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The Loutrel

Charleston, SC • French Quarter • SPLURGE

avg. $332 / night

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Free breakfast

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Complimentary room upgrades (subject to property availability)

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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.

Amenities

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Wheelchair Access

Bar/Lounge

Free Wifi

Breakfast Included

Dry cleaning

Meeting rooms

Non-smoking rooms

Business center

Fitness center

The Loutrel Reviews

758 reviews

"The BEST experience. Leah was outstanding. She made 4 custom cocktails for us, all different and each one was curated to our tastes. The best was the “fire and ice” one she made. Tequila for my friend and vodka for me. An immersive experience. Would give 10 stars if I could! We love Leah!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 29, 2026

"The Loutrel is a comfortable yet sophisticated hotel with friendly staff, clean rooms and great service."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 26, 2026

"I hosted a client group at the Loutrel and could not have had a lovelier experience! Amanda, Logan, Bridget, and the catering staff were warm, accommodating, and professional. The hotel is absolutely gorgeous and pristine, with the highest end amenities. I can’t wait to come back!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 25, 2026

"There are hotels that promise everything and those that deliver. This hotel is far and away the best we've stayed in. The staff; from the managers, the room staff, wait staff, valet and bartenders were over the top helpful. Plus everything was meticulously CLEAN."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 25, 2026

"From the time we arrived until the time we checked out, our 3-night stay at The Loutrel couldn’t have been more pleasant. All the staff members are welcoming, friendly, and eager to please. We’ll give a special shout out to Logan at the front desk when we arrived and to Christina and Hannah in the Veranda Lounge for their friendly conversation during the Finest Hour complementary drink service! Everything in the hotel is well maintained and exceptionally clean. Our corner room (404) was spacious and beautifully appointed. It was also very quiet at night with just a bit of street noise during the day from the nearby construction, but that didn’t disturb us since we were out and about anyway. We spent only a short time on the rooftop terrace because it was a bit too hot one day and cool and breezy the others. It offers some nice views of the area and would be a pleasant place to have a drink in more cooperative weather. For exploring the French Quarter, the location is perfect. It’s just a short walk to attractions like the Charleston City Market and to numerous restaurants. If we make it back to Charleston in the future, The Loutrel will be our go-to lodging."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 19, 2026

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