Morris Adjmi Architects has brought a new architectural landmark to Charleston with the opening of The Nickel Hotel, a 50-room boutique property on historic King Street developed by Method Co. in partnership with Capital Square.
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Method Co., a Philadelphia-based hospitality firm known for its design-driven boutique hotels and in-house creative studio Method Studios, led the project in collaboration with Morris Adjmi Architects.
The Nickel marks Method Co.’s second hotel in Charleston. The five-story building—awarded architectural merit by the city’s Board of Architectural Review—features a precast concrete façade with arched windows, a glass fiber reinforced concrete canopy, and wood-framed storefronts in keeping with the surrounding streetscape. Local firm L3SP served as architect of record.
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“The Nickel Hotel is located in the Cannonborough neighborhood, which is filled with great restaurants, cool coffee shops, and independent stores,” says Randall Cook, CEO of Method Co.
Inside, the hotel draws from Southern and European influences. The lobby, a contemporary take on a classic Charleston townhome, features hand-clipped marble mosaics, checkerboard flooring, and painted porcelain plaster walls in sage green—a historic pigmentation seen throughout the city. A vintage French tapestry anchors the space.
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The centerpiece of the hotel is its interior courtyard, designed as a lush gathering space enclosed by three stories of wrought iron balconies and white-washed gray brick. Earthy terracottas, gas lanterns, and a wood-burning fireplace create an intimate atmosphere.
Several amenity spaces surround the courtyard. Bar Daniel, a second-floor guest-only lounge named for Cannonborough founder Daniel Cannon, transitions from espresso bar by day to cocktail lounge by night. On the third floor, The Parlour offers a private event and listening room with a curated vinyl collection, club-like decor, and a balcony view over the courtyard.
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Later this summer, the hotel will debut Rosemary Rose, a public rooftop bar and lounge with 360-degree views of Charleston. Inspired by the French Riviera, the rooftop combines hand-crafted Moroccan zellige tile, arched interior detailing, and relaxed outdoor seating under striped fabric awnings.
Guestrooms in studio, one-bedroom, and penthouse layouts feature a full kitchen with Bosch appliances, LG washer and dryer, honed marble countertops, and custom furnishings by Method Studios. Bathrooms feature tonal green wall tile and encaustic-style porcelain flooring. Select rooms include private balconies overlooking the courtyard or King Street.
“It’s exciting to be in the center of this area with so many creatives and young people—both locals and visitors alike,” Cook says.
