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Will new hotel take away Old Town’s charm? Readers split over proposed plans

The owner of 1321 May River Road in Old Town Bluffton, between Promenade and Bluffton Road, is proposing a 7,700-square-foot hotel for the property. Lucas High lhigh@islandpacket.com
The owner of 1321 May River Road in Old Town Bluffton, between Promenade and Bluffton Road, is proposing a 7,700-square-foot hotel for the property. Lucas High lhigh@islandpacket.com

Development firm Landmark 2 LLC is proposing to build a new 13-room, three-story, 7,700-square-foot boutique inn on May River Road between Bluffton Road and Promenade Street.

News of the plans drew quick reaction from many Island Packet readers on Facebook. Some encouraged the growth while others said the building would lead to more construction that would take away the town’s “charm.”

What do you think of the plans? Comment at the bottom of the article and let us know.

This story was originally published June 22, 2016 at 11:28 AM with the headline "Will new hotel take away Old Town’s charm? Readers split over proposed plans."

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