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 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.
A couple walking down a wooden staircase in a hotel lobby with a modern interior design and a view of the upper floor.

1. Emeline

Emeline
Charleston Historic District
United States
dave
$301 nightly
$342 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 interior with ornate chandeliers, classical columns, and a balcony with intricate railings.

2. The Francis Marion Hotel

The Francis Marion Hotel
Charleston Historic District
United States
Brady
$216 nightly
$246 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
The Francis Marion Hotel
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 coastal town with beachfront properties and a marina.
A golf course with bunkers, a sand trap, and a building in the background.

3. Wild Dunes Resort – Sweetgrass Inn and Boardwalk Inn

Wild Dunes Resort – Sweetgrass Inn and Boardwalk Inn
Isle of Palms
United States
Michelle
$230 nightly
$262 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Wild Dunes Resort – Sweetgrass Inn and Boardwalk Inn
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 multi-story hotel with a red roof, a swimming pool, and a beach area.

4. Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina

Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
Mount Pleasant
United States
Mary
$150 nightly
$170 total
Oct 6 - Oct 7
Total with taxes and fees
Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
Two champagne flutes on a ledge with a view of a pier and a body of water.
A hotel room with a large bed, a fireplace, a balcony with a view, a TV, and a desk with a chair.
A brick building with a sign reading "Harbour View Inn" and a two-story structure with balconies.
A chandelier with multiple candles, a map of the Atlantic Ocean, and a compass rose.

5. HarbourView Inn

HarbourView Inn
Charleston Historic District
United States
Kristin
$379 nightly
$432 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
HarbourView Inn
A covered outdoor area with a pool, palm trees, and lounge chairs.
A beachside walkway with bicycles, colorful chairs, and palm trees.
A covered outdoor lounge area with wicker furniture, a pool, and a view of the beach and marina.
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.

6. The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina

The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
Mount Pleasant
United States
Edyta
$208 nightly
$235 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
Lobby
The exterior of The Palmetto Hotel with a black awning, large glass doors, and outdoor seating area with chairs and tables.
A bar area with wooden bar stools, a counter, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.
A rooftop terrace with sun loungers, a table, and a glass-enclosed area.

7. The Palmetto Hotel

The Palmetto Hotel
Charleston Historic District
Canada
Ashley
$301 nightly
$343 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
The Palmetto Hotel
A bar area with a long counter, stools, and a view of the outside at dusk.
A modern lobby with a large map display, comfortable seating, and a spacious layout.
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.

8. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Charleston Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Charleston Airport
North Charleston
United States
Allen
$84 nightly
$95 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Charleston Airport
An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a mural, and a pergola.
A modern kitchen with marble countertops, wooden cabinets, and pendant lighting.
A bar area with stools, a bar counter, and a wall of bottles.
A brick building with a black awning and a sign reading "The Arsonborough Charlestown."

9. The Ansonborough

The Ansonborough
Charleston Historic District
United States
Robert
$237 nightly
$271 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
The Ansonborough
A couple dining at a rooftop restaurant with a city skyline and a church spire in the background.
A bar area with a long counter, red barstools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.
A grand piano in a spacious room with a chandelier, red curtains, and a red chair.
A grand room with a grand piano, red chairs, and a chandelier.

10. The Vendue

The Vendue
Charleston Historic District
United States
Joseph
$281 nightly
$321 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
The Vendue
An outdoor patio with a brick fireplace, a fountain, and seating areas.
A room with multiple round tables covered with green tablecloths, a bar area with a green backdrop, and arched ceiling with chandeliers.
A hotel entrance with a covered patio, arched passageway, and outdoor seating area.
A modern bar area with a marble countertop, multiple seating arrangements, and a large decorative wall piece.

11. Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton

Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Charleston Historic District
United States
Abram
$330 nightly
$377 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton
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.
A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a dresser, a sofa, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A brick building with a black awning labeled "Andrew Pinckney Inn."
A kitchen with teal cabinetry, a granite countertop, and various kitchen appliances including a coffee maker and a kettle.

12. Andrew Pinckney Inn

Andrew Pinckney Inn
Charleston Historic District
United States
Kimberly
$216 nightly
$246 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Andrew Pinckney 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 modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a brick accent wall.
A kitchen with a brick wall, a built-in cabinet with glass doors, and a refrigerator with a glass door.

