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Here is a quick list of Boutique Hotels in Charleston, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Harbourview Inn |
9.3 / 10 (620 Reviews) |
From 302$ | |
| The Dewberry Charleston |
9.0 / 10 (88 Reviews) |
From 337$ | |
| The Ryder Hotel |
8.1 / 10 (269 Reviews) |
From 206$ | |
| Charleston Marriott |
7.6 / 10 (134 Reviews) |
From 206$ | |
| Emeline |
8.6 / 10 (663 Reviews) |
From 187$ |
**Why Choose Boutique Hotels When Traveling to Charleston in the United States**
Charleston, South Carolina, is a city steeped in history, where pastel-colored antebellum houses line cobblestone streets and vibrant gardens breathe life into the Southern charm. As you plan your getaway to this enchanting destination, one of the most significant choices you'll make is where to stay. While there are countless accommodation options in Charleston—from sprawling resorts to budget chains—opting for a boutique hotel can enhance your travel experience in ways that larger establishments simply cannot match. These intimate, one-of-a-kind lodgings capture the essence of Charleston’s character, offering a unique blend of luxury, personalization, and local flair.
Boutique hotels are typically smaller than their chain counterparts, often featuring fewer than 100 rooms, which fosters a more intimate atmosphere. This allows for personalized service that makes every guest feel special. In a city known for its hospitality, choosing a boutique hotel means you’re more likely to receive tailored recommendations and insights from staff members who truly care about your experience. Whether you're seeking the best restaurant for lowcountry cuisine or the hidden gems for exploring Charleston's rich history, boutique hotels shine in their ability to provide recommendations that go beyond the typical tourist trail.
Another allure of boutique hotels in Charleston is their commitment to local aesthetics and craftsmanship. Each establishment often tells a story through its decor, capturing the spirit of the city with locally sourced furnishings and artwork. You’ll find accommodations that reflect the unique culture of Charleston, from exposed brick walls that evoke the city’s storied past to modern amenities that ensure a comfortable stay. This distinctive attention to detail can make your visit to Charleston not just a trip, but an immersive experience that resonates with the history and artistry of the area.
Finally, the location of boutique hotels in Charleston often places guests right in the heart of the action. Many are situated in historic districts or vibrant neighborhoods, providing easy access to local attractions, restaurants, and shops. Imagine stepping outside your door and immediately being surrounded by the sights and sounds of this charming city, with charming cafes and historical sites just a leisurely stroll away. For travelers looking to embrace the culture, cuisine, and character of Charleston, choosing a boutique hotel offers a remarkable gateway into the soul of this beautiful Southern gem.
Luxury Boutique Hotels in Charleston
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Harbourview Inn
From 302$
Some of the air-conditioned rooms have a patio and a balcony, and such facilities as complimentary wireless internet and a cable TV with on-demand films, along with coffee/tea making machines. They have an elegant interior. Offering such amenities as free toiletries and dressing gowns, the bathrooms also include a walk-in shower and a separate toilet. Some of these elegant rooms also look onto the mountain.
There is a meeting room and a business centre available for corporate travellers.
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The Dewberry Charleston
From 337$
You can stay in one of the 148 non-smoking rooms featuring a TV along with a mini-bar. Guests can use a bathtub and a shower, along with bathrobes. Enjoy views of the park, while staying at this boutique-style hotel.
This hotel offers a fitness area, various recreational opportunities, a library, and a garden to diversify your leisure. A full-service spa and a spa salon will surely add to a perfect stay.
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The Ryder Hotel
From 206$
Recreation facilities at The Ryder Charleston include a courtyard, a shared lounge, and a garden. Also, at the accommodation, guests can take advantage of a golf playground provided onsite.
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Charleston Marriott
From 206$
Furnished with a wardrobe, some of the 344 rooms feature blackout curtains and an ironing set along with Wi-Fi and a 32-inch flat-screen TV. Private bathrooms include nice touches such as dressing gowns and slippers. Staying at this modern hotel, guests can enjoy view of the river.
