Highline Hospitality Partners to open second King Street hotel

Highline Hospitality Partners, the company behind Hyatt House, is adding to its Lowcountry portfolio with another downtown Charleston hotel.

The Lowline Hotel is a remodeled property in the previous Hyatt Place Charleston Historic District on King Street. The hotel is accepting July reservations now for its 197 rooms, with rates beginning around $250 per night, according to the hotel’s website.

“The Lowline Hotel was created to embody the best elements of one of the country’s most historic and spirited cities. Each element of the hotel was chosen with precision, purpose and intent, ensuring each experience on the property reflects Charleston to the fullest,” Chuck Pomerantz, managing partner of Highline Hospitality Partners, said in a news release. “While The Lowline aims to appreciate the past, it was important to us to also create a hotel for the modern traveler. We are proud of the property we created and we look forward to welcoming locals and visitors alike to enjoy the charm of Charleston in a new way.”

The Lowline’s signature restaurant will be the Leeward Restaurant and Leeward Patio, with Southern, Lowcountry-inspired cuisine. The hotel will also have Lowline Spirited Coffee & Provisions, a cafe and market.

The 8,000-square-foot building will include event space, a pool, a fitness center and valet parking.

“The beauty of Southern cuisine is not just in the flavors of a dish, but in the care that is taken in each step of cooking the meal. That care is reflected in every meal at The Lowline, and no matter the occasion, guests are promised the comfort and familiarity of a home cooked meal with loved ones,” Joey Worley, director of food and beverage at The Lowline Hotel, said in the release. “The food scene throughout Charleston is vibrant and lively with a rich history, and we are excited to add The Lowline and Leeward to the mix.”

The hotel’s interior is designed by Ealain Studio with both modern and vintage influence, drawing on coastal and aerial design, according to the release.

“The hotel serves as a living reflection of the city,” Jacqueline McGee, principal and design director of Ealain Studio, said in the release. “It is a fun and modern interpretation inspired by Charleston’s history and unique Southern culture. With each design choice, we sought to create distinctive experiences for guests staying at The Lowline Hotel, from sitting under the undulating sails in the hidden garden to admiring the quilted floor tile in Spirited Provisions or meeting the pirates in the Leeward Bar while sipping cocktails beside its sculptural fireplace.”

Highline Hospitality Partners owns 17 hotels across the United States and is based in Birmingham, Ala.