Visiting Charleston and the Islands

[MacInToshAA]

My daughter, husband and 2 1/2 year old are planning on coming to Charleston in May? Firstly what's a good hotel/suite- type for them to stay in?

Other question, which island would you recommend as the most family oriented? Any hotel referrals?

Thanks so much!

[MikesLogic]

When you say island are you talking about the beaches?

[Spartan]

There's not that many hotels on the islands. Your best bet is downtown. There are tons of hotels or B&Bs to choose from. This time of year you will good deals on rooms since its the off-season for tourists.

[Infinite1]

The Isle of Palms would probably be your best bet. It is a little more tourist oriented. Also, just across the intracoastal is Mount Pleasant Town Center and a several hotels. From that area, you are only a few minutes (traffic notwithstanding) from downtown, near Boone Hall Planation and a trip around I-526 from Middleton Place, Magnolia Gardens, etc. Just my 2 cents.

[MacInToshAA]

Yes I mean beaches/islands. This would be happening in early May.

They can afford the best- but they do have a 2.5 year old beautiful (might I add) little girl. The hotel should be a little more family oriented.

When you say she should stay downtown, do you mean Charleston? doh And is there a particular hotel/motel that is best for kids?

[Native_Son]

If they want the best and an ideal family vacation arrangement, they should rent a beach house on Sullivan's Island or (2nd choice) the Isle of Palms.

Fully furnished, on the ocean, most come with bicycles to use.

[Spartan]

There just arent a lot of hotels that are actually ON the beach. There are a lot more downtown. But if your goal is to spend more time on the beaches, then you may not want to look downtown. Your best bet is probably a rental house as Native_Son suggested.

[MacInToshAA]

Which rental firm should I call to find a beach house. I know word of mouth is always the best, but in our case, not.