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By Mark A. Leon
A familiar address on Charleston’s King Street has taken on a new identity as The Lowline Hotel, a 197-room lifestyle property that marks the arrival of the JdV by Hyatt brand in South Carolina.
Located at 560 King Street, the hotel is a full renovation and reimagining of the former Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District. Highline Hospitality Partners acquired the property, along with the adjacent Hyatt House Charleston Historic District, in November 2024 and undertook the transformation as part of a broader vision for the prominent King Street corridor.
The Lowline officially opened in July 2026, positioning the property as a more design-forward, neighborhood-oriented hotel intended to connect visitors with Charleston’s historic character while offering a contemporary hospitality experience.
The renovation represents a significant change from the property’s previous identity. Rather than simply refreshing the existing hotel, the project involved a full gut renovation and reconceptualization of the ground-level amenity spaces.
Architecture, Incorporated served as Architect of Record, working with Ealain Studio on the hotel’s rebranding and renovation. The design draws on Charleston’s maritime history, coastal trade winds, gardens and historic architecture. Throughout the property, rich navy tones, warm wood, brass accents and custom textiles create a more residential and intimate atmosphere. Ealain Studio says the 197 guestrooms and suites were designed to blend contemporary forms with subtle retro influences and references to Charleston’s natural landscape.
At street level, the transformation is particularly visible. The new hotel includes a courtyard, bar, coffee bar and retail area, along with Leeward, its restaurant and bar. Guests can also use an indoor pool, fitness center, event spaces and The Long Game, a golf simulator lounge with large-screen televisions and access to food and cocktails.
Leeward adds a distinctly Lowcountry element to the property, serving dishes such as shrimp and grits, crab dip and pimento cheese alongside cocktails. The restaurant and outdoor spaces are designed not only for overnight guests but also to create gathering places along King Street.
The hotel’s name is closely tied to Charleston’s evolving urban landscape. The property sits near the planned Lowcountry Lowline, a roughly 1.6-mile linear park and multi-use trail project intended to transform an existing transportation corridor into a new public space. The Lowline Hotel’s location places it at what developers describe as the southern end of this broader revitalization area.
The adjacent Hyatt House has also received targeted updates to its guestrooms and public spaces, creating a complementary hospitality presence on the block.
For Charleston, the project represents another step in the continued evolution of King Street as a destination for hotels, restaurants, retail and entertainment. The Lowline Hotel’s JdV by Hyatt identity gives the former Hyatt Place property a distinctly different role—one centered less on being simply a place to stay and more on creating spaces where visitors and locals can gather, dine and experience downtown Charleston.
With its combination of renovated guestrooms, new dining and social spaces, and a design rooted in the city’s coastal identity, The Lowline Hotel is adding another layer to the ongoing transformation of one of Charleston’s most active downtown corridors.
The Lowline Hotel
560 King Street
Charleston, SC 29403
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