What are the best hotels in Charleston, SC?

According to Charleston locals, the top three hotels in Charleston are Wentworth Mansion, Hotel Bennett, The Dewberry Charleston. The full ranked list is at https://www.charlestonranked.com/charleston/hotels, updated daily as votes come in.

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Each hotel carries a community rating from Charleston locals, blended with Google, Yelp, and Resy diner scores into one Bayesian display rating. The list re-sorts daily as new votes land — no pay-to-play.

How many hotels are ranked in Charleston?

Charleston Ranked currently lists 12 hotels in the Charleston, SC metro — every entry has at least one local-voter rating or an editorial review.

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Best hotels in Charleston

Boutique, historic, beachfront — where to stay when you're in town.

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149 Wentworth St, Charleston
Wentworth Mansion
Elegant quarters with whirlpool tubs in a posh hotel offering a refined restaurant & a luxe spa.
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Spa9 Beach access3 Downtown104 North Charleston31 Hanahan27 Historic inn103 Pool118 Resort18 Pet-friendly40

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AreaDowntown104 North Charleston31 Hanahan27 Summerville26 Mount Pleasant14 West Ashley11 Isle of Palms11 Folly Beach9 Goose Creek8 Kiawah Island6 I’On3 Daniel Island2 Seabrook Island1 James Island1 Shem Creek1

TypeBoutique3 Resort18 Historic inn103 Beachfront7 Bed & breakfast17

AmenitiesPool118 Spa9 Restaurant1 Pet-friendly40 Beach access

404 King St, Charleston

Hotel Bennett

Sophisticated rooms & suites in a high-end hotel with a formal restaurant, 2 opulent bars & a spa.

4.6★·1.1k ratings·wedding-venues

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334 Meeting St, CharlestonTrending

The Dewberry Charleston

Stylish rooms & suites in a sophisticated hotel offering a spa, an upscale brasserie & a chic bar.

4.6★·1.5k ratings·wedding-venues

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1 Sanctuary Beach Dr, Kiawah IslandTrending

The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort

Seaside golf & spa resort with a hotel & villas, 12 restaurants, 4 pools & free WiFi to the beach.

4.6★·1.3k ratings

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1 Sanctuary Beach Dr, Kiawah Island

Kiawah Island Golf Resort

Opulent oceanside hotel offering posh quarters & fine dining, plus golf, 3 pools & a swanky spa.

4.5★·1.1k ratings

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5757 Palm Blvd, Isle of Palms

Wild Dunes Resort - Sweetgrass Inn and Boardwalk Inn, a Destination by Hyatt Hotel

Chic accommodations with priority access to a beachside golf course, tennis courts & a spa.

4.4★·1.9k ratings

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20 Patriots Point Rd Suite E28, Mt Pleasant

The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina

Upscale harborfront resort with a relaxed restaurant & 4 bars, plus a posh spa & a private beach.

4.4★·581 ratings

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1 Center St, Folly Beach

Tides Folly Beach, Charleston's Oceanfront Hotel

Trendy, oceanfront hotel featuring bright, modern rooms, an outdoor pool & a seafood restaurant.

4.3★·4.1k ratings

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1004 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms

Seaside Inn

Relaxed retreat with direct beach access, plus a top-floor pool & a kids' playground.

3.7★·879 ratings

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1126 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms

The Palms Oceanfront Hotel

Simple hotel with beach access featuring a pool & a sundeck, plus breakfast & Wi-Fi.

4.0★·936 ratings

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387 King St, Charleston

Francis Marion Hotel

Sophisticated hotel with a spa & an exercise room, plus a restaurant offering Southern cuisine.

4.3★·2.7k ratings·wedding-venues

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40 George St, Charleston

The Pinch Charleston

Chic rooms & suites with kitchens in a trendy hotel offering spa treatments & breakfast.

4.8★·325 ratings

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