Beach facilities at the Marriott include loungers. There is a gym with a wide range of sports. Business travellers will have access to 20 different meeting rooms and a 24-hour business centre provided on site.
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Some of the air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV as well as a mini-bar. They offer king-size beds in the bedrooms.
Hotels in Charleston
| Most comfortable Hotel 🛏️ | Harbourview Inn |
| Hotel with a view 🔍 | The Dewberry Charleston |
| Best reviews Hotel ❤️ | The Ryder Hotel |
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn -Westedge By Ihg
From 379$
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Dwtn -Westedge By Ihg welcomes guests to 153 rooms fitted with an iron with ironing board and climate control as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a radio. They are appointed with a writing desk, and also feature coffee/tea making facilities. Bathrooms come with a bath, a separate toilet, and a shower, along with hairdryers and bath sheets. You can enjoy views of the city.
The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. There is a fitness suite at the property. Other facilities include complimentary wireless internet access and safes offered at a conference space and a business centre on site.
Small Boutique Hotels in Charleston
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Francis Marion Hotel
From 167$
The 235 rooms at the elegant Francis Marion are air-conditioned, some of them have a stone fireplace along with tea and coffee making facilities. Private bathrooms include nice touches such as hair dryers and bath sheets.
At this Charleston hotel a gym and spa therapy are available for an extra charge. The Francis Charleston offers a modern fitness centre as well as a full-service spa and a spa salon for guests to enjoy their stay. Sports lovers can participate in harbour tours arranged by the smoke-free property. Francis Marion also features complimentary wireless internet access and laptop-compatible safes for those arriving on business.
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Andrew Pinckney Inn
From 255$
Some of the 41 air-conditioned rooms at the accommodation are furnished with a sofa set and a writing table, and appointed with a coffeemaker. Guests can use a roll-in shower and a tub, along with dressing gowns. Enjoy views of the street, while staying at this Charleston hotel.
Alternatively, guests can exercise in a fitness suite. Business travellers will benefit from a computer workstation and a laptop safe available at meeting rooms and a business centre on site.
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Hampton Inn & Suites Charleston-West Ashley
From 149$
Featuring a spacious interior with a carpeted floor, some of the rooms are equipped with an iron with ironing board and air conditioning, along with free wireless internet and cable channels. The elegant furniture is ideally combined with carpeted floor. Offering a roll-in shower and a separate toilet, the bathrooms are fitted with bath sheets.
A gym facility and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool are available at the Hampton Inn & Suites Charleston. With a golf playground, guests can stay fit at the property. Business travellers will make use of banquet and meeting facilities, and safes offered at a conference space and a business centre on site.
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The Spectator Hotel
From 239$
This property features 41 rooms with coffee and tea making facilities, and such comforts as air conditioning. Bathrooms are appointed with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet along with hair dryers and dressing gowns.
The Spectator offers a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities to make your stay more enjoyable. Active guests will be interested in bicycle usage arranged by this property.
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Courtyard By Marriott Charleston Historic District
From 335$
The rooms at Courtyard Charleston have individual climate control and central heating. Some of them comprise a kitchenette and a dining area, appointed with a sofa bed and a study desk. They come equipped with a mini fridge bar and a coffeemaker for self-catering along with free Wi-Fi and a DVD player for business and leisure. Offering hairdryers and toiletries, the bathrooms also feature a bath, a separate toilet, and a shower. Some of the spacious rooms have views of the garden.
Beach facilities at this family hotel include sunloungers. The Courtyard has a fitness studio. Business travellers will have access to a conference space and 10 meeting rooms provided on site.
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Holiday Inn Express Charleston Us Highway 17 & I-526 By Ihg
From 189$
Holiday Inn Express Charleston Us Highway 17 & I-526 By Ihg welcomes guests to 79 rooms fitted with ironing facilities and an air conditioner as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Also, there is a personal safe, coffee/tea making facilities provided. Bathrooms come with a tub, a separate toilet, and a shower, along with hair dryers and bath sheets.
