10 Amazing Hotels Near Charleston South Carolina
Whether you’re looking to immerse yourself in a rich coastal culture, hop on a tour, splash in the waves, or find your bliss in a spa oasis, you’ll find what you are looking for here in Charleston.
Centuries-old mansions, Spanish moss-draped trees, spooky cemeteries, cobblestone alleys: in a word, Charleston. As you walk the gas lamp-lit streets at night and pass horse-drawn carriages, you just might think you’ve traveled back in time. But just because this South Carolina city is proud to celebrate its heritage doesn’t mean it’s stuck in the past. Charleston boasts innovative restaurants, interesting shops, contemporary art galleries, and the world-class Spoleto Festival USA.
Charleston’s culture blends traditional Southern U.S., English, French, and West African elements. The downtown peninsula has a number of art, music, local cuisine, and fashion venues. Spoleto Festival USA, held annually in late spring, was founded in 1977 by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Gian Carlo Menotti, who sought to establish a counterpart to the Festival Dei Due Mondi (the Festival of Two Worlds) in Spoleto, Italy.
Charleston’s oldest community theater group, the Footlight Players, has provided theatrical productions since 1931. A variety of performing arts venues includes the historic Dock Street Theatre. The annual Charleston Fashion Week held each spring in Marion Square brings in designers, journalists, and clients from across the nation. Charleston is known for its local seafood, which plays a key role in the city’s renowned cuisine, comprising staple dishes such as gumbo, she-crab soup, fried oysters, Lowcountry boil, deviled crab cakes, red rice, and shrimp and grits. Rice is the staple in many dishes, reflecting the rice culture of the Low Country. The cuisine in Charleston is also strongly influenced by British and French elements. [MORE]
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Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
This harborfront resort and marina is a 4-minute walk from Patriots Point and a 9-minute walk from the water taxi, with access to Charleston Historic District. The bright, nautical-themed rooms all have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, and coffeemakers. Some rooms include balconies, whirlpool tubs, fireplaces, and harbor views. Suites add separate living spaces. Room service is available. Amenities include a private beach, a seasonal outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a gym, while the marina also offers fishing services and sailing lessons for a fee. There’s also a rooftop bar with live music, a poolside tiki bar, and 2 restaurants.
- Outdoor pool
- Air-conditioned
- Business center
- Beach access
- Kid-friendly Restaurant
- Hot tub
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Smoke-free
Hampton Inn Charleston-Historic District
This contemporary hotel is a 2-minute walk from The Charleston Museum and 2 miles from Waterfront Park. All rooms and suites include free Wi-Fi and custom-designed beds, plus both full and lap desks, flat-screen TVs, and coffeemakers. On-site hot breakfast (daily) and to-go breakfast bags (weekdays) are complimentary, and there’s an exercise room and an outdoor pool. Additional amenities include a meeting room and a business center, and parking is available for a fee.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free breakfast
- Parking
- Accessible
- Outdoor pool
- Air-conditioned
- Laundry service
- Business center
- Kid-friendly
- Restaurant
- All-inclusive available
- Fitness center
- Smoke-free
The Mills House Wyndham Grand Hotel
This upscale 1853 downtown hotel is a 4-minute walk from the shops and restaurants at City Market, 1.5 miles from South Carolina Aquarium, and 6.3 miles from Patriots Park. Featuring a coastal-inspired palette, the modern rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and desks; some have pool or city views and private balconies. Suites add sitting areas and wet bars. Breakfast is available for a fee. Amenities include a fine dining restaurant, a lounge, an outdoor pool, and sundeck, plus a fitness center. There’s also a business center, a courtyard with a fountain, and 5,000 sq ft of event space.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Breakfast
- Parking
- Accessible
- Outdoor pool
- Air-conditioned
- Laundry service
- Business center
- Fitness center
- Bar
- Smoke-free
Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free breakfast
- Paid parking
- Accessible
- Indoor pool
- Air-conditioned
- Business center
- Restaurant
- All-inclusive available
- Fitness center
- Bar
- Smoke-free
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown
