12 of Charleston’s most luxurious lavatories 🚽

In the arms race that is designing the trendiest interior in all of Charleston, bathrooms may be the most overlooked room. But even the coziest ambiance can be ruined if one experiences a gag-worthy trip to the toilet.

Luckily, many businesses around town have been flushing out the idea that public restrooms are nothing more than a necessary evil + instead have been incorporating them as carefully-designed oases for their customers.

We want to give credit where credit is doo, so we took the op-poo-tunity to ask our readers who they believe boasts the coolest commode chamber in CHS. The fine for public urination is $465, so it’s in your best interest to spend your Saturday night at a bar whose restroom won’t drive you to do just that.

Read on for a list of hospitality hotspots with the best setups for doing your business.

Readers’ choice: Leon’s
📍698 King St.

The bathroom at Leon’s | Photo provided by Leon’s

“The men's restroom at Leon's Oyster Shop is fairly entertaining. Never ventured into the women's side.“ -Todd K.

Best lighting: Basic Kitchen
📍82 Wentworth St.

Bathroom at Basic Kitchen | Photo provided by Basic Kitchen

Best installation: Harold’s Cabin
📍247 Congress St.

Bathroom at Harold’s Cabin | Photo provided by Harold’s Cabin

Best artwork: The Gilded Mermaid
📍4213 B. Savannah Hwy., Ravenel

Mural inside the bathroom at The Gilded Mermaid | Photo provided by The Gilded Mermaid

“We actually have the mural repainted every year by a new local painter. This year was Alex Lesley… The year before was Cameron Crowley + this September it will be Chris Tunstall.” – The Gilded Mermaid staff

Most industrial: Krazy Owls
📍3157 Maybank Hwy., Johns Island

Bathroom at Krazy Owls | Photo provided by Krazy Owls

Most minimalist: The Spectator
📍67 State St.

Bathroom inside the grant suite at The Spectator Hotel | Photo provided by The Spectator

The Spectator is no stranger to the high distinction of being named a best bathroom. Last year, Travel + Leisure named it as having one of the best hotel bathrooms in the world. Talk about making a splash!

Best concept: Tu
📍430 Meeting St.

“Personal award goes to Tu's 100% pink mosaic tile bathroom. It makes me feel like I'm in a West Anderson film, or Berlin, or the 1960s– which on all accounts is never a bad thing.” –CHStoday reader Jessica M.

Best his + hers sinks: The Dewberry
📍334 Meeting St.

Bathroom inside hotel room at The Dewberry | Photo provided by The Dewberry

Best selfie mirror: Republic
📍462 King St.

Bathroom at Republic | Photo provided by Republic

Hello, gorgeous. 💁

Best wallpaper: Taco Boy (Folly Beach)
📍15 Center St., Folly Beach

Bathroom at Taco Boy on Folly Beach | Photo by @sonyakaye22

Most mid-century mod: Millers All Day
📍120 King St.

Bathroom at Millers | Photo provided by Millers All Day

Staff pick: The Harbinger
📍1107 King St.

Bathroom at The Harbinger | Photo provided by The Harbinger

Honorable Mentions

Five Loaves Summerville
Candlefish
The Vendue
Chico Feo

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– Jen