The Lindy Renaissance Charleston Hotel
A remodeled downtown hotel pairing Southern dining and a central location with snug rooms prone to noise.
The verdict
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The Lindy Renaissance Charleston Hotel is a recently remodeled property set on a quiet cross street in the historic downtown district. Guests appreciate its walkable location, attentive service, and destination dining at Lenoir. However, thin soundproofing allows street and overhead noise into guest rooms, and rates topping 500 dollars feel steep for the relatively small room footprints. 20182416
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What travelers noticed
- Guests agree the downtown location on a less-trafficked cross street is ideal for exploring the historic district. 7226
- The property receives praise for its helpful service and dining options, including the rooftop bar and the onsite restaurant Lenoir. 7418
- Reviewers consistently note poor soundproofing that lets in disruptive noise from upstairs neighbors and the street. 11
The catch
Who it's for
- — Sightseers seeking a walkable historic district location
- — Travelers interested in onsite dining at Lenoir and the rooftop bar
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers sensitive to street and upstairs noise
- — Travelers expecting large bedrooms and spacious bathrooms
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“if you're looking to go to Charleston I would definitely check out the Palo Hotel it's close to everything service is fa…”
youtube.com1:03“the service was excellent they attended to every detail and all with tremendous class”
youtube.com2:08“the rooms are beautifully decorated and are extremely cozy and the bathrooms are fabulous”
youtube.com0:24“the hotel is housed within a renovated and repurposed Federal Building once commissioned by President JFK and is ideally…”
youtube.com0:59“the location is perfect they're in a quiet neighborhood but a Stones throw away from all the action”
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How to book
One night, standard room. Award prices move with demand and availability is not checked here.
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How the 88/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
90Location
97Room
86- “The Loutrel's "wow factor" is its rooftop terrace, cresting the mature treeline of Charleston's historic French Quarter.” 22
- “It's stunning with all of the decorations! We stayed here years ago for our anniversary and loved the historic Charleston charm at every turn. Each guest room has four poster beds and true southern decor. It is a lovely hotel and the staff is wonderful.” 4
Service
90- “the service was excellent they attended to every detail and all with tremendous class” 142:08
- “All that being said, perhaps the best part of the hotel is the southern hospitality guests receive. Every staff member we encountered bent over backwards to provide top notch service and it really added to the experience.” 6
Bed & Sleep
88- “The bed itself was adequate but nothing like the Westin Heavenly bed. It was very firm so if you do not like a firm mattress you are going to be very uncomfortable.” 24
Value
82Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-06
Where it sits
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Stay value
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On par with what $$ usually buys
Scores level with the mid-range median of 88, across 510 hotels in the same bracket. In Charleston it sits 2 points below the local median of 90.
- This hotel
- 88
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 88
Based on 510 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
- 1 mention
- 1 mention
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 63 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “We stayed a the Renaissance this fall. I loved it, husband was on business on my own a lot and very safe, walking area, excellent breakfast (lemon souffle pancakes w/ fruit.....mmmm), staff most accomodating, see if you can get a room with a view of the Cooper Bridge - room wasn't large or luxurious, but so much to see I only slept there!” 9
- “The Loutrel's "wow factor" is its rooftop terrace, cresting the mature treeline of Charleston's historic French Quarter.” 22
- “It's stunning with all of the decorations! We stayed here years ago for our anniversary and loved the historic Charleston charm at every turn. Each guest room has four poster beds and true southern decor. It is a lovely hotel and the staff is wonderful.” 4
- “Ultimately, I chose it over the Grand Bohemian due to style; to me the Grand Bohemian decor scheme was just too over the top and looks like something Liberace would have liked.” 15
- “Lindy is an older building but has recently been remodeled, so expect new "Marriott standard" type room altho a smaller footprint because of the year the hotel was build” 20
- “Request a larger room, (I think the corner rooms are bigger) as the rooms are not that big in general.” 9
