Fodor's Travel this week announced the 2025 edition of its "Fodor's Finest: The Most Incredible Hotels in the World list." The Palmetto in Charleston was included. Only 15 hotels in the U.S. made the list, and The Palmetto was the only one from Charleston. That means The Palmetto is among the top 0.014% of hotels on the planet.
This year's list was hand-picked by Fodor's editors with input from 750 hotel experts from all corners of the globe.
Here's what the periodical had to say about the Charleston property:
"The dapper Palmetto Hotel...is a true gem in the heart of the French Quarter, offering guests a luxurious and enchanting experience. The Palmetto’s central location (walking distance to Rainbow Row, Kings Street, and Charleston City Market) means you never have to venture far, and you might start to wonder why you would at such remarkable accommodations. The grand lobby, illuminated by a dazzling palmetto tree-shaped chandelier, captures the chic and stylish essence of Charleston with palmetto-print wallpaper, local artwork and antiques, and a stunning bar stocked for the gods. This enchanting welcome is ripe for relaxing with a game of backgammon, socializing with Aperol spritzes, and people-watching the flood of pedestrian traffic and admiring nearby historic homes and buildings."
You can see the full list here.
