We are proud of the outstanding collection of fine
restaurants and shops that surround the Best Western
King Charles Inn. A comprehensive book of Charleston
restaurants with complete menus is available in our
library and our concierge will be delighted to make
some suggestions and help you with your dinner reservations.
Downtown Charleston Shopping
Old City Market
Market St
1 block from Best Western King Charles Inn
In the early 1800's a wealthy Charleston family donated
the land on which the market sits to be used as a
marketplace. The main building, Market Hall, was
erected in 1841. Modeled after a Greek temple, the
building houses the Daughters of the Confederacy
Museum. Behind Market Hall, four open-air buildings
span from Meeting Street to East Bay Street, near
the waterfront. Today, more than 100 vendors sell
everything from local foods to souvenirs. Be sure
to see the most celebrated residents, the ladies
who weave and sell sweet-grass baskets. The craft
of basket weaving, passed down from West African
slaves, is considered one of Charleston's most vibrant
traditions.
King Street District
Tel: (843) 723-2211
1 block from Best Western King Charles Inn
King Street Antique Mall - Antiques, Collectibles,
Fine Art, Prints, Distinctive Gifts, Interior Design
Accessories, Period Furniture, Crystal, Vintage and
Estate Jewelry, Sterling, Porcelain, Pottery, 50s,
Deco, Arts and Crafts, Chandeliers and Lighting.
The garden courtyard holds a wonderful selection
of Garden Statuary, Fountains, Wrought Iron, and
Architectural pieces.
Today's King Street is a shopper's paradise. Imagine,
a shopping street nearly 20 blocks long, bedecked
with palmetto trees, charming architecture, inns,
cafes, and extraordinary shops. Shops include Sak’s
Fifth Avenue, Pottery Barn, Abercrombie and Fitch,
Ann Taylor, Berlins, Christian Michi, Granger Owings,
Bob Ellis, Nancy’s, Rangoni of Florence, RTW,
Urban Cotton, Stella Nova, Victoria’s Secret,
and much more.
Charleston Historic District Restaurants
A few of those very close to the hotel include:
Sticky Fingers
Ribs and BBQ
Next door
(843) 853-RIBS
Fig
Bistro
Across the street
(843) 805-5900
Jestine's Kitchen
Lowcountry
Next door to the Best Western King Charles Inn
Charleston Grill
Lowcountry
Most acclaimed Mobile four-star in the state
1 block from the Best Western King Charles Inn
(843) 577-4522
Sermets Corner
Mediterranean
1 block from the Best Western King Charles Inn
(843) 853-7775
Hanks
Seafood
2 blocks from the Best Western King Charles Inn
(843) 723-3474
Fulton Five
Upscale Northern Italian
2 blocks from the Best Western King Charles Inn
(843) 853-5555
Circa 1886
Contemporary
AAA Four Diamond Award,
"Top 100 Restaurants" Conde' Nast Magazine
2 blocks from the Best Western King Charles Inn
(843) 853-7828
Bocci's
Italian
4 blocks from the Best Western King Charles Inn
(843) 720-2121
Tristan
Eclectic
AAA Four Diamond Award
4 blocks from the Best Western King Charles Inn
(843) 534-2155
Kaminsky's
Desserts
Voted Charleston's best desserts and milkshakes
5 blocks from the Best Western King Charles Inn
(843) 853-8270
Slightly North of Broad (SNOB)
Continental
192 East Bay St
(843) 723-3424
6 blocks from Best Western King Charles Inn
High Cotton
Continental
199 East Bay St
(843) 724-3815
6 blocks from Best Western King Charles Inn
SouthEnd Brewery
Charleston Brewhouse
161 East Bay St
(843) 853-4677
6 blocks from Best Western King Charles Inn
McCrady’s
Continental
2 Unity Alley
(843) 577-0025
6 blocks from Best Western King Charles Inn
Magnolia’s
Continental
185 East Bay Street
843-577-7771
6 blocks from Best Western King Charles Inn
Blossom
Continental
171 East Bay St
(843) 722-9200
6 blocks from Best Western King Charles Inn
Cypress
Continental
167 East Bay Street
843-727-0111
6 blocks from Best Western King Charles Inn
