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Reviews of The Starlight Motor Inn

3245 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, Charleston, SC 29405, United States of America

#9 of 151 hotels in Charleston

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 128 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    7.4

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free Wifi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: June 11, 2024

    8.0
    A modern take on a classic old style US motel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Staff not always on site which was problematic for check in and access to pool/ office in the morning.

    Wonderful accom with a nice eye for 60's stylings. Funky late night bar and a lovely pool. Robust neighbourhood but the city only $15-$20 away in an Uber. Super clean rooms.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 8, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2024

    10
    Would highly recommend this really cute and clean place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was a bit far from Charleston itself, altho the drive to and parking in the city were fine. There are a few neighborhood places to eat but not many.

    Loved the impeccable retro decor, the clean room and comfortable bed, the keurig coffee, the on-site bar with music (but the rooms are out of range of the noise, don't worry!) Staff, altho offsite, was friendly and prompt with messaging. Pool looked very inviting.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2024

    9.0
    Easy and carefree
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some would say location…I guess so but only if your intention is to park and walk around the area. It’s still very convenient to most areas

    It’s very nicely remodeled, clean, safe, just a great value

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 16, 2024

    8.0
    We would stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location is good as it’s close to the interstate and not far from downtown but nothing around it to walk to.

    It was a room that was clean and had good visual appeal.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

    10
    Would stay again for just sleeping. Not to enjoy the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No nearby good food.

    Property was newer. Just got full make over. We picked this place for Knight before our Airbnb was available. We used it as a jet lag hotel.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 21, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    8.0
    Great Motel in an Inspiring Neighborhood
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unfortunately, the area around the motel is a bit depressing, close to a freight rail that you can hear at night, and with very few dining options within walking distance. Fortunately, one of the few choices is a very good Jamaican joint! All said, I would still recommend this motel, for travelers like me who rely on public transportation.

    Love the motel's mid-century character! Also like how the room is spotless and stocked very generously with coffee, toiletries and towels. And a direct bus line to town (where you can either walk to - or change to free shuttles - to the various historic points of interest).

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location

    Very up-to-date room!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Need more Italian coffee pods.

    Beds were soon comfy!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    10
    Excellent!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    This hotel is a treasure! Fab decor, very clean, comfortable, truly excellent 👍

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    9.0
    60’s feeling in Charleston
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to complain about

    Real nice retro-style Motel, with great people, a wonderful bar (yes, a bar!) and a nice small pool.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    10
    Different experience, worth for it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It is absolutely amazing hotel with the concept😊 stuff was so polite

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A change from the big corporate chains... and an easy Uber to French Quarter etc. The retro feel is brilliantly combined with modern tech. Loved it.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    10
    Nice place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed was too high and the room was not dark.

    Very nice. I liked the online check-in. We got there late so we were able to just go straight to our room. Bed was a little high off of the floor. I am short so it was a little difficult getting in and out of bed. The room was not dark. Some how even with the drapes closed the light from outside still got in and made the room too light for my taste. Otherwise the place was great.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2024

    10
    Cleanest room ever
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights

    As a less than tech savvy person, I was not comfortable with the check-in process and lack of a person on site when I was having an issue. The neighbourhood was a bit "dodgy" make us uncomfortable with walking to a couple of the local restaurants.

    the room design, super clean, perhaps the cleanest hotel room we have ever been in.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: December 21, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We loved the retro style of the exterior but the interior was modern/still fit the theme.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 16, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Ran the heat all day, but the temp member went above 70 due to the large glass room window.

    50's style decor with great facilities for the price.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 11, 2023

    10
    Lovely rooms, great staff and hidden gem of a bar above reception.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    This property was perfect for our short stay. The bar above reception was such a vibe, great drinks with live music, highly recommended

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2023

    10
    Designer motel with thoughtful detail, accommodating, all around terrific
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night

    You have to have a car to get anywhere.

    This place was so well designed. The owners thought through every detail of the hotel and also, the customer's experience. The smell of the room was good (so rare with hotels and especially motels), the artwork on the walls was thoughtful in a design and fashion way. The bed was comfortable, and firm. The hotel lobby and bar upstairs were destinations in and of themselves. And the check in/out and communication with the office was very easy with no issues whatsoever. If we ever visit Charleston again, I would definitely stay here.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 20, 2023

    10
    Fantastic motel with free parking.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bed was a bit noisy. I would have liked to have bought one of their t shirts but none in my size..

    Staff were great, free parking, decor was amazing, pool was free to use.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: November 16, 2023

    9.0
    A pleasure…I would stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I had to call to get the access code.

    The room was comfortable, clean and modern.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 15, 2023

    10
    Came in town for a literary convention and the Inn was more comfortable and prettier and treated with much more care tha
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little out of the way but we found plenty of nice restaurants around for dinner.

    I loved the retro vibes and the very cushy beds.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 12, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loved the decor and the fact you had the ability to register online and given a code to open the room!

    Stayed in November 2023

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