RLJ Lodging Trust has announced that the Mills House hotel is set to make its return to Charleston next month. The interiors of the 218-room lifestyle concept, which is now part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, are being refreshed by Ealain Studio to radiate Old World charm and the warmth of Charleston, and Might & Main was tapped to revamp its visual identity.
“We are excited to relaunch this Charleston landmark as a premium, lifestyle-oriented hotel that exemplifies the rich history and immersive Southern hospitality experience that Charleston is known for,” says RLJ president and CEO Leslie D. Hale. “The outstanding reimagination of the property and brand repositioning increases our exposure to the fast-growing lifestyle segment, further enhances our footprint in a premium destination market and positions us to unlock significant underlying real estate value embedded in this asset.”
A lush hidden garden will punctuate the arrival experience, heralding the first of several new spaces like the Black Door Café and the Iron Rose, which boasts an outdoor fireplace as one of its main focal points. Reminiscent of a traditional Southern porch, communal spaces on the ground floor include the sunny lobby and courtyard, seamlessly flowing into one another in homage to famed landscape architect Loutrel Briggs.
On the second floor, a renovated pooldeck lined with chaise lounges, cabanas, and a new pool bar evokes sophistication with a black and white palette offset by notes of pink that abound throughout the design. A rooftop bar and terrace crown the property as well.
Conveying an upscale residential ambiance, accommodations are outfitted with modern furnishings and sleek multifunctional design elements. Guestrooms and suites also instill a sense of place through a color palette inspired by the city’s namesake Charleston Green as well as original artwork from Southeastern artist Tracy Murrell.
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