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The Palmetto Hotel

The Palmetto Hotel
The Palmetto Hotel – Charleston, SC
The Palmetto Hotel – Charleston, SC
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About The Palmetto Hotel

The Palmetto Hotel, Charleston is conveniently set in Charleston, and features a fitness center, free WiFi and a bar. The property is located 1.1 miles from South Carolina Aquarium, 1.1 miles from Charleston Museum and 1.7 miles from Cannon Park. Private parking is available on site. A continental breakfast is available at the hotel. Staff at The Palmetto Hotel, Charleston are available to give guidance at the 24-hour front desk. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Charleston Waterfront Park, Rainbow Row and Marion Square. Charleston International Airport is 12 miles away.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.7 / 5
Excellent 1004 reviews
  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great place

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    I loved this hotel! The location is absolutely perfect and walkable to so many fantastic restaurants in Charleston. Would highly recommend!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The property is well located for downtown activities and dining; walking to most places. Valet parking (pricey) is really the only option, because negotiating suitcases on Charleston uneven sidewalks from a garage is a non-starter. We liked the morning breakfast