On March 1, Charleston Place — located at 205 Meeting St. — will transition to an independent luxury hotel under new ownership by Charleston-based Beemok Hospitality Group. We’re giving you the inside scoop on what you can expect from the exciting new investment plans + multi-year transformation.
First and foremost, the hotel’s name will transition from Charleston Place, a Belmond Hotel, to The Charleston Place — a locally owned and operated independent hotel.
What changes can we expect to see?
- Refresh of the lobby + other public spaces by Cortney Bishop Design
- New partnerships, activations + programming
- MOKE electric, open-air vehicle rentals
- Multi-million dollar renovations by Pierre-Yves Rochon, Cooper Carry, and LS3P
- Locally roasted coffee, tea, house-made specialties, and other locally-sourced retail products available at the hotel’s coffee shop, Community Perk
What aspects of the hotel have plans for a refresh?
- The lobby
- Courtyards
- Guest rooms + suites
- Spa/wellness center
- Restaurants + bars
- Retail, meeting, and event spaces
- The pool
What can we expect in the near future?
- Reinvented food + beverage offerings
- Revitalized hotel lobby experience by Cortney Bishop Design
- High teas, Sunday brunch, live music, historical tours, and wellness offerings
Beemok Hospitality Group’s other assets include The Cooper Hotel, an investment in Greenville County’s Hotel Domestique, and the Credit One Bank Stadium + LTP Tennis Center.
Lucky for us, the property expects to remain open during the multi-million dollar renovation, so locals + guests will still be able to enjoy the amenities.
The reimagined Charleston Place hotel plans to create an experience that inspires connection with a deep commitment to the community. Scheduled to be completed in phases, the renovation has an estimated start in early-2023. In short, we have a lot to look forward to.
Use the buttons below to share this story with your travel buddy.
Today
- Paws on the Patio | Thurs., Jan. 13 | 6-8 p.m. | Dashi, 1262 Remount Rd., North Charleston | Free | It’s Pug night — bring your pup and enjoy brews from Revelry Brewing and dinner to benefit the Charleston Animal Society.
Friday
- Jokes at Blokes - Comedy Night! | Fri., Jan. 14 | 8-9:30 p.m. | Two Blokes Brewing, 547 Long Point Rd., Ste. 101, Mt. Pleasant | $10 | Ring in the weekend with a comedy show featuring comedian Deshawn Mason & Friends + snack on tacos from El Jefe.
Saturday
- January Charleston Night Bazaar | Sat., Jan. 15 | 4-9 p.m. | Edmund’s Oast Brewing Co., 1505 King St. | Free | Come by the brewery for a monthly vendor and artisan market + stay for food and libations.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Commemorative Concert | Sat., Jan. 15 | 5 p.m. | First Baptist Church of James Island, 1110 Camp Rd. | Free | Honor the legacy of MLK, Jr. during a multicultural choir concert featuring internationally acclaimed Lowcountry Voices.
Sunday
- MLK Ecumenical Service | Sun., Jan. 16 | 4 p.m. | Greater St. Luke AME Church, 78 Gordon St. | Free | Join the YWCA Greater Charleston for a hybrid virtual and in-person live-cast service with Rev. Anthony B. Thompson keynoting the service.
- 84Flea | Sun., Jan. 16 | 12-4 p.m. | Tradesman Brewing Co., 1647 King St. Ext., North Charleston | Free | Swing by to shop 40 local vendors and artisans + stick around for locally brewed beer and music from a DJ.
We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Note: COVID-19 protocols are changing rapidly to curb the spread of the Omicron variant in Charleston. Please make sure to check event listing pages + venue websites for the most up-to-date information.
The South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics (GSSM) offers e-visits that can be scheduled online | Photo by the CHStoday team
Enrollment is open for the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics (GSSM), a public, tuition-free high school for SC residents. (We took our own tour of the campus, and we must say — it’s awesome.)
The school offers not just STEM courses, but also arts and award-winning athletics, plus residential, remote, and virtual programs.
Application deadlines:
- Residential program: Feb. 15 (priority), March 8 (final)
- STEM Foundations program: Feb. 15
- Virtual program: Feb. 22*
Weather
- 61º | Partly cloudy | 4% chance of rain ⛅
Sunrise + Sunset
- Rise: 7:21 a.m.
