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The Palmetto Hotel

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Lobby
Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony
Bar (on property)
Penthouse (Redemption)
View from property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
194 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC, 29401
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
    3 min walk
  • Charleston City Market
    3 min walk
  • Waterfront Park
    3 min walk
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    25 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Bay Street)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Bay Street)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Water View)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Water View)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse (Redemption)

Penthouse (Redemption)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Charleston

With a stay at The Palmetto Hotel in Charleston (Downtown Charleston), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and Charleston City Market. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Waterfront Park and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from College of Charleston.

What's nearby

  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Charleston City Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Waterfront Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • College of Charleston - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Palmetto Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.
Make yourself at home in one of the 45 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.
At The Palmetto Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Palmetto Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

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 public transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Free bike hire
  • Private picnics

Conveniences

  • Lift

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Coworking spaces
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Renovated entire property – January 2023
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV
  • Digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

The Palmetto Hotel Hotel
The Saint Hotel Charleston
The Palmetto Hotel Charleston
The Saint Hotel Charleston SC
The Palmetto Hotel Hotel Charleston

The Palmetto Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 441 out of 539 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 539 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 539 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 539 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 539 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emilio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My go to for Charleston if traveling alone or with a significant other. Very intimate, close to everything, not like any of those chain hotels. We slept very well and absolutely loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine Marcia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margot

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Palmetto!! In a great location, super clean, and lovely rooms!!! Staff was very kind and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in the french quarter of Charleston. Close to great restaurants, bars, art galleries, a great open air market and a beautiful seaside park. The staff was absolutely wonderful, showcasing Southern Hospitality and service. Will definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, westwood

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with excellent amenities, from a welcome cocktail, friendly and accommodating reception, comfortable rooms, just right breakfast to get your day started, cozy bar, and convenient access to all things old town Charleston has to offer. Will return without question or hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kennedy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome value for a beautiful boutique hotel! Also best espresso martini in town served at their bar!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yong Jai

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

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice. The decor and colors were awesome. It’s perfectly located to everything we planned to do during our trip. It also had an excellent daily breakfast. You’ll enjoy your stay here. We’ll definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ruth J Jones

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice but hot room
This is a cute place close to popular dining and sights, however the air conditioning in our room was not quite working which made for an uncomfortable sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful room with a view. Perfect location to walk to all the sites and resteraunts
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel in the best location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
really clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the prettiest rooms I have stayed in! So unique, clean, and in the best location of Charleston.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff and property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Low key accommodations with excellent staff and a perfect location for a visit to historic Charleston
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

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

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and friendly staff. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsie

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience from checkin to check out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little boutique hotel. Great location as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024