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The Cooper Debuts, Setting a New Tide for Luxury in Charleston

Today, Charleston’s storied waterfront begins a transformative new chapter with the debut of The Cooper. As the first and only hotel to stand along the city’s harbor, the 191-room property seamlessly anchors Charleston's heritage with a bold evolution of the waterfront experience. Marrying a sophisticated design with the effortless grace of the Lowcountry, The Cooper introduces an unparalleled destination where a private marina, spectacular infinity pool, four dining concepts, and a first-of-its-kind spa converge to create the city’s most coveted waterfront address. 

Legend (Preferred Hotel Group)
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Appointment

Eucepe Puntriano has been appointed as Executive Chef at Live Oak, Charleston Historic District, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Ahead of its April 2026 opening, Live Oak Charleston announces the appointment of Eucepe Puntriano as its new Executive Chef. Chef Puntriano will oversee all culinary operations for the property, including Terra, the hotel’s signature restaurant, and Bloo Pool & Provisions, a relaxed poolside bar and lounge.  

Tribute Portfolio
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Appointment

Kevin Herbst has been appointed as Area Managing Director at Emeline and The Ryder Hotel

Emeline and The Ryder Hotel, part of the Makeready collection, are pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Herbst as Area Managing Director, bringing more than three decades of hospitality leadership to the two design-forward Charleston properties. Known for his thoughtful, hands-on management style and ability to inspire teams, Herbst will oversee operations and strategic direction while continuing to elevate the guest experience.

Makeready
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Development Pipeline

Live Oak Charleston to Debut as South Carolina’s First Tribute Portfolio Hotel in April 2026

Scheduled to open in April 2026 in Charleston's historic district, Live Oak Charleston will introduce a wellness-forward expression of Lowcountry hospitality as South Carolina's first and only Tribute Portfolio hotel. The 120-room boutique property will blend simple, modern design with an authentic sense of place, offering guests a serene retreat rooted in Charleston's natural beauty and cultural heritage.

Tribute Portfolio
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Development Opening

Raines Expands Hilton Portfolio With DoubleTree by Hilton Charleston Riverview Opening

Raines, a leading hospitality management, development, and investment organization, and RREAF Holdings, a privately held real estate investment and development firm, are pleased to announce the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Charleston Riverview in Charleston, SC. This latest location marks Raines' third DoubleTree property to join the portfolio this year, joining the Summerville and Greenville locations that opened in July in South Carolina.

DoubleTree by Hilton
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Development Opening

H.House Opens Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Charleston Downtown

The 129-room Fairfield by Marriott in Charleston, SC opened today with a new décor that provides guests with a feeling of warmth and calm while traveling. Located at 144 Bee St in downtown Charleston, the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Charleston will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by H.House based in Charlotte, NC.

Fairfield Inn & Suites®
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Development Pipeline

The Cooper Now Accepting Reservations Ahead Of Early 2026 Opening

Perfectly placed on the scenic Charleston Harbor, The Cooper is now accepting reservations for overnight guests starting March 1, 2026. As the city's first luxury waterfront hotel on the peninsula, this 191-room property is set to redefine hospitality in Charleston, the South, and beyond—offering an unprecedented urban hotel experience.

Legend (Preferred Hotel Group)
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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Development Pipeline

Aspen One Announces First East Coast Limelight Hotel Property, Limelight Charleston, Set To Open in 2028

Aspen One, parent company of world-class brands including Aspen Snowmass, The Little Nell, Limelight Hotels, and Aspen Collection, is excited to announce the latest addition to its rapidly-growing Limelight Hotels brand. This new venture, set to open in 2028, will feature both a hotel and branded residential project located in Charleston, South Carolina. This marks the Limelight brand's first property on the East Coast, and it will be located at 306 King Street and 86 Society Street in the core of Charleston's historic district, near the College of Charleston. Limelight Charleston will be another remarkable hotel within the Limelight portfolio, which includes locations in the most desirable places across the country, within premium, high-barrier-to-entry, leisure markets.

Limelight Hotels
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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Development Renovation

Renovation and repositioning of Ansonborough Inn

Ansonborough Inn, a AAA Four Diamond hotel tucked away in the heart of Charleston's historic downtown district, today announced that it is undergoing an extensive renovation and repositioning set to relaunch as The Ansonborough Charleston in spring 2024. Drawing from the hotel's natural exuberance and wonders of what was once Charles Town, The Ansonborough Charleston will stand as an homage to the city's rich history, proudly embodying the vibrant spirit of Charleston's oldest neighborhood.

