Camellias

Camellias is a Hotel Lounge in Charleston, SC, located at 404 King St. It holds a rating of 4.30 based on 198 reviews. The venue serves as a destination for champagne, cocktails, and decadent food selections, including caviar, charcuterie, local seafood, and homemade desserts by La Pâtisserie. It is recognized as the first and only lounge in Charleston inspired by the graceful, confident elegance of a Charlestonian woman.

Named "Most Instagrammable Restaurant" in SC by Food Network, Camellias offers a distinctive setting for celebrations, afternoon tea, or casual lounging. The design features bold pink interiors, an etched-mirror ceiling, and a crystal chandelier inspired by Fabergé jewels. The space incorporates gray-pink marble reclaimed from the library that once stood on the site. The lounge operates on a first-come, first-serve basis for standard service, with hours from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm Monday through Wednesday, 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Thursday, and 5:00 pm to 12:00 am Friday and Saturday. Reservations are required for its Afternoon Tea service, which takes place Thursday through Saturday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm and on Sundays from 11:00 am to 6:30 pm. The tea experience includes assorted chilled canapés, tea sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, and assorted tea pastries from La Pâtisserie, with selections from luxury tea blenders Tealeaves. Attire guidelines require collared shirts and dress slacks or well-kept denim for gentlemen, with jackets recommended, and casual elegant attire for ladies.

The beverage program features a wide array of champagnes, including Veuve Clicquot, Krug, Dom Pérignon, and Louis Roederer Cristal, alongside wines from France, California, Italy, Argentina, and Oregon. Cocktails utilize spirits such as Firefly Vodka, Cantaloupe-infused Tequila, Firefly Select Bourbon, and Seedlip Agave. The menu highlights specific desserts like the Flourless Chocolate Sponge with Venezuelan Chocolate Parfait and the Lemon Cheesecake Mousse. The venue is part of Hotel Bennett, a luxury hotel that opened in 2019 and features design references to Charleston’s historic homes.

Camellias maintains a solid reputation among the customers it has served, backed by an established track record built on a large base of customer reviews. This standing reflects the lounge’s ability to deliver a sophisticated dining and drinking experience that aligns with the high standards of Charleston’s hospitality scene.

Camellias brings its signature elegance and historic charm to the heart of Charleston, offering a unique blend of design and dining at 404 King St.

The lounge sits on King Street in Charleston, SC, within the King Street Design District. It is located about a tenth of a mile from the Charleston Music Hall, the Board of Field Officers of the Fourth Brigade memorial, and the Charleston Farmers Market.

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Services:

• Afternoon Tea
• Cake
• Champagne Lounge
• Coffee
• Desserts
• Dining Experiences
• Events
• Gift Cards