October 4, 2026 — The Grand Bohemian Charleston has been renamed Hotel Operis, with a new rooftop restaurant and a theater-themed redesign. The 50-room hotel remains part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection.
The Post and Courier reports the new name took effect on September 30, 2026. The Arden Room Rooftop Bar & Dining opened the next day. The hotel is at 55 Wentworth Street in Charleston’s historic district.
The name comes from the Latin opus, meaning work, and nods to opera. The hotel is within walking distance of 11 theaters. Xenia Hotels & Resorts owns the property and Davidson Hospitality Group manages it.
What changed
- The Arden Room — a fourth-floor rooftop bar and restaurant inspired by Shakespeare’s As You Like It, serving Lowcountry dishes
- Café Lumen — the café, redone with new breakfast and lunch menus
- A refreshed wine bar with wine-blending sessions and cocktail classes
- A redesigned lobby and gallery showing work from Charleston’s arts community
- Etched mirrors with theatrical quotes throughout the hotel
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Property | Hotel Operis, Autograph Collection (formerly Grand Bohemian Charleston) |
| Brand / owner | Autograph Collection, Marriott / Xenia Hotels & Resorts |
| Location | 55 Wentworth Street, Charleston, South Carolina |
| What is happening | Rename and refresh; the hotel is open |
| Dates | New name September 30, 2026; rooftop opened October 1, 2026 |
| Rooms | 50 |
| Nearest airport | Charleston International (CHS), about 12.4 miles |
What it means for airline travelers
- Bonvoy still applies. The hotel stays in Marriott Bonvoy, so points and elite benefits work as before. Reconfirm any booking made under the old name.
- It is not cheap. The Post and Courier cites rates from $299 in low season to more than $800 a night at peak. Upgraded Points found a sample night at $338 or 80,500 Bonvoy points.
- Airport: Marriott lists Charleston International (CHS) about 12.4 miles away. Valet parking is $58 a day, so skip the rental car if you are staying downtown.
- Search under the new name. Travel-rate portals and booking sites may list the hotel as either Grand Bohemian or Hotel Operis for a while.
- Travel-industry rates: none were published in today’s sources.
Sources
- Upgraded Points — Iconic Charleston Hotel Joins Marriott, Nobu Heads to Puerto Rico, and Other Hotel News
- The Post and Courier — Grand Bohemian becomes Hotel Operis with a new rooftop bar
- Drift Travel — Hotel Operis Debuts in Charleston with a New Identity Inspired by the City’s Arts Scene
- Marriott — Hotel Operis, Autograph Collection property page
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