See more Charleston, South Carolina

The Palmer Home


Photos Map Visit B&B Site
Description Rooms & Rates Packages Meals Location Reviews 134

  • Inn Details

    Fabulous rooms with a view overlooking Charleston Harbor and Historic Fort Sumter. Locally known as the "Pink Palace" it is one of the 50 most famous homes in Charleston. The forerunner of the submarine, "The David", was invented in this house. The Palmer Home is in the center of the historic district. Off-street parking is available. Tours available, please call (for tours only): 1-853-577-5931.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Number of Cats: 2

    Number of Dogs: 3

    Features

    Type:

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Excellent views

    • Family Travel

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Ceiling fans

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Videos

    Visit B&B Site

  • No results at this time

    Visit B&B Site

  • Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Very large room with beautiful queen antique bedset. Audubon prints over sofa in large living room. Large bathroom has an antique clawfoot tub and shower.

    Front Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    This queen bed was built in 1850. It is signed and dated by the carpenter. With the best view of the harbor this room is very large and has an adjoining bay window room with a double bed. The private bathroom, located five steps across a private hall, is very large (bath tub and shower).

    King Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    The King Room is very large and has a bath with shower only. This room also features a nonworking fireplace of Black African Marble and a strata of gold.

    Italian Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    This cozy room is located on the third floor of the house and has a view of the Charleston Harbor through an Oak tree just to the left of our house. A beautiful queen four-post canopy bed, a decorative black African-marble fireplace, and a spacious bath give this room a romantic feel. This room does not walk onto the third floor piazza, but you do still have access to both piazzas.

    Visit B&B Site

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 2 PM    Check out: 11 AM

    • Minimum stay: Two nights on weekends

    • Deposit amount required: One night deposit for each room booked plus 12% tax on a credit card.

    • Cancellations: 2 weeks notice prior to date of arrival.$25.00 handling fee per room cancelled.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: Yes

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Bring your own

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: Children 10 yrs. or older in the Main House.

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • Length of stay

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8am - 10am

    • Serving location: Piazza, Dining Room, Guest room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Vegetarian

    Visit B&B Site

  • Location Type

    • Center Historic district

    • City

    • Downtown

    City

    • Directions to property:
      FROM SAVANNAH take 17 North to Ashley River Bridge. Bear right off of Ashley River Bridge onto Lockwood Blvd. Lockwood turns into Broad Street. Go to the end of Broad Street where you will see East Bay and turn right. Go 1/2 mile and on the right is 5 East Battery (The Palmer Home B&B). FROM MYRTLE BEACH take 17 South and cross Cooper River Bridge. Take Meeting Street exit, East. Go to the end of Meeting Street. You will have to turn here on South Battery - take a left. At the end of South Battery you will come to East Battery. Turn left on East Battery. The Palmer Home B&B is the second mansion on the left.

    Airport

    • Charleston, SC (CHS) 20 miles

    • Directions to property:
      I-26 East. Exit meeting Street. East on meeting Street to end of Meeting Street. You will have to turn here on South Battery - take a left. At the end of South Battery you will come to East Battery. Turn left on East Battery. The Palmer Home B&B is the second mansion on the left.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Museum

    • Ocean

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Boating

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Shopping

    • Swimming

    • Swimming pool

    • Water sports

    Visit B&B Site
    • Overall 
    • Guest room 
    • Services 
    • Value 
    • Cleanliness 
    • Dining 

    Write a review

    Wonderful Anniversary

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

    • Overall 
    • Guest room 
    • Services 
    • Value 
    • Cleanliness 
    • Dining 

    I surprised my husband with a night at the Palmer House for our 4 year anniversary. It was a great night. The room was great and the view was remarkable. We live in Charleston but it was nice to stay right on the battery!! I would highly recommend it.

    Call of the Century

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

    • Overall 
    • Guest room 
    • Services 
    • Value 
    • Cleanliness 
    • Dining 

    The floors creaked a little bit but if they hadn’t I would have been disappointed. The Palmer House is 150 years old and she’s got a little bit of cracked plaster here and there but this is a real historical home as evidenced by the attention she gets from the tourists passing by on the Battery walk way and in the horse drawn carriages. Dr. H and I were down for a little golf and some relaxation in one of our favorite towns in America. Meredith, the charming manager, greeted us at the front door and conducted us on a tour of the second floor common area that included a beautiful veranda equipped with numerous cushioned chairs and a couple of rockers. The walls were adorned with paintings and family photographs, the floors with aesthetic oriental rugs and the furnishings appeared to be originals. It is no wonder that CNN and ABC chose the home for a back drop during the SC primary back in January. After showing us to the Front Room Merediith left us alone to get settled with a reminder that “wine and cheese” was at 4. We were on the third floor with a door leading directly to the veranda and decided to have a drink and enjoy the view of Fort Sumter and Charleston Harbor. We hadn’t been out there for more than four or five minutes and Dr. H turned to me and said: “Booking us in here was the call of the century!” He was right; we had three glorious days in a great historical setting and enjoyed every minute of being there. Angie and William took care of our culinary needs with a hearty breakfast every morning, and I must say the coffee was very good and the grits even better! Couldn’t wait to have wine on the veranda each afternoon and will miss the feeling of being a southern planter in town for a change of pace. Doc plans to come back for his anniversary in June (his wife insisted after he texted pics) and I will certainly be back if they’ve got room!

    The Palmer House

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

    • Overall 
    • Guest room 
    • Services 
    • Value 
    • Cleanliness 
    • Dining 

    Palmer House was a wonderful experience. We stayed in the Carriage House. The sunrise was spectacular each morning! Service was great. The breakfast was tasty every morning and the views breathtaking. Our wine and cheese on the porch each evening was a great segway to the evening. The location is gorgeous. History of the house very intriguing as well. Can't wait to get back.

    Nice, But Won't Be Back

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

    • Overall 
    • Guest room 
    • Services 
    • Value 
    • Cleanliness 
    • Dining 

    We stayed at the Palmer Home January 19-21, 2012. It is a beautiful home with a beautiful view. We stayed the weekend of the 2012 SC Primary, and the parlor of the home was being used by a cable news network to interview one of the presidential candidates. As a result, we were two hours late checking in. Also, TV floodlights illuminated the front of the house all night long, streaming through our window. Immediately upon checking in, the city turned the gas main off for repairs, and we had no hot water until Saturday morning, before we checked out. We were herded out of the house at the check-out time, although we were kept from checking in for two hours. The gas problem and TV crew were anomalies, but the indifference of the owners was disturbing. No concessions or workarounds were offered. We won't be back.

    Palmer Home

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

    • Overall 
    • Guest room 
    • Services 
    • Value 
    • Cleanliness 
    • Dining 

    This is a real home and the owner's items are everywhere. It needs a little TLC but the location and breakfast were amazing.

    Visit B&B Site

 Nearby Cities

 Nearby States

Tell the innkeeper that sent you.