Charleston Boutique Hotels

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Name of hotel Accommodation Rating Price, $
Courtyard Charleston Waterfront Hotel

7.7 / 10

(170 Reviews)

From 255$
The Spectator Hotel

9.4 / 10

(265 Reviews)

From 389$
Francis Marion Hotel

8.4 / 10

(1996 Reviews)

From 210$
Zero George Hotel

8.9 / 10

(39 Reviews)

From 459$
Harbourview Inn

9.2 / 10

(530 Reviews)

From 359$

If you're looking for a unique and charming hotel experience while travelling in the U.S., look no further than Charleston, South Carolina and its boutique hotels. Charleston is known for its centuries-old architecture, stunning beachfronts and hospitable locals, so it's the perfect destination for a relaxing vacation. And, what could be more charming than checking into a boutique hotel with character and history?

Here are a few of our favourites:

The Mills House Wyndham Grand is a luxurious property housed in a Romanesque Revival-style building dating back to 1853. It features beautiful rooms with high ceilings and period details, as well as modern amenities like flat-screen TVs and complimentary Wi-Fi.

The Restoration is a hotel with a lot of Southern charm. It's located in an historic building that was originally a cotton warehouse and has been lovingly restored to its former glory. The guest rooms are individually decorated with antique furniture and lots of charming details.

The Spectator is a newly renovated hotel in the heart of Charleston's downtown district. It offers guests stylish and comfortable rooms with updated amenities, as well as a rooftop bar with breathtaking views of the city.

The Vendue is a historic hotel located in the city's Arts District. It features a variety of unique guest rooms, each with its own personality and style. Plus, the hotel is home to several restaurants and bars, as well as an art gallery.

Charleston Accommodation lists:

Charleston Luxury Boutique Hotels

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Courtyard Charleston Waterfront Hotel The Spectator Hotel Francis Marion Hotel Zero George Hotel Boutique Hotels in Downtown Charleston Harbourview Inn Comfort Suites Charleston West Ashley Andrew Pinckney Inn Charleston Four Star Boutique Hotels Charleston Marriott Hotel Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn -Westedge, An Ihg Hotel The Limited Hotel

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7.7
Very good
170 Reviews

Courtyard Charleston Waterfront Hotel

📍 35 Lockwood Drive

From 255$

The charming Courtyard Charleston Waterfront Hotel offers 3-star accommodation with free self parking, a sun terrace and a seasonal outdoor pool. Civil War history is 2.4 km from the venue and the six colleges "Medical University of South Carolina" is 1 km away.

The hotel lies in a historical area of Charleston, within 30 minutes' walk of the city centre. The property is situated in Downtown Charleston district, close to The Harborage at Ashley Marina. Rainbow Row Houses is only a short drive away.

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9.4
Excellent
265 Reviews

The Spectator Hotel

📍 67 State Street

From 389$

Offering a flat-screen cable-TV and a bar, The Spectator Hotel is less than 0.2 km from Historic Charleston City Market. Port of Charleston can be found 800 metres from the venue.

This classic accommodation is placed about 25 km from Charleston International airport and a few minutes' walk from The Powder Magazine Military Museum. It is 1 km from downtown Charleston. Rainbow Row Houses is also located near the hotel. A short drive will take you to the history museum "Edmondston-Alston House".

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8.4
Very good
1996 Reviews

Francis Marion Hotel

📍 387 King Street

From 210$

Located 900 metres from St Mary's Catholic Church, the 4-star Francis Marion Hotel Charleston offers air-conditioned rooms within a 13-minute walk of Gibbes Museum of Art. Set within reach of the historic mansion "Joseph Manigault House", the venue features an a la carte restaurant serving meals of American cuisine.

The accommodation is situated in the middle of Charleston, just off the liberal arts College of Charleston. The city centre is a 15-minute walk away. Francis Marion Hotel is a short ride from the eight - acre Joe Riley Waterfront Park.

