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We've compiled the best of the best in The Midlands and Upstate - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.
A short walk from the convention center and hot spot restaurants and nightlife, and housing a lively bar of its own, this hotel is modern and customer-focused. It is outfitted with contemporary art and light fixtures, and flooded with natural light in its loft-like public spaces. Rooms have a sleek, minimalist look. The billiards tables in the lobby, modern gym, on-site lounge, and oversized showers emphasize relaxing and recharging.
This extremely colorful (think: plaids over pastels) yet tastefully decorated boutique inn expands upon a century-old historic home, whose original parlors and living rooms serve as a bar, library, and communal areas. You don't have to be a University of South Carolina fan to appreciate the funky aesthetic of a headboard adorned with giant chickens. The Trophy Room restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Sleek and modern, this new build on a family estate offers an escape to a bucolic setting that's still close to the city and includes upscale amenities like a spa, a large pool, and two restaurants, including the superb Patterson Kitchen + Bar, a stand-alone, glass-walled venture that may be the city's best date night destination. The spacious rooms sport a lustrous, neutral-tone aesthetic, and the cozy sitting room features gold chandeliers, two fireplaces, and lots of marble.
