planters inn, charleston · 2018. 4. 19. · peninsula grill imports the finest and freshest...

PLANTERS INN, CHARLESTONC L ASS I C ST YLE . MO D E RN SO PH IST I C AT I O N . T IME LESS GL A MOU R . E XC E P T I O N A L SE RV I C E

I C O N I C W E D D I N G S & B R I D A L PA R T Y E V E N T S I N T H E H E A R T O F H I S T O R I C C H A R L E S T O N

H E L L O , B E A U T I F U L .

Y O U R D R E A M V E N U E A W A I T S .

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Planters Inn and Peninsula Grill are South Carolina’s sole members in the exclusive Relais & Châteaux

collection of award-winning boutique hotels and renowned restaurants located in the

world’s most romantic destinations.

Nestled in the heart & soul of the Historic District,

Planters Inn & Peninsula Grill offer a captivating setting

that blends Charleston style and understated elegance

with genuine hospitality and polished service.

W E S P E A K R O M A N C E F L U E N T L Y .

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Planters InnPenisula Grill

R E L A I S & C H ÂT E AU X

112 North Market StreetCharleston, South Carolina

29401

(843) [email protected]

www.plantersinn.comwww.peninsulagrill.com

@ P L A N T E RS I N N C H S@ P E N I N S U L AG R I L L

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W E A R E H E R E T O M A K E Y O U R D R E A M S

C O M E T R U E .

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M A G I C I N T H E A I R

Planters Inn & Peninsula Grill Named Among America’s Most Romantic Retreats

by CBS Boston

Described as “romantic” places that “rank among the nation’s best” for “captivating” couples with

“exceptional food and impeccable service.”


1T O P H O T E L & T O P C I T YBOTH PL A NTE RS I N N & C H A RLESTO N N A ME D “#1 BEST” BY TR AVE L + LE ISU RE M AGA ZI N E

For more than 300 years, Charleston’s evocative beauty has inspired painters, poets, and musicians. An exquisitely preserved jewel box-like city that looks like it has been painted in watercolor, Charleston is a visual feast of architecture, cobblestone streets, flickering carriage lanterns,

and cultural landmarks. Holding court in the very epicenter of this fabled city is Planters Inn, one of the South’s iconic grande dame hotels.

“ I T ’ S H A R D T O T H I N K O F A P L A C E

T H A T R E P R E S E N T S S O U T H E R N C H A R M

A N D H O S P I T A L I T Y A S P E R F E C T L Y A S

C H A R L E S T O N . . . H I S T O R Y , C U I S I N E ,

A N D A W E L C O M I N G V I B E . ”

— T R A V E L + L E I S U R E


The Planters Inn Garden Courtyard was designed by Sheila Wertimer, the acclaimed

landscape architect credited with Charleston’s most elegant gardens.

H I D D E N O A S I S

Designed by Sheila Wertimer, the acclaimed landscape architect

credited with creating Charleston’s most elegant gardens, the lush

Planters Inn Garden Courtyard is an enchanting setting both

day and night.


P L A N T E R S I N N W I N N E R O F TR AVE L + LE ISU RE’S #1 U.S . BOUTI Q U E H OTE L AWA RD

This historic grande dame is an artfully preserved architectural treasure that offers a one-of-a-kind experience “akin to an overnight with well-to-do friends in their old Charleston mansion,” according to Travel + Leisure, which officially named Planters Inn the #1 Best U.S. Boutique Hotel in 2014. Here, genial doormen welcome every arrival, ushering guests inside the gloriously restored circa 1844 building to a sanctuary of refined beauty.

S O U T H E R N S P L E N D O R

In a city that emanates stately Georgian Era elegance, Planters Inn is no exception. Guests are greeted by the inviting sight of an intimate parlor, a jewel-box-like setting similar to the splendid sitting rooms found in Charleston’s exquisite Antebellum mansions. This sophisticated sense of arrival was the vision of the incomparable Amelia Handegan, the nationally-acclaimed designer whose chic imprint on Planters Inn is unmistakable.

