The Inn at Harbour Town

Description:

• Set within the boundaries of the Sea Pines Resort, this postmodern and upscale inn provides the only conventional hotel accommodations within a resort that's otherwise devoted to rentals of villas or condominiums. In their development of this inn, Sea Pines demanded an exceptionally high staff-to-client ratio. The building's exterior (ca. 2001) is high style, buff colored, and postmodern. Inside, there's a richly upholstered, lushly paneled replica of an English-inspired country house, with heart pine floors. Although the inn isn't positioned directly beside the sea, shuttle buses haul guests back and forth, and its location within a very short walk from the waterways, restaurants, shops, and entertainment of Harbour Town and its marina more than make up for it. The hotel is proud of its four-diamond rating from AAA.

• © Frommer's 2013

Awards:

Frommer's

•  Very Highly Recommended 2010