- Set: 5:36 p.m.
Tide
- Low: 10:53 a.m. + 10:56 p.m.
- High: 4:35 a.m. + 4:54 p.m.
Number
- $61.5 million. That’s how much 215 Benefitfocus Way — a 145,800 sqft building leased long-term by software company Benefitfocus — has sold for. The Daniel Island building was purchased by Chicago-based company Zeller from an undisclosed seller. (CRBJ)
Health
- Three Lowcountry school districts are temporarily shifting to virtual learning beginning today. Dorchester County School District 4, Colleton County School District, and Orangeburg County School District will be learning virtually as COVID-19 cases continue to increase. (WCSC)
- Charleston County School District has extended its mask mandate for students, staff, and visitors through March 14. The school board voted 7-2 in favor of extending the mandate. (The Post and Courier)
Civic
- A proposed, 85-unit affordable housing complex was presented to the Board of Architectural Review last night. The complex would be built on Huger Street in place of a current affordable housing complex of smaller scale. Renderings must be approved before the project can proceed. 🏗️ (WCSC)
Sports
- An inaugural high school basketball all-star event will be held at the North Charleston Athletic Center in March. The event will showcase both boys + girls games, featuring all grade level players from the S.C. High School League and SCISA ranks. 🏀 (The Post and Courier)
Cause
- The Sustainable Ocean Alliance - Charleston, Charleston Waterkeeper, and the Friends of the Lowcountry Lowline will be hosting a creek sweep of Newmarket Creek on Jan. 29. The clean up event will be held from 10 a.m.-12 p.m., followed by a social hour at Palmetto Brewery. Learn more + RSVP.
Edu
- Charleston School of Law has secured its spot at 385 Meeting St. in downtown Charleston. While the school already has the building’s second and third floors, it has added the first floor + additional parking to its lease. 🏢
Award
- East Cooper Community Outreach — a local nonprofit providing food, clothing, household necessities, and education resources to families in need — has been awarded a $175,000 grant through Chick-fil-A. All recipients of the True Inspiration Award either serve communities of color or are Black-led + enact meaningful change. 🏆 (WCBD)
Eat
- Shuck, yeah. The 2022 After Hours Oysterfest is set to be held at the SC Aquarium on Feb. 25. Explore the aquarium while enjoying freshly steamed oysters, libations, light bites from local eateries, entertainment, and animal encounters. Find tickets. 🦪
Edu
- Deadlines are quickly approaching for enrollment at the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science + Mathematics. Applications for the residential program, online diploma program, and STEM Foundations are due Tues., Feb. 15, and the Accelerate application deadline is Tues., Feb. 22. Learn more and register. 🧪*
Job
- We're hiring a Sales Executive to lead our advertising relationships in Charleston. This executive would oversee the entire Charleston territory, pitching the most relevant + modern media offering in town while earning $100k+ with unlimited PTO. If you’d like to be considered or know someone we should, learn more + apply here.
*This paid content, brought to you by our advertising partners, helps make this newsletter free.
DYK? The Charleston Museum celebrated its 249th birthday yesterday. The museum was founded on Jan. 12, 1773 by members of the Charleston Library Society + is commonly referred to as “America’s First Museum.”
Click through these photos for a glimpse of the historic spot throughout the years, including shots from 1901, 1934 + 2021.
#DYK that your photos and quotes could be featured in our newsletter?
Just use #CHStoday on social media.
Points Balance
zero? That can't be right
EARN FREE GEAR
Keep earning and learn other ways to earn points here. Then redeem them for exclusive Charleston swag at The 6AM Shop.
Share now with your friends, family, and all Charleston lovers! Just click the buttons below:
Here is the unique referral link for you: ⤵️
Copy, paste, share + save this in a safe spot... or check here each morning anytime you need it.
Editor's Pick: Next Monday is Jan. 17, aka Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. DYK MLK was no stranger to Charleston? Read all about his ties to South Carolina.
Missed yesterday's newsletter? Get the inside scoop on Charleston's new bike share program here.
CHStoday Team
Editorial: Alexandra, Tatum, Callie, Kaylee
Sales: Anne
Advertise with us.
Send us a scoop, question or feedback.
Did a friend forward this free newsletter to you?
|