- “Delicious! This luxurious hotel is well appointed and eclectic in decor.” 4
- “Therefore, let's begin with the Marriott hotels. We were intrigued by the distinctive decor and art gallery integrated into this hotel.” 4
- “Rooms have that historical feel but with modern decor.” 16
- “If the room at the Harborview has a habor view, I would stay there. The Renaissance is actually a better location.” 9
- “First time for both of us. We stayed at the Lindy Renaissance hotel, which was a Marriott property. Location was fantastic, very walkable to everything we wanted to do.” 21
- “Located in the heart of historic downtown Charleston, this hotel makes a great jumping-off point for a sightseeing tour, while a full-service business center makes out-of-office work easy.” 11
- “The hotel is conveniently located at the doorstep to to the city's most famous attractions.” 17
- “Embassy Suites Charleston is in a very good location, the old Citadel.” 21
- “Wentworth Mansion figures prominently in the elegant but bucolic Harleston neighborhood on the west side of Charleston's historic peninsula, pleasantly detached from the tourist fray.” 22
- “Guests rave that it has the perfect mix of being in a bustling location with a very quiet patio area to retreat to for some reprieve.” 22
- “Embassy Suites Charleston is in a very good location, the old Citadel. Location is great. WiFi can be terrible (really really thick walls).” 21
- “That Grand Bohemian Charleston has a cool, artsy vibe and good location in heart of the historic district. Is expensive but I liked it.” 15
- “Not only is Hotel Bennett smack on a park, but it fronts King Street, a major shopping artery. The hotel is within easy walking distance of many restaurants, including Hall's Chophouse, The Grocery, and The Ordinary, plus cocktail bars like Proof, The Belmont, The Cocktail Club, and Felix.” 22
- “The Lindy Renaissance Charleston has a good location and is close to King Street.” 24
- “the location is perfect they're in a quiet neighborhood but a Stones throw away from all the action” On camera142:03
- “This luxurious hotel is well appointed and eclectic in decor. It's in a convenient location for downtown and has plenty of on-site amenities including a pool, darling coffee shop and fine restaurant.” 4
- “the hotel is housed within a renovated and repurposed Federal Building once commissioned by President JFK and is ideally located in Downtown Charleston overlooking the famed Maran Square on the city's historic Peninsula” On camera140:59
- “Better yet, it is situated on a lesser trafficked cross street downtown, so it feels hidden despite being in the center of everything.” 7
- “That Grand Bohemian Charleston has a cool, artsy vibe and good location in heart of the historic district.” 15
- “Both are centrally located and you can easily walk to everything worth seeing or eating downtown.” 20
- “This is a top notch, Marriott branded, completely refurbished hotel with all the technological perks you would expect. Better yet, it is situated on a lesser trafficked cross street downtown, so it feels hidden despite being in the center of everything.” 22
- “The Renaissance is beautiful!! Gorgeous rooms and great location to walk to everything.” 9
- “Situated in the heart of Charleston's historic district, the hotel's location on Wentworth Street could not be better.” 6
- “Chef Vivian Howard's Handy and Hot was great for breakfast, and I recommend it to you, regardless of whichever hotel you might choose.” 15
- “We stayed a the Renaissance this fall. I loved it, husband was on business on my own a lot and very safe, walking area, excellent breakfast (lemon souffle pancakes w/ fruit.....mmmm), staff most accomodating, see if you can get a room with a view of the Cooper Bridge - room wasn't large or luxurious, but so much to see I only slept there!” 9
- “Coffee at their coffee shop, Handy & Hot, was weirdly bitter. Fortunately there was a coffee shop across the street.” 24
- “Go for a swim in our outdoor saltwater pool, or workout in the gym or relax over a great meal at Lenoir.” 3
- “This place clobbers the conventional chain offerings with its out-of-the-box look and excellent service with a one-stop format that includes destination dining and drinking establishments and daring designer accommodations.” 18
- “A sit-down dinner or weekend brunch is a MUST at Howard's onsite restaurant Lenoir where southern flavors marry with upscale culinary technique.” 7
- “The rooftop bar and restaurant includes an outdoor seating area with lovely views.” 4
- “By night, the same space transforms into a destination-worthy upscale restaurant helmed by Executive Chef Marc Collins, who has enchanted palates here for more than two decades with his gorgeously plated, refined southern cuisine.” 22
- “Food at Lenoir, their hotel restaurant, was adequate American cuisine. They made a decent breakfast that was decently priced.” 24
- “Familiar hallmarks remain-the soaring lobby, the iconic chandelier, the rooftop pool-but guest rooms, retail spaces, dining concepts, and wellness offerings are being thoughtfully refreshed.” 22
