THE OVERVIEW:
The Elliot Boutique Hotel will be a beautiful addition to Charleston’s historic King Street Frontage while Elliot Court will weave its way into the fabric of the Elliotborough neighborhood with an aesthetic in-keeping with a quaint Charleston Court.
The project consists of a single structure, 27-Suite Boutique Hotel with a ground floor restaurant/retail/event space as well as a court maintaining 9 luxury vacation rentals across 5 structures.
Whether you are visiting Charleston with the family to see the history, traveling with friends for golf trip or bachelorette party, or looking to house your entire wedding party in a single location, The Elliot Boutique Hotel and Elliot Court promises an unforgettable experience in the heart of Charleston’s Upper King Historic District.
THE DESIGN:
The hotels external design was derived from Charleston’s architectural heritage, with a combination of timeless brick and cast stone facades that seamlessly blends into the historic streetscape. Drawing inspiration from New Orleans, the architectural team displays a wrought iron balcony overhanging the sidewalk and wrought iron detailing throughout the King Street Façade. The design pays homage to the city’s rich history and stands as a testament to Charleston’s enduring allure and timeless elegance.
The structures along Elliot Court display a combination of painted white brick and traditional lap siding with functional shutters providing a pop of color. The hardscape and landscape provide a comfortable common court to be enjoyed by all that visit.
LAND PLANING:
At acquisition, the land was subdivided into 2 parcels, Tract A & B, that are defined by the demising line for the City of Charleston accommodations overlay zoning district. In addition, the development team successful negotiated a lease to secure land from the SCDOT to provide off-site on an adjacent lot allowing both sites to maintain additional green spaces and activating the ground floors for commercial/retail/living space rather than parking.
THE CONCEPT:
The all-suite concept we have created at The Elliot Boutique Hotel will appeal to those who shy away from vacation rentals due to concerns about their management and a lack of on-site amenities/services but cannot find home-like features at a traditional hotel. Elliot Court will attract the traditional vacation rental customer who seek a more private environment.
Our hotel suites are differentiated from traditional hotel suites, which are typically limited to a maximum of 1 or 2 bedrooms and do not have in-suite bathrooms for each bedroom or in-suite laundry facilities.
The Hotel will provide a residential, homelike environment to our guests who may also afford themselves the luxury of enjoying full-service hotel benefits.
The Elliot Boutique Hotel and Elliot Court Vacation Rental Community will provide a unique alternative for those desiring a full kitchen, in-suite washer/dryers, dining areas, private bedrooms and bathrooms for each traveler, and on-site amenities, all while still maintaining the safety and security of checking into a hotel with a lobby and 24-hour staff on site. Each suite will be fully provisioned with all dishware, flatware, small appliances and all other essentials for home- style accommodations.
Even the lobby at The Elliot Boutique Hotel has been given significant design consideration. Flowing from the adjacent casual restaurant, the lobby will become much more than a reception area. The lobby will serve as an active space fostering a sense of community. With areas created for those who prefer to work while people-watching, this space will blur the lines between a lobby, casual restaurant, and co-working space. The 2nd level of the lobby will extend this concept for those who prefer a more secluded, yet public, area.
Utilizing this unique format, we will be able to market our suites not only on VRBO, Airbnb and booking.com but also on Hotels.com, Trivago, Priceline, and potentially AMEX Travel. Our current STR operating model has been proven and this project will expand our model into a boutique hotel format. With more platforms on which to market our suites and expanded offerings to entice a new travel demographic to book with us, we will add to our already growing demographic of patrons.
Additionally, The Elliot Boutique Hotel will provide a unique opportunity to host events such as corporate retreats, reunions, and weddings on site while utilizing the meeting space, restaurant space and common amenity areas, generating further revenue opportunities
THE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM:
The Elliot Boutique Hotel:
- 50,000 SF Total Heated Space plus 7,000 SF Total Unheated Space.
- 5,300 SF Fine Dining Restaurant operating from 4pm-12pm.
- 1,000 SF Casual Restaurant operating from 7am-3pm.
- 1,500 SF Meeting and Event Spaces.
- 1,500 SF Office Space (Management Office).
- 27 Guest Suites including 69 Bedrooms and 69 Bathrooms:
- (3) 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom suites.
- (17) 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom suites.
- (3) 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom suites.
- (4) 4-7bedroom, 4-7 bathroom 2-story penthouse suites.
The Elliot Court Vacation Rental Community:
- 27,000 SF Heated Space 10,000 SF Unheated Space.
- 9 – 3,000 SF Luxury Homes and Townhomes.
- (1) 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom Single Family Home with Roof Deck, Private Pool and Grilling Area.
- (8) 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom Town Homes with Private Roof Deck and Porch Area.