"An excellent hotel in a terrific location. The room was lovely, and I liked the turn-down service and daily newspaper and water. 2018-06-04"
"A gorgeous hotel. I enjoyed the artwork in various rooms on the 1st floor as well as the elegant yet comfortable furnishings. The room was quite nice, though there was no information about on-site dining. Courteous, helpful staff. No vending machines, but breakfast was delicious. Treat yourself and stay here.2015-12-04"
"Nice hotel, but I could hear traffic and even conversations on the street 5 stories down. Not worth the price because of this.2015-09-24"
"Excellent location. The room was tiny but clean, and the employees were pleasant. Lovely courtyard and nice breakfast. Good place to stay if you plan to be out and about.2020-03-03"
"Excellent location. The room was comfortable, and I enjoyed the lovely courtyard. Wonderful employees. Pass on the continental breakfast, though.2019-05-09"
"Close to everything downtown. The room was clean and well-appointed, and the service at this inn was exceptional. Breakfast was nothing special, but it wasn't bad.2017-06-14"
Midscale, smoke-free hotel next to Ripley Light Marina
2 buildings - 3 and 4 floors, 175 rooms and suites - elevator
Outdoor swimming pool open in summer Exercise room
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking - truck parking
Free park and fly up to 7 nights only
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows dogs and cats only - allows pets up to 75 pounds, 2 pets per room - $25 per night pet fee - $75 maximum per stay pet fee. - Aug 2023 < Less
"The hotel was just OK. The carpet was dirty. There was coffee in the room, but no cups. No toaster in the lobby at breakfast because "the knobs broke off." The elevator had broken panels. Stay somewhere else.2023-06-08"
"A terrible experience. We were initially given the wrong room type and had to return to the front desk to ask for another room. There were what looked like blood stains on the curtains, and mold in the pictures. We again asked for a room change; after the 3rd room, we gave up since I was having surgery in the morning and needed to rest. No fridge, and I had medication that needed to be kept cold. The lobby smelled horrible. Don't stay at this hotel.2023-05-14"
"Good value. The hotel room was nice, but didn't have a fridge.2023-04-04"
"Conveniently located near the water. Walk to everything. The hotel room was quite lovely and comfortable. The bathroom was well-equipped, and we loved the showerheads. The staff was helpful and hospitable. I'd stay again, and definitely recommend.2015-08-02"
"Great hotel, you can't go wrong here. Fantastic room and service.2015-05-10"
"Terrific location and reasonable rates. We were upgraded and loved our quiet, comfortable room with a fireplace. The staff was warm, friendly, and helpful. Stay here.2017-12-11"
"My friends and I had a great time at this inn. Everything was wonderful. You won't be disappointed if you stay here.2015-05-07"
"The location was convenient, but I heard too much noise and didn't sleep well. The room had peeling paint, the carpet was worn, and there were minimal amenities. The housekeepers didn't speak English. Shop around for a better hotel.2019-08-05"
"I informed the hotel clerk that our room had a bug problem, but she didn't seem concerned and said she'd notify housekeeping. The sofa bed and chair were so stained that I didn't want to sit on them. I don't recommend staying here.2019-07-11"
"Right in the heart of Charleston. We had some issues, but the staff handled them quickly. Not a fancy place, but the inn was clean, and the employees were friendly.2021-11-06"
"Great location. The hotel staff was helpful. Nice wine and cheese gathering in the afternoon.2021-08-09"
"A nice, historic hotel. We liked the staff. 2021-02-28"
"A wonderful hotel stay. The room was nice. The showerhead was too high to adjust, and the water pressure wasn't strong enough. All the employees were helpful and gracious.2022-11-07"
"The lobby decor was pleasant, and the so was the hotel clerk. Loved the bar area. Awesome room. Stay here.2021-05-10"
"The hotel clerk was fabulous. I enjoyed the pool and bar. I'd definitely stay here again.2019-07-16"
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows dogs up to 40 pounds only, 2 dogs per room - dogs cannot be left alone in room - $150 per stay pet fee. - Mar 2023 < Less
"Nice place with excellent service. We couldn't control the room temperature, though, and appreciated the employee were let us use his fan. The sofa was uncomfortable.2019-12-31"
"Great location in the historic district. Hotel and room were clean. We've stayed at other inns in the historic district, but will choose this one from now on.2015-03-08"
"Great hotel. The staff was friendly and quickly recognized me after the 1st day. Give it a try.2023-11-25"
"Walk to the market, shops, and restaurants. The hotel staff was warm, friendly, and helpful. Great place to stay.2017-05-21"
"Perfect location. The room was fine, but the shower water was either burning hot or ice-cold. We used the valet service one night, but were charged for the entire stay. Check your invoice before you leave the hotel.2017-01-18"
On place pages like this, we order hotels from lowest cost to highest – except we list low-rated hotels at the bottom of the page.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
