Come and join us for the festivities! French Quarter Inn will be fully decorated with a 15-foot Christmas tree in the rotunda with complimentary offerings including cider, hot chocolate and gingerbread cookies. Don't miss out on holiday celebrations at Charlestons most award-winning hotel!
The Sleigh Bell Suite
The ultimate holiday hideaway, our holiday suite is completely decked out in festive decor with garland and mistletoe. Enjoy special in-room amenities including freshly baked cookies & milk next to the fireplace, and bourbon-spiced eggnog.
This year, in honor of beloved Charleston native Darius Rucker, the Sleigh Bell Suite includes a $100 donation, made on behalf of guests, to Rucker’s preferred philanthropic organization St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and French Quarter Inn will match this $100 donation for every suite booking,
Guests will be greeted upon arrival to the suite with the sweet sounds of Rucker’s album Home for the Holidays as well as a copy for them to take upon departure to bring the good tidings home.
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Festivities at French Quarter Inn
Christmas Eve
- Movie screenings shown in Linguard Room with popcorn and refreshments available. Showing Elf in the afternoon and It’s A Wonderful Life in the evening.
- Extended Wine & Cheese hour
- Carolers singing classic Christmas songs.
- Santa Clause reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas and mingling with guests.
- Dessert + port reception with holiday themed treats.
Christmas Day
- Extended Wine & Cheese hour
- Carolers singing classic Christmas songs.
- Dessert + port reception with holiday themed treats.
Events on the Peninsula
Please note that Events are subject to change and may have limited capacity.![fqi events holidays1](https://symphony.cdn.tambourine.com/french-quarter-inn/media/fqi-events-holidays1-5dade087e57cb.jpg)
The Sound of Charleston
The city's longest running musical production presents a special Holiday Edition. You will hear the music of our history from gospel to Gershwin, music of the Civil War, jazz and light classics.
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Charleston Holiday Parade of Boats
Participants decorate their boats and sail the Charleston Harbor to delight thousands gathered along the shore.
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Holiday Tours
See how Charleston's most storied residences deck the halls, discover holiday traditions passed down from our city's earliest families and hum along with Gullah spirituals and holiday tunes.
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Holiday Farmer’s Market
Charleston's Holiday Farmer's Market in Marion Square will operate on Saturdays & Sundays, from December 5th - 19th with featured farm products, packaged food vendors and artisans & crafters.