- T R A V E L + L E I S U R E ’ S B E S T H O T E L & B E S T C I T Y -

#1 Best U.S. Boutique HotelTRAVEL + LE ISURE

WORLD’S BEST AWARDS

Top 100 Hotels & Gold ListCONDÉ NAST TRAVELER

READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS

AAA Four Diamond

Top U.S. Hotel Award DEPARTURES

Top 20 U.S. Hideaways

ANDREW HARPER

Top U.S. Hotel AwardFORBES

Certificate of Excellence TR IPADVISOR

Top U.S. Hotel AwardU.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT

Award of ExcellenceWINE SPECTATOR


R E F I N E D B E A U T Y

With its soaring ten-foot ceilings, dozens of working fireplaces, silk window dressings, heart pine floors, and collection of antiques, Planters Inn transcends a typical hotel experience. Hushed tones of buttercream, Lowcountry greens, and pale powder blue create a tranquil environment, while every guest room features a beautiful handcrafted four-poster bed from the Baker Historic Charleston Collection.

R E L A I S & C H Â T E A U X

Planters Inn and Peninsula Grill are longstanding members of the exclusive Relais & Châteaux collection of award-winning luxury boutique hotels and renowned restaurants located in the world’s most memorable, most romantic destinations.

H I D D E N U R B A N O A S I S

There’s also more to Planters Inn than meets the eye: A hidden courtyard illuminated by flickering carriage lanterns provides a beguiling entry to Peninsula Grill, Charleston’s most romantic dining experience.

- T R A V E L + L E I S U R E ’ S B E S T H O T E L & B E S T C I T Y -

“When you walk around Planters Inn, you’ ll find subdued old Southern elegance, including a leafy interior courtyard and a parlor with patterned armchairs, gold chandeliers,

and an orange-mango tea station.” — Forbes

THE HEART & SOUL OF HISTORIC CHARLESTON

S U R R O U N D E D B Y B E A U T Y

Planters Inn is located in the heart of Charleston’s exquisite Historic District,

one of America’s most beautiful Antebellum neighborhoods.


A PLACE OF

TIME HONORED

TRADITIONS

G R A N D I L L U M I N A T I O N

Every afternoon as twilight approaches, we carry forth the

Old World custom of hand-lighting the copper lanterns

that cast a beguiling glow across the courtyard.

B A K E D W I T H L O V EGuests who scored a table

on Peninsula Grill’s second night—February 14, 1997—witnessed the debut of a true

labor of love: A towering 12-layer coconut cake that

required an entire day to create. Slices of this now-

famous dessert are served at Peninsula Grill nightly, and

whole cakes are shipped across America daily.


P E N I N S U L A G R I L LW H E RE D I N N E R SE RVE D W ITH ST YLE N I GHTLY

Every evening at dusk, a gentleman emerges from Peninsula Grill to carry forth a longstanding tradition: He lights each & every carriage lantern by

hand until the courtyard comes alive. Palmetto trees are illuminated, and tea lights flicker in this magical twilight tableau.

A cosmopolitan restaurant that had the swank and service of a 1940s supper club, welcomed guests into an aesthetically stunning yet unpretentious dining room, and served refined American cuisine with a hint of a Southern accent was the alchemy that launched Peninsula Grill onto the national dining scene and solidified its place among the South’s most beloved restaurants.

From the moment it opened, people took note. Esquire’s John Mariani chose Peninsula Grill as one of the best new restaurants in the United States, and Wine Spectator gave it an Award of Excellence. USA Today raved, “Grits is grits… unless one of the city’s few nationally acclaimed chefs is stirring the pot, in which grits are gold.” Bon Appetit sighed, “Southern comfort never tasted so good.”

Peninsula Grill imports the finest and freshest ingredients both locally and from around the world. Classic appetizers are offered with a Lowcountry twist, like Ossetra caviar with fried green tomatoes, oyster stew with wild mushroom grits, and New Zealand lamb chops encrusted with a fine layer of local benne seeds.

The décor continues to draw praise for its timelessness. Conceived by the incomparable Amelia Handegan, whose coveted interiors are frequently featured in Architectural Digest, Veranda, and House Beautiful, the dining room walls are clad in shimmering velvet in oyster tones, the floors are woven seagrass, and the custom chandeliers were inspired by sketches Amelia made while touring Venice. The effect is elegant by not overreaching, the perfect embodiment of the entire Peninsula Grill experience.

