The Grand Bohemian Hotel Charleston joins the Autograph Collection

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The partnership between The Kessler Collection and Autograph Collection Hotels has been further strengthened with the latest property to join the Autograph portfolio. The Grand Bohemian Hotel Charleston in South Carolina is a 50-room luxury boutique hotel offering an on-site Grand Bohemian Gallery featuring rare, local and original artwork; a wine blending experience and tasting room; coffee shop; farm-to-table culinary offerings with a regional focus; as well as a rooftop restaurant and terrace providing unmatched views of historic Charleston.

Upon entering the lobby, guests are greeted with 4-foot long fringe chandeliers, a backlit stone front desk and velvet drapery, evoking elements of French style with a modern bohemian twist.

Overlooking the historic district, the restaurant offers costal cuisine and open-air seating. The French bohemian theme is evident in the use of crystal chandeliers, aquamarine watercolour sheers and grey washed reclaimed wood.

In the guest rooms, the colour scheme features tones of lavender, grey and chartreuse coupled with bold printed fabrics and leather chaise lounges. The bathrooms are furnished with marble vanity units that stylishly contrast with custom glass sconces and Italian plank tiled floors.

At the heart of each Kessler Collection hotel is a celebration of the artistic spirit. Surrounded by the cultural and creative inspiration of Charleston, the property is home to the largest art gallery in The Kessler Collection – Grand Bohemian Gallery, featuring local, regional and internationally recognized artists. At Grand Bohemian Hotel Charleston, art flows throughout the hotel with exhibitions and artist receptions showcasing paintings, sculptures, art glass, ceramics and jewellery, all available for sale.

Daniel Fountain / 02.09.2015

Editor, Hotel Designs

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