A historic street lined with palm trees and classic architecture, including a prominent clock tower.

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An outdoor patio area with a brick fireplace, white sofas, and string lights.
A man standing next to a green bicycle in front of a building with a black door and white columns.
A bathroom vanity with a mirror, a sink, a bottle of champagne, and a lamp.
A modern kitchen with a black countertop, white backsplash, and a built-in oven. There is a potted plant and a basket of fruit on the counter.

1. Emeline

Emeline
Charleston Historic District
United States
dave
$286 nightly
$325 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Emeline
A grand lobby with a central round table, seating, and potted plants.
A grand hallway with a patterned floor, chandeliers, and seating areas.
A spacious lobby with a grand piano, elegant chandeliers, and plush seating areas.
A grand lobby with a large chandelier, a wooden cabinet with glass doors, and a patterned carpet.

2. The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel
Charleston Historic District
United States
Carrie
$237 nightly
$270 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
The Francis Marion Hotel
A pool area with lounge chairs and palm trees.
A hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a table and chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea.
A beach with palm trees, a thatched-roof structure, and a building with a red roof.
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed beams, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

3. Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina

Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
Mount Pleasant
United States
Mary
$174 nightly
$197 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a city view through large windows.
A bar area with wooden bar stools, a counter, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.
The exterior of The Palmetto Hotel with a black awning, large glass doors, and outdoor seating area with chairs and tables.

4. The Palmetto Hotel

The Palmetto Hotel
Charleston Historic District
Canada
Ashley
$341 nightly
$389 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
The Palmetto Hotel
A covered outdoor area with a pool, palm trees, and lounge chairs.
A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, exposed beams, and a brick fireplace. Tables are arranged in a U-shape around the fireplace, with hanging pendant lights above.
A beachside walkway with bicycles, colorful chairs, and palm trees.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, a grand chandelier, and a central open area leading to a door.

5. The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina

The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
Mount Pleasant
United States
Edyta
$232 nightly
$263 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
A spacious room with exposed wooden beams, a large chandelier, leather sofas, and a wooden cabinet.
A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a fireplace, and a portrait on the wall.
An outdoor seating area with a pergola, string lights, and potted plants.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a central fireplace, and a cozy seating arrangement including a sofa and armchairs.

6. The Ansonborough

The Ansonborough
Charleston Historic District
United States
Shannon
The Ansonborough
A bar area with a long counter, stools, and a view of the outside at dusk.
A modern building with large windows, a palm tree, and indoor seating areas.
A modern hotel with a central entrance, palm trees, and a well-maintained garden.
A modern lounge area with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and a brick wall with a decorative metal sculpture.

7. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Charleston Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Charleston Airport
North Charleston
United States
cesar
$98 nightly
$111 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Charleston Airport
A resort with multiple swimming pools, lounge areas, and a fire pit.
A resort with multiple buildings, two swimming pools, and a beach area with sun loungers.
A golf course with bunkers, a sand trap, and a building in the background.
A coastal town with beachfront properties and a marina.

8. Wild Dunes Resort – Sweetgrass Inn and Boardwalk Inn

Wild Dunes Resort – Sweetgrass Inn and Boardwalk Inn
Isle of Palms
United States
Michelle
$279 nightly
$318 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Wild Dunes Resort – Sweetgrass Inn and Boardwalk Inn
A couple dining at a rooftop restaurant with a city skyline and a church spire in the background.
A grand room with a grand piano, red chairs, and a chandelier.
A building with a sign reading "The Enclave at The Vendue".
A bar area with a long counter, red barstools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

9. The Vendue

The Vendue
Charleston Historic District
United States
Matthew
$285 nightly
$325 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
The Vendue
A modern interior with large windows, wicker furniture, and a wooden floor.
A building with a yellow facade, a window with blinds, a door with a handle, and a potted tree in the foreground.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a dresser, a sofa, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a large desk with a laptop, leather chairs, and a large window with a view of the street.

10. Andrew Pinckney Inn

Andrew Pinckney Inn
Charleston Historic District
United States
Kimberly
$236 nightly
$269 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Andrew Pinckney Inn
Two champagne flutes on a ledge with a view of a pier and a body of water.
A brick building with a sign reading "Harbour View Inn" and a two-story structure with balconies.
A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a balcony with a view, a TV, and a desk with a chair.
A chandelier with multiple candles, a map of the Atlantic Ocean, and a compass rose.

11. HarbourView Inn

HarbourView Inn
Charleston Historic District
United States
Kristin
$369 nightly
$421 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
HarbourView Inn
A table set with a bottle of champagne, two glasses, a lantern, and a small plate of fruit.
A room with patterned chairs, a central table, a bookshelf, and a large window.
A grand staircase with a circular marble floor, a palm tree, and a chandelier.
A grand staircase with a wooden finish and ornate metal railings, leading to a lobby area with a large marble floor and potted plants.

12. French Quarter Inn

French Quarter Inn
Charleston Historic District
United States
Tamara
$469 nightly
$535 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
French Quarter Inn
A spacious bar area with high stools, a long wooden bar counter, and a kitchen area with shelves and appliances.
A staircase with a motorcycle parked at the top, surrounded by lanterns and potted plants.
A kitchen with a brick wall, a built-in cabinet with glass doors, and a refrigerator with a glass door.
A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a brick accent wall.