This polished, downtown hotel on the Ashley Marina is 2 miles from both the Charleston Historic District and the South Carolina Aquarium. The bright, stylish rooms include free Wi-Fi and custom-designed beds, along with flat screens, coffeemakers, microwaves, and minifridges. Suites add living areas with pull-out sofas. Some quarters offer balconies and/or marina views. Parking is available. There’s an American grill and a 24-hour pantry; cooked-to-order breakfast is offered (fee). Other amenities include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool, plus 6 meeting rooms and a 24-hour business center.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Paid breakfast
- Free parking
- Accessible
- Outdoor pool
- Air-conditioned
- Laundry service
- Business center
- Room service
- Kid-friendly
- Restaurant
- All-inclusive available
- Fitness center
- Bar
- Smoke-free
Kings Courtyard Inn
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Built in the 1850s, this elegant hotel is a 3-minute walk from the Gibbes Museum of Art and 6 minutes walk from Charleston’s historic downtown. The refined, traditional rooms all include en suite bathrooms and original hardwood floors, and have free WiFi and flat-screen TVs, as well as minifridges. Upgraded rooms add canopy or 4-poster beds, and fireplaces; some have whirlpool tubs. Suites add separate living rooms. Complimentary perks include continental breakfast served in the dining area, courtyard or in-room, and evening wine and cheese receptions. Access to a nearby fitness club is offered.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free breakfast
- Accessible
- Air-conditioned
- Pet-friendly
- Kid-friendly
- All-inclusive available
- Smoke-free
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Francis Marion Hotel
Dating from 1924, this sophisticated hotel is opposite Marion Square. It’s also 15 minutes’ walk from both the South Carolina Aquarium and the historic City Market.Traditionally decorated rooms come with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and coffeemakers. Suites add separate living spaces; some offer harbor views and/or kitchens.Breakfast (fee) is served in-room or in a Southern-style restaurant/bar, which offers regular, live jazz music. Other amenities include a spa, an exercise room and a Starbucks coffee shop. There are 19,000 sq ft of meeting space, including 2 ballrooms.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Accessible
- Air-conditioned
- Business center
- Room service
- Kid-friendly
- Restaurant
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Bar
- Smoke-free
Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Harbor Mt. Pleasant
Set alongside the Ravenel Bridge, this upscale hotel with views of the Cooper River and Charleston Harbor is 4 miles from Interstate 26. It’s 5 miles each from the South Carolina Aquarium and the Historic Charleston City Market.Polished rooms feature Wi-Fi and flat-screens, plus minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. All have sofabeds and dining areas; some offer harbor views. Suites add separate living rooms. Room service is available.Regular evening socials provide free snacks and drinks. Other amenities include a refined restaurant and a bar, along with a gym and an outdoor pool. Breakfast, parking and event space are available.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free breakfast
- Parking
- Accessible
- Outdoor pool
- Air-conditioned
- Laundry service
- Business center
- Room service
- Restaurant
- All-inclusive available
- Fitness center
- Bar
- Smoke-free
Charleston Marriott
This unassuming hotel is 3 miles from South Carolina Aquarium, and 2 miles from both The Charleston Museum and the Historic Charleston City Market.Relaxed rooms and suites provide Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TVs and minifridges, plus safes, and tea and coffeemakers. Some have separate living areas and/or balconies. Upgraded quarters provide access to a club lounge with free drinks.Dining options consist of a rooftop bar, a cafe and a restaurant/bar. Other amenities include a gym, an outdoor saltwater pool and a convenience shop, plus a hot tub, and meeting and event space. Breakfast and parking are available.
- Paid Wi-FI
- Paid parking
- Accessible
- Outdoor pool
- Air-conditioned
- Business center
- Beach access
- Room service
- Kid-friendly
- Restaurant
- Fitness center
- Golf course
- Bar
- Smoke-free
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Renaissance Charleston Historic District Hotel
This elegant hotel in the Historic District is a 12-minute walk from Charleston Museum and 1.1 miles from South Carolina Aquarium.Sophisticated, warm rooms come with sitting areas, marble bathrooms and coffeemakers, as well as flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi (fee). Upgraded quarters add balconies, city views and/or pull-out sofas, while suites include separate living rooms. Room service is available.Wi-Fi is free in the lobby. A formal restaurant/bar serves Southern cuisine. There’s also a rooftop pool. Other amenities include an exercise room, a business center and event space.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Outdoor pool
- Air-conditioned
- Laundry service
- Business center
- Beach access
- Room service
- Kid-friendly
- Restaurant
- Fitness center
- Smoke-fre]:”<
- LGBTQ+ friendly
