If you are a hip, young, urbane student of avante garde architecture, you will love the hotel and hate the adjacent plantation. If you a supporter of the preservation of our nation's history, one who gets a thrill at walking in the footsteps of our forefathers, you will love the plantation and hate the hotel.

The hotel rooms are "austere" at best. I though they were a cross between a scananavian cruise ship and a fallout shelter. The walls are white painted concrete, with an accent wall done in blonde wood. Most furniture is built in, adding to the cruise ship experience. The floors are hardwood in the bedroom, and marble in the bath. I didn't think to bring bedroom slippers at the end of April, so my feet were freezing on these floors.

The bathroom was large, with a tub/shower that was massive. You could use it as a small pool if you bring the kids. There are no individual bottles of shampoo and no bars of bath soap. These are located in a wall dispenser. The tub was very difficult to get in and out of. I do not recommend this at all for seniors or tthose with mobility issues. One last thing about the commode. There is a full length mirror behind it. This was just plain weird.

One wall in the room is windows that are double-paned, and the seals are failing. So the windows look dirty, streaky and spotty. They are covered by more blonde wood shutters. I kept the shutters closed because we had a ground floor room, and I didn't want the whole world to see me.

We asked for 2 beds, and these turned out to be twin beds. Again, I felt like I was on a cruise ship. The size of the room could have accommodated at least double beds. The bedding was very, very soft, and I felt like I was going to fall off, so we pushed the beds together. The hardwood floor underneath was flithy. Ick!

Not a thing about this room was cozy, comfortable, or welcoming. I certainly didn't feel I could relax. We tried watching TV - which was a 19" antique too far from the bed to see very clearly. There were only 9 channels - including the Weather Channel, ESPN, and A&E. If you don't watch TV at home, you will like this. I personally like to watch TV when in the evenings.

No doubt this is a good deal, even though the price of the room at first glance seems high. It does include admission to the planation, the gardens, and the planation house. You are treated to a 'gift basket' of local cookies, candied nuts, and high-end chips, plus fresh water, gourmet coffees and teas upon arrival. This was a great touch and very handy. It also includes full, hot breakfast in the morning, and free wine, cheese, crackers and a hot appetizer every afternoon.

You can easily spend the weekend here without having to drive anywhere. There's plenty to see, do, and appreciate. We found the restaurant to be excellent for both the food they offered and the service. The dishes were well thought out, sophisticated, but with portions and flavors that appeal to a wide range of palates.

We travel to Charleston for weekend getaways about 3 or 4 times a year. We will probably stay here again, because we love the plantation so much. In spite of everything, the plantation is one of the best such places open to the public on th east coast.

The Inn at Middleton Place is one of those properties that is a bit out of the ordinary stream, a destination in itself so to speak. There's a bit of MPD about the place. There are nods to contemporary, sybaritic luxury: fluffy bathrobes; "artisanal" handsoaps that smell like orange blossom; oversize, sunken bathtubs with "artisanal" bath salts and slinky-feeling body wash. (I kinda wished that I had brought along a bar of plain old Lux, but each to his own.) On the other hand, with the guided nature walks and bird watching checklists, not to mention the chilly morning stroll through the woods to the breakfast "Lakehouse" or daily plantation chore demonstrations, there are also hints of rustic summer camps of bygone days. We loved it all but folks too far at either extreme might be unhappy here.

The rooms are glorious. Our "standard" room had six floor-to-ceiling windows, fitted with adjustable louvres. I was disappointed that the windows didn't actually open but there were two scuttles that did open, allowing for cross ventilation. The room fireplaces had been sealed up for the season by the time of our visit but would be most inviting during cooler weather.

The "Plantation Breakfast" was a bit of a letdown, standard fare and unexciting baked goods (I doubt very much that breakfast burritos, the "special" one morning, ever formed a staple in oldtime Charleston) but the rich cheese grits were a nice local touch.

There is an evening reception with wine and beer, cheese and dip and crackers and a light appetizer dish. The Plantation itself has a full restaurant--we didn't try it--about a ten minute stroll from the Inn. You should be advised that the nearest restaurants off property are a good ten minutes away. We had been tempted to make the Inn our roost for a full stay in the Charleston area but the travel time to downtown, especially when traffic is heavy, make this an unattractive option. In the end, we spent three nights here, soaking up the magnificent gardens and plantation tours, and then moved closer to Charleston itself for intown sightseeing.

Guests at the Inn enjoy full, complimentary access to all the grounds and tours at the Plantation. To stroll through the quiet gardens at dawn or dusk, or to sit all alone beneath the Middleton Oak and watch the moonrise over the river--long after the day visitors have been shooed out--these are treasured memories indeed.

If you are a nature lover, this is the place for you. Or if you are boarding your horse in the nearby stables, you might want to stay here.

There were flys/spider webs in the bathtub and around the corners. The furniture/bedspread seems to be old. It really did not seem very clean. Outside, I saw poison ivy vines everywhere. I would not want to accidentally lean up against some tree there. During the cocktail/snack hour, they ran out, and we thought they would put more out, but they never did. The TV in our room was very small. The bathtub was very big, but the water pressure and water temperature were low so when we finally filled up the tub, the water was cold. We saw lots of big spiders outside our door– Some people may like that, but I don’t think it is appropriate. The breakfast was okay, nothing special. There was a lot of dust outside from the roads not being paved. There were water stains all over in the lodge and in the room we were staying in.

If I had it over, I would have stayed in a more modern place that is closer to town. The drive to Charleston and the beaches is very long from this place. It really is not worth the price.

I noticed..some reviewers added pictures. I truly believe these pictures were taken by the management at a time when this place was in better condition.

After having twins, my husband and I needed a getaway just to enjoy each other. There are no bells and whistles. If you are looking for a fast pace...this is not the place for you. But, if you are looking for a relaxing getaway, then this is the best we have found. We have traveled to many inns and nice resorts....this is our favorite! The hammocks are wonderfully placed around the inn. The walls are covered with a thick ivy, and the entire atmosphere is intriguing. You can kayak, go horseback riding or just walk the gardens.

The rooms are amazing! (very lodge-like) The floor to ceiling windows are incredible and the tub is wonderful. We have decided to make it a yearly trip. The afternoon lodge reception was a snack and drink reception that was included in the price of the room. We enjoyed having a glass of wine and sitting by the fireplace. Overall...no complaints!!! WE LOVE THE INN!!!