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This 1920s-inspired boutique Spectator Hotel in Charleston is less than 4 minutes’ walk from the historic Charleston City Market and Port of Charleston. Features include a bar, personalised butler service, and free WiFi in public areas.

Loved the staff and amenities. It made a one night stop on our road trip so relaxing and set the tone for exploring the city.

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9.4
Superb
287 reviews
Price from
£395
per night

Built in 1778, this historic inn, decorated in a European-style, features uniquely decorated rooms. Free Wi-Fi is available. Old City Market is 650 metres away and the College of Charleston is 150 metres from the inn.

Great place to stay, staff helpful and friendly, breakfast delicious. Huge room was lovely to spread out. Easy walk to shops free bus. Definitely recommend.

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9
Superb
963 reviews
Price from
£265
per night

This 4-star Downtown Charleston hotel is 3 minutes' walk of Charleston City Market and Waterfront Park. The hotel offers a rooftop pool with mosaic bottom, free WiFi, as well as 2 on-site restaurants.

Grill 225 steakhouse serves fresh seafood with an extensive wine list and dessert menu.

Beautiful rooms! Comfortable bed! Great bathroom! Excellent location!

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9.1
Superb
810 reviews
Price from
£395
per night

The Restoration hotel features a library, restaurant, rooftop bar, coffee shop, and boutique store. The hotel is located only 550 meters from the College of Charleston and 9 minutes' walk to Charleston City Market.

Great location in the heart of Charleston. Beautiful facility. Gets its name from the renovation of several older buildings. Wine and cheese every night in the lounge area. Rooms are spacious, well appointed with small kitchenette and complimentary sodas and sparkling water, cheese and crackers in the refrig. We've stayed here before and will stay here again. Highly recommend

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9.2
Superb
124 reviews
Price from
£394
per night

Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton features on-site dining and is located in Charleston city centre. Each room offers a 55-inch flat-screen TV and guests will have access to an outdoor pool.

The front receptionist is really great. Central location and able to walk to stores, restaurants, and attractions. Beds are VERY comfortable!

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9
Superb
268 reviews
Price from
£263
per night

This historic hotel is located in Charleston city centre 482 metres from College of Charleston and 1.6 km from South Carolina Aquarium. Offerings include 3 restaurants, 4 bars, and a full-service spa.

An indoor and outdoor saltwater pool and a fitness centre are featured at the The Charleston Place. Shops and a full-service concierge are also available on site. The rooftop Clocktower Terrace bar located at the pool deck is available to guests.

the staff and private club. the pool

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9.2
Superb
452 reviews
Price from
£533
per night

Overlooking Charleston City Market on Market Street, this historic French Quarter Inn welcomes guests with champagne at check-in and serves a free daily gourmet continental breakfast. Waterfront Park is 450 m away.

Excellent location; beautiful hotel

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9.6
Exceptional
456 reviews
Price from
£432
per night

Overlooking Historic Charleston Harbor and Waterfront Park, this luxury boutique hotel features elegant rooms with a 49-inch flat-screen TV and free WiFi. Extras include a free afternoon wine and cheese reception and rooftop skyline tour.

Service was incredible, wine on the terrasse, cold cuts "snacks" in the afternoon, having cold tea, lemonade, or cold water available on our floor was also a nice touch. The area is fantastic.

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9.2
Superb
641 reviews
Price from
£386
per night

Set in the heart of Charleston across from Marion Square, this historic hotel features a full-service spa and an on-site restaurant serving classic Southern cuisine. The French Quarter is 1 km away. Free WiFi is provided.

Everything was perfect and couldn’t be better. 10 out of 10.

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8.3
Very good
2,045 reviews
Price from
£247
per night

This luxury South Carolina inn is in the heart of Charleston’s historic district on Meeting Street and 42 m from Market Street. Features include free continental breakfast and 19th century-style rooms with free WiFi.

