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1. Eclectic Spring Street Getaway | Casa Verde
Eclectic Spring Street Getaway | Casa VerdeDowntown Charleston
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (47 reviews)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)
"This property is in a great location. Short walking distance to restaurants and night life. The property was very clean and comfortable, and the host was very responsive making the check in/out process very easy. We loved staying at this property."
"This property is in a great location. Short walking distance to restaurants and night life. The property was very clean and comfortable, and the host was very responsive making the check in/out process very easy. We loved staying at this property."
Matthew G.
The price is ￥20,474
￥20,474
￥52,241 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
2. Steps to Dining & Cocktails | Casa Fuego Suite C
Steps to Dining & Cocktails | Casa Fuego Suite CDowntown Charleston
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (68 reviews)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(68 reviews)
"The location was excellent. Overall, it was a very nice place."
"The location was excellent. Overall, it was a very nice place."Joanna
The price is ￥19,319
￥19,319
￥46,962 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
3. Great Neighborhood Restaurants | Lewis Court - A
Great Neighborhood Restaurants | Lewis Court - ADowntown Charleston
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
"An extremely pleasant stay in a great location!"
"An extremely pleasant stay in a great location!"Quintin L.
The price is ￥18,685
￥18,685
￥48,230 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
4. Elegance Meets Ease in Historic CHS | The Rosewood
Elegance Meets Ease in Historic CHS | The RosewoodDowntown Charleston
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (58 reviews)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(58 reviews)
"Great stay, extremely clean, easy walk to shops and restaurants."
"Great stay, extremely clean, easy walk to shops and restaurants."Tim H.
The price is ￥30,396
￥30,396
￥81,407 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
5. Historic Secluded Haven | The Pentas Home
Historic Secluded Haven | The Pentas HomeDowntown Charleston
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (19 reviews)
8.6/10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
"Great!"
"Great!"Michael M.
The price is ￥19,686
￥19,686
￥54,241 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
6. Casa Bella Suite B | 3 Blocks to King Street
Casa Bella Suite B | 3 Blocks to King StreetDowntown Charleston
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (41 reviews)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
"The location was great. "
"The location was great. "Lizzie M.
The price is ￥22,836
￥22,836
￥69,637 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 8 - Nov 9
7. Embrace Comfort and Convenience | Hibiscus House
Embrace Comfort and Convenience | Hibiscus HouseDowntown Charleston
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (53 reviews)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(53 reviews)
"Great property! The property was clean and close to a few different shops and restaurants."
"Great property! The property was clean and close to a few different shops and restaurants."Stephanie R.
The price is ￥27,561
￥27,561
￥76,520 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
8. The Elliotborough Suite | Prime 4BR Near King St!
The Elliotborough Suite | Prime 4BR Near King St!Downtown Charleston
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (125 reviews)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(125 reviews)
"Great stay for family of 8 adults!"
"Great stay for family of 8 adults!"Amanda S.
The price is ￥23,624
￥23,624
￥106,646 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 7 - Dec 8
9. Expansive Serenity | Walk to King! | The Allora
Expansive Serenity | Walk to King! | The AlloraDowntown Charleston
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (24 reviews)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
"Great location. "
"Great location. "Rafael T.
The price is ￥26,616
￥26,616
￥75,142 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
10. Only 3 Blocks from King | Backyard! | The Felix
Only 3 Blocks from King | Backyard! | The FelixDowntown Charleston
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (78 reviews)
9.8/10
Exceptional
(78 reviews)
"The house was perfect. Had everything you need including a great back yard, well stocked kitchen and air conditioning for the heat. The location was great for access to the bars and restaurants. The host was communicative and resolved one minor issue we had very quickly. Would highly recommend."
"The house was perfect. Had everything you need including a great back yard, well stocked kitchen and air conditioning for the heat. The location was great for access to the bars and restaurants. The host was communicative and resolved one minor issue we had very quickly. Would highly recommend."Daniel B.