13. The Restoration

The Restoration
Charleston Historic District
United States
Matthew
$340 nightly
$387 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Total with taxes and fees
The Restoration
An outdoor patio with a brick fireplace, a fountain, and seating areas.
A hotel entrance with a covered patio, arched passageway, and outdoor seating area.
A room with multiple round tables covered with green tablecloths, a bar area with a green backdrop, and arched ceiling with chandeliers.
A modern bar area with a marble countertop, multiple seating arrangements, and a large decorative wall piece.

14. Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton

Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Charleston Historic District
United States
Maria
$347 nightly
$395 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton
A pool area with a checkered floor, surrounded by lounge chairs and candles.
A balcony with a view of a red brick building, a bottle of champagne, glasses, and a croissant on a glass table.
A spacious hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of the outside through a glass door.
A bar area with wooden bar counters, multiple shelves with bottles, and bar stools.

15. Market Pavilion Hotel

Market Pavilion Hotel
Charleston Historic District
United States
Shawn
$391 nightly
$446 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Total with taxes and fees
Market Pavilion Hotel
A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a ground-level restaurant.
A modern living room with a sofa set, two side tables, a coffee table, and decorative items.
A modern lobby with a round wooden table, seating area, and a large chandelier.
A hotel entrance with a brick facade, a black metal gate, and a glimpse of a room with a bed and a nightstand.

16. The Spectator Hotel

The Spectator Hotel
Charleston Historic District
United States
Robert
$442 nightly
$504 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
The Spectator Hotel
A rooftop patio with wicker furniture, a clock tower, and a modern building in the background.
A spacious living room with a large painting, wicker furniture, ceiling fans, and hanging light fixtures.
A wooden swing bed with cushions, a wicker chair, and a potted plant in a room with a large window and shutters.
A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a sign.

17. The Loutrel

The Loutrel
Charleston Historic District
United States
Zainab
$471 nightly
$537 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
The Loutrel
A bar area with a curved counter, multiple seating options including round tables and chairs, and a patterned floor.
A lobby with a central seating area, a chandelier, and framed pictures on the walls.
A hallway with a patterned carpet, a modern chandelier, and an elevator.
A modern hotel lobby with a round seating area, a chandelier, and a patterned floor.

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Charleston Mount Pleasant

DoubleTree by Hilton Charleston Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant
United States
Allecia
$116 nightly
$132 total
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
DoubleTree by Hilton Charleston Mount Pleasant
A pool area with a hot tub, seating, and large windows.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and blue umbrellas.
A Holiday Inn Express building with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites building with a brick facade, large windows, and a central entrance with a covered porch.

19. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Arpt-Conv Ctr Area

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Arpt-Conv Ctr Area
North Charleston
United States
Billie
$107 nightly
$122 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Arpt-Conv Ctr Area
A courtyard with a fountain, outdoor seating, and a brick building with balconies.
A modern lounge with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering city views.
A living room with a large tapestry, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chandelier.
A reception desk with a modern design, flanked by potted plants and a large abstract painting.

20. The Nickel Hotel

The Nickel Hotel
Downtown Charleston
United States
Susan
$331 nightly
$377 total
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Total with taxes and fees
The Nickel Hotel
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A historic street lined with palm trees and classic architecture, including a prominent clock tower.

Top Charleston Hotel Reviews

Andrew Pinckney Inn

Andrew Pinckney Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay- great location. Staff was wonderful and very central location. Would stay again"
Kimberly 4-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
Andrew Pinckney Inn
The Ansonborough

The Ansonborough

8/10 Good
"Aplus breakfast with APlus grits. Easily walkable location to major sites. We had a noisy street side room 113."
Norman 3-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
The Ansonborough

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Find out more about Charleston

The get-go of any trip kicks off with picking a splendid destination. Charleston is a popular choice with guests because it offers so much to do. However, "location, location, location" applies to more than just your vacation destination. Now that you have a feel for Charleston, it is time you to get to know your abode for the next few nights.

Lodgings as Picturesque as Charleston

Charleston saw hundreds of travelers in 2016, and our comment section boast tips and tricks to help you choose the lodge that is optimal for your trip. The resorts found here strive to make your visit as gratifying as your days and nights hanging out in Charleston. You won't need to venture far for a nice meal, to keep up with your workout routine, or a refreshing swim during your visit, thanks to all that these hotels offer. They aim to make the facilities and grounds welcoming from the second you step out of your car and with each step throughout the hotel. Charleston has dozens of marvelous lodgings that make for the absolute perfect holiday.

Rooms have been fashioned to keep you as cozy as possible, with amenities like ultra-comfortable bedding, designer bathroom products, and in-room tea or coffee. So, sit back and decompress. Moreover, if you find yourself in need of something further, you can rest easy the staff will do their best to ensure you continue to be pleased during your stay there. These accommodations are so nice that you'll regret the day you have to return home.

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What are the best 4-star hotels in Charleston?
Relax in 4-star hotel comfort at Planters Inn. Ranked highly by many of our guests, it comes with proposal/romance packages and on-site designer stores. Also consider French Quarter Inn. Proposal/romance packages and concierge services help make this property another traveler favorite in Charleston.
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Offering a friendly traveler experience and upscale surroundings, 4-star hotels are a fantastic option for your Charleston getaway. These kinds of accommodations generally feature loads of handy amenities that make it easy to unpack and relax — think 24-hour room service, gyms and restaurants. Or live the high life at a 5-star hotel designed to indulge you in exclusive perks and amenities. Full-service health clubs, oversized bathrooms and gourmet dining are typically featured at these plush properties.

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