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The Cooper
Charleston · Hotel
Charleston's first waterfront luxury hotel — a 191-key five-star property on Concord Street with the city's first private hotel marina.
Last verified Jun 18, 2026
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AnnouncedBreaking GroundConstructionOpening SoonNow Open
2026
Completion
191
Keys
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The story so far
Announced 2020 est.
Broke ground Feb 14, 2020Lowe & Dart break ground on the ~225-key downtown Charleston waterfront hotel (GC BL Harbert)
scbiz.comTopped out Nov 4, 2022Lowe & BL Harbert top out the downtown Charleston waterfront hotel
rebusinessonline.comOpened Mar 30, 2026The Cooper opens to guests under Beemok Hospitality Collection; built out to 191 keys (down from the original 225-key plan after redesign)
scbiz.comMilestones are dated to when they actually happened and linked to their source. This record fills in over time as TMW tracks the project.
Developer & design
Developer
Journal Coverage
The Cooper has been covered in 9 articles on Markets of Tomorrow.
May 21, 2026
Inside Charleston’s highly anticipated waterfront hotel
Apr 29, 2026
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Apr 1, 2026
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Mar 24, 2025
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Mar 10, 2025
A new waterfront hotel is set to open in Charleston this fall
Jan 20, 2025
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Dec 24, 2024
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Jul 11, 2024
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Feb 19, 2024
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Common questions
Frequently asked
Where is The Cooper located?
The Cooper is located in Charleston.
Is The Cooper open?
The Cooper is now open. It was completed in 2026.
Who is developing The Cooper?
Beemok Hospitality Collection is the developer behind The Cooper.
How big is The Cooper?
The Cooper features 191 hotel keys.