BETHESDA, MD—Autograph Collection Hotels has added the newest hotel from The Kessler Collection—Grand Bohemian Hotel Charleston in South Carolina—to its portfolio.
This is the first South Carolina hotel for The Kessler Collection and for Autograph Collection Hotels. The portfolio now includes 10 of The Kessler Collection’s 11 artistically inspired boutique hotels and restaurants. With 89 hotels worldwide and growing, the brand anticipates welcoming its 100th hotel by the end of this year.
“This year Autograph Collection Hotels has significantly expanded its portfolio to include Triada Palm Springs, Cotton House Hotel in Barcelona, The Press Hotel in Portland, ME, The Mayflower in Washington, DC, and Kameha Grand Zurich, with a steady stream of other new hotels being added across the globe,” said Julius Robinson, VP, Autograph Collection Hotels. “We are excited to add this latest Kessler property to Autograph Collection Hotels and appreciate their strong commitment to our brand. Autograph Collection Hotels is proud to have a total of 10 Kessler Collection properties in its global portfolio.”
Located in the heart of Charleston’s historic district, the 50-room luxury boutique hotel incorporates diverse offerings including an onsite Grand Bohemian Gallery featuring rare, local and original artwork, a wine blending experience and tasting room with curated selections, specialty coffee shop with micro-roasted coffee, farm-to-table culinary offerings with a regional focus, as well as a rooftop restaurant and terrace providing views of historic Charleston.
The hotel features French elements combined with classical European lines all with a modern bohemian twist, according to the brand. The lobby features 4-ft.-long fringe chandeliers, a custom backlit stone front desk and velvet drapery. Guestrooms are colored lavender with splashes of shades of gray and chartreuse as the anchors, boast rich printed drapery, and leather chaise lounges. The bathrooms are appointed with marble vanities that stylishly contrast with custom glass sconces and Italian plank tiled floors.
The dining selection reflects Charleston’s low-country backdrop with a garden-inspired rooftop terrace, draped in crystal chandeliers, aquamarine watercolor sheers, and gray-washed reclaimed wood. Featuring an assortment of handcrafted cocktails, coastal cuisine and open-air seating, the restaurant overlooks the historic district. Additionally, the hotel offers a one-of-a-kind wine blending experience. During a 90-minute interactive experience, guests can make-and-take home their own customized wine blend and create a personalized label.
The property is home to the largest art gallery in The Kessler Collection, highlighting local, regional and internationally recognized artists. Art flows throughout the hotel with exhibitions and artist receptions showcasing paintings, sculptures, art glass, ceramics and jewelry all available for sale.