Housed across two original Victorian-style structures dating back to 1834, together with a new building, The Pinch is a new boutique hotel with 22 luxury rooms and suites, along with three fully furnished residences suitable for stays of 30 days or more.

Situated in historic Charleston and designed by Philadelphia-based hospitality company, Method Co, in partnership with longterm collaborators Morris Adjmi Architects, the transformation was inspired by the building’s rich past, its location at the crossroads of King & George Street, as well as the building’s existing architecture.

The hotel and restaurants are an assemblage of three buildings with the lobby, spa, and oyster and cocktail bar housed in the former Bob Ellis buildings which were built in 1869 and still feature their original façades on King Street. Rooms and suites are stylish and comfortable, an environment that features traditional materials such as clay, stone, and original wood, fused with modern design elements to create a timeless aesthetic.

King size beds and kitchens come as standard in The Pinch’s guest rooms, with the addition of a living room in the suites. Those opting to stay a little longer can settle into one of the residences which range from 785 to 1,313 square feet of space that include separate bedroom spaces, a relaxing living area with sofa, fully equipped kitchen and an in-suite washer and dryer; a balcony or terrace accompany the two bedroom options. Details throughout include Farrow & Ball wallpaper, Aesop bath products and eccentric artwork that includes a few pieces by scientist-turned-artist, Kelsey Brookes.

A neighbourhood Southern tavern, Lowland can be found just over the cobblestoned Ellis Alley from The Pinch hotel, and is now serving up timeless classics and comfort food with a luxe touch from James Beard Award-winning chef, Jason Stanhope, and the team at Method Co. Set over two floors of the historic Lequeux-Williams home, the restaurant is a hidden gem with lavish vintage interiors that echo the rest of this project, and is just steps from King Street’s renowned shopping district.

With distinct styles represented across the floors and dining spaces, the atmosphere and menu throughout is defined by approachability and Southern hospitality, with singular takes on nostalgic dishes from housemade biscuits to Stanhope’s signature Tavern Burger (inspired by Peter Luger’s and Minetta Tavern’s). The beverage program, meanwhile, showcases classic cocktails and an extensive wine selection highlighting producers who have paved the way for a new generation of winemakers.

Stanhope also helms oyster bar, The Quinte, whose deluxe platter of six oysters, shrimp, yellowfin tuna crudo, pickled clams and spicy crab already has this We Heart editor drooling from across the Atlantic. Caviar, fish and shrimp chowder and a burger with cognac sauce are also on hand to be washed down by ‘crushable’ beers and hard-to-find Champagnes at this classically designed space.

Another winner from the team behind the ROOST Hotel concept, The Pinch continues Charleston’s march toward an internationally recognised design destination.

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The Pinch Charleston Photography, Christian Harder Photography / Daniel Olsovsky / Matthew Williams.