The price is ￥32,600
￥32,600
￥70,153 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 11 - Nov 12
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Top Charleston Hotel Reviews
Drury Plaza Hotel North Charleston
Drury Plaza Hotel North CharlestonCentre Pointe
10/10 Excellent
Typical of Drury a beautiful place big rooms and very clean. Brand new hotel
Typical of Drury a beautiful place big rooms and very clean. Brand new hotel
Russell
Hilton Club Liberty Place Charleston
Hilton Club Liberty Place CharlestonCharleston Historic District
10/10 Excellent
Loved all the in suite amenities. Oven, dishwasher, fridge, washer/dryer etc
Loved all the in suite amenities. Oven, dishwasher, fridge, washer/dryer etc
Anthony Joseph
HarbourView Inn
HarbourView InnCharleston Historic District
10/10 Excellent
We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. Spacious rooms, included a nice breakfast and is in a great location. Look forward to staying here again.
We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. Spacious rooms, included a nice breakfast and is in a great location. Look forward to staying here again.
Tom
The Cooper
The CooperCharleston Historic District
10/10 Excellent
Could use these one more restaurant, medium expense
Could use these one more restaurant, medium expense
Carlos
Andrew Pinckney Inn
Andrew Pinckney InnCharleston Historic District
10/10 Excellent
The setting was so charming. We loved breakfast each morning and the cocktail hour during the evening. Staff was friendly with each and every interaction. We cannot wait to return to the Andrew Pickney Inn!
The setting was so charming. We loved breakfast each morning and the cocktail hour during the evening. Staff was friendly with each and every interaction. We cannot wait to return to the Andrew Pickney Inn!
Rachael
The Restoration
The RestorationCharleston Historic District
10/10 Excellent
Went to visit our daughter in Charleston. We had a lovely stay.
Went to visit our daughter in Charleston. We had a lovely stay.
April
Fire Tower
Fire TowerDowntown Charleston
10/10 Excellent
Great location with well-appointed amenities. An overall excellent value.
The only two things I would caution future guests about are the noise from the two bars located directly behind the property and the lack of soundproofing between units. While neither was a major issue for my husband and me, I do think they're worth mentioning. The bars were particularly loud on Friday and Saturday nights, and we could consistently hear guests in both the neighboring unit and the one above us. If you're a...
Great location with well-appointed amenities. An overall excellent value.
The only two things I would caution future guests about are the noise from the two bars located directly behind the property and the lack of soundproofing between units. While neither was a major issue for my husband and me, I do think they're worth mentioning. The bars were particularly loud on Friday and Saturday nights, and we could consistently hear guests in both the neighboring unit and the one above us. If you're a...
Amy
The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor Resort and MarinaMount Pleasant
10/10 Excellent
Resort was great. Very quiet it was a nice getaway from the much busier downtown Charleston area.
Resort was great. Very quiet it was a nice getaway from the much busier downtown Charleston area.
Shane
Emeline
EmelineCharleston Historic District
10/10 Excellent
Great rooms, comfy beds. Excellent staff, dining, perfect location for walking to restaurants and shops. I’ve stayed here three times already and highly recommend this hotel.
Great rooms, comfy beds. Excellent staff, dining, perfect location for walking to restaurants and shops. I’ve stayed here three times already and highly recommend this hotel.
Rosa
The Vendue
The VendueCharleston Historic District
10/10 Excellent
Art hotel with art tour!! The location was mint!! It was walking distance from everything you could possibly want to do in downtown Charleston. Also, there was a restaurant in the hotel plus a rooftop bar. This is really a perfect place for couples or people celebrating something. This is not a quiet place so remember there’s going to be a lot of people, but the rooms are quiet and they do a great job with the curtains on the windows to block out noise from the street. But if you’re looking for...
Art hotel with art tour!! The location was mint!! It was walking distance from everything you could possibly want to do in downtown Charleston. Also, there was a restaurant in the hotel plus a rooftop bar. This is really a perfect place for couples or people celebrating something. This is not a quiet place so remember there’s going to be a lot of people, but the rooms are quiet and they do a great job with the curtains on the windows to block out noise from the street. But if you’re looking for...