- “Restaurant breakfast is included with the booking and choices are vast.” 16
- “In morning light, guests stroll through the gardens to the hotel's carriage house restaurant for an ample, complimentary, cooked-to-order, full-service breakfast.” 22
- “Zero George's onsite restaurant is renowned for its culinary excellence-the pint-sized historic kitchen manages to produce some of the city's biggest flavors, making dinner reservations here (and a spot at The Caviar Bar) highly sought after.” 22
- “All those Grand Bohemian properties have great service and unique feel.” 15
- “We stayed a the Renaissance this fall. I loved it, husband was on business on my own a lot and very safe, walking area, excellent breakfast (lemon souffle pancakes w/ fruit.....mmmm), staff most accomodating, see if you can get a room with a view of the Cooper Bridge - room wasn't large or luxurious, but so much to see I only slept there!” 9
- “The Lindy Renaissance is more contemporary and austere. Rooms were spacious and staff were efficient and friendly.” 15
- “if you're looking to go to Charleston I would definitely check out the Palo Hotel it's close to everything service is fantastic rooms are cozy and hotel is beautiful” On camera11:03
- “Our hotel blends with eclectic local artwork and boutique amenities to create a unique destination in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. You'll be delighted with our quirky design touches, couches that invite you to sit and relax and welcoming smiles from our friendly team.” 3
- “All that being said, perhaps the best part of the hotel is the southern hospitality guests receive. Every staff member we encountered bent over backwards to provide top notch service and it really added to the experience.” 6
- “the service was excellent they attended to every detail and all with tremendous class” On camera142:08
- “Service was not good. We had one day where they failed to clean our room even when we called down and asked several times.” 24
- “This place clobbers the conventional chain offerings with its out-of-the-box look and excellent service with a one-stop format that includes destination dining and drinking establishments and daring designer accommodations.” 18
- “Upon arrival, Olivia and I drove right past this hotel because it is snuggled in between two buildings and easy to miss! However, once you are inside, be prepared to be amazed. It is so unique and the staff is incredibly attentive.” 4
- “The canopy bed itself is feather soft with Irish linens-it's no wonder staff nicknamed it "the cloud."” 22
- “First time for both of us. We stayed at the Lindy Renaissance hotel, which was a Marriott property. Location was fantastic, very walkable to everything we wanted to do. They had a pool, rooms were great, lobby was great, staff was friendly.” 21
- “Well-situated in the heart of town, on a quiet street between Meeting and King streets, this upbeat, upscale commercial kingpin serves as much as a design destination as the Dewberry and Spectator hotels, albeit on a much larger scale and with much lower rates.” 18
- “Rooms are crisp, minimal, and spacious, with floor-to-ceiling windows, double-paneled privacy sheers, and state-of-the-art soundproofing.” 22
- “The room was very noisy. We were awoken several times by people making noise upstairs. The rooms also were not good with sealing out outside noise.” 24
- “The bed itself was adequate but nothing like the Westin Heavenly bed. It was very firm so if you do not like a firm mattress you are going to be very uncomfortable.” 24
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
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- 24The Lindy Renaissance Charleston - Owen Bargreenowenbargreen.comReview site2026-06-16Current9 quotes used
“Coffee at their coffee shop, Handy & Hot, was weirdly bitter. Fortunately there was a coffee shop across the street.”
Read originalowenbargreen.com - 23Charleston, SC Recommendations - TUGBBS forumstugbbs.comReview site2025-08-04RecentRead originaltugbbs.com
- 13r/marriott - Stay at The Lindy in Charlestonreddit.comForum thread2025-03-26RecentRead originalreddit.com
- 21Charleston, SC - Hotel Recommendationsbogleheads.orgReview site2024-05-10Ageing8 quotes used
“First time for both of us. We stayed at the Lindy Renaissance hotel, which was a Marriott property. Location was fantastic, very walkable to everything we wanted to do. They had a pool, rooms were great, lobby was great,…”
Read originalbogleheads.org - 15Charleston New Years getaway : r/marriottreddit.comForum thread2023-12-16Ageing7 quotes used
“Chef Vivian Howard's Handy and Hot was great for breakfast, and I recommend it to you, regardless of whichever hotel you might choose.”
Read originalreddit.com - 4A Ginger with Roots Stays in Charlestongingerwithroots.comReview site2023-11-23Ageing7 quotes used
“It's stunning with all of the decorations! We stayed here years ago for our anniversary and loved the historic Charleston charm at every turn. Each guest room has four poster beds and true southern decor. It is a lovely…”
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