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- C H A R L E S T O N ’ S M O S T R O M A N T I C D I N I N G E X P E R I E N C E -

For More than 20 Consecutive Years, Peninsula Grill Received Four Stars from Forbes Travel Guide.

FOUR STARS


T H E G A R D E N C O U R T Y A R D

T H E G A R D E N R O O M


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T H E G A R D E N R O O M

Our signature event venue, the Garden Room offers a classic Charleston setting for your ceremony and reception. Featuring a bank of windows overlooking the Garden Courtyard, this column-free 1,400-square-foot space is appointed with antique mirrors, historic reproduction sideboards, and plush fabric panels.

T H E G A R D E N C O U R T Y A R D

At Charleston’s only historic hotel with a private garden courtyard for weddings, you may dine, dance, and say “I do” beneath the stars. Designed by Sheila Wertimer, the premier landscape architect credited with creating Charleston’s most elegant gardens, the Garden Courtyard is an enchanting urban oasis day and night. Host your ceremony alfresco or begin your evening here with evocative landscape lighting, hors d’oeuvres & cocktails.

W H E N U S E D T O G E T H E R , T H E G A R D E N R O O M A N D G A R D E N C O U R T Y A R D

A C C O M M O D A T E U P T O 12 0 G U E S T S .

T H E C H A R L E S T O N R O O M

For more intimate gatherings, the Charleston Room offers an elegant setting with tasteful decor for private dining. This lovely 450-square-foot space accommodates up to 40 guests.

T H E C H A R L E S T O N R O O M , G A R D E N R O O M , A N D G A R D E N C O U R T Y A R D A C C O M M O D A T E U P T O 16 0 G U E S T S W H E N U S E D T O G E T H E R .

P R I VA T E E V E N T SA H I D D E N GA RD E N COU RT YA RD I L LUMI N ATE D BY FL I C KE RI N G

L A NTE RNS IS TH E E N C H A NTI N G E NTR A N C E TO YOU R W E D D I N G


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T H E C H A R L E S T O N R O O M

“A member of upscale Relais & Châteaux collection, this exquisite, 64-room hotel lives up to its A-list reputation. Peninsula Grill is a hot ticket for a romantic dinner;

book at least a month in advance.” — Concierge.com


S L I C E O F H E AV E NPE N I NSU L A GRI L L’S 12- L AYE R U LT IM ATE CO CO N UT C A KE D E BUTE D O N VA LE NTI N E’S 1997 A N D BEC A ME A N OVE RN I GHT SE NSATI O N

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“A little slice of heaven…” — THE NEW YORK T IMES

“The Peninsula Grill is deservedly famous for its scrumptious coconut cake.”

—VOGUE

“One of the South’s Grand Desserts” — SOUTHERN L IV ING

“The richest filling and the best ingredients…”— MARTHA STEWART

“Don’t miss the decadent coconut cake served at the Peninsula Grill.”

– AFAR

“...a notoriously good 12-layer coconut cake.” —THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

“… skyscraper high… light as a cloud…”— BON APPET IT

Guests who scored a table on Peninsula Grill’s second evening of service—February 14, 1997—witnessed the debut of a true labor of love: a spectacular 12-layer coconut cake that required countless steps and an entire day to create.

Delicious to taste and spectacular to behold, the Ultimate Coconut Cake was an instant sensation that has appeared on the menu ever since its Valentine’s Day debut. Today, Peninsula Grill is affectionately known as Charleston’s most romantic dining experience where on any given evening, a couple is getting engaged or celebrating a milestone anniversary—and always with a slice of Ultimate Coconut Cake.

P L A N T E R S I N N B R I D E S H A V E T H E E X C L U S I V E O P P O R T U N I T Y T O S P E C I A L O R D E R A S T U N N I N G M U L T I - T I E R V E R S I O N

O F T H E F A M O U S U L T I M A T E C O C O N U T C A K E .

T H E H E A R T O F C H A R L E S T O NPlanters Inn is located in the genuine center of

Charleston’s exquisite Historic District, one of America’s most beautiful

colonial neighborhoods.

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