The Method Co. has unveiled the opening of The Nickel Hotel, a modern boutique property in Charleston, S.C.
The 50-room hotel—located on Charleston’s historic King Street—was developed by Method Co. in partnership with New York-based architecture and interior design studio, Morris Adjmi Architects, as well as national real estate firm Capital Square. The Nickel Hotel opening follows the launch of sister property, The Pinch, which was also developed and created by the Philadelphia-based Method Co.
Designed by Morris Adjmi Architects in collaboration with Method Co.'s in-house design team, Method Studios, The Nickel Hotel is designed to meld Charleston’s design traditions with contemporary influences, taking cues from the city’s historic architecture and ornate ironwork. The Nickel refers to the property’s location on the 500 block of King Street.
The hotel introduces a guest experience designed to be both refined and refreshing to the city, featuring elegantly-designed rooms and suites and lively communal spaces, according to the company. Those spaces including a lush interior courtyard; a library; private event space and listening room; guest-only cocktail bar; and soon-to-open rooftop lounge, which will be open to the public.
“The Nickel Hotel is located in the Cannonborough neighborhood, which is filled with great restaurants, cool coffee shops and independent stores,” Randall Cook, CEO of Method Co., said in a statement. “It's exciting to be in the center of this area with so many creatives and young people, both locals and visitors alike.”
Modern Interpretation
The lobby is a layered, contemporary interpretation of a Southern townhome’s interiors. It features a hand-clipped European marble mosaic entry sign, honed gray and white checkerboard honed marble floor and hand-painted porcelain plaster on the walls and ceiling, according to the company. In addition, a large antique French tapestry hangs in the lobby.
With guest rooms designed to evoke the comforts of home, each room and suite features a full-size kitchen with built-in appliances, decorative aged bronze cabinet hardware and honed marble countertops, in addition to a dining space, lounge area and washer and dryer.
The Nickel also features multiple distinct food and beverage venues, including Bar Daniel, a private guest lounge on the second floor. It is named after Daniel Cannon, a carpenter who founded the Cannonborough neighborhood. Serving guests throughout the day, the lounge transitions from a quiet place for espresso to a buzzy space for late-night cocktails, according to the company. Meanwhile, the top floor will be home to Rosemary Rose, a rooftop lounge and bar with full views of Charleston, which will be open to the public beginning in late June.