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Hotel Bennett Special Events, Charleston, SC

Hotel Bennett Special Events

3.9
3.9
41 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
19:00
Experiences are available.
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
Special events in the Crown Ballroom at Hotel Bennett.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 10:30–14:30
  • Phone number
    (843) 990-5460
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Edgar Kano + Chef Remy Runfrock

Experiences

  • Breakfast with Santa

    US$65.00 - US$115.00 per person

    23 Dec 2024 only
    Start your Christmas Eve off with a sprinkle of magic and a dash of delight at our second annual Breakfast with Santa. Indulge in a buffet of sweet and savory breakfast favorites in the dazzling Crown Ballroom, sending Santa off in style before his long journey around the world. Adults 115.00 | Children (under 12) 65.00 For reservations, please call 843.990.5460, or visit us on OpenTable. Join us for a very merry morning this Christmas Eve at Hotel Bennett.
    Breakfast with Santa photo
  • Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet

    US$45.00 - US$125.00 per person

    28 Nov 2024 only
    Prepare to experience a Thanksgiving celebration like never before as Hotel Bennett presents its exceptional Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet in the Crown Ballroom. We invite you and your loved ones to join us for a day of gratitude, togetherness, and delicious cuisine. Our skilled chefs have curated an impressive menu featuring a stunning seafood display, classic breakfast favorites, a carving station with turkey, prime rib, and salmon, as well as an indulgent array of desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth. To add to the festive spirit, we are pleased to offer a complimentary prosecco to our adult guests, making it the perfect chance to sip, savor, and toast to the blessings of the season. Adults $125.00 and $45.00 for kids under 12 years old.
    Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet photo

What 41 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9
3.9 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 3.6Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.2Value

NoiseModerate

41 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 May 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Hotel Bennett is absolutely beautiful. We went for Mother’s Day brunch and made the reservation for four people. The brunch was a buffet and it was not well stocked and the food was just OK. The bill came and it was $150 a person. It was my mistake to check. It would’ve been OK if the food was good and the onions in the room was basically it was a ballroom with tables and a buffet set in the middle. After having a mimosa each, we had an $800 bill basically for an omelette and a piece of prime rib
    Hotel Bennett Special EventsResponded on 20 May 2024
    Thank you for choosing to spend your Mother’s Day with us. We are so sorry to read that your experience was anything less than exceptional, as we always strive to provide our guests with outstanding service. We have shared your review with our leadership team so that they will be aware of the issues you noted and can make corrections where necessary. Thank you again for your post, which will help us to continually improve.

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  2. Skip

    Charleston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 12 May 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to the Hotel Bennett Mother’s Day brunch with my wife and our son’s family . We also celebrated my grandsons 11th birthday. The food was exceptional . I have travelled the world and this was among the best buffets I have seen . The variety and quality was truly amazing . The live music was perfect( soft and relaxing ). It was a 5 star experience.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 May 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I recently visited Hotel Bennett for their Mother’s Day brunch, filled with anticipation and excitement to celebrate this special occasion. However, my experience was marred by a significant lack of attentive service, leaving me deeply disappointed. Upon arrival, my girls and I were the first to be seated. However, as time passed, it became evident that there was no one assigned to attend to our table. We waited patiently, hoping that someone would eventually notice our presence and offer us the attention typical of a fine dining experience, especially on a day as significant as Mother’s Day. Unfortunately, that moment never came. The absence of a dedicated server meant that we had to fend for ourselves throughout the entire meal. We had to flag down passing staff members for basic needs. This not only disrupted the flow of our meal but also detracted from the celebratory atmosphere we had hoped to enjoy. What made this experience particularly disheartening was the fact that my mom, whom I had eagerly planned to treat to this brunch, couldn’t join us due to unforeseen circumstances. The disappointment of not having her with us was compounded by the lackluster service we encountered. As someone who values not just the quality of food but also the overall experience, I hope Hotel Bennett takes this feedback seriously. While the ambiance and menu offerings were promising, the service aspect fell short of expectations.

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  4. EugeneC

    Charleston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 March 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We had next to last serving time. We left after one hour and ten minutes but by that time closing activities were well under way. We were ignored for the last 20 minutes. The silverware was not changed after each course. The ambience was far below what would be expected for a celebration. The food was good except we were served very poor slices of beef and lamb. We did not feel we could linger and talk as the staff was busy breaking down the event all around us.
    Hotel Bennett Special EventsResponded on 15 April 2024
    Eugene, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We sincerely apologize that we were unable to create an exceptional experience for you during your brunch, especially when you chose to spend a special holiday with us. We can assure you this is not reflective of our true quality and service standards will be sharing your comments with our Executive Team. We do hope for the opportunity to improve and change your mind in the future.

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  5. KimL

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 31 March 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a delightful experience but I do not feel the staff were trained and ready deliver. They seemed a bit disorganized

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  6. Diet

    Warwickshire

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 31 March 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Screaming kids, awful cold ballroom, untrained novice waiters and totally overpriced. Champagne was not even included in a $130 pp charge. But they were fast to add a 20% service charge to the bill for dreadfully untrained and slow wait staff. At least the omelets and prime rib were good. Rest of the food underwhelming!
    Hotel Bennett Special EventsResponded on 15 April 2024
    Thank you for choosing to spend the holiday with us and for taking the time to share your comments and feedback. We are truly sorry we did not meet expectations in regards to your dining experience and can assure you that this does not represent the high level of standards we strive to maintain. We will address this issue with our leadership team so that they will be aware of the issues you noted and can make corrections where necessary. Thank you again for your post, which will help us to continually improve.

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  7. LaurenC

    Charleston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 December 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Fun idea. Not enough food and variety of food for the price. Cute event but would not do again.

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  8. MichaelM

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 24 December 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    It was very underwhelming compared to other hotel Bennett events that we’ve attended. It was maybe a step above a normal Hilton or Marriott buffet… The service was awful within 10 minutes of being there they brought us our drinks and immediately gave us the check with a 22% service charge. I felt very rushed disappointed. Santa was cool though!

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  9. SophiaV

    Charleston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 December 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    2022 the event was fabulous, hoping they bring back some of the special touches and elevated service in future years.

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  10. PatB

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our secong Thanksgiving at Hotel Bennett.It even better than 2022.The tables are nice and spread out.Unlike some other restaurants in the area, Hotel Bennett is not trying to pack in as many people as possible.The buffet was nicely organized ( the was an omelette station, another with chilled seafood, one with turkey, salmon, and pork roast that was sliced as you request, a table with all the fixings, another with fruit and desert.The staff was very attentive. I am sure that I am leaving something out. We plan to return next Thanksgiving.

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FAQs

Hotel Bennett Special Events is rated 3.9 stars by 41 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Hotel Bennett Special Events

404 King St, Charleston, SC 29403-6422

Additional information

  • Area
    Downtown Charleston
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 10:30–14:30
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Edgar Kano + Chef Remy Runfrock
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
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