Planters Inn
Charleston, United States
Built 1844 · Last completed renovation 1989
🔒 Closed for renovation — expected reopening 2027 · freshness pending
↻ Brand/operator transition signalled — may reopen under new management
Planters Inn in Charleston is currently under renovation, with reopening expected 2027. Its last completed renovation on record was in 1989. HotelChrono Chrono Score: 0.5/10 (freshness pending).
Data check
- · Closed for renovation — not currently bookable; current freshness pending reopening
- · Brand/operator transition signalled — may reopen under new management
Confidence by dimension
Renovation forecast · estimate
Likely due for renovation now
Past its typical ~8-year renovation cycle. A model estimate, not a sourced fact.
Location
Satellite view · Charleston, United States
Timeline
1989
Hurricane Hugo damage — triggered major post-storm restoration
2025
Acquired by Crystal Creek Capital
2026
First comprehensive property-wide renovation in decades — completion set January
How this score is computed
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What changed in the 1989 renovation
“Hurricane Hugo played a fortuitous role in reaffirming Charleston's widespread commitment to and passion for preservation. What transpired at 112 North Market was a meticulous, multi-million-dollar restoration and renovation that recaptured the building's original joie de vivre.”— source · retrieved 2026-10-01
Scope is quoted verbatim from the cited source — we never guess what a renovation covered.
Facts
Stars
4★
Built
Sourced1844
Last completed renovation
Estimated1989
Renovation in progress
announced/started 2026
Ownership & operator
Who runs and owns this hotel, at the company level — from public sources. The decision layer behind every renovation.
Ownership data depth
0/3 · 0%
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- ○ Management / operator
- ○ Ownership
Signal
Brand / operator transition
A rebrand or new operator may be underway — verify current management before contact.
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Our iron rule: no quote, no data. Every date links back to the exact sentence it came from.
“Planters Inn, a historic hotel in Charleston, is undertaking its first property-wide renovation in decades. Set for completion in January 2027, the multi-phase project encompasses all guestrooms and suites, public spaces, and the Peninsula Grill restaurant.”
“Crystal Creek Capital, a Jackson Hole, WY based private equity real estate investment firm, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Planters Inn, a landmark luxury boutique hotel located in the heart of Charleston, SC's Historic District.”
“Hurricane Hugo played a fortuitous role in reaffirming Charleston's widespread commitment to and passion for preservation. What transpired at 112 North Market was a meticulous, multi-million-dollar restoration and renovation that recaptured the building's original joie de vivre.”
“Built in 1844 as a dry goods market, and expanded to its present form in 1997, the hotel now resembles nothing so much as an authentic Southern mansion, with the hospitality to match.”
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Frequently asked
When was Planters Inn built?+
Planters Inn (Charleston, United States) was built in 1844.
How old is Planters Inn?+
Planters Inn is 182 years old — it was built in 1844 and last renovated in 1989. Age measures the building; the Chrono Score measures how fresh it feels today.
Is Planters Inn being renovated?+
Planters Inn is currently under renovation (expected reopening 2027). Until the works are completed and verified, we do not count it as a completed renovation; its last completed renovation was in 1989.
What is the Chrono Score of Planters Inn?+
Its Chrono Score is 0.5/10, but freshness is currently pending — Planters Inn is under renovation, so the score reflects its last completed state rather than the works in progress.