Charleston Hotel. Restaurant Offer Luxury for Less in 2009

CHARLESTON, S.C.—Just because the economy is in a slump doesn’t mean you can’t have a little luxury in your life. The Wentworth Mansion®, the only AAA Five Diamond hotel in downtown Charleston, S.C., and its restaurant Circa 1886 are offering a Luxury 2009 package throughout the year, giving guests a luxurious getaway at a reduced price.

Couples can enjoy three nights in a suite at the Wentworth Mansion® together with an in-room couples massage and a private carriage ride through Charleston’s historic district. And to top it off, chefs at AAA Four-Diamond, Mobil Four Star Circa 1886, the restaurant on the grounds of the Wentworth Mansion®, will prepare a dinner customized to guests’ tastes, paired with wines and served either in the restaurant or privately in their room.

The Luxury 2009 package is available for $2009, of course, and is a $2,240 value. It does not include room tax and is available throughout 2009 based on availability. To book the Luxury 2009 package, call 1-888-466-1886 or visit www.wentworthmansion.com.

"We realize the economy has put a strain on many individual’s finances, so we wanted to give couples a way to infuse some luxury into their lives without straining their wallet," says Linn Lesesne, director of public relations for the Wentworth Mansion®. "This Luxury 2009 package is the perfect romantic getaway at a great rate."

About the Wentworth Mansion®
Located in the heart of historic downtown Charleston, S.C., the Wentworth Mansion is a 21-room, AAA Five Diamond luxury hotel that offers guests a taste of southern hospitality in an intimate setting. Elegant rooms and expansive suites feature gas-lit fireplaces with their original marble mantels, king-size sleigh beds with European linens, inlaid design floors, whirlpool tubs and double, glass-walled, walk-in showers. Guests can relax at the Spa at the Wentworth Mansion®, a full-service on-site day spa, enjoy a 360-degree view of the city from the hotel's rooftop cupola or dine on sophisticated southern cuisine with a twist at Circa 1886 restaurant located on the hotel grounds.

About Circa 1886
Set inside the historic carriage house for the award-winning Wentworth Mansion® hotel at 149 Wentworth St. in Charleston, S.C., Circa 1886 is a AAA Four-Diamond, Mobil Four Star restaurant offering traditional southern cuisine with a modern twist in a sophisticated, historic setting. Executive Chef Marc Collins, named by Esquire Magazine as a chef to watch in 2001 and co-founder of the successful BB&T Charleston Food + Wine Festival, presents innovative southern dishes, which draw on the rich culinary history of Charleston during the time period when the Mansion was originally constructed. Collins also brings a French influence and a touch of 21st century culinary artistry to his creations. Circa 1886 has received numerous accolades, including the DiRoNA award for fine dining in North America, as well as the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Visit www.circa1886.com for more information.