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The Capitol Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel near Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences in Charleston

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Exterior
Reception
Combined shower/tub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Basic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Explore the area

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1000 Washington St E, Charleston, WV, 25301
  • Place, Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Charleston Town Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, WV (CRW-Yeager)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Basic Single Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Basic Single Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Basic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Charleston

City center stay.At this Downtown Charleston hotel, you'll be steps from Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences and within a 15-minute walk of Charleston Town Center. Also, Haddad Riverfront Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • GoMart Ballpark - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Charleston Town Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Haddad Riverfront Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 12 min walk
  • Charleston, WV (CRW-Yeager) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fife Street Brewing - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪First Watch - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mea Cuppa - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bricks & Barrels - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Capitol Hotel

Hotel near Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences in Charleston
The Capitol Hotel offers its guests a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly The Capitol Hotel also features a vending machine, a front-desk safe, and an elevator. Free self parking is available.

This Charleston hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 136 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
The Capitol Hotel offers 136 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay (for stays between 31 December - 01 January)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in August.
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Capitol Charleston
Charleston Capitol
Charleston Capitol Hotel
Best Western Charleston
Charleston Capitol Hotel
Charleston Tower Hotel Hotel
Ramada by Wyndham Charleston
Charleston Tower Hotel Charleston
Charleston Tower Hotel Hotel Charleston

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Capitol Hotel to the airport?

The Capitol Hotel is 4.3 mi (7-min drive) away from the Charleston, WV (CRW-Yeager) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Capitol Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Capitol Hotel.

Does The Capitol Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Capitol Hotel offers free continental breakfast on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Capitol Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Mardi Gras Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Capitol Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Capitol Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Capitol Hotel have a pool?

The Capitol Hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does The Capitol Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Capitol Hotel to downtown Charleston?

The Capitol Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Charleston.

The Capitol Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 236 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 197 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 169 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 151 out of 1000 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly service and good room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and convenient to airport
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay, friendly staff, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice, ale were worried about the area when getting off the freeway. Everything was fine during our stay and the breakfast (even though it was at the neighboring hotel) was good!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chuanhao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were super polite and rooms were so clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chanay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Awesome people. Made me feel comfortable as soon as I walked in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love this place

Clean helpful staff delicious breakfast and right there near everything u need
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It seems ok but a lot of homeless people around
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place to stay

Very nice recently remodeled Room was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice quick overnight stay.

Stayed one overnight. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s an older hotel, but the rooms are comfortable and the staff was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

AMY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was a nice enough hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

scott

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
the sign says Best Western not Capitol Hotel. Parking lot is sketchy when you arrive late at night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rima

Liked: Staff & service
Homeless people all around.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place

Was a good stay Comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BEN NATHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Rooms were nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There was a note on the door that it was closed for renovations and to go next door to the Quality Inn. Kind of weird!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025