Beach facilities at the Holiday Inn Charleston include sunloungers. Also, at the property, guests can take advantage of a golf course provided onsite.
Small Boutique Hotels in Charleston
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There are 167 rooms comprising a sitting area. They come with an iPod dock and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as such comforts as an iron and ironing board, and an air conditioner. Bathrooms have an additional toilet and a shower, along with a shower cap and bath sheets. Guests can also enjoy views of the inner courtyard. A kitchenette with coffee and tea making facilities, and a fridge are available in a single room.
Upon request and at a surcharge, fitness classes and a spa centre can also be provided. Business travellers are welcome to use a meeting room, a meeting and event space offered on site.
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Courtyard Charleston Waterfront
From 154$
The rooms at the unique Courtyard Charleston Waterfront Hotel include blackout drapes and an iron. Some of them comprise a balcony and a sitting area, furnished with a sofa and a writing desk. The bathroom features a tub, a separate toilet, and a shower, along with a hair dryer and toiletries. Staying at this Charleston property, guests can enjoy view of the city.
The convenient hotel offers access to a stunning beach with sunloungers. You can also benefit from a 24/7 business centre and a meeting room featuring a work desk and safes.
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Grand Bohemian Charleston, Autograph Collection
From 867$
You can stay in one of the 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring a flat-screen TV with satellite channels along with a minibar and coffee/tea making equipment. Private bathrooms also include a hairdryer and bath sheets.
There is a fitness suite at the Grand Bohemian Charleston.
Small Luxury Hotels Charleston
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Sleep Inn Charleston - West Ashley
From 75$
Sleep Inn Charleston - West Ashley offers 74 rooms with coffee and tea making equipment, and such modern conveniences as cable channels. A microwave oven and a fridge are also provided.
Guests can work out in a fitness centre during their stay.
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Best Western Charleston Inn
From 76$
There are 87 rooms at Best Western Charleston Inn, each of them has an iron and an air conditioner, as well as entertainment amenities such as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a radio. A microwave and a refrigerator are available upon request. They offer views of the courtyard.
Beach facilities at the Best Western Charleston include loungers. Business travellers will have access to a 24/7 business centre provided on site.
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Comfort Suites Charleston West Ashley
From 91$
Comfort Suites Charleston West Ashley hotel features 100 rooms with a TV with satellite channels, as well as coffee/tea making machines. They are outfitted with modern decor.
A sundeck and various recreational opportunities are also provided on site for your pleasure. There is a gym at the accommodation. Business travellers are welcome to use meeting rooms and a business centre offered on site.
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Market Pavilion Hotel
From 206$
The property features 41 rooms with a seating area, furnished with a writing desk. Bathrooms inlude a spa bathtub, a walk-in shower, and a separate toilet, and such fine comforts as hairdryers and dressing gowns. Guests can take advantage of views of the city centre.
This hotel features a shared lounge and barbecue grills, as well as a fitness studio located on-site. The presence of a golf playground ensures guests an active stay at the Pavilion. The property also provides a 24/7 business centre and 3 meeting rooms for those arriving on business.
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Live Oak, Charleston Historic District, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
From 489$
There are 120 rooms with blackout curtains, an iron with ironing board, and an air conditioner. Some of them offer a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as coffee and tea making facilities. Guests can use a roll-in shower and a separate toilet, along with a hair dryer. Enjoy views of the city, while staying at the property.
The Live Oak has a long beach area with loungers. The property has a fitness area.
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Zero George Hotel
From 459$
All of the air-conditioned rooms are complete with complimentary wireless internet as well as a free minibar and a coffee maker, and some of them include a dressing room and a dining area. For your comfort, you will find a rain shower and a separate toilet, along with complimentary toiletries and dressing gowns.
Guests can work out in a fitness room.