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  • Anchorage Inn Charleston - $$$$
    26 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401
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    Rated High by Guests
    Upscale, smoke-free, downtown Charleston, historic-district inn Walk to Waterfront Park, restaurants, and shops
    2 floors; 17 rooms, 2 suites - elevator
    No swimming pool
    Free Internet access
    Parking costs $14 per night
    Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Jun 2012
    Warning: This hotel overbooked and did not honor a confirmed reservation - Dec 2011

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.0 of 5 stars
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    Excellent location - Dec 2010
    Great location - room was clean - bed was uncomfortable - friendly service - Jul 2010
    Excellent location - room smelled a bit musty - Jun 2010
    Great location - great hotel - Nov 2009
    Quaint hotel - liked the turn-down service, evening wine and cheese, and nighttime sherry - great place to stay - Oct 2009
  • Andrew Pinckney Inn Charleston - $$$$
    40 Pinckney Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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    Rated Very High by Guests
    Upscale, smoke-free, downtown Charleston, historic-district inn Located 1.5 blocks from City Market
    4 floors, 41 rooms - AAA 3 Diamonds
    No swimming pool
    Free Internet access
    Parking costs $15 per night
    Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Jun 2012

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.5 of 5 stars
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    Close to Market Street - reasonably priced - nice, refurbished old hotel - room was large - continental breakfast had hot and cold selections - Feb 2010
    Beautiful location - nice atmosphere - Oct 2009
    Perfect location; we never had to use our car - loved the charm of this hotel - room was wonderfully decorated - staff was friendly - great experience - Mar 2009
    Right in the center of the historic district - hotel was beautifully renovated - no bellboys - Jun 2008
    Convenient to the historic district - helpful, professional employees - parking was tight - May 2008
  • Ansonborough Inn Charleston - $$$$
    21 Hasell Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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    Rated Very High by Guests
    Upscale, smoke-free, downtown Charleston inn In downtown Charleston, in French Quarter
    3 floors, 45 rooms and suites - elevator
    AAA 4 Diamonds
    No swimming pool - fitness center
    Pub
    Business center
    Free Internet access
    Parking costs $15 per night
    Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Feb 2013

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.5 of 5 stars
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    Affordable and luxurious - room was big - wonderful atmosphere - I'll definitely return - Oct 2009
    Quaint setting; a bit far from restaurants and shops - good value - room was large, clean, and well-maintained - I was pleased - Oct 2009
    Centrally located - quaint and lovely - liked the warm, homey atmosphere - had everything I needed - Oct 2009
    Located in town - room was clean - staff was friendly - good breakfast - nice wine and cheese refreshments in the afternoon - great place - Aug 2008
    Walk to the beach, restaurants, shops, and attractions - grocery store across the street - bed needed a mattress cover - disappointed that the rooftop bar was under construction - nice stay - Jun 2008
  • Best Western King Charles Inn Charleston - $$$$
    237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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    Rated Very High by Guests
    Midscale, smoke-free, downtown Charleston hotel 2 blocks from City Market
    4 floors, 93 rooms
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Business center
    Refrigerator in every room
    Breakfast buffet with hot foods is not free
    Free Internet access
    Free parking
    Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Feb 2013

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.5 of 5 stars
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    Hotel Guides Verified Reviews
    Convenient to area attractions - room was clean - employees were friendly - I'd stay again - Jan 2012
    Outstanding staff - parking was difficult - nice hotel - Oct 2011
    Walk to the market, restaurants, and attractions - reasonably priced - liked the decor - nice staff - had to park in lot across the street; it was a long walk to our room - a wonderful experience - Jun 2011
    Close to attractions - room was clean - great shower - not enough seating around the pool - great experience - Jun 2011
    Amazing bed - we were so busy we missed the complimentary cheese and crackers - a perfect place - Mar 2011
  • Charleston Place Hotel - $$$$$
    205 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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    Rated Very High by Guests
    Luxury, smoke-free, full-service hotel In historic district, at west end of City Market
    8 floors, 440 rooms and suites
    AAA 4 Diamonds, Forbes 4 Stars
    Rooftop swimming pool - fitness center
    Restaurant - lounge - room service
    Business center
    Free Internet access
    Parking costs $14-29 per night
    Pet-friendly hotel - pets cannot be left alone in room - $100 per stay fee for each pet - Feb 2013

