CHARLESTON, South Carolina—Charlestowne Accommodations marked its forty fifth anniversary and highlighted its development and growth in 2025.
“For 45 years, we’ve been pushed by a customized and agile administration philosophy, which continues to set us aside and outline our success,” mentioned Kyle Hughey, chief govt officer of Charlestowne Accommodations. “As a substitute of leaning on a ‘one-size-fits-all’ mannequin, our specialised and premium method has enabled us to carve a distinct segment throughout the trade and supply our shoppers best-in-class operations, accounting, meals and beverage, income, and advertising companies.”
“During the last 5 years, we’ve watched the trade develop into extra uniform and one-dimensional as a rising variety of administration corporations make the choice to merge,” Hughey added. “At Charlestowne, we’re selecting to stay true to our roots and serve each small and huge properties with unwavering focus and innovation. Our dedication is just not growth for growth’s sake, however to mastering our craft and guaranteeing excellence within the environments we function.”
Charlestowne Accommodations has near a dozen lodge initiatives in movement in 2025. Key developments embody the next:
Impartial Accommodations:
Charlestowne Accommodations’ rising portfolio of impartial lodges has continued to broaden:
- June 2025: The takeover of Resort Nell, a 106-room life-style property in Washington, DC’s Union Market neighborhood. Along with managing day-to-day lodge operations, Charlestowne additionally oversees Resort Nell’s rising meals and beverage program
- Q3 2025: Following a renovation and model refresh, Charlestowne will relaunch The Inn at Aspen, a ski-in/out resort in Aspen, Colorado, later this yr.
- This autumn 2025: In Santa Fe’s Railyard District, Charlestowne will open Resort Flora, a luxurious boutique property within the former Exterior Journal headquarters. This adaptive reuse undertaking will embody two meals and beverage ideas, curated native artwork, and backyard courtyards.
Charlestowne’s College Resort Portfolio Continues Regular Development
Charlestowne Accommodations now oversees 14 collegiate properties, following the addition of two university-affiliated lodges this yr: Granville Inn close to Denison College in Granville, Ohio, and The Inn at Patrick Sq. close to Clemson College in South Carolina. Granville Inn is a 39-room Tudor-style property initially opened in 1924 and owned by Denison College, providing a number of eating venues and occasion areas. The Inn at Patrick Sq. is a 45-room boutique lodge situated close to Clemson’s campus, and it contains regionally impressed design, 9 extended-stay suites, and catering by Rick Erwin’s Clemson.
Charlestowne can be partnering with Mississippi State College on a brand new lodge improvement slated to open in 2027.
Working With Tender Manufacturers
In 2025, Charlestowne plans so as to add three Tribute Accommodations beneath the Marriott umbrella to its current portfolio of soft-branded properties. All three lodges are presently within the improvement and branding phases. Charlestowne’s rising portfolio of sentimental manufacturers contains The Memphian in Memphis, Tennessee, and the nation’s first all-electric property, Resort Marcel in New Haven, Connecticut.
Charlestowne’s Income + Advertising Companies
Charlestowne will proceed to supply income administration and advertising contracts as a part of its menu of companies. The administration firm oversees 15 lodges all through the nation that presently use this service.
“12 months after yr, we proceed to problem ourselves to suppose extra creatively to drive bookings, income, and media buzz for our lodges and property house owners,” Hughey mentioned. “We stay up for seeing how our company and on-site groups will apply their abilities and fervour for hospitality to every of our lodges, making 2025 the most effective years but for our property house owners, workers, and lodge company.”