13. The Restoration

The Restoration
Charleston Historic District
United States
HOOSHANG
$390 nightly
$444 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
The Restoration
A pool area with a checkered floor, surrounded by lounge chairs and candles.
A spacious hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a view of the outside through a glass door.
A multi-story hotel with a classic architectural style, featuring a prominent entrance with a marquee and a series of balconies on the upper floors.
A balcony with a view of a red brick building, a bottle of champagne, glasses, and a croissant on a glass table.

14. Market Pavilion Hotel

Market Pavilion Hotel
Charleston Historic District
United States
Shawn
$431 nightly
$491 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Market Pavilion Hotel
A table set with a bottle of champagne, two glasses, a lantern, and a small plate of fruit.
A hotel entrance with a balcony and a staircase.
A room with patterned chairs, a central table, a bookshelf, and a large window.
A grand staircase with a wooden finish and ornate metal railings, leading to a lobby area with a large marble floor and potted plants.

15. French Quarter Inn

French Quarter Inn
Charleston Historic District
United States
Stephanie
$350 nightly
$399 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
French Quarter Inn
A rooftop patio with wicker furniture, a clock tower, and a modern building in the background.
A hotel room with a large bed, a blue armchair, and a view of the city through large windows.
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.

16. The Loutrel

The Loutrel
Charleston Historic District
United States
Zainab
$426 nightly
$485 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
The Loutrel
A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a ground-level restaurant.
A hotel entrance with a brick facade, a black metal gate, and a glimpse of a room with a bed and a nightstand.
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.

17. The Spectator Hotel

The Spectator Hotel
Charleston Historic District
United States
Robert
$354 nightly
$404 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
The Spectator Hotel
Courtyard
A restaurant with a modern interior, featuring black chairs, white tables, and large windows.
A bar area with a long counter, red bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.
A modern living room with a brick wall, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with bar stools.

18. Hotel Richemont

Hotel Richemont
Charleston Historic District
United States
Mckenzie
$307 nightly
$350 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Richemont
A bar area with a curved counter, multiple seating options including round tables and chairs, and a patterned floor.
A modern hotel room with a sectional sofa, a small round table, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a chandelier.
A modern hotel lobby with a round seating area, a chandelier, and a patterned floor.
A lobby with a central seating area, a chandelier, and framed pictures on the walls.

19. DoubleTree by Hilton Charleston Mount Pleasant

DoubleTree by Hilton Charleston Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant
United States
Paul
$113 nightly
$128 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
DoubleTree by Hilton Charleston Mount Pleasant
A hotel corridor with large windows, a sofa, and a table with lamps.
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a large TV screen.
A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, and a bar with stools.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a wooden bar, and a large window overlooking greenery.

20. DoubleTree by Hilton North Charleston - Convention Center

DoubleTree by Hilton North Charleston - Convention Center
Centre Pointe
United States
Fiona
$116 nightly
$132 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
DoubleTree by Hilton North Charleston - Convention Center
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Charleston and related destinations

Cobblestone streets wind through a living museum of antebellum mansions where guided tours reveal Charleston's complex history. Savor Lowcountry cuisine at local markets, then take a sunset harbor cruise past Fort Sumter where guides point out dolphins playing in your wake.

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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
"The hotel is within walking distance to several points of interest and great restaurants. The wine and cheese offerings in the afternoon and the breakfast in the rooftop solarium were wonderful. The staff, housekeepers and valets were all helpful and friendly. Shout out to Michael the valet when we arrived."
Catherine 3-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Andrew Pinckney Inn
Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton

Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton

10/10 Excellent
"Clean?"
Harvey 1-night trip
Posted 20 hours ago
Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton

Price trends for properties with 4 Stars in Charleston

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$416
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$299
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$332
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$420
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$520
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$325
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$292
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$259
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$348
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$416
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$384
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$332
Price trend information excludes taxes and fees and is based on base rates for a nightly stay for 2 adults found in the last 7 days on our site and averaged for commonly viewed properties with 4 stars in Charleston. Select dates and complete search for nightly totals inclusive of taxes and fees.

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.

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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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Frequently asked questions

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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What's the difference between 5-star and 4-star hotels in Charleston?
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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