The Restoration
This 16-room hotel features residential suites with kitchens, an outdoor pool, rooftop bar and grill, spa, and free breakfast.
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The 15 hotels closest to downtown Charleston, in the same order as the list above. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.
| Hotel | Class | From downtown Charleston | Pool | Valet parking | Free breakfast | Fitness center | Restaurant | Meeting rooms | Guest rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Restoration | 4-star | 0.1 mi | |||||||
| The Charleston Place | 5-star | 0.1 mi | – | ||||||
| The Lindy Renaissance Charleston Hotel | 4-star | 0.1 mi | – | ||||||
| Hotel Richemont | 4-star | 0.1 mi | – | – | – | ||||
| The Ryder Hotel | 3-star | 0.1 mi | – | ||||||
| Indigo Inn | 3-star | 0.1 mi | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| Grand Bohemian Charleston, Autograph Collection | 4-star | 0.1 mi | – | – | |||||
| Planters Inn | 4-star | 0.1 mi | – | – | |||||
| Fulton Lane Inn | 3-star | 0.1 mi | – | – | |||||
| The Meeting Street Inn | 3-star | 0.1 mi | – | – | – | – | – | ||
| Kings Courtyard Inn | 3-star | 0.2 mi | – | – | |||||
| The Pinch Hotel | 4-star | 0.2 mi | – | – | |||||
| Andrew Pinckney Inn | 4-star | 0.2 mi | – | – | |||||
| Emeline | 4-star | 0.2 mi | – | – | |||||
| Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel | 3-star | 0.2 mi | – | – | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
How close are these downtown Charleston hotels to the center of downtown?
The hotels on this list are all within about a mile and a half of the center of downtown Charleston. They're sorted by distance, with the nearest hotels appearing first.
How do I get around downtown Charleston and to other parts of the city?
Charleston operates the CARTA bus system, which connects downtown with surrounding neighborhoods and key areas throughout the Charleston region. Rideshare services and taxis are also widely available.
How does billing work when booking these hotels for business travel?
Engine offers consolidated invoicing across all your bookings and multiple payment options to fit how your organization handles travel expenses. There's no membership fee to use the platform.
What should I compare when choosing a hotel downtown for a work trip?
The comparison table shows each hotel's distance from the center of downtown, hotel class, guest rating, and whether it offers free breakfast or free parking. These factors help you choose based on your company's travel policy and your own preferences.
How do I book hotel rooms downtown for a group or team?
For nine or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking. For eight rooms or fewer, you can book directly through the platform yourself.