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20 South Battery

3.0 star property

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Lathers Suite
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Lathers Suite

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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20 S Battery St., Charleston, SC, 29401
  • White Point Gardens
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Rainbow Row
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Pink House Gallery
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Battery Carriage House - Classic

Battery Carriage House - Classic

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pringle Suite

Pringle Suite

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Lathers Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Battery Carriage House Suite

Battery Carriage House Suite

Battery Carriage House Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Devereux Suite - Grand/Former Wine Cellar/No Windows

Devereux Suite - Grand/Former Wine Cellar/No Windows

Devereux Suite - Grand/Former Wine Cellar/No Windows

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Blacklock-Ravenel King

Blacklock-Ravenel King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Pringle-Frost King

Pringle-Frost King

Pringle-Frost King

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Stevens Classic

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Simonds Suite

Simonds Suite

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

Charleston

A stay at 20 South Battery places you in the heart of Charleston, steps from White Point Gardens and a 2-minute drive from Waterfront Park. .This bed & breakfast is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Charleston City Market and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal.
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What's nearby

  • College of Charleston - 18 min walk
  • Charleston City Market - 18 min walk
  • Waterfront Park - 18 min walk
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 19 min walk
  • Medical University of South Carolina - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 20 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blind Tiger - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bitty & Beau's Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Magnolias - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Toast Of Charleston - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tommy Condon's - ‬16 min walk

About this property

20 South Battery

Bed & breakfast with free parking, steps from White Point Gardens
20 South Battery offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Charleston bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free uncovered self-parking on site

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Renovated entire property – September 2020
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Smart TV

More

  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: 0.5 percent
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.
  • Resort fee: USD 35 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business center/computer access
  • Concierge service
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Battery Carriage House Inn Charleston
Battery Carriage House Inn
Battery Carriage House Charleston
Battery Carriage House
1843 Battery Carriage House Hotel Charleston
1843 Battery Carriage House Inn b&b
Battery Carriage House Inn
20 South Battery Charleston
20 South Battery Bed & breakfast
20 South Battery Bed & breakfast Charleston

20 South Battery Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 145 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

natalie

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Recommended
Place is incredible and so much history. Room was perfect and staff amazing. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience and Abigail the general manager is a gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was amazing! Everyone there was so hospitable and gracious. Breakfast every morning was delicious. The room was perfect for the two of us. It was historic, but updated and clean. The entire place is fabulous! Definitely worth the splurge for our anniversary. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hidden treasure. The staff were exemplary. Couldn’t recommend it enough. Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was absolutely wonderful. Great location and fantastic staff. Will certainly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Trish

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We celebrated our 30th Wedding Anniversary in Charleston and stayed at 20 South Battery! It’s a lovely, historic home/Boutique Hotel Bed & Breakfast! The location along the battery is so beautiful. We had let them know prior that we’d be celebrating our 30th and they did greet us with two glasses of Prosecco and a card in our room, which was nice! We stayed in a carriage house room. It was quiet and nice enough. However, I would recommend spending a little more for a room to stay in the actual home. Carriage House although nicely decorated, quiet and extremely comfortable had a bit of a motel feel since attached to home in back. It was wonderful to order breakfast via card prior to 7pm every night to have delivered every am to room. Initially our room wasn’t cleaned and I was disappointed, but realized I had missed seeing the card that needed to be placed on the bed for room cleaning. It was cleaned when card placed on bed. We never made it to the nightly wine & cheese reception as we were always exploring the city! We did tour the home and recommend doing so. I believe there are daily tours at 11am. There’s so much history there and it’s been beautifully restored! It’s a gorgeous mansion that truly takes you back in time. Overall, we had a lovely stay & the staff were all wonderful! In order to get to dining and shopping you walk quaint, old historic streets with charming historic homes. Be sure to bring walking shoes! If we return we’ll definitely stay in the mansion!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous Charleston Mansion
Beautiful mansion with carriage houses right on the Battery. Will stay again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful classic Charleston home…wine and cheese in the parlor makes for a relaxing start to the perfect weekend away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
July 2024 Stay
Great place and the staff are top notch. Molly was great, gave a great house tour and local recommendations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful experience to stay in a beautiful bed and breakfast full of history!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyous

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charleston at it’s finest!!
Such a life-changing and luxurious experience! We stayed at 20 South Battery Inn for 2 nights. We were pampered and very well cared for. Wine and cheese in the evenings and a delicious breakfast as well. The staff were the kindest and friendliest ever. We took snacks with us to explore the city. Very comfortable and clean. We stepped back into the past and enjoyed a romantic weekend in beautiful Charleston. Right off the battery with an amazing view from the top floor. A must stay for a romantic weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, historic property across from the water. Nice people who love their job.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

RHONDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brannon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was amazing! Everyone we encountered were extremely welcoming. The inn offers free water, soda, tea and coffee 24hrs a day. Free wine, cheese and meat plates from 5-7. Complementary breakfast in bed and free parking. If you are looking to relax on a get away this is the perfect place. The staff goes above and beyond!! They are walking distance from many attractions and quite at night. You're going to love it here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

bryant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, safe and historic
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The historic home was beautiful and the staff was extremely helpful. The location was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chase

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
20 South Battery
Beautiful hotel. Incredible history on site and all around. The service and hospitality of the staff was unrivaled. Can’t recommend 20 South Battery enough!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024