Shane
Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant – Charleston
Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant – CharlestonMount Pleasant
10/10 Excellent
Staff at check in is so nice and pleasant
Staff at check in is so nice and pleasant
Christian
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Charleston Airport & Convention Center
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Charleston Airport & Convention CenterNorth Charleston
10/10 Excellent
Awesome people
Awesome people
Laura
The Ansonborough
The AnsonboroughCharleston Historic District
10/10 Excellent
The ansonborough is a charming and welcoming place with a character that makes you feel comfortable and relaxed. Staff is super and conveniently located to bistros and Charleston happenings. Complimentary continental breakfast in a box was disappointing. An on site continental breakfast with pastries cereal and fruit options a better way to go. Otherwise would highly recommend, great people, location and hotel
The ansonborough is a charming and welcoming place with a character that makes you feel comfortable and relaxed. Staff is super and conveniently located to bistros and Charleston happenings. Complimentary continental breakfast in a box was disappointing. An on site continental breakfast with pastries cereal and fruit options a better way to go. Otherwise would highly recommend, great people, location and hotel
Charles
Hyatt Place Charleston Airport/Convention Center
Hyatt Place Charleston Airport/Convention CenterNorth Charleston
10/10 Excellent
Good location, 15-20 minutes driving to old town. Easy parking at hotel. Breakfast is simple but enough. Room is clean, shower is good! Stuffs are very friendly.
Good location, 15-20 minutes driving to old town. Easy parking at hotel. Breakfast is simple but enough. Room is clean, shower is good! Stuffs are very friendly.
Sherry
Staybridge Suites Charleston - Mount Pleasant by IHG
Staybridge Suites Charleston - Mount Pleasant by IHGMount Pleasant
10/10 Excellent
Our stay in Charleston was amazing! I booked this hotel for my wife and I 25th anniversary and I got a room with the balcony and a view of the bridge! Hotel spot on! Front desk service was very kind. The breakfast option was wonderful and very pleasing. Plenty of restaurants in the area; we will make this one of our go to places whenever we come back to Charleston! Five stars:-)
Our stay in Charleston was amazing! I booked this hotel for my wife and I 25th anniversary and I got a room with the balcony and a view of the bridge! Hotel spot on! Front desk service was very kind. The breakfast option was wonderful and very pleasing. Plenty of restaurants in the area; we will make this one of our go to places whenever we come back to Charleston! Five stars:-)
Anonymous traveler
Fulton Lane Inn
Fulton Lane InnCharleston Historic District
10/10 Excellent
The location was perfect and the staff was extremely helpful with finding great dining experiences. Park your car and leave the keys in the room because walking the city is half the experience and this location is perfect. Several previous reviews complained about the noise, but we found it minimum. Besides, when you book a hotel in the heart of a busy city and expect complete silence that's your fault. Stay at Fulton Lane Inn and you will not be disappointed.
The location was perfect and the staff was extremely helpful with finding great dining experiences. Park your car and leave the keys in the room because walking the city is half the experience and this location is perfect. Several previous reviews complained about the noise, but we found it minimum. Besides, when you book a hotel in the heart of a busy city and expect complete silence that's your fault. Stay at Fulton Lane Inn and you will not be disappointed.
Travis
Home2 Suites by Hilton Charleston West Ashley
Home2 Suites by Hilton Charleston West AshleyWest Ashley
10/10 Excellent
Had an excellent stay and received warm, helpful reception from Ms. Livy at the front desk when we arrived around midnight. The facility is close to many great food options, shopping centers, and nature walking trails. The facility and room were very clean, pet friendly, accessible, and well stocked to our needs. Definitely recommend!
Had an excellent stay and received warm, helpful reception from Ms. Livy at the front desk when we arrived around midnight. The facility is close to many great food options, shopping centers, and nature walking trails. The facility and room were very clean, pet friendly, accessible, and well stocked to our needs. Definitely recommend!
Anonymous traveler
Starlight Motor Inn
Starlight Motor InnNorth Charleston
10/10 Excellent
The rooms were cute clean and comfortable. The staff very helpful. Love that you can get questions answered via text, very easy.
Had some drinks in the bar , the bartender was very nice and made the atmosphere fun. It was cool that there was a breakfast food truck on Sunday Morning with great options for breakfast . I wouldn't say that the neighborhood is the best , but the location is great. I would stay again. I appreciate the managements vision for this boutique - y hotel.
The rooms were cute clean and comfortable. The staff very helpful. Love that you can get questions answered via text, very easy.
Had some drinks in the bar , the bartender was very nice and made the atmosphere fun. It was cool that there was a breakfast food truck on Sunday Morning with great options for breakfast . I wouldn't say that the neighborhood is the best , but the location is great. I would stay again. I appreciate the managements vision for this boutique - y hotel.
