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The Thomas Lamboll House
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Nightly Rate
$125 - $195
, - Reviews 27
- Rooms 2
Inn's website-
Address
19 King Street
Charleston, SC 29401
USA - Phone+1-843-723-3212
- Fax+1-843-723-5222
- Toll free+1-888-874-0793
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The historic Thomas Lamboll House is a Georgian Greek revival residence and is circa 1735. It is located just off the battery in the heart of the historic district. It offers two large handsome bedrooms with private baths and French doors leading from each bedroom onto the Greek revival piazza which has a distant harbor view. The bedrooms are on the third floor. They are centrally air conditioned and heated and have fireplaces, cable TV,telephones and Wi-Fi. Each room is tastefully furnished with antique furniture. An ample Continental Breakfast is served in the dining room on the first floor. Off street parking is available.
Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 27 Reviews
4.1 out of 5- Guest room 4
- Services 4
- Value 4
- Cleanliness 4
- Dining 4
5 out of 5A charming step into the past.
June 30, 2012
My family enjoyed the hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Read in their lovely 18th century home. Our hosts were so gracious and made us feel most welcome in their home. We had a beautiful room on the 3rd floor with a piazza facing the Charleston harbor. Each night we sat outside enjoying a beautiful breeze. The room was immaculate and decorated beautifully. Mrs. Read prepared a lovely breakfast each morning in her elegant dining room on beautiful china and silver. We can't say enough about how nice our stay was with the Reads and will stay with them again if we find ourselves back in Charleston.
4.0 out of 5A Gem in the middle of downtown Charleston!
June 04, 2012
We stayed at the Thomas Lamboll House on Memorial Day Weekend 2012 and had a wonderful time in Charleston! It's location was perfect for a beautiful walk on the Battery or a nice walk to downtown shops and restaurants. I really got a feeling of what Charleston was all about by staying here. A large room with a piazza made me feel like I lived here. Truely the best way to stay in Charleston. Thank you to the Read's!
3.8 out of 5Historical
September 28, 2011
We had a wonderful visit, the Innkeepers were friendly and helpful, gave us a tour of the house and some interesting history facts about it. We had a lovely breakfast and were treated very graciously! Our room was beautiful, neat and clean however; we do understand that these older homes have their problems, but the plumbing needs attention, the toilet did not flush well and was not pleasant to deal with!
3.2 out of 5The Thomas Lamboll House
July 21, 2011
The house was built in 1735. I found it in good condition for a house of that age. We enjoyed our visit and the hosts of the home.
Location
Innkeeper Information
Innkeeper(s)
Marie and Emerson Read
Innkeepers Description:
Emerson Read has owned this home since 1965 and is broker/owner of Remax/Realty Services. He has been a realtor for 51 years. Marie is a retired realtor and runs the B&B. She was born in Charleston and reared in Columbia, SC. Both are avid skiers. They are students of classical architecture and are active in preservation movements. Emerson and Marie are interested in the arts and archeology.
The innkeepers speak:
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English
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Nightly Rate
$125 - $195
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Rooms & Rates
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Nightly Rate
$125 - $195
Policy
Reservation Policy
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Check In: 3 pm Check Out: 10 am
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Minimum Stay: Some Weekends
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Deposit Amount Required: Full amount
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Cancellations: One week cancellation policy. Entire stay deposit lost unless room can be re-booked.
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Open All Year Round: Yes
General Policies
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Smoking Allowed: Limited
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Guest Pets Allowed: No
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Drinking Allowed: Yes
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Drinking Description: bring your own
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Drinks Available: No
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Suitable For Children: Yes
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Childcare Provided: No
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Nightly Rate
$125 - $195
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Reviews
Score Breakdown based on 27 Reviews
4.1 out of 5- Guest room 4
- Services 4
- Value 4
- Cleanliness 4
- Dining 4
5 out of 5A charming step into the past.
June 30, 2012
My family enjoyed the hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Read in their lovely 18th century home. Our hosts were so gracious and made us feel most welcome in their home. We had a beautiful room on the 3rd floor with a piazza facing the Charleston harbor. Each night we sat outside enjoying a beautiful breeze. The room was immaculate and decorated beautifully. Mrs. Read prepared a lovely breakfast each morning in her elegant dining room on beautiful china and silver. We can't say enough about how nice our stay was with the Reads and will stay with them again if we find ourselves back in Charleston.
4.0 out of 5A Gem in the middle of downtown Charleston!
June 04, 2012
We stayed at the Thomas Lamboll House on Memorial Day Weekend 2012 and had a wonderful time in Charleston! It's location was perfect for a beautiful walk on the Battery or a nice walk to downtown shops and restaurants. I really got a feeling of what Charleston was all about by staying here. A large room with a piazza made me feel like I lived here. Truely the best way to stay in Charleston. Thank you to the Read's!
