Middleburg,Va.,– Salamander Hospitality has been retained to manage the highly acclaimed and decorated Woodlands Inn near Charleston, S.C., after a change in ownership. Woodlands is one of only six properties in the United States to hold the Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond ratings for both lodging and dining.
Salamander Hospitality managed the property for the past four years for previous owner, Sheila C. Johnson, who today sold the hotel to Charleston-area attorney Johnny Linton and his family. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
“We are delighted that Woodlands Inn will remain as an important part of the Salamander Hospitality Collection,” said Prem Devadas, president of Salamander Hospitality. “Under our management, the property has achieved significant success. We look forward to combining our management expertise with a highly respected and involved member of the Charleston area community to elevate Woodlands to new heights.”
Linton cited Salamander Hospitality’s expertise in managing independent, Five Star and Five Diamond properties as one of the main reasons for acquiring Woodlands Inn. “As the proud new owner, I am committed to building upon the quality and service levels for which Woodlands is renowned worldwide,” said Linton. “Salamander Hospitality understands how to run a hotel to meet the very highest standards and how to successfully position and market the property efficiently. I am excited about working collaboratively with the Salamander team to make Woodlands even better.”
Located in the village of Summerville and just a short drive from Charleston, Woodlands Inn is a restored 1906 revival mansion set amidst parkland grounds. It features 18 guest rooms and suites, a country guest cottage, a day spa, croquet lawn, red-clay tennis courts, a temperature-controlled swimming pool, meeting facilities, golf privileges at nearby area courses, and a short drive to the region’s renowned plantations.
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