"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"
"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"
"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 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"
"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"
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"
"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"
"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 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 was in desperate need of upgrading. The wood on the floors was lifting up, the dishwasher was broken, and there was paint missing on parts of the walls. Don't expect an upscale experience or many on-site services.2024-02-01"
"Great experience. The hotel was beautiful, the staff was lovely, and breakfast was good. Stay here.2017-11-15"
"We had a wonderful hotel stay. The room was so comfortable. Great staff and awesome breakfast. Stay here.2017-11-13"
"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"
"The hotel was older but nice. I had a pleasant stay.2023-07-06"
"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"
"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"
"The hotel was clean, and the staff was helpful. Park on the 2nd level of the parking garage; when it rained, the lower level flooded.2022-08-26"
"Great room. The hotel clerks were outstanding and helped with printing out various directions. The staff was courteous and friendly.2021-09-30"
"The hotel room was comfortable, and the staff was helpful. The room wasn't ready on time, but the hotel clerks went the extra mile to accommodate me. I really appreciated the free parking and easy-to-use parking garage. 2017-06-27"
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.
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