Charleston's downtown Historic District is located in the southern tip of peninsula Charleston. This area stretches from Calhoun Street southward to the Battery, White Point Garden, and the harbor.
Many newer hotels can be found in upper downtown Charleston – the northern part of downtown above Calhoun Street. Most of these hotels are on or between King Street and Meeting Street.
Charleston's downtown Historic District is located in the southern tip of peninsula Charleston. This area stretches from Calhoun Street southward to the Battery, White Point Garden, and the harbor.
Many newer hotels can be found in upper downtown Charleston – the northern part of downtown above Calhoun Street. Most of these hotels are on or between King Street and Meeting Street.
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Vendue Inn Charleston 19 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401 0.1 mile to Charleston Historic District
"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"
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- 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
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: Based on 34 reviewsRead Recent Reviews
"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"
"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"
"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"
"Just across the street from the historic market. We had a lovely suite by the courtyard. Unfortunately, there was no hot water the morning we checked out, but the clerk deducted the cost of the entire night. From the bellboys to the bartender, everyone was polite and helpful. Great hotel; we'll certainly stay again.2016-01-21"
"Close to everything in the historic district, and a good value. Exceptional housekeeping and room service. The bell and wait staff was friendly, but the hotel clerks were just fair. Stay here.2015-11-26"
"My stay was amazing. The room was nice and clean, and all the employees were helpful. I'd definitely stay at this hotel again.2015-06-27"
"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"
"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"
"Convenient to all downtown sites. The hotel was cozy, and the staff was attentive. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.2017-04-30"
"I loved the hotel's convenient location and the happy hour. You'll enjoy staying here.2016-10-01"
"A lovely place to stay right in the heart of town. We didn't need a car to get to the market, historic sites, restaurants, or carriage rides. Our room was spacious and had a table and 2 chairs. The afternoon rooftop wine reception was an added bonus, and continental breakfast was also served there. Stay at this hotel.2016-03-06"
"Close to everything. We were thrilled with this hotel. The only negative was that our room didn't have a window. Everything else was great.2015-08-16"
"Beautiful hotel. I had a great room with a great view. Awesome staff. Well worth the price.2015-04-04"
"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"
"This hotel was up-to-date, but hadn't lost its original charm. It was clean and comfortable, and felt like home to me. The beds were extremely comfortable; I wanted to bring one home with me. Nice, helpful staff. The parking lot was convenient. I highly recommend staying here.2015-05-05"
"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"
"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"
"Good location. The hotel was clean, and the room was contemporary and comfortable. Great, relaxing bar with delicious food. I give this place 5 stars.2021-06-18"
"The hotel was funky and artsy, and had a rooftop bar, wine bar, and coffee shop on-site.2020-07-24"
"An absolutely stunning hotel. A grand entrance led to a magnificent front desk, and the room was beautifully decorated. I parked up the street instead of using valet parking. There was a 24-hour elevator to access cars, and the lot is well-patrolled. Definitely eat at Jestine's Kitchen next door for great comfort food.2016-12-18"
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.
