Kings Courtyard Inn

The Kings Courtyard Inn, at 198 King's Street in Charleston, South Carolina, is a boutique hotel with about 41 rooms.[2]

Kings Courtyard Inn
Location in South Carolina
Location in United States
Location198 King St., Columbia, South Carolina
Coordinates32.7796°N 79.9329°W / 32.7796; -79.9329
Built1833
ArchitectFrancis D. Lee
Architectural styleGreek Revival, Egyptian Revival
Part ofCharleston Historic District (ID66000964[1])
Designated CPOctober 15, 1966

History

The hotel was built in 1833 as a three-story antebellum building. In the 1800s its first floor was commercial shop spaces, and second and third floors were hotel rooms.[3] was a founding member of Historic Hotels of America, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.[4][5]

It was designed by architect Francis D. Lee in Greek Revival style with elements of Egyptian Revival. It includes two inner courtyards and a rear garden.[4][6] The hotel is a contributing property of the of Charleston Historic District,[7] a National Historic Landmark District on the National Register of Historic Places.

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Brandon Schultz (April 1, 2021). "The Top Restaurants And Hotels To Visit In Charleston". Forbes. For a charming stay in the center of the Charleston scene, you won’t find a better location than Kings Courtyard Inn on popular King Street. Named for the fountained courtyard where daily wine and cheese is served, the 41 rooms and suites of this boutique hotel surround and overlook multiple courtyards and patios, all within walking distance of some of the city’s most celebrated restaurants, shops and sights.
  3. "Our Inn". Retrieved April 24, 2021.
  4. "Kings Courtyard Inn". Historic Hotels of America. Retrieved April 4, 2020.
  5. "Hotel Discounts". Was named among the first 32 "Historic Hotels of America" by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
  6. "Hotel Review". tripadvisor.com.
  7. map of district
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