Beautiful hotel in restored house. Very local, actually in the middle of town and by the market. 5 o'clock drinks served in the garden with little hors d'oeuvres and fruit. Relaxed and comfortable in "sourthern style". Nice rooms with amazing bed in old style, elevated above the floor. And the most friendly cleaning staff... warm smiles to welcome you in the hotel. Sure, the receptionist were nice, but it's the cleaning staff that's the most important

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8.3
Very good
844 reviews
Price from
£294
per night

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These hotels offer something a little different in the way of design and usually sit in a trendy, urban part of town. More intimate than your average hotel, they offer high standards with a homely vibe.
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  • French Quarter Inn
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 456 reviews

    Overlooking Charleston City Market on Market Street, this historic French Quarter Inn welcomes guests with champagne at check-in and serves a free daily gourmet continental breakfast.

    Really great quality hotel, in a fantastic location.

  • Comfort Suites Charleston West Ashley
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,013 reviews

    Comfort Suites Charleston West Ashley offers modern rooms with a microwave and refrigerator. The hotel is 10 minutes from Charles Towne Landing and features an indoor pool and free WiFi.

    Place was very clean and the people were excellent.

  • Home2 Suites by Hilton Charleston Airport Convention Center, SC
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 253 reviews

    This all-suite hotel is less than a 5-minute walk from the Charleston Area Convention Center and 9 miles from Historic Downtown Charleston. It offers an outdoor pool and on-site gym.

    Very friendly staff and they were great to work with.

  • Holiday Inn Express and Suites North Charleston, an IHG Hotel
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 389 reviews

    Located just off Interstate 26 and less than 10 minutes’ drive from Charleston International Airport, this hotel features an indoor pool. Free Wi-Fi and a hot breakfast buffet are also provided.

    Shuttle service Clean Comfortable beds Spacious room

  • Hyatt Place Charleston Airport / Convention Center
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 912 reviews

    This central Charleston hotel offers an indoor pool, as well as rooms with free WiFi.

    Fueron muy amables y las instalaciones muy limpias

  • Crowne Plaza Charleston, an IHG Hotel
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 340 reviews

    Crowne Plaza North Charleston offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and premium cable TV, less than 6 miles from the Charleston International Airport.

    everything from the breakfast the room the service

  • Wingate by Wyndham Charleston Southern University
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 319 reviews

    This Charleston, South Carolina hotel is located on the campus of Charleston Southern University. A hot breakfast buffet, outdoor pool, and hot tub are provided.

    The location was great and the breakfast was delicious!

  • Andrew Pinckney Inn
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 720 reviews

    Built in 1840, this restored boutique hotel is 1 km from the College of Charleston and features a complimentary breakfast on the rooftop terrace and free WiFi.

    The location was great. Staff very helpful and pleasant.

Great access to the city centre! Check these boutique hotels in Charleston

  • The Restoration Hotel
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 124 reviews

    The Restoration hotel features a library, restaurant, rooftop bar, coffee shop, and boutique store.

    Room, breakfast delivered to the door, free drinks and food

  • Market Pavilion Hotel
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 810 reviews

    This 4-star Downtown Charleston hotel is 3 minutes' walk of Charleston City Market and Waterfront Park. The hotel offers a rooftop pool with mosaic bottom, free WiFi, as well as 2 on-site restaurants.

    great decor and position. rooms were very spacious

  • Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 268 reviews

    Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton features on-site dining and is located in Charleston city centre.

    Super zentral und einen tollen Pool für die Kinder.

  • Barksdale House Inn
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 964 reviews

    Built in 1778, this historic inn, decorated in a European-style, features uniquely decorated rooms. Free Wi-Fi is available.

    Everything. It is clean, fabulous, wonderful staff

  • Zero George Hotel
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 39 reviews

    Located in the heart of Charleston's Historic Ansonborough neighborhood, this South Carolina boutique hotel boasts a European breakfast, garden, and free WiFi.

    Breakfasts were amazing. They paid attention to every detail.

