Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton

Charleston, South Carolina, boasts America’s largest collection of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century homes and public buildings, a top-tier culinary reputation, shopping, golf, and a coastal lifestyle. Little wonder, then, that it was been honored for four consecutive years as the Top US Destination by <i>Condé Nast Traveler</i> and readers of <i>Travel + Leisure.</i>

The Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton routinely receives accolades of its own from Condé Nast for excellence among destination hotels. Established in 1853, the hotel blends nineteenth-century charm with twenty-first-century luxury to provide a quintessential Charleston experience. The building abides just steps from Charleston’s fine dining, boutique shopping, and nightlife—yet nestles among the art galleries and restored homes.

Hotel guests follow in the footsteps of everyone from General Robert E. Lee and President Theodore Roosevelt to modern-day celebrities. In perfect harmony with the surroundings of fine art and antiques, gilded elevators lead from the lobby to 216 individually appointed accommodations, completely restored in 2014. For dining, the legendary Barbados Room features Lowcountry specialties. For cocktails and camaraderie, guests dip into the First Shot Lounge and Fountain Courtyard, among the most beautiful outdoor settings in the city. Venues dedicated to corporate business and events range from the Middleton Room for up to 40 attendees to the Signer’s Ballroom for up to 350. In addition, the hotel works closely with the adjoining Hibernian Hall, a national historic landmark dating from 1840 with a 600-square-foot stage and 6,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space.