The city of Charleston has no shortage of luxury hotel stays but none can boast the waterfront access you’ll find at The Cooper. Opened in March 2026, the stately and sprawling hotel is perched right at the edge of the river it’s named for, with views from the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge to Fort Sumter, and takes full advantage of its position—from the infinity rooftop pool overlooking the water to the resort’s on-site marina with a fleet of luxury cruising vessels including an iconic Hinckley yacht. Its very construction has redefined the peninsula’s landscape, revitalizing the area around Waterfront Park and its iconic Pineapple Fountain.
The property goes big in every sense: Six stories high, the space houses 191 rooms, four dining options, a world-class, 7,000-square-foot spa, a fitness center, boutiques, a rooftop oasis, and multiple green spaces. You’ll settle into a lush, sun-filled room but then spend most of your time meandering between the hotel’s many amenities. Each guest is greeted by a personal concierge who is available by text with anything you might need, from ice to slippers to late-night ice cream, and a fleet of vehicles, including a BMW house vehicle, available for rides within 15 miles, as well as numerous Linus bikes for cruising around town.
The restaurant options have become Charleston darlings for their views, posh decor, and Mediterranean flavors. The Crossing is the crown jewel, a timeless space with a nautical setting where you’ll find a lively raw bar, cocktail bar, and a roving martini bar cart, as well as a Charleston-meets-Med menu, with several mezze and dips, crudos, ice-cold shellfish platters, signature grilled items, and market-fresh seafood. Start with the htipiti, a whipped feta and red pepper spread, then move onto Mediterranean octopus over fava beans, Carolina snapper with charred broccolini, or whole roasted cauliflower with harissa and saffron yogurt. On the rooftop, Bar Marti is the poolside cocktail bar and cafe—just the spot for a mezze platter and a spritz. The ground floor level finds CurrentBurger, a casual throwback for burgers and shakes, as well as Cooper Coffee and Wine.
A dreamy stay here should include a stop into the spa for a signature massage and time in the hot and cold shower room as well as a red-light therapy treatment, as well as time in the fitness center, where a wall of living greenery makes it both chic and motivating; enjoy a stop in the recovery bed after your workout. Take an afternoon by the rooftop pool for soft breezes and panoramic views of the harbor, followed by a jaunt down to the marina. After dinner, settle into your room with its wide-plank flooring, Matouk bedding, complimentary snack bar, and nods to Charleston’s sweetgrass heritage with woven textures. The turndown service sets you up with book marks, linen spray, and, on request, a goodnight cookie—the sweetest way to wrap up your stay.
