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Charleston

The Cooper

Rialto Score 9.5+

A Preferred hotel. Rialto is a Preferred Hotels & Resorts Platinum Partner agency: book this hotel direct at the VIP rate for benefits that can include priority room upgrades, hotel credits, and more.

The Cooper connects Charleston’s historic downtown with its storied waterfront. The hotel exudes a timeless elegance inspired by the surrounding French Quarter; its 191 guestrooms are fresh and airy, with views of the harbor and downtown cityscape. Soak in the panorama from the infinity-edge pool and indulge in a personalized treatment at the organic spa. Four distinctive dining venues include a casual waterfront diner & an all-day coffee shop.

176 Concord St, 29401 Charleston, SC, United States
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The Cooper

About The Cooper

Insider tip

Slip your cabin cruiser into the hotel’s on-site marina, or take advantage of its fleet of luxury boats — including a custom Hinckley yacht.

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A Warm Welcome

Nestled on the emblematic Cooper River, The Cooper offers a unique haven where refined elegance, laid-back living, and impeccable service harmonize into a magnetic guest experience.

Immerse Yourself in Local Hospitality

Charleston’s iconic pineapple fountain, just steps away from The Cooper, symbolizes a warm welcome to guests who wish to immerse themselves in the city’s rich history and culture, renowned culinary scene, charming, eclectic neighborhoods, and inviting waterways.

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

Book direct at the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Platinum Partner VIP rate, instantly

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A direct booking with the hotel, confirmed instantly on Rialto — no contact form or middleman. Hotel loyalty points and elite status apply where applicable.

Preferred Hotels & Resorts Platinum Partner is Preferred Hotels & Resorts' invitation-only VIP program, open to a small group of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include the amenities below. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns I Prefer points and elite-night credit, and I Prefer elite status benefits apply.

  • Daily breakfast for two
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability
  • Welcome amenity
  • I Prefer points, elite nights and status benefits, as this is a direct hotel booking

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Rooms and suites

4 room types.
Rooms
Size
Bed options
1Park View King Room, Balcony
A king room with a private balcony overlooking Charleston's Waterfront Park.
360 ft²
1 King
2Premier Partial Waterview Room, Balcony
A room with a private balcony and partial views of the Cooper River and Charleston's Waterfront Park.
360 ft²
1 King
3Premier Waterfront Room
A room with uninterrupted water views over Charleston Harbor and a sitting area.
Members only
1 King
Suites
Size
Bed options
4One Bedroom Suite
A private bedroom with a king bed and a separate living area with a sofa bed, French doors, and waterfront views.
Members only
1 King + 1 Sofa Bed

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

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  1. 1Connect Rialto to Claude or ChatGPT: it is an MCP server, added from the connector settings in one step.
  2. 2Ask for The Cooper on your dates. The assistant returns live VIP, corporate and public rates with the benefits named per rate.
  3. 3Finish on a secure Rialto page. The booking is instant and direct with the hotel; card details never pass through the chat.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Preferred Hotels & Resorts Platinum Partner always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

Can my AI assistant book this hotel?

Yes. Connect Rialto to Claude or ChatGPT with our AI hotel booking MCP server and ask for rates. You finish the booking instantly on a secure Rialto page, direct with the hotel. Card details are not sent through the AI chat, so either you would approve the final checkout step and reconfirm all the information, or if you authorize your agent with Computer-Use permissions, it can fill out the checkout form as well.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

Do I earn I Prefer points and keep my elite benefits? Is this considered a direct booking or a third-party booking?

Yes. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns I Prefer points and elite-night credit, and I Prefer elite status benefits apply.

What room types does The Cooper offer?

The Cooper lists Park View King Room, Balcony, Premier Partial Waterview Room, Balcony, Premier Waterfront Room, One Bedroom Suite. Sizes and bed options for each are in the rooms table above.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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