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387 King Street, Historic District, Charleston, SC 29403, United States of America

#61 of 156 hotels in Charleston

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1787 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: April 20, 2024

    8.0
    Good overall stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Traditional Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was a little outdated. There were a few stains on bedding and towels.

    We liked the history of the hotel. Mr Charles was particularly helpful as was the guy in reception.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 19, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely get away to Charleston and very comfortable. The Starbucks in the first floor was a nice bonus.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Small bathrooms.

    The bed was super comfortable and we slept well. The view was great and the location was good. The worst part was the small bathrooms.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    9.0
    Lovely, traditional hotel with a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Reception staff were great however one person wasn’t so helpful and didn’t appear to be very willing to help answer questions.

    Amazing location within downtown Charleston - a great base for exploring the city. Complimentary coffee in the lobby on a morning, perfect!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    8.0
    Welcoming hotel, nice location, excellent staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The history and southern elegance.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom! Small & lacking in size & amenities

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    7.0
    Great location. Large rooms. Terrible service from staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Historic hotel but could use some updating or maybe just more cleanliness

    Excellent location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2024

    9.0
    Would stay here again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Traditional Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Room was exceptionally clean and comfortable. Bathroom was a tad small but well appointed. The location of the hotel is excellent...we could walk everywhere. As well, when needed, Uber/taxi had easy place to pull up to.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    7.0
    Very nice stay in a brilliant location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit tired in places - shower ran hot and cold depending on other users. Elevators very slow. Noisy building with nearby air con units and water pipe work.

    Location. Decor. Cleanliness.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathrooms are closets

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Traditional Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very little spaces to unload your luggage since it was on major streets. Very crowded unloading and loading spaces during peak times. Had to circle a couple times looking for a space to unload.

    The hotel lobby is beautiful and spacious. The staff was very welcoming and professional. They made you feel right at home and were very accommodating to your needs. The housekeeping was there everyday making sure the room was clean and maintained properly. Very friendly as well. The staff in the Swamp Fox restaurant were excellent. Very attentive and making sure you had anything you wanted. Food was delicious, breakfast, lunch, and dinners.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Traditional Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel looks very glamorous & has luxury standard of finishes like bedding. The rooms are not practical with no overhead lights & limited accessible power points, The bathroom is almost unusable for anyone over 5ft. The toilet in particular is so incredible small that it makes using it very difficult. Luckily there are full sized options near the lift.

    Close to walgreens & Starbucks Visually very attractive Quality bed linen

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    7.0
    Nice but very tight squeeze for family of four
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room size, bathroom, no laundry service, spa staff couldn't answer and questions or quote prices said they call my room when found out answers to my questions so I could book two appointments for my husband and daughter never called back.

    Lobby location good housekeeping and veiw

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyed our stay. Comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noise at night on the street. Elevator traffic was heavy and one of three was out of service

    Location. Room was well kept and clean

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful historic hotel, centrally located, clean and well maintained, friendly staff, perfect stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Traditional Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We really loved it all. Hated leaving?

    You absolutely cannot beat the location -- central to everything and yet not a noisy spot. The hotel is historic and beautiful, the staff was wonderful and accommodating, beds comfy, pillows fluffy, temperature control responsive, showers strong. Perfect stay.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2024

    9.0
    Delightful downtown Charleston hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Well appointed rooms, enjoyed the classic look of the hotel, convenient location for downtown Charleston, delicious breakfast in the restaurant.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    8.0
    Good value and welcoming. Will definitely stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    On a corner near a very noisy bar. Request a room away from the street on a Saturday.

    Excellent staff, everyone was friendly and welcoming. Room was clean. Parking garage was so convenient.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel was dishonest about the size of the bed. It said king size, between 71-88inches. But the bed was definitely a queen size. We measured it to be 66inches only. When we went to enquire with the counter staff, she said the beds in all the rooms were that same size.

    Location was great. Bellboys were friendly. Room was sizable and didn’t feel cramped.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    9.0
    I would stay there again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No free parking

    Decor

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The cleaning staff was not top notch.

    It is centrally located to historic Charleston.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2024

    9.0
    A comfortable stay in the historic center of Charleston, within easy walking distance of many sights & attractions
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Traditional Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I wished I could open the windows to get some fresh air, since I struggle with air conditioning. (But this is a small matter, overall)

    Lovely historic hotel, I really enjoyed the architecture & location. It provided many amenities, with comfortable, spacious rooms.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    8.0
    Great town, nice hotel, great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Traditional Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom was antiquated and toilet did not work well.

    Great location, nice staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely Hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathroom was TINY.

    Very nice hotel. Very clean, friendly staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2024

    8.0
    Good spot for exploring Charleston
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Traditional Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location was perfect for exploring Charleston. Staff was courteous and helpful. The restaurant was good.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2024

    8.0
    Enlightening
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The limited hours of the Starbucks

    The location on Marion Park and King Street. It was walking distance to the best of the city. King Street has the best shopping in the city,

    Stayed in February 2024

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