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.5 of 5 stars
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    Room was clean - great service - beyond my expectations - Jul 2009
    Great place to stay - May 2009
    Hotel was beautiful and luxurious - staff was friendly, courteous, and helpful, provided excellent service - pool and fitness room were wonderful - spa services were superb - dining room was exquisite - enjoyed listening to the jazz singer - fabulous place to stay - Jul 2007
    Walk to shopping and area attractions - surrounding area was beautiful - room needed a coffee maker - not enough towel bars in the bathroom - staff was wonderful - lovely restaurant and bar - spa was excellent - lobby had a coffee bar cheaper than Starbucks across the street - Jun 2007
  • Church Street Inn Charleston - $$$$
    177 Church Street at South Market, Charleston, SC 29401
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    Rated High by Guests
    Upper-midscale, smoke-free, downtown, historic-district townhomes Located in downtown Charleston near City Market
    2 floors, 31 one- and two-bedroom suites - elevator
    No swimming pool
    Kitchen in every suite
    Free Internet access
    Free parking
    Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Jun 2012

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.0 of 5 stars
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    Hotel Guides Verified Reviews
    Convenient to the walking tour - room needed better soundproofing - front desk staff was polite and courteous - Mar 2011
    Good location - room was spacious - Nov 2010
  • Days Inn Historic District Charleston - $$$
    155 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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    Rated Average by Guests
    Midscale, full-service, downtown Charleston motel 1 block from City Market
    2 floors, 124 rooms - no elevator
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Restaurant - lounge - room service
    Business center
    Microwave and refrigerator in every room
    Free Internet access
    Free parking
    Pet-friendly hotel - $15 pet fee for 1st night - $5 fee for each night thereafter - Feb 2013

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  3.0 of 5 stars
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    Good location - needed more parking - Aug 2011
    Avoid this one like the plague - Mar 2011
    Good location - room and bathroom were small - I'd stay again - Oct 2010
    Carpet needed cleaning - staff was especially friendly - Oct 2010
    Good location - needed major upgrading and cleaning - there were dead bugs on the floor, and live spiders on the ceiling - bathtub didn't drain well - staff wasn't friendly or professional - stay elsewhere - Jun 2010
  • Rated High by Guests
    Upscale, downtown Charleston, historic-district hotel Across street from City Market
    5 floors, 212 rooms - AAA 3 Diamonds
    No swimming pool - fitness center
    Restaurant - room service
    Restaurant open for breakfast only
    Business center
    Internet access costs $10 per night
    Valet parking only - $22 per night
    Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Feb 2013

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.0 of 5 stars
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    Hotel Guides Verified Reviews
    Convenient location in the heart of the historic area - room was comfortable - friendly, helpful staff - a perfect base for visiting the city - Sep 2010
    Walk to everything - not much of a view - bed was comfortable - Apr 2010
    Good location - adjoining rooms needed better soundproofing - great employees - Jul 2009
    Good location - nice staff - Jun 2008
    Good location, but not a great value - I had a suite, and the bedroom was upstairs; had to carry my luggage up narrow staircase - workout room was tiny and only had four pieces of equipment - Mar 2008
  • Elliott House Inn Charleston - $$$$
    78 Queen Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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    Rated High by Guests
    Midscale, downtown Charleston bed and breakfast inn Located in the historic-district - built in 1861
    3 floors, 24 rooms - elevator
    No swimming pool
    Complimentary bicycles, afternoon wine and cheese
    Editor comment: This hotel is not within easy walking distance to the Charleston Museum.
    Free Internet access
    Parking costs $20 per night
    Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Jul 2012

