The Best Hotels in Downtown Charleston, Charleston - 2026 Updated Prices

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG	2.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,161 reviews	View
Embassy Suites Charleston	3.5 star property	8.4 Very good 1,437 reviews	View
Four Points by Sheraton Charleston	3.0 star property	8.4 Very good 1,003 reviews	View
Hampton Inn Charleston-Downtown	2.5 star property	8.2 Very good 1,000 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Charleston

Find the best Downtown Charleston areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Teays Valley

While visiting Teays Valley, you might make a stop by sights like Teays Valley Lakes and Sleepy Hollow Golf Club.

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Kanawha City

You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Kanawha City. You might want to make time for a stop at Kanawha Mall Shopping Center or The Shops at Kanawha.

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South Hills

While visiting South Hills, you might make a stop by sights like Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve and Cox-Morton House.

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West Side

If you're spending some time in West Side, Patrick Street Plaza Shopping Center and Ruffner Memorial Park are top sights worth seeing.

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East End Historic District

East End Historic District is noteworthy for its casinos, and you can plan an outing to West Virginia State Museum and West Virginia Culture Center while you're in town.

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Top Downtown Charleston Hotel Reviews

Sonesta ES Suites Charleston

10/10 Excellent

"It was nice staying at this property. I was surprised they charged me $5.00 for the parking. I didn't see that when I was booking my stay. The bed was very comfortable and breakfast was very good."

Mardi Gras Casino & Resort

8/10 Good

"The hotel room was very nice but there was no coffee pots which I prefer versus going down to get a cup of coffee in the morning. We got a late start for breakfast and went down at 9:50, all of the hot food was already empty and they did not refill it even though there were several people down there waiting. I realize they were closing at 10:00 but every hotel I've been to typically still has to refill the food if it's still within breakfast hours. We were there for the dog track which was disappointing. We prefer to watch outside but you had to go down several flights of stairs to get out there only to come find out the bar is completely closed because they're renovating it so you could not even get a glass of water unless you went back up the four flights of stairs. So we end up sitting inside to be closer to any type of beverage. Also, there are no betting machines on the inside bottom level where we prefer to watch the dogs. You again had to walk up several flights upstairs to go place a bet. The most disappointing thing was there was no announcer whatsoever for the race. Because of that, we missed the first race because we didn't realize it was going on. Having the announcer not only notifies you of the next race and results but also adds to the excitement. It was an easier drive for us and was nice but Wheeling Island definitely has a better setup for placing bets and the experience. The casino was on and the band was amazing!"

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Charleston?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Charleston's Downtown Charleston neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Charleston Town Center and Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences as part of your Downtown Charleston travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Charleston?

Based on our traveller data, Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Charleston. This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, and it offers free breakfast and a fitness centre. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Embassy Suites Charleston and Charleston Marriott Town Center.

How many hotels are there in the Downtown Charleston area?

With 17 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Charleston to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Charleston area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Charleston, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available in Downtown Charleston.

What are the top things to see and do in Downtown Charleston?

While you're in Downtown Charleston, you can catch a show at Charleston Stage Company, Mountain Stage and Children s Theatre of Charleston. You could also plan a visit to Charleston Town Center or Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences while you're in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Charleston include Callen McJunkin Gallery, The Art Emporium and Avampato Discovery Museum. While you're out sightseeing, Gallery Eleven and Heritage Towers are a couple of additional sights to visit in Charleston.

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Our top choices for Downtown Charleston hotels

Suburban Studios Charleston - Civic Center

Charleston Marriott Town Center

Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG

Hampton Inn Charleston-Downtown

Quality Inn & Suites Charleston - Civic Center

Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center

Four Points by Sheraton Charleston

Embassy Suites Charleston

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Elkview - Charleston NE

Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, Dunbar - Charleston

Days Inn by Wyndham Charleston WV

Sleep Inn Charleston North

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV

Budget Host Inn Charleston

Mardi Gras Casino & Resort

Holiday Inn Express Suites Charleston by IHG

Red Roof Inn Charleston - Dunbar

Super 8 by Wyndham Dunbar/Charleston Area

Quality Inn Charleston South

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Charleston South, WV

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Where to stay in Downtown Charleston

Teays Valley

Kanawha City

South Hills

West Side

East End Historic District

Top Downtown Charleston Hotel Reviews

Sonesta ES Suites Charleston

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