wentworth Street from St. Philip's Church, whose white steeple punctuates the Charleston skyline in nearly every image of the French Quarter, a five-story brick building completed in 2021 introduced The Loutrel as one of the few purpose-built boutique hotels to earn genuine architectural credibility in a city where historic preservation is essentially civic religion. The facade, clad in warm red-brown brick with dark steel window surrounds and Juliet balconies, holds its own against centuries-old neighbors without pretending to be something it is not — new construction that takes the language of Charleston's mercantile warehouse tradition seriously rather than mimicking it. Inside, interior designer Beth Webb calibrated the 50 rooms and public spaces around a palette of dusty blue, warm white, and brass that feels closer to a well-kept Charleston single house than to a hotel formula. The double-height lobby deploys rope-hung porch swings alongside wicker seating and a large landscape painting to establish a Southern vernacular atmosphere with genuine ease, while the FDC bar next door shifts register into something more polished — cobalt-blue paneling, a fluted black bar front with terrazzo facing, globe pendant lights in antique brass, and green leather stools arranged beneath a coffered ceiling that pulls the room's considerable height into a human scale. Guest rooms maintain the consistency: tufted powder-blue headboards with nailhead trim, brass orb chandeliers, white paneled walls, and upper-floor windows framing views across the low roofline to the Cooper River beyond.

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About

Blending into the charming Georgian facades of Charleston's historic district, The Loutrel is a genteel host for those who seek refined comfort and meaningful interactions over extravagance. Inspired by Charleston's public and private gardens, our luxury hotel in Charleston ushers the city's past mystique and progressive future into the present moment-curating experiences that honor Charleston here and now.

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The Loutrel Reviews

800 reviews

"I can't say enough positive things about our recent stay at the Loutrel. The location is perfect, especially for first time visitors. Nearby award winning restaurants, historical landmarks and other tourist attractions. The staff is very friendly, professional and helpful. The rooms/bathrooms are extremely clean, modern and nicely decorated with very comfortable bedding. There are a number of included perks such as breakfast, happy hour and evening turn down service. While there are a number of first class hotels in Charleston to choose from, the Loutrel should be considered at the top of your list. I highly recommend!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 28, 2026

"We love everything about this hotel.. it’s right in the heart of the French Quarter. From the moment you walk into the hotel you don’t want to leave. The hotel smells lovely, lobby is beautiful and reception is amazing. Plus, they offer you lovely welcome drink upon check in. Our room was so big and so was the bathroom. Everything is exceptionally clean! The bed is so comfortable and they provide lovely Terry cloth robs. They offer beverages and snacks in your room all complementary. The same goes on the mezzanine level of the hotel. In the afternoons they offer different fresh cold water infused with different fruits. Every morning they offer a lovely European breakfast. This hotel is in walking distance to shopping, restaurants in the French Quarter and only 2 blocks away from the market. Walking distance to King street. It’s also 20 minutes drive away from 2 different plantations, ferry away from the fort. The list is endless. I loved our trip even though it was extremely hot. We loved the hotel so much we extended our stay for a total of four nights. We do plan on returning to Charleston and staying here again. The hotel staff are outstanding!!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 27, 2026

"Hands down, my favorite Charleston hotel! Guest service is unmatched!! So many extra thoughtful touches make this hotel worth every penny! I appreciated the very nice birthday treat left for my son in our room. This was his first stay here, and he can’t wait to come back. Perfect location! Beautiful lobby! Delicious breakfast! Very nice room! Outstanding staff! Thank you!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 27, 2026

"Our experience at The Loutrel was flawless from check-in to check-out. The property is stunning, and the entire team goes above and beyond to make guests feel welcome. A special thank you to Carl at the valet/concierge desk, who thoughtfully provided us with cold water and protein bars each morning before golf. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone planning a family or friends' trip to Charleston."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 27, 2026

"Wonderful place to stay in Charleston. Close to everything you will want to see in Charleston, and the hotel, service, accommodations and staff made this a GREAT stop. They even gave us bikes for a day trip exploring without walking, and umbrellas another day for an unexpected rain shower. NO detail, no matter how small, was overlooked. Your comfort and satisfaction is their high priority."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 27, 2026

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