Continental Hospitality Group
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Appointment

Lukus Grace has been appointed as Managing Director at The Cooper

The Cooper, one of the newest additions to BHC's portfolio, will open in 2025 as downtown Charleston's only luxury waterfront hotel. Overseeing the property in the role of Managing Director is Lukus Grace, who joins the BHC team from his most recent role as the General Manager of Atlanta's Thompson Buckhead. Grace brings with him a vast range of experience from the most luxurious global hospitality brands, including Capella, St. Regis and Hotel Bel-Air, part of the prestigious the Dorchester Collection. Grace is well-equipped to undertake this significant opening for downtown Charleston, having overseen all opening operations for Thompson Buckhead in 2021.

Beemok Hospitality Collection
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Appointment

Rebecca Hubbard has been appointed as Managing Director at The Charleston Place

The Charleston Place is delighted to welcome Rebecca ("Becky") Hubbard to the position of Managing Director. Hubbard previously served as the General Manager of the iconic Lotte New York Palace, where she successfully oversaw a $140-million renovation, an ownership transition, and thoughtfully led a team of 800 employees. Hubbard is a seasoned hospitality professional with more than 20 years of experience in the hotel industry, having worked with lauded brands including The Ritz-Carlton and Starwood Hotels & Resorts.

Beemok Hospitality Collection
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Development Opening

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group Opens Downtown Charleston’s Tallest Event Venue, The View at Morrison Yard

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group has opened a new event space, The View at Morrison Yard in Charleston, SC. Located on the top floor of the newly developed Morrison Yard building at 850 Morrison Dr., The View is the tallest event venue on the Charleston Peninsula, boasting a 180-degree view of the Charleston Harbor, including the iconic Ravenel Bridge spanning the surrounding Cooper River.

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Appointment

Carley Ford has been appointed as General Manager at The Vendue

Carley Ford has been with Avocet Hospitality since 2021 and has recently been appointed General Manager at The Vendue in Charleston. In this new role, she is responsible for overseeing the overall operations of the property, including the current renovation and reimagination of 26 Vendue, one of the two buildings that make up The Vendue hotel, as well as its award-winning rooftop bar, fine dining restaurant Revival and the property's gallery spaces, which hold over 200 rotating pieces of artwork on display. Prior to working at The Vendue, Ford was the General Manager of Tides Folly Beach, Avocet's beachfront property in Folly Beach, SC. Carley is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment among the hotel's departments, promoting teamwork and overall cohesion throughout the property.

Avocet Hospitality Group
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Development Pipeline

Luxury Charleston Hotel The Palmetto Prepares to Open its Doors in March 2023

Dreamscape Companies, a New York-based real estate development and investment firm founded by industry veteran Eric Birnbaum, today announces that its boutique Charleston-based hotel, The Palmetto, is rapidly approaching completion and officially slated to open its doors in March 2023. Situated in the heart of Charleston's historic French Quarter, the property signifies the company's first foray into the thriving southern market. Originally acquired in 2021, The Palmetto has been reimagined to provide a deeply authentic Charleston experience that is particular to the place in which it resides - mere steps from the city's finest restaurants and bars - and reflective of the charming eccentricities artfully layered into southern hospitality.

Dreamscape Hospitality
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Appointment

Olivia Gawronski has been appointed as Travel Industry Sales Manager at Hotel Bennett

Olivia Gawronski joined Hotel Bennett, ranked by USA TODAY as the top luxury hotel in America, as Travel Industry Sales Manager from Montage Palmetto Bluff in Bluffton, SC, where she was the Leisure Sales Coordinator working directly with the nation's top travel agencies on a daily basis. Previously, she was the luxury property's Member Concierge, and launched her hospitality career as a Guest Services Agent, assisting with the opening of The Drayton hotel in Savannah Georgia.

Salamander Collection
Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Development Rebranding

RLJ Lodging Trust Relaunches Iconic Charleston, SC Property, The Mills House Hotel, a Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton

RLJ Lodging Trust (the "Company") (NYSE: RLJ) today announced the relaunch on October 1, 2022 of The Mills House Hotel ("Mills House"), located in the heart of downtown Charleston's historic French Quarter neighborhood, following a transformative conversion to a lifestyle hotel and affiliation with the Curio Collection by Hilton.

Curio – A Collection by Hilton
Charleston, South Carolina, United States