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

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90 Ripley Point Dr, Charleston
Residence Inn by Marriott Charleston Riverview
Unfussy quarters with kitchens in a casual all-suite hotel with an outdoor pool & free breakfast.
4.0834 ratings
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Downtown104 Historic inn103 Pool118 North Charleston31 Hanahan27

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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 Clear

TypeBoutique3 Resort18 Historic inn103 Beachfront7 Bed & breakfast17 Clear

AmenitiesPool118 Spa9 Restaurant1 Pet-friendly

195 E Bay St, Charleston

Hilton Vacation Club Lodge Alley Inn Charleston

Elegant suites, some with whirlpool tubs, in a genteel hotel set in 18th-century buildings.

4.4★·1.4k ratings

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Quality Inn Mt. Pleasant - Charleston

310 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mt Pleasant

Quality Inn Mt. Pleasant - Charleston

Low-key hotel with straightforward rooms & an outdoor pool, plus free breakfast, Wi-Fi & parking.

3.5★·1k ratings

Comfort Inn & Suites Patriots Point

196 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant

Comfort Inn & Suites Patriots Point

Traditional hotel with an outdoor pool, plus complimentary WiFi & a hot breakfast buffet.

4.1★·918 ratings

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston / Mt. Pleasant

300 Wingo Way, Mt Pleasant

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston / Mt. Pleasant

Classic quarters in a refined hotel with dining & a gym, plus a rooftop terrace with a pool.

4.3★·1.1k ratings

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

350 Johnnie Dodds Blvd #2931, Mt Pleasant

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Relaxed rooms in a straightforward hotel offering a free breakfast buffet, a gym & an outdoor pool.

4.4★·933 ratings

Sleep Inn Mt. Pleasant - Charleston

299 Wingo Way, Mt Pleasant

Sleep Inn Mt. Pleasant - Charleston

Straightforward hotel offering free breakfast, Wi-Fi & parking, plus an outdoor pool.

3.8★·945 ratings

Hampton Inn Charleston/Mt. Pleasant-Patriots Point

255 Sessions Way, Mt Pleasant

Hampton Inn Charleston/Mt. Pleasant-Patriots Point

Contemporary hotel with free hot breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus a seasonal outdoor pool & a fitness room.

4.4★·1.2k ratings

Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Historic District

125 Calhoun St, Charleston

Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Historic District

Modern hotel offering an outdoor pool, plus 9 meeting rooms, a business center & free WiFi.

4.2★·1.2k ratings

Homewood Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District

415 Meeting St 80 A, Charleston

Homewood Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District

Unfussy studios & suites with kitchens in a contemporary hotel offering an outdoor pool.

4.2★·1.2k ratings

Holiday Inn Charleston-Riverview by IHG

301 Savannah Hwy, Charleston

Holiday Inn Charleston-Riverview by IHG

Traditional lodging with an outdoor pool, 24-hour gym & a top-floor restaurant with river views.

3.9★·2.5k ratings

Hampton Inn Charleston-Historic District

345 Meeting St, Charleston

Hampton Inn Charleston-Historic District

Contemporary hotel with free hot breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus an exercise room & an outdoor pool.

4.0★·1.6k ratings

Hyatt House Charleston/Historic District

560 King St, Charleston

Hyatt House Charleston/Historic District

Modern rooms, studios & suites in a low-key hotel featuring a bar, an indoor pool & free breakfast.

4.2★·2.2k ratings·source:cwm · wedding-venues

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown

45 Lockwood Dr, Charleston

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown

Refined hotel with marina views & a restaurant, as well as an outdoor pool & a fitness center.

4.1★·1.5k ratings·wedding-venues

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG

250 Spring St, Charleston

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn - Westedge by IHG

Straightforward rooms with free WiFi & breakfast, plus an outdoor pool & fitness center.

3.5★·1.6k ratings

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston Riverview

11 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston Riverview

Casual lodging with an outdoor pool, plus free continental breakfast & WiFi.

3.2★·2.7k ratings

Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District

337 Meeting St, Charleston

Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District

Refined hotel offering classic suites, plus free breakfast, a restaurant & an outdoor pool.

3.6★·1.9k ratings

Meeting Street Inn

173 Meeting St, Charleston

Meeting Street Inn

Quaint rooms with 19th-century decor & 4-poster beds, plus a pool & complimentary breakfast.

4.3★·779 ratings

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