Art-themed hotel in downtown Charleston to undergo renovation

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An art-focused hotel in downtown Charleston is set to undergo a renovation.

The Vendue will be undergoing a transformation to its 26 Vendue building starting this month, according to a news release. The project is expected to be complete by year's end, and will include updates to the guest rooms, as well as reimagined common areas throughout the hotel.

The cost of the renovation was not disclosed.

With two distinct buildings making up The Vendue, the hotel’s motto of “One Hotel — Two Experiences” is brought to life through this transformation by embracing the innate character of each building, the release stated.

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Hill Construction is the general contractor on the project, and Lisa Weitz, owner of Avocet Hospitality, is the designer. 

19 Vendue is known for its bold looks, art collection and art gallery vibes, the release stated. The renovated 26 Vendue is meant to offer a more private feel with interiors featuring warm colors, dim lighting, and soft velvet elements complemented by exposed brick walls and wooden beams, highlighting the historic feel of the building, the release stated.

Upon completion of the hotel’s renovation, 26 Vendue will feature a glass of Sherry poured from a chiseled crystal decanter to set the tone for a “slower” tempo stay upon check-in, the release stated.

While the two buildings will still share a common commitment to the arts and homage to the French roots of the hotel’s location, guests will have the opportunity to choose from two experiences between 19 Vendue and 26 Vendue, the release stated.

The renovation will take a phased approach to allow for the property and its amenities to remain open to guests, according to the release.