  • Kings Courtyard Inn
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 94 reviews

    Located 3 minutes' walk from the City Market, this historic Charleston inn offers a complimentary breakfast and evening wine and cheese reception. Free Wi-Fi is also provided.

    very old but well maintained, look authentic and cool

  • Church Street Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 378 reviews

    Located in historic Charleston city centre 3 minutes' drive from the Charleston Historical Museum, the South Carolina Church Street Inn offers luxury townhouses.

    The quiet & spacious rooms, very attentive staff

  • The Inn at Middleton Place
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 32 reviews

    Set on the grounds of South Carolina’s historic landscaped Middleton Place Gardens, this hotel offers free tours of the on-site Plantation Stableyards.

    The staff is so amazing and the room was perfect! Definitely worth it!!

  • The Vendue and The Enclave at The Vendue
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 381 reviews

    This Charleston French Quarter art-focused hotel includes 2 hotels—19 Vendue and 26 Vendue—dating from 1780 and features rotating art exhibits and tours.

    it was quirky and very arty which we liked .. fabulous

  • Embassy Suites Charleston - Historic District
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 453 reviews

    This hotel is a Registered National Historic Landmark and is within walking distance from downtown Charleston.

    It is the former citadel and is a beautiful hotel.

  • Holiday Inn Charleston-Riverview, an IHG Hotel
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,311 reviews

    Providing free shuttle service within a 2-mile (3.2km) radius and an on-site restaurant, this hotel located in Charleston, South Carolina is only a short distance from Charleston International Airport...

    Beds and room service and the restaurant and staff

  • Aloft Charleston Airport and Convention Center
    5.9
    Scored 5.9
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 477 reviews

    This hotel is 10 miles from historic downtown Charleston and is 3 miles from the Charleston AFB/ International Airport. The hotel offers a free airport shuttle and rooms with a flat-screen TV.

    What I love was the creativity of the entire place.

  • Clarion Pointe Charleston - West Ashley
    5.4
    Scored 5.4
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 446 reviews

    Located near Interstate 526 and Highway 17, Clarion Pointe Charleston - West Ashley offers free WiFi and a kitchenette in every suite.

    Large room good value. Older building but very clean.

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Boutique hotels that guests love in Charleston

  • Avg. price/night: £470.35
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 87 reviews
    Really smart hotel, very contemporary and design led. Rooms very large. Home away from home
    Dushy
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £147.20
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 145 reviews
    the room design, super clean, perhaps the cleanest hotel room we have ever been in.
    Beemer
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £322.50
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 220 reviews
    Friendly staff. Cool design and good quality of rooms. Quiet. Liked that it is in a lively, still developing and therefore authentic area a bit North of the main attractions
    Stefanie
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £459.44
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 39 reviews
    Lovely old colonial building. Beautifully designed rooms with everything you need. Loved the bedtime treats of cookies. Very friendly, helpful staff. Really enjoyed the complimentary cheese and wine.
    Caroline
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £408.93
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 261 reviews
    Outstanding 3 bedroom Apt C. Our apt had everything you needed for our stay. Beautiful interior designed apt with a fantastic location on Cannon Street.
    Jan
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £459.44
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 39 reviews
    Absolute dream in every way possible! Gorgeous buildings, beautiful and spacious room, incredible staff, lovely attention to every detail. I’ve stayed at several high-end hotels in Charleston and Zero George is hands down the best! It is one of my favorite hotels I’ve ever experienced, including my extensive international travels and stays at 5-Star properties.
    Gena
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £147.20
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 145 reviews
    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.
    Laurie
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £408.93
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 261 reviews
    Great design, clean, beautiful property and attention to detail
    Marieke
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £431.85
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 641 reviews
    Lovely boutique hotel with great location in the French quarter close to bars and restaurants Great staff and complementary daily breakfast. Nice touch of 5/6pm wine.
    Maria
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 964 reviews
    Gorgeous property with period features. Really felt we were in a film set. The breakfast also very tasty and freshly served. Great staff and had lots of great chat in the mornings. The room was simply stunning (we had room 5) - spacious, clean and so pretty. Perfect location for downtown exploring, and easy to get out to the beaches if you have a car.
    Rebecca
    Young couple

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