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Emeline

4.0 star property
4-star luxury hotel near Port of Charleston

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry

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181 Church St, Charleston, SC, 29401-3122
  • Place, Charleston City Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Charleston
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, College of Charleston
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Atelier)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Room, Accessible (Socialite, Two King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Artist's)

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Artist's)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Collector's)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Property amenity

Room, 1 King Bed (Atelier)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(51 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Artist's)

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Artist's)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Property amenity

Premier Room (Socialite, Two King)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Property amenity

Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom (Collector's)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Property amenity

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Travelers, One King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite (Maisonette, Loft)

Superior Suite (Maisonette, Loft)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Multiple Beds (Socialite, Two King)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 King Beds

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Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Collective) | Property amenity

Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Collective)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Charleston

Charleston Historic District stay.A stay at this Charleston Historic District hotel places you steps from Charleston City Market and within a 10-minute walk of Port of Charleston. St. Philip's Church and Dock Street Theater are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Shops at Charleston Place - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Charleston City Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port of Charleston - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • College of Charleston - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Waterfront Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 17 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Henry's On The Market - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hyman's Seafood - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Charleston Crab House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Clerks Coffee Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hank's Seafood Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Emeline

4-star luxury hotel near Port of Charleston
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 3354 square feet (312 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Emeline. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Emeline was completed in April 2020.

This 4-star Charleston hotel is smoke free.

  • 212 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • 3354 sq ft of conference space
  • 312 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1852
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Emeline offers 212 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Charleston hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary newspapers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Awards and affiliations

Emeline is listed in the 2021 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 58 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 15 to 55 for adults and USD 15 to 55 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (34 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (33 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.16 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 75 lbs per pet
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: USD 43.32 per accommodation, per night

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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 55 for adults, and USD 15 to 55 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 58 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.16 percent

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Reviews

Emeline Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1274 out of 1661 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1661 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1661 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1661 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1661 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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

10/10 Excellent

Timmie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

Emeline is Amazing!

Beautiful hotel. Pleasant from the moment we checked in. We were greeted at door with luggage cart and provided refreshments at check in. Two king bedrooms with living room was perfect for our family of 5. Bathroom was spacious and a plus that toilet had separate door (this is a huge plus for families all trying to get ready at the same time). Location was perfect- walking distance to market, King Street shopping, and a ton of great restaurants. Hotel had a great restaurant, coffee shop, and outdoor fireplace at night to relax. I highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rigoberto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay clean quiet easy parking and good service.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Narmane

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

cindy

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

Great weekend stay

Most of the stay was great. Front desk was helpful. Room was perfect, comfortable and straightened every day. Bed was comfortable. Bar was lively, with good choices. The house wine was very good. Got some apps to take to the room which were perfect. But several systems were down often. Central coffee makers did not work. Restaurant closed due to pos issues. The system issues didn’t damper our stay but would have been a 5 star without.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best stays I've had anywhere. Really lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location, cozy & staff was great!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jehona, LA CROSSE

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELLEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location right in the heart of downtown Charleston. Plenty of restaurant spots in the area, and the restaurant/bar on-site is great. Staff were friendly and the rooms were clean and modern. Only small complaint is that our mattress was pretty worn, so there wasn't much support for our back. Probably time for them to upgrade those mattresses so it doesn't feel like you're sleeping in a hole. Otherwise, it was a great experience; we'll return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelli

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

One of a kind

This by far has been the best hotel we have stayed at as a family. The staff was so professional, courteous, and we went above and beyond daily to make sure our stay wasn't just a "stay" but an experience. Ashley, the front desk associate, greeted us. She made sure my daughter's and I felt like royalty. Her service and kindness was supreme. She even checked on us daily to make sure our stay was going well. The concierge staff was top notch as well, making sure we knew all the best places to go for our stay. I cannot thank the staff at Emeline enough for taking great care of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel has so much charm! Wonderful atmosphere and so close to all things downtown Charleston! Our room was extremely small and beside loud ac units. Those are the only things keeping me from giving an Excellent rating! We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CYNTHIA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful hotel. The amenities are terrific. The restaurant at the hotel is convenient and yummy. This is walkable to king street and close to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michal

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Liked location and facilities. Had multiple problems with this stay. Problems with reservations, housekeeping, billing, lack of toiletries, toiletries never refilled or replaced after use, had to ask 2 times for toilet paper, room not cleaned at all for one night of our stay and no fresh towels left, had to ask 3 times for a blanket, not provided room we had booked, told not available until next day, went to one room for that first night and then no tv and no internet, got moved in wee hours to the room we had indeed reserved.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dulcie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classy Hotel, Great rooms. Love the record player, Love that they had the water machines. Not super big fan about glass containers. The front desk staff and Valet and Bellman were great. Restaurant was not super friendly or efficient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our stay. We were here for our anniversary and my best friends wedding. Will definitely stay here again! I felt like I was VIP at a resort.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micah

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
This place was really nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025