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.0 of 5 stars
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    Located downtown - great price - southern beauty and hospitality with modern conveniences - exterior was lovely - room was charming and nice - bathroom wasn't clean enough - absolutely recommend - Mar 2008
    Centrally located, walk to everything - charming, cozy hotel - room was small - May 2007
  • French Quarter Inn Charleston - $$$$$
    166 Church Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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    Rated Very High by Guests
    Luxury, smoke-free, downtown Charleston hotel Across street from City Market
    4 floors, 50 rooms - no elevator - AAA 4 Diamonds
    No swimming pool
    Room service
    24-hour business center - gift shop
    Free Internet access
    Valet parking only - $20 per night
    Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Feb 2013

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  5.0 of 5 stars
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    Hotel Guides Verified Reviews
    Good location - nice ambiance - Mar 2011
    Close to tourist attractions - nice ambiance - liked the decor - mattress was way too soft - great personnel - Nov 2010
    Staff was helpful and nice - coffee was usually lukewarm - Aug 2009
    Clean and attractive - good breakfast - enjoyed the snacks, champagne, and wine - a fabulous place - Jan 2007
  • Harbour View Inn Charleston - $$$$$
    2 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401
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    Rated Very High by Guests
    Luxury, smoke-free, downtown Charleston hotel View of harbor - near Waterfront Park
    2 blocks from City Market
    4 floors, 52 rooms - AAA 4 Diamonds
    No swimming pool
    24-hour business center
    Refrigerator in every room
    Free Internet access
    Valet parking only - $20 per night
    Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Feb 2013

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.5 of 5 stars
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    Walk to everything - good rates - I was happy - May 2011
    Good location - excellent staff - no on-site restaurant - Nov 2009
  • John Rutledge House Inn Charleston - $$$$$
    116 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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    Rated Very High by Guests
    Luxury, smoke-free, downtown Charleston inn National Trust Historic Hotel of America c. 1763
    3 buildings - 2, 2, and 4 floors; 19 rooms and suites
    No elevator - AAA 4 Diamonds
    No swimming pool
    Refrigerator in every room
    Free Internet access
    Parking costs $12 per night
    Pet-friendly hotel - $25 per night pet fee - Feb 2013

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.5 of 5 stars
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  • Kings Courtyard Inn Charleston - $$$$
    198 King Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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    Rated Very High by Guests
    Midscale, smoke-free, downtown Charleston, historic-district inn 3 floors, 37 rooms - elevator
    No swimming pool
    Free Internet access
    Parking costs $12 per night
    Pet-friendly hotel - $25 per night fee for each pet - Jun 2012

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.5 of 5 stars
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    Hotel Guides Verified Reviews
    Good location, but rates were too high - room and bed weren't comfortable - food was mediocre, and the service was poor - Jun 2009
  • Market Pavilion Hotel Charleston - $$$$$
    225 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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    Rated Very High by Guests
    Luxury, smoke-free, downtown Charleston hotel Member of Leading Small Hotels of the World
    6 floors, 70 rooms and suites - AAA 4 Diamonds
    Outdoor rooftop swimming pool - fitness center
    Restaurant - lounge - room service
    Restaurant open for lunch and dinner only
    Business center
    Free Internet access
    Valet parking only - $20 per night
    Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Feb 2013

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.5 of 5 stars
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    Parking was pricey - the entire experience was outstanding - Nov 2011
    Nice hotel - good service - Mar 2011
    Good-sized room - room service was way too expensive - loved the view from the roof - staff was really wonderful - gorgeous pool and bar area, but the pool wasn't open in the evening - good place - Aug 2008
    Nice hotel - continental breakfast needed improvement - Jan 2007
  • Meeting Street Inn Charleston - $$$$
    173 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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    Upscale hotel
  • Rated High by Guests
    Upscale, smoke-free, full-service, downtown hotel Lower Historic District, 2 blocks from City Market
    1 block from Broad Street
    7 floors, 214 rooms - AAA 4 Diamonds
    Outdoor swimming pool - fitness center
    Restaurant - lounge - room service
    Business center
    Free Internet access
    Parking costs $20-22 per night
    Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Feb 2013

