"This hotel was barely adequate. There was no light switch at the room entry, and there was no clock. The TV remote control didn't work properly. We got lotion, but no shampoo. The reception staff was quite nice. The parking lot was poorly lit. I checked out after one night and moved to another hotel.2019-11-09"
"The hotel was adequate. Breakfast could've been better.2019-05-11"
"The room door was broken, and the bathroom door had a hole in it. Some guy brought towels and other items to the room when they weren't requested. The hotel clerk was friendly, though. The indoor pool was relaxing, and breakfast was great.2019-03-26"
"Nice hotel. I had a pleasant stay.2019-03-12"
"Convenient to restaurants and bars. I had a great hotel stay and enjoyed the separate living area. Stay here.2016-03-31"
"The hotel room was dirty, and the beds weren't made. We waited and waited for a housekeeper, and finally called again and were moved to another room. Not worth the price.2022-06-13"
"Great hotel. The room was clean and nice, and the service was great.2021-05-29"
"The hotel was old and overpriced, and the housekeeping was terrible.2018-11-15"
"The hotel was dated, but everything worked. Housekeeping was terrible. The bar was wonderful.2018-11-11"
"The hotel was run-down and seemed overpriced. The room was small for 4 people, and the staff wasn't friendly. The pool was smaller than it appeared in online photos. I don't recommend this hotel.2018-09-11"
"I was impressed. The motel clerk was extremely warm and helpful in getting me situated, and offered precise directions to my room as well as breakfast information. The checkout clerk was also friendly and pleasant. Stay here.2022-04-21"
"The bed was comfortable, and the bedding seemed new. All the lights from electronics in the room affected my sleep. No hot water for a shower in the morning, and there was some mold around the bathtub. The hotel staff could have been friendlier. You get what you pay for.2022-04-09"
"Close to downtown and the beach. The motel clerk was nice and personable.2021-11-07"
"The motel room was clean and comfortable. Great service.2021-01-04"
"I was pleased with my hotel stay. The room was clean, and the employees were pleasant, friendly, and helpful. Breakfast was exceptional. Well worth the price.2019-11-22"
"The room was clean, and the hotel clerk was helpful and friendly.2020-12-25"
"The hotel room was clean, and the bed was comfortable. There were no dressers, and the closet was small. The staff was friendly, and breakfast was good except the eggs.2016-03-02"
"Great central location. A new, clean hotel and good breakfast. Eat at The Islander; the crab soup is to die for.2016-01-04"
"I was impressed with the spacious room, and the hotel was clean. The bed and pillows were the most comfortable I've ever experienced at a hotel, which was a pleasant surprise. The staff was polite and accommodating. I highly recommend this hotel as a comfortable and affordable place to stay.2020-06-10"
"Nice place to stay. The hotel was clean, and the front desk clerks were friendly. Easy check-in and checkout.2022-05-13"
"The staff was outstanding. I'd recommend this hotel to friends and family.2021-05-29"
"I wasn't impressed with the staff or the food presentation. I don't recommend this hotel.2021-02-11"
"The hotel was clean and conveniently located, and the employees were friendly and helpful. Wonderful breakfast and good snacks were available, and there were cookies at night. I'll certainly stay here again.2019-11-17"
"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"
"The hotel room was clean, and the service was great. The rates were pretty high, though.2019-06-05"
"Good hotel stay. The room was nice, and the staff was extremely pleasant and helpful. My only complaint was that the coffee maker was dirty.2018-10-29"
"The hotel room was clean and had a nice view of the Ashley River yacht basin. The hallway carpet needed a good cleaning. The staff was pleasant and helpful. Stay here.2022-09-11"
"Our hotel room was a little run-down, but it was clean and everything worked. No social distancing at breakfast.2021-10-16"
"The bed was lumpy, and the TV volume couldn't be adjusted. There was mold in the shower. Don't stay at this hotel.2021-09-02"
"The hotel room smelled like urine. Breakfast was just muffins, coffee, and juice.2021-07-12"
"We were given a handicap room. No pillows or cups, and only 1 bar of soap was provided. Not a very pleasant hotel stay.2021-03-27"
"The hotel room smelled musty, and the floor was wet near the AC. Try another option.2022-06-30"
"The hotel was clean, but our room only had one chair. The bed wasn't a good option for seniors in a handicap room.2021-01-16"
"The hotel was clean, and the staff was courteous and efficient. Book it.2020-12-12"
"We appreciated that the hotel allowed us to check in early.2020-03-23"
"The hotel was in a bad neighborhood. The curtains were filthy, and all the surfaces needed cleaning. My tires were slashed while I was there. I moved to another hotel. Don't stay here.2019-10-14"
"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"
"Great location. The room was small, and the AC was a little noisy. Friendly personnel.2017-06-05"
"The inn seemed overpriced. The room was musty, and the pillows were smelly. The staff was courteous, though. Shop around.2016-11-21"
"The AC was so noisy that it kept us awake the 1st night. We turned it off the 2nd night and tolerated a hot and stuffy room. The bed linens were stretched and worn, and the bottom sheet wouldn't stay on the mattress. Choose another hotel. The room wasn't serviced because of Covid, so I couldn't have the bed re-made. The bathroom floor was sticky, and the shower water was lukewarm. The door across the hall was broken, and an old cloth was stuffed into a hole where the doorknob should have been. We won't stay at this hotel again.2021-10-17"
"The room was clean, but there weren't enough working electrical outlets. I got clean towels and toilet paper. The hotel clerks were really helpful. Breakfast was excellent. We'll stay here again.2020-10-09"
