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See the Charleston hotels that received MICHELIN Keys

Seven Charleston hotels earned this new distinction from the MICHELIN Guide.

the exterior of the luxury, boutique hotel, The Loutrel. It's a light brown 4 story building and has two palmetto trees in the front.

The Loutrel is located at 61 State St.

Photo provided by The Loutrel.

Earlier in the year, the MICHELIN Guide introduced a new distinction — the MICHELIN Key — and this month, seven Charleston hotels were honored with this recognition.

The MICHELIN Key recognizes hotels for outstanding stays and the selection team has five universal criteria when choosing:

  • Excellence in architecture + interior design
  • Quality and consistency of service
  • Overall personality and character
  • Value for the price
  • Significant contribution to the neighborhood or setting

The levels of a MICHELIN-rated hotel:

  • One Key: a very special stay
  • Two Keys: an exceptional stay
  • Three Keys: an extraordinary stay

Seven Charleston hotels that made this year’s list.
Two Keys:

One Key:

Congratulations.

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