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.0 of 5 stars
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    Great location - great pool area; had to ask for towels - Aug 2011
    Right in the historic district - reasonably priced - old building; needed some repairs - bathroom was small, and there were no towel bars - Dec 2009
    Not enough bang for the buck - room was dusty - bathroom floor wasn't clean - liked the decor in the lobby - staff wasn't knowledgeable about the area - had to pay for parking - Sep 2009
    Good location - beautiful hotel - staff was helpful - some restaurant servers were snobby - I was satisfied - May 2009
    Good location - reasonable price - hotel was awesome - room was comfortable - liked the staff - great restaurant and bar - we loved it here - Feb 2009
  • Planters Inn Charleston - $$$$$
    112 North Market Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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    Rated Very High by Guests
    Upscale, smoke-free, full-service hotel In historic district - across street from City Market
    4 floors, 64 rooms - AAA 4 Diamonds
    No swimming pool
    Restaurant - lounge - room service
    Business center
    Free Internet access
    Parking costs $22 per night
    Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Feb 2013

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.5 of 5 stars
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    Hotel was beautifully decorated - we'll stay again - Jul 2011
    Clean room - friendly staff - a wonderful stay - Jun 2011
  • Renaissance by Marriott Hotel Charleston - $$$$$
    68 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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    Rated High by Guests
    Luxury, smoke-free, full-service hotel In historic district
    6 floors, 166 rooms - AAA 4 Diamonds
    Outdoor swimming pool - fitness center
    Restaurant - lounge - room service
    Business center
    Internet access costs $13 per night
    Parking costs $20 per night
    Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Feb 2013

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.0 of 5 stars
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    Hotel Guides Verified Reviews
    Good location near the historic district - great value - Nov 2008
    Room and service were excellent - restaurant was overpriced - Jun 2008
    Located in the historic district - nice hotel - great place to stay - Jun 2007
  • Restoration on King Hotel Charleston - $$$$$
    75 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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    Rated Very High by Guests
    Upscale, smoke-free, downtown Charleston, historic-district hotel 3 floors, 15 rooms - elevator
    AAA 4 Diamonds
    2-night minimum stay required on weekends
    No swimming pool
    Free Internet access
    Valet parking only - $18 per night
    Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Jun 2012

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  5.0 of 5 stars
    Based on 288 reviews  Read Recent Reviews

  • Society House Hotel Charleston - $$$$$
    292 King Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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    Rated High by Guests
    Luxury, smoke-free, downtown Charleston hotel 2 floors, 9 suites - no elevator
    No swimming pool
    Kitchen in every suite
    Free Internet access
    Note: No on-site parking available
    Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Feb 2013

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.0 of 5 stars
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  • Vendue Inn Charleston - $$$$
    19 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401
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    Rated Very High by Guests
    Upper-midscale, smoke-free, historic-district inn 3 floors, 65 rooms and suites - elevator
    AAA 3 Diamonds
    No swimming pool
    Restaurant - rooftop bar
    Free Internet access
    Parking costs $14-18 per night
    Pet-friendly hotel - pets allowed in 1 pet room - $50 per stay pet fee - Nov 2012

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  4.5 of 5 stars
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    Convenient location - charming atmosphere - staff was friendly - fantastic breakfast - evening milk and cookies were a delightful touch - Feb 2011
    Great location - nice room - lobby was small - good staff - a pleasant stay - Dec 2010
    Conveniently located - quiet, rustic, and nicely remodeled - lovely sleigh bed - needed space in the bathroom for toiletries and clothing - great getaway - Nov 2009
    Right in the heart of the historic area - appreciated the room upgrade - breakfast service needed improvement - Aug 2008
    Helpful, friendly staff - breakfast and afternoon wine were an exceptional treat - May 2008
  • Wentworth Mansion Charleston - $$$$$
    149 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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    Rated Very High by Guests
    Luxury, smoke-free, downtown Charleston inn 5 floors, 21 rooms - AAA 5 Diamonds
    No swimming pool
    Restaurant
    Restaurant open for dinner only
    Full-service spa
    Free Internet access
    Free parking
    Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Feb 2013

    TripAdvisor Traveler Rating:  5.0 of 5 stars
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  • Zero George Street Hotel Charleston - $$$$$
    Zero George Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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    Upscale hotel
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