Description: The Governor's House Inn is the epitome of what a small inn should be: courteous, caring, helpful, and comfortable. I couldn't have asked for a better place to enjoy while visiting Charleston. I cannot imagine any place better to stay.
With 11 rooms, the Inn is small enough to make you feel at home yet large enough to allow you the freedom of privacy. Each room has a theme; unfortunately I didn't tour the empty rooms. But my room was simply perfect.
The St. Michael's Room is on the third floor and has two gabled windows: one looks out onto the St. Michael's steeple. It's decorated in warm yellow tones with dark plank flooring. The room is extremely spacious, with a wonderfully comfortable queen sized bed, wing chairs, built-in bench seat and desk, a writing desk, and a small table with a like-sized television. I had plenty of room to lay on the floor and stretch, sit, and read.
Each room has it's own bath/shower. My room had plenty of space to get ready; I think two people would be well off. Outside the bathroom is a dresser and closet. The room was in little need of space!
The house itself is decorated invitingly. It's easy to find a seat to wile away time reading or napping. The veranda is great for winding down at the end of a long day of sight-seeing.
The staff are simply your hosts trying to make you feel at home. All are sincerely accommodating, and will help you plan your day, make reservations, or bring breakfast to your room. I've never stayed anywhere I felt like more than a room number.
If you're on a diet, throw it to the wind as the breakfasts are delectable! Their brochures state a "Southern Continental Breakfast" which means a quiche, strata, or french toast casserole; each served with coffee, fresh fruit, and juice. The hosts are happy to give you their recipes, by the way. In the late afternoon they have tea and assorted pastries out. At this time the hosts set out a selection of local menus for guests to peruse and possibly make reservations at. VERY helpful! Finally, they offer 'free-pour' sherry in the parlour, which is a tasty treat at the end of the day.
Rates are worth it for what you'd get. I was able to get a great rate by calling for a reservation off-peak and within 3 weeks of arrival. Even if you can't get a discounted rate, I highly recommend trying to stay here for even a night. It's an experience in and of itself!
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