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8.9
Excellent
39 Reviews

Zero George Hotel

📍 0 George St

From 459$

The 4-star Zero George Street Hotel Charleston is set 2.3 km from The Battery and 0.8 km from Marion Square. Set near the massive South Carolina Aquarium, the venue overlooks the terrace and invites guests to have a drink at a lounge bar.

The accommodation is set within 15 minutes' walk of the centre of Charleston, not far from Charleston Gaillard Center. The hotel is located in Downtown Charleston district. Rainbow Row Houses is just a short drive away.

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9.2
Excellent
530 Reviews

Harbourview Inn

📍 2 Vendue Range

From 359$

The intimate Harbourview Inn Charleston is nestled not far from Old Slave Mart Museum and features storage for belongings, a safety deposit box and a private parking. Charleston city centre is 1 km from the venue, while the massive South Carolina Aquarium is 1.5 km away.

Situated in Downtown Charleston district, the inn is set 0.4 km from Charleston Old and Historic District. This accommodation is just off Rainbow Market and 25 km from Charleston International airport. Charleston Harbor is only a few minutes' drive away.

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Hotels in Charleston

Airport nearby ✈️ Charleston International, Hilton Head
Average Price 💰 420$
Hotels in Charleston 🏨 338
Hotel Reviews ⭐ 5563
Landmarks nearby 📍 New Cooper River Bridge, Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, Joe Riley Waterfront Park, Magnolia Cemetery, Aiken-Rhett House
Hotel with balcony 🌤️ Courtyard Charleston Waterfront Hotel
Top Service Hotel 🛁 The Spectator Hotel
Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 Francis Marion Hotel

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8
Very good
992 Reviews

Comfort Suites Charleston West Ashley

📍 2080 Savannah Highway

From 132$

Featuring free self-parking, a sun deck and a heated swimming pool, Comfort Suites Charleston West Ashley offers business accommodation within 7 km from the public college "Citadel". Shoppers Port Shopping Center is located near the venue, and Charleston International airport is approximately a 13-minute drive away.

Situated in West of the Ashley district, the hotel is set km from The Citadel Daniel Museum. The property is placed not far from beautiful beaches of Charleston. Comfort Suites Charleston West Ashley is a short ride from Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site.

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8.9
Excellent
907 Reviews

Andrew Pinckney Inn

📍 40 Pinckney Street

From 261$

The 4-star Andrew Pinckney Inn lies in Downtown Charleston district within a walking distance to the vibrant Charleston City Open-Air Market. Featuring 41 rooms with views of the courtyard, this inn is set within a short ride from USS Yorktown CV-10.

Congregation Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim is about 0.3 km from the venue, while Charleston Harbor is 3.1 km away. Guests can reach the centre of Charleston within 10 minutes' walk. Andrew Pinckney Inn lies in close vicinity of the southern Peninsula Grill Restaurant.

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8.3
Very good
188 Reviews

Charleston Marriott Hotel

📍 170 Lockwood Boulevard

From 196$

The 3-star Charleston Marriott Hotel provides guests with pleasant accommodation in Charleston. The venue is 1.9 km from Morris Island Lighthouse, while the public college "Citadel" is 1.2 km away.

You can stroll over to the historic Downtown Charleston district and enjoy Brittlebank Riverside Park located nearby. The hotel features 344 bright rooms featuring coffee/tea making facilities and refrigerators. Joseph P Riley Jr Park is also located near the property. The massive South Carolina Aquarium is only a couple of minutes' drive away.

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8.1
Very good
207 Reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn -Westedge, An Ihg Hotel

📍 250 Spring Street

From 209$

The 3-star Holiday Inn Express Charleston Downtown - Medical Area, An Ihg Hotel is set 0.8 km from The Harborage at Ashley Marina and 1.4 km from the us military college "Citadel". Non-smoking rooms along with a golf course, a sun deck and a seasonal outdoor pool are all included onsite.

