The bustling King Street has a little bit of everything. Here, you’ll find Charleston’s finest shopping, art galleries, and dining from casual to upscale. And—of course— there are some of the most coveted places to stay including the Pinch Hotel Charleston.
The Pinch is a streamlined, contemporary-chic hotel that opened doors in 2022. The hotel is a design collaboration from CEO Morris Adjmi Architects and architect Aaron Poritz, with the input of several different international artists.
Charleston’s Coolest New Luxury Stay
The experience starts with a private off-street entrance where George and King Street meet. Inside, there’s a full service restaurant on-site as well as an oyster bar frequented by locals. Additionally, there’s a single room spa and 25 different room options. The Pinch is housed across three structures: two original Victorian-style buildings, both restored gems from the 1800s, and one new construction addition.
Choose from lofts, suites, or even one of the three longer-term residences equipped to house you for 30-plus days. The larger suites include a spacious living room and a generously sized kitchen, fully stocked should you wish to cook. Regardless of size or layout, each room at The Pinch displays a careful eye for design detail. Think statement lighting, hand-painted wallpaper, and one-of-a-kind antique rugs.
As beautiful as the rooms are, the amenities equally knock it out of the park. The spa is intentionally tranquil, and offers guests customized massage treatments and facials featuring luxury Comfort Zone products from Italy.
The oyster bar, The Quinte, is led by Executive Chef Jason Stanhope and has quickly earned a coveted spot in Charleston’s rotation of great restaurants. The menu features a “high-low range of offerings,” from sandwiches to shellfish towers, local beers to rare Champagnes. Or, swing by Lowland, The Pinch’s full-service Southern tavern, spans two floors of the historic Lequeux-Williams home on George Street. Grab a drink at the downstairs Tavern Room, or dine in the former carriage house, The Parlour Room, with its sweeping 12-foot ceilings. Upstairs, The Dining Room offers up “playful takes on nostalgic dishes.” Expect a robust cocktail menu and an extensive wine selection.
The Holy City
When you are ready to venture beyond The Pinch’s walls, grab a bike or set out on foot. The convenient location along with Charleston’s rich history offers visitors the opportunity to experience first-hand historic sites and landmarks that give the area its respective reputation. King Street will leave you with no shortage of things to do, see, or places to shop, eat, and drink. Or, take a longer stroll (also a good time to use those bikes) down to East Bay to see the iconic Waterfront Park.
Charleston is a city famous for its hospitality and careful eye for aesthetics. The Pinch Hotel Charleston is exactly the addition the city deserves, and one its visitors (and locals) wait for.
