The Vendue, Downtown Art Hotel
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About this property
This Charleston French Quarter art-focused hotel includes 2 hotels—19 Vendue and 26 Vendue—dating from 1780 and features rotating art exhibits and tours. Waterfront Park, Market Street, and Charleston City Market are less than 5 minutes' walk away. Complimentary morning coffee and pastries are provided and drinks can be enjoyed on-site at The Rooftop cocktail bar. Our restaurant, Revival focuses on recipes and/or ingredients from South Carolina’s past. Extras include a daily art reception with wine. A 200-piece rotating art exhibition is on-site at 19 Venue and additional art installations can be enjoyed at 26 Vendue. A free bike hire, indoor and outdoor event space, and art programs are offered as well. Free milk and cookies are included in every nightly turn-down service at The Vendue, Downtown Art Hotel. Every room features a cable TV and an private bathroom. The King Street shopping district is 1969 ft from the hotel, while Charleston International Airport is 13 mi away. Guests will be 1148 ft from the Port of Charleston and 1.2 mi from the South Carolina Aquarium.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- 2 restaurants
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Elevator
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Candy
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“Easy check in. Central location. Complimentary fruit and croissants delivered to our door each morning to go with the coffee downstairs. Sunday there was champagne and chocolates. Elevator and eclectic art was a plus. Staff was very helpful....” - Mark
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“Really enjoyed our stay at the Vendue. Excellent location in the heart of the historic old town--short walks to historical sites, restaurants, and shopping. Very comfortable room and bath. Super clean with very courteous service staff both for...” - Jenna
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“The staff was extremely friendly and helpful when we asked questions. The property was clean and our room was tidied every day. It was in a great location near the pier and was within walking distance/a short uber to almost everywhere we wanted to...” - Doug
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“Location and outstanding levels of cleanliness, friendliness, and art hospitality.” - Angela
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“Location is great. Having a little bag of goodies on our door every morning was wonderful.” - Carlos
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“The location was amazing. The Prosecco was a great touch.” - Abigail
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“Location, cleanliness, staff, amenities, special touches” - Carrie
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“Great quirky hotel with a focus on the arts. Excellent location.” - Teodoro
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“The location was excellent! We were able to walk everywhere! We even enjoyed the complimentary bike rental.” - Gregory
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“The location is unbeatable. The amenities are awesome - snacks and ice delivered without asking. Staff was fantastic.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- The Rooftop Bar Charleston
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forLunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceModern
- Revival - A Modern Southern Eatery
- CuisineAmerican • Local
- Open forDinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceModern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.




The fine print
Guests must be at least 21 years or older to check-in.
From January 3, 2022 to March 30th, 2022 - the main lobby will be getting a top-to-bottom makeover! The check-in location and rooms are far away from any potential construction disruptions. During these dates, set your arrival destination to 26 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.