3.8 out of 5Historical
September 28, 2011
We had a wonderful visit, the Innkeepers were friendly and helpful, gave us a tour of the house and some interesting history facts about it. We had a lovely breakfast and were treated very graciously! Our room was beautiful, neat and clean however; we do understand that these older homes have their problems, but the plumbing needs attention, the toilet did not flush well and was not pleasant to deal with!
3.2 out of 5The Thomas Lamboll House
July 21, 2011
The house was built in 1735. I found it in good condition for a house of that age. We enjoyed our visit and the hosts of the home.
4.0 out of 5Enchantment of a bed and breakfast
July 19, 2011
This was the 1st time my daughter stayed in a b and b. I'm blessed to be the one to share this with her while visiting the one to share this with her while visiting the art institute of charleston. she has enrolled and will start in oct. We hope to visit this b and b again in the future. She loved it! A future photographers dream beautiful backdrop!
5 out of 5Perfect Location
November 26, 2010
After reviewing a lot of B&B's, I was very impressed with the picture of Lamboll House on their website. It looked just like a place I would want to stay. I contacted Marie and she was absolutely wonderful so I decided to pick it and I'm glad I did. We had a marvelous stay....each morning and evening we sat roof top, among the birds and squirrels, where we could overlook just about all of Charleston. The house is near the Battery, easy walk to it...and convenient to everything in the historic district...the market, the restaurants, the historic homes, the rivers....also free parking. Marie and her husband Emerson were perfect hosts...knowing when to greet us and when to let us have our privacy. The continental breakfast was a good start to each morning..., choice of cereals, hot breads, fruit, and wonderful hot coffee served in very fine china in a antibellum dining room...lots of atmosphere surrounding you as you enjoy your morning breakfast. You'll feel like royalty at Lamboll House. For those seeking a relaxing experience and those who enjoy antiques and history, Lamboll House is great. If you are not able to walk a lot or go up and down stairs you should pick another location. We are all in our 60's and were able to do the stairways and walking just fine but for the faint of heart, it might be more difficult. For those who chose to stay here, please know your manners and realities of staying in a B&B. Owners open their houses to you and offer lots of hospitality so it's up to you to respect their belongings....B&B's don't have bellhops, spas and weight rooms nor conference facilities and computer hookups. The whole idea in going to a B&B is to step back in time, enjoy your stay, be treated like a guest and relax.
3.8 out of 5Hidden Treasure near the Battery
October 17, 2010
If one seeks a very private historic home that captures the charm of antebellum Charleston, SC, the Thomas Lamboll House has something unique to offer. We planned our visit (three months in advance) with another couple to celebrate our anniversaries while enjoying the history and grace of the region. This house and the innkeepers, Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Reid, offered just two private rooms in a fabulous location "South of Broad" in a very gracious old historic home. Rooms on the third floor were clean, comfortable and spacious. Breakfast offerings were continental -- coffee, home-made biscuits and breads, cereal and fruits -- just enough to get us started on our tours. Our hosts were gracious and accommodating, providing interesting information about the history of the peninsula and the area. One morning, we were able to arrange a private carriage ride in the historic district (through Palmetto Carriage Works) that originated and ended at the Thomas Lamboll House. This is a truly unique and delightful way to tour the city. One of the high-points of our stay was finding the grave sites of Thomas Lamboll (builder of the house at 19 King Street) and his family in the old Circular Congregational Churchyard, which the Reids had been seeking for some time. For art, architecture and history devotees, staying in this location with these wonderful Charlestonians is a delight rarely encountered.
5 out of 5Relaxing Get-away
September 27, 2010
We had such a wonderful week-end get-away in Charleston at the Thomas Lamboll House. Mr. and Mrs. Read were gracious hosts and made our stay so enjoyable. To stay in the Thomas Lamboll House was like stepping back in history (but yet with modern conveniences). We enjoyed being walking distance from the beautiful Charleston battery. We hope to be able to visit again soon.
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Location
Location Type
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Historic District
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Downtown
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Directions to property:
From Interstate Highway 26 take the 221A Meeting Street downtown exit. Go south on Meeting and take a right on Broad Street. At King Street take a left. 19 King Street is located on the right at the corner of Lamboll and King Streets.
Airport
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Charleston, SC (CHS) 12 miles
Area Attractions
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Antique Shopping
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Art Galleries
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Beach
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Gourmet/Fine Dining
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Historical interests
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Movie Theater
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Museum
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Ocean
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Performing Theater
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Picnic area
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Religious Services
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River
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Bicycle rental
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Bicycle riding trails
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Billiards
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Bird watching
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Boating
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Fishing
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Golfing
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Shopping
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Sight-seeing
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Swimming
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Tennis courts
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Water sports
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Amenities
Type:
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Private Home Bed and Breakfast
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Historic Inn
Property highlights
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Antiques/decor
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Business travel
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Christian Travel
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Family Travel
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Honeymoons
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Peaceful getaway
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Romantic escape
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Breakfast
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Type: Continental Plus
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Time Served: 8:30 am to 9:30 am
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Serving Location: Formal Dining Room
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Contact The Innkeeper
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