RLJ Lodging Trust Relaunches Iconic Charleston, SC Property, The Mills House Hotel, a Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton - Seite 2

A Charleston Icon Reimagined

As Charleston’s iconic and beloved pink landmark, Mills House exemplifies a commitment to Southern hospitality and a refined, welcoming guest experience. The property was originally established in 1853 by local entrepreneur Otis Mills and was later reconstructed in the 1960s. Guests visiting Mills House will experience modern, sophisticated design aesthetics with comfortable yet luxurious touches that elevate the Southern lifestyle.

Upon arrival, guests will enter through a lush, intimate hidden garden complete with outdoor fireplaces and shade canopies. Throughout the first-floor communal spaces, including the lobby and courtyard, the hotel’s design seamlessly blends the indoor and outdoor living style synonymous with the Lowcountry. Inspired by a traditional southern porch, the lobby area captures rich natural light through expansive glass windows to offer guests an inviting, approachable space in which to start or end their day. Just beyond the lobby, the hotel’s courtyard represents an extension of the interior space that pays homage to the original design by famed Charleston landscape architect Loutrel Briggs while providing a tranquil, elevated gathering spot for guests.

A standout property amenity, the hotel’s renovated second-floor pool deck and terrace features sophisticated, bold touches of black and white with hints of the building’s signature pink throughout the design palette. A new pool bar has been added, allowing guests to enjoy beverages throughout the redesigned space. Chaise lounges and secluded cabanas line the pool while lush landscaping, intimate seating and the covered outdoor bar anchor the terrace.

On the hotel’s upper floors, the fully renovated guest rooms bring a fresh, timeless elegance and luxurious residential feel. Guests will find modern, stylish furnishings; pops of rich color in the city’s namesake Charleston Green; original artwork by Southeastern artist Tracy Murrell; and sleek, multi-functional design elements in the bathrooms.

Alongside updates to the community spaces and guest rooms, the hotel’s transformative renovations include the addition of two new dining concepts – The Black Door Café and The Iron Rose. The Black Door Café offers a vibrant all-day café atmosphere combined with a casual coffee bar. Open to hotel guests and locals alike, the café features a robust coffee program featuring renowned roasters La Colombe, pastries and breakfast sandwiches, light salads, thoughtfully prepared grab-and-go items, and a selection of retail items from local purveyors. The Iron Rose will debut as the hotel’s new full-service restaurant, offering a convivial atmosphere for both indoor and outdoor courtyard dining featuring contemporary American, seasonal dishes that spotlight local ingredients. With Charleston’s exemplary dining scene garnering national acclaim, The Iron Rose will firmly secure Mills House at the top of any culinary enthusiast’s itinerary.