"Nice experience. The hotel room was a bit small, but the accommodations were suitable for our needs and the bed was super comfortable. The check-in clerk was friendly and helpful, and all the employees we encountered were pleasant and professional.2020-02-07"
"The hotel staff was nice and exceptionally helpful with information about MUSC. Stay here.2019-12-19"
"The hotel room could've been cleaner. There was candy on the floor, toothpaste on the sink, and a used cup stacked with the wrapped ones. The hallway carpet was worn in spots, and only one elevator was working. Not what I expected for the price I paid.2019-03-26"
"The 1st hotel room was dirty and had torn carpeting. There were used towels in the bathroom, and used rags in the closet. The hotel clerk graciously gave us another room. It was better, but the carpet was dirty. We weren't comfortable and left a day early.2021-02-23"
"The hotel was quiet and reasonably priced, and the room was very clean. The employees were nice. I had an enjoyable stay.2020-06-16"
"The hotel was clean, and all the employees were excellent. Great place to stay.2020-05-17"
"The hotel was overpriced for the quality, and parking cost extra.2021-03-31"
"Convenient to MUSC. The hotel was nice and clean, but the water pressure in our 6th-floor room was low, and there was no water in the morning. We called the front desk, but no one answered the phone. We were compensated $75. I'd stay here again because our issues with the water were unusual.2020-10-30"
"I enjoyed this lovely hotel. The employees were nice. Unfortunately, construction noise woke me up at 7 AM each morning.2017-02-25"
"The hotel room was clean and spacious. Nice workout room and indoor pool. Good continental breakfast with a variety of choices. I didn't realize that I'd have to pay $16 a day to use a parking garage, and there were no in/out privileges. 2016-01-17"
"Great location. The room was excellent, and the hotel staff was wonderful. I had a pleasant stay.2019-01-24"
"A perfect hotel stay. The location was awesome, and the employees were excellent.2019-01-16"
"A fabulous hotel. The location was great, and all the employees were so friendly. I loved it. Stay here.2018-07-22"
"A charming hotel in a great location. I wasn't happy that the hallway outside my room door was being remodeled. The staff did the best they could to limit the hours of work. The front desk clerks were awesome, but the bartender wasn't so friendly.2018-07-15"
"Walk to everything. The hotel room was clean and classy, and the staff was friendly and helpful. I'd stay here again.2018-04-09"
"The hotel was clean, and the employees were nice and helpful.2022-10-05"
"Quick access to MUSC. The hotel was clean.2022-09-24"
"Good location. The hotel was moderately priced, clean, and safe. The staff was courteous.2022-09-05"
"A good, clean hotel. The room was comfortable, and the employees were nice.2022-08-23"
"All the hotel employees were courteous and helpful. An alarm went off at 5 AM, though, and I wasn't able to go back to sleep. The quality of food and service at breakfast wasn't good.2021-07-16"
"Great room. Nice staff and breakfast. I loved this hotel. Book it.2018-12-10"
"A lovely experience. The hotel was beautiful, quiet, and relaxing. The staff was helpful and pleasant. Good complimentary breakfast, and we loved the daily wine and cheese reception. Take advantage of the little pub and rooftop terrace. Walk to lots of great shops and restaurants. We'll definitely stay here again.2018-10-23"
"Walk to everything downtown. Everything was perfect. Our hotel room was beautiful and spacious, and the entire staff was welcoming and helpful.2017-07-12"
"Great location. Loved the decor, and the room was larger than typical hotel rooms. We were upgraded to a suite with a living room, dining area, and large kitchen area with a microwave and fridge. Plenty of parking.2016-07-17"
"Wonderful setting. The hotel room was nice, and the staff was friendly. Great complimentary breakfast, and the evening wine and cheese were a bonus. This stay surpassed others I've had. I'd stay here again and again; you won't believe how nice it is.2016-05-28"
"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"
"Not a great value. The hotel was average, but our room smelled bad. The staff sprayed an air freshener, but it just made the problem worse. The shower had drill holes in the tile. Look for a newer property.2019-08-07"
"The hotel staff was welcoming, and the service was great.2017-08-24"
"Nice stay. The hotel had a lovely courtyard area. The room was comfortable, and the bed was great. Decent breakfast. Park in the adjacent garage for $17 per night, but there's no direct interior access to the hotel.2017-08-05"
"Convenient to historic sites and excellent restaurants. The hotel staff was pleasant and helpful, and breakfast was good. Great place to stay.2017-05-11"
"Ideal location. The hotel room was lovely, and all the employees were warm and friendly. Book here.2016-06-10"
"The hotel was on Meeting Street, but I had to turn right on Reid Street to access the main entrance and valet area. The room was clean, and I liked the ceiling fan in our king suite. The staff was friendly. Quick valet service.2019-02-11"
"The hotel was clean, and the staff was nice. Book it.2018-02-08"
"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 lovely, charming inn. Great location and excellent service. The room needed better lighting, though; I turned on all the lamps and it still seemed too dark. More pillows would've been nice since the two on the bed weren't plump.2015-09-17"
Charleston is an historic port city on South Carolina's central coast. It is midway between Myrtle Beach and Savannah, Georgia.
Some locals call Charleston the "Holy City." Others modestly claim that its two rivers – the Ashley and the Cooper – join together to form the Atlantic Ocean.
In general, Charleston hotel rates are lowest in July, August, and December through February.
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.
