Zero George Street

We stayed at Zero George for our anniversary and we absolutely loved our stay here. The property was beautifully maintained and is a great place for couples to stay. The location of the property is another great added advantage as well as it is very easy to either walk or bike to downtown Charleston. From the general hospitality, to extremely quick and prompt responses to any requests from our own end and the little touches such as cookies as soon as we arrived, to a luggage tag souvenir at the end when we were leaving the place made sure we will remember Zero George for a long time. Lastly, the breakfast also deserves an honorable mention as it was extremely fresh and tasty.

This is the best hotel in Charleston but let me clarify. If you're looking for a quaint, historic hotel, you can't go wrong with this place. If you're expecting a more modern hotel with all the accoutrements that come with large, five-star experiences, you may be left wanting. Most people who visit Charleston are doing it to experience the history of the city. There's no better way to do that than staying at this hotel which absolutely oozes authenticity. The five interconnected Federal houses are absolutely beautiful. While you're a relatively easy walk from the middle of everything, nothing is really right at your doorstep. Bicycles make the journey easier and much more enjoyable. The restaurant at this hotel is superb, but it's expensive, and reservations are essential.

Visited with my sister this past week. I’ve had this hotel on my list of “Must Visit” hotels for years, and said the next time I came to Charleston, I’d stay here. Pros: The hotel itself was even better than what I had envisioned. The grounds are charming and magical, and love the somewhat all inclusive feel to it, with free wine and cheese hour + free breakfast. The rooms are well appointed with waters, cookies, and great robes. I absolutely loved the property. Cons: The service was lacking, and not 5-star. Bad experience with some of the staff. We did the tasting menu with an 830 pm reservation, and was rushed through it, and lights being turned off while still eating. Had a not so great interaction with a bartender who snapped at me when I asked if they had a martini list, and felt we were being judged at check in/check out, but did have great experiences with some of the staff. So it wasn’t all bad. If I didn’t love the hotel grounds so much, I’d probably not come back, but because I loved the vibe of the hotel so much, and location, I’ll come back again and give it another shot on my next trip to Charleston.