The Palmetto Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Waterfront Park

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Lobby
Penthouse (Redemption) | Terrace/patio
Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony
Bar (on property)
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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194 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC, 29401
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Charleston City Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Rainbow Row
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(84 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(156 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Penthouse (Redemption)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Charleston

Charleston Historic District stay.At this Charleston Historic District hotel, you'll be well placed to visit Charleston City Market and Port of Charleston, both within a 5-minute walk. Waterfront Park and Dock Street Theater are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Waterfront Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Charleston City Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dock Street Theater - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Rainbow Row - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • College of Charleston - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 16 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Henry's On The Market - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Carmella's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Charleston Crab House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Church and Union - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Palmetto Hotel

4-star hotel near Waterfront Park
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include meeting rooms and coworking spaces. The Palmetto Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of The Palmetto Hotel was completed in January 2023.

This 4-star Charleston hotel is smoke free.

  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Palmetto Hotel offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 55 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
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

  • Pets: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 55 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
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, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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The Saint Hotel Charleston
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Palmetto Hotel to the airport?

The Palmetto Hotel is 13 mi (25-min drive) away from the Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Palmetto Hotel?

As of May 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Palmetto Hotel on May 25, 2026 start from CA $395, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Palmetto Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Palmetto Hotel.

How close is The Palmetto Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 10.9 mi (24-min drive) from Isle of Palms Beach and 15.1 mi (32-min drive) from Folly Island Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Palmetto Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Palmetto Hotel offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Palmetto Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Palmetto Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Palmetto Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 55 per night.

Does The Palmetto Hotel have a pool?

The Palmetto Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Palmetto Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Palmetto Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Palmetto Hotel to downtown Charleston?

The Palmetto Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Charleston.

The Palmetto Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 762 out of 981 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 981 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 62 out of 981 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 981 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 981 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leo J

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was professional, yet extremely friendly, and always looking to make sure we were comfortable and enjoying our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

MARTHA, Wellford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Fletcher

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Krista, Bethesda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and breakfast! We’d stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect, the service was above and beyond excellent!! Fully recommend this stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Holly, Mackinac Island

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dona

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Elias

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sameer

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Erin

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Andrys

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Anna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very courteous and professional. The room had several issues the hot water took over 20 minutes to come, the hvac did not work properly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was beautifully decorated. Room amenities included bath robes and a generous room bar. Lobby has a bar which serves breakfast every morning Great location. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

LEANDRO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

William, Tampa

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had great experience with this hotel and we'd love to come back again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Raena

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026