The venue is 30 minutes' walk from the centre of Charleston. The accommodation is situated in Downtown Charleston district, close to Joseph P. Riley. USS Yorktown CV-10 is just a short drive away.

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Charleston Five Star Boutique Hotels

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7.8
Very good
1111 Reviews

The Limited Hotel

📍 425 Meeting Street

From 339$

The 3-star Holiday Inn Charleston Historic Downtown is set 1.6 km from the massive South Carolina Aquarium and 1.9 km from Lime Blue. Set close to Children's Museum of the Lowcountry, this property boasts air-conditioned rooms along with a library, entertainment facilities and a bar available onsite.

The venue is located within 25 minutes' walk from the centre of Charleston. The hotel is notable for its convenient location close to Music Farm. Cannon Public Park is just a short drive away.

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7.6
Very good
559 Reviews

Sleep Inn Charleston - West Ashley

📍 1524 Savannah Hwy

From 117$

Set 4.4 km from Citadel Mall Shopping Center, Sleep Inn Charleston - West Ashley features an outdoor swimming pool, a golf course and a sundeck. Situated in West of the Ashley district, the inn is set 7 km from Marion Square.

The historic military college "Citadel" is only a short drive away.

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9.2
Excellent
512 Reviews

Market Pavilion Hotel

📍 225 East Bay Street

From 422$

Offering an outdoor swimming pool, a sunbathing terrace and a nightclub, Market Pavilion Hotel is nestled not far from Charleston City Night Market and 500 metres away from the eight-acre Waterfront Park. Situated in Downtown Charleston district, this venue is 10 minutes walk from the centre of Charleston.

Guests will appreciate a central location in the vicinity of Congregation Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim. Marion Square is located 1.3 km away. The massive South Carolina Aquarium is only a short drive away.

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8
Very good
346 Reviews

The Ryder Hotel

📍 237 Meeting Street

From 254$

Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, a sun terrace and a cocktail lounge throughout the property, King Charles Inn Charleston offers elegant accommodation next to Congregation Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim. The venue is located in the shopping district of Charleston, 850 metres from the liberal arts College of Charleston.

Guests will appreciate a convenient location in the vicinity of Civil War history. It is an 11-minute walk from Old Slave Mart Museum. A short drive will take you to The Battery.

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8.6
Excellent
40 Reviews

Grand Bohemian Hotel Charleston, Autograph Collection

📍 55 Wentworth Street

From 415$

Situated near St Mary's Catholic Church, the 4-star Grand Bohemian Hotel Charleston, Autograph Collection features a library, a flat-screen cable-TV and a bar. The history museum "Edmondston-Alston House" is 1.6 km from the venue, while the eight - acre Waterfront Park is 1.2 km away.

This accommodation is set within easy reach of the liberal arts College of Charleston and in the centre of Charleston. The city centre is a 10-minute walk away. Grand Bohemian Hotel Charleston, Autograph Collection is a short drive from the massive South Carolina Aquarium.

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8.5
Very good
545 Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Charleston Us Highway 17 & I-526, An Ihg Hotel

📍 1943 Savannah Highway

From 154$

The 2-star Holiday Inn Express Charleston Us Highway 17 & I-526, An Ihg Hotel is set 7 km from the us military college "Citadel" and 6 km from Charleston Golf Course. For business travellers, a photocopy machine and a business centre are available on request.

The venue features accommodation in West of the Ashley district. There is easy access to the local beach. A short driving distance to Charles Towne Landing Park is a perk for guests staying at Holiday Inn Express Charleston Us Highway 17 & I-526, An Ihg Hotel.

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8.6
Excellent
803 Reviews

Hotel Emeline

📍 181 Church St

From 309$

Featuring a tennis court, a golf course and a business centre, Doubletree By Hilton Hotel And Suites Charleston-Historic District offers traditional accommodation within 2.1 km from USS Yorktown CV-10. The venue is just 50 metres from the vibrant Charleston City Open-Air Market.

