Hotel construction in Mount Pleasant has come to a crawl in recent years, but a new project near Patriots Point could be a sign that the market is stepping back up. Bennett Hospitality recently broke ground on a 100-room Residence Inn at its Ferry Wharf development next to the Ravenel Bridge and Waterfront Memorial Park. It will join a 175-key Embassy Suites the Charleston firm opened on the property three years ago — making it one of the last hotels built in the town.
Patriots Point packs a $205M economic punch, USC report shows Official approved the Residence Inn last year. Plans show a five-story building on 2.7 acres at Patriots Point Road and Harry Hallman Boulevard, across from the home of the Charleston Battery and the College of Charleston baseball program.
The hotel will have typical guest amenities, such as a pool, fitness center, dining and a bar. It's expected to open in 2026. Developer Michael Bennett of Bennett Hospitality said in a written statement that the structure "fits in well and reflects the old Mount Pleasant style” by incorporating hardwood floors, white clapboard siding and a tin roof, giving it a "classic and timeless" look.
Patriots Point restructures membership program and offerings The hotel will be the latest addition to a mixed-use development bordering Charleston Harbor that includes the Portside Ferry Wharf office building, the Embassy Suites and a parking garage. Apartments and retail space are also part of the company's master plan. The .