SUSAN
Find out more about Charleston
Charleston attractions for couples
Charleston, South Carolina, is a paradise of Southern charm and history that will captivate any discerning traveler. Start your adventure at the historic Battery promenade, where you can stroll along the waterfront and admire the stunning antebellum mansions that line the streets, each telling a story of the city's rich past. Next, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Charleston City Market, where local artisans showcase handcrafted goods, offering a unique glimpse into the region’s culture. For family fun, head to the South Carolina Aquarium, where interactive exhibits and a sea turtle hospital will thrill both kids and adults alike. Don’t miss exploring the enchanting gardens of Magnolia Plantation, perfect for a leisurely afternoon with picturesque landscapes that reflect the beauty of the Lowcountry. Finally, indulge your culinary cravings in the historic French Quarter, renowned for its upscale dining options featuring fresh seafood and traditional Southern fare. For accommodations, the historic downtown area offers a range of upscale hotels, such as The Dewberry, where you can enjoy luxurious amenities and attentive service while being just steps away from all the city’s highlights. Whether you’re wandering the cobblestone streets or relaxing in a beautifully appointed room, Charleston promises an unforgettable family getaway.
- Why it's great for a couples retreat: The Andrew Pinckney Inn is a delightful choice for couples looking to immerse themselves in the romantic charm of Charleston, a stellar guest review rating of 9.6. Nestled in the Historic District, this inn features cozy rooms and a lovely terrace, ideal for leisurely breakfasts or evening relaxation.
- Other amenities: Guests will enjoy complimentary daily breakfast, as well as convenient valet parking. With early check-in and late check-out options, this hotel caters to couples' needs for a flexible and comfortable stay. The inn is located near shopping and historical sites, allowing couples to explore the vibrant local culture together.
- Neighborhood: Charleston Historic District
- Nearby attractions: Charleston City Market - 0.19 miles, Port of Charleston - 0.36 miles
- Why it's great for a couples retreat: While the Town & Country Inn and Suites is a more budget-friendly option, it still offers a cozy atmosphere for couples with an excellent guest review rating of 9.2. Located in West Ashley, this hotel features inviting accommodations that provide a comfortable home base for a romantic getaway in Charleston.
- Other amenities: Guests can enjoy an outdoor pool for leisurely afternoons, along with complimentary breakfast and housekeeping services. The hotel offers convenient amenities like a fitness center, free internet access, and off-street parking. Couples will appreciate the nearby golf courses and the opportunity to explore Charleston's historic sites together.
- Neighborhood: West Ashley
- Nearby attractions: Charleston City Marina - 4.86 miles, Medical University of South Carolina - 5.29 miles, Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site - 3.59 miles
Frequently Asked Questions
How many romantic hotels should we expect to find in Charleston?
Expedia has 21 romantic Charleston hotels for you to get cozy in.
Searching for romantic hotels in Charleston?
Are you looking for a romantic escape? Couples choose Charleston for its top-notch restaurants, interesting historical sites, and stunning churches. If you're a pair that loves cultural attractions, you might check out Dock Street Theater, Charleston Gaillard Center, or Charleston Music Hall. Whether you want to get a couple's massage or enjoy a candlelit dinner, you can pick from 21 hotels and other lodging options in Charleston to make for the perfect weekend away.
What's the best hotel for a romantic vacation in Charleston?
Stunning Stono River Guesthouse w/ Scenic Water Views & Pool is a favorite guesthouse for couples, and features free WiFi and a garden. Other good options for a romantic stay include Private Hot Tub Island Cottage Near Folly Beach and Clean, Private Guesthouse-9 min. to Downtown Charleston, 15 min. to FollyBeach!.
When is the best time of year for a romantic getaway to Charleston?
If you're looking forward to lots of outings with your partner, check out these details about year-round temperatures in Charleston: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 80°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 55°F. Average annual precipitation for Charleston is 57 inches.
What is there to do in Charleston?
There's nothing better than wandering around a new place with your sweetheart, so consider checking out all that Charleston has to offer. If you're hoping to experience some of the local culture, you'll love Charleston for its interesting historical sites, stunning churches, and major shopping area. You might think about visiting Shops at Charleston Place, Charleston City Market, or Dock Street Theater.
What’s the best way to get to Charleston and around town during my romantic getaway?
This information about transportation options in Charleston might help your romantic trip get off to a smooth start: If you're looking to fly to Charleston, the closest major airport is Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS), located 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from the city center. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.