The southern Peninsula Grill Restaurant is located near the hotel, and Charleston International airport is approximately an 18-minute drive away. The centre of Charleston is 1 km away. Civil War history is also located near the property. You can get to the modern New Cooper River Bridge in a few minutes by car.

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9
Excellent
183 Reviews

The Dewberry Charleston Hotel

📍 334 Meeting Street

From 473$

The Dewberry Charleston Hotel is 0.2 km from the historic Charleston Museum and features a lending library and a bar. The venue is set in Downtown Charleston district, within easy reach of Marion Square.

The historic mansion "Joseph Manigault House" is located near the accommodation, and Charleston International airport is approximately a 17-minute drive away. USS Yorktown CV-10 is also 25 minutes away by foot. The Dewberry Charleston Hotel is a short ride from Pineapple Fountain.

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7.1
Good
39 Reviews

The Lindy Renaissance Charleston Hotel

📍 68 Wentworth Street

From 306$

Renaissance Charleston Historic District Hotel, located not far from Congregation Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim, features an outdoor swimming pool, a sun deck and a sea water pool. The venue is nestled in the centre of Charleston with direct proximity to St Mary's Catholic Church, which is 500 metres away.

This unique accommodation is perfectly situated in Downtown Charleston district. It is 0.5 km away from the historic Confederate Museum. Historic Charleston City Market is also located near the hotel. A short drive will take you to Pineapple Fountain.

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8.5
Very good
1037 Reviews

Homewood Suites By Hilton Charleston Historic District

📍 415 Meeting Street

From 216$

Homewood Suites By Hilton Charleston Historic District boasts a prime location within a 12-minute walk of Marion Square, offering 139 rooms and a bar and entertainment activities. Located off the historic mansion "Joseph Manigault House", the venue is about 20 minutes’ walk from Charleston city centre.

The accommodation is set in Downtown Charleston district, within easy reach of Aiken-Rhett House. The hotel is within 5 minutes' drive of Harmon Field. Homewood Suites By Hilton Charleston Historic District is a short driving distance of Liberty Square.

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7.7
Very good
1434 Reviews

Best Western Charleston Inn

📍 1540 Savannah Highway

From 85$

Best Western Charleston Inn, located 4.9 km from the public college "Citadel", offers guests a free car park, an outdoor swimming pool and a sundeck. Set within a few minutes' drive from Citadel Mall Shopping Center, it is a pet-friendly accommodation to stay in West of the Ashley district of the city.

The liberal arts College of Charleston is less than 7 km away. The venue is placed not far from pristine beaches of Charleston.

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8.2
Very good
700 Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Charleston-West Ashley

📍 678 Citadel Haven Drive

From 149$

Located a few minutes' drive from Citadel Mall Shopping Center, Hampton Inn & Suites Charleston-West Ashley offers 121 air-conditioned rooms. Charles Towne Landing Park is 4.2 km from the accommodation, while West Ashley Shoppes Shopping Center is settled 3.3 km away.

This business venue is set in the centre of Charleston. The hotel is located in West of the Ashley district.

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Charleston Boutique Hotels FAQ
Which Boutique hotels are popular among city visitors?
These Boutique hotels are known for their convenient locations, and positive customer reviews:
What are the finest hotels in Charleston city centre?
Our spa-hotels.net travel data based on 24 visitors' reviews show the top places in Charleston city centre. Located 0.1 km from the city centre, John Rutledge House Inn offers concierge service, newspaper service and ironing on site. Click here to see more central hotels.
What are the top hotels in Downtown Charleston district?
Select your perfect property among 42 hotels in Downtown Charleston district. Embassy Suites - Historic District rated 7.0/10 is a hotel offering an outdoor swimming pool, cots and a business centre on site. Set 20 minutes' walk from Pineapple Fountain, it offers rooms with a sofa bed, a sitting area and climate control. Another good hotel is Bluegreen Vacations King Street Resort, Ascend Hotel Collection for 259US$ per night with a kitchenette, a balcony and flat-screen TV in the rooms. Check more hotels in this area here.

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