 So many of Charleston's structures and historic buildings have an interesting story of famed war heroes, secret rooms, rumors of a ghostly apparition now and then, so too does the King Charles Inn have its own interesting piece of history in that it is said to be a favored retreat of Edgar Allen Poe when he was stationed at Fort Moultrie. As the story goes, the King Charles Inn (then known as the Pavilion Hotel) is where E. A. Poe worked on his well-known tale, The Gold Bug. Perhaps it was the centrally located situation of the hotel on Meeting Street that attracted the enigmatic writer. Still today, the King Charles Inn is ideally located and within walking distance to literally hundreds of things to do, places to see and restaurants from which to choose.
Then and now, the hotel is epitome of affordable luxury with many conveniences to enhance a stay in downtown Charleston. Whether for corporate or leisure travel the King Charles Inn offers all the latest in technological conveniences in complimentary WiFi throughout, I-pod docks, flat screen television and cable service as well as an in-room safe and access to cutting edge fitness facilities. While enjoying the expediency of all the latest technological conveniences, the ambiance of an earlier era is well maintained within the walls of the King Charles Inn with its rooms furnished in reproduction period furniture, cast iron tubs, granite accents and some rooms with balconies overlooking Meeting Street. Some period features like the gorgeous marble flooring in the lobby have been preserved along with traditional services not found in other establishments such as that of a concierge, in-house dry cleaning, a manager's reception in the afternoon into the early evening and actual horse and carriage service from the door of the inn just like the earlier days. Of course, cab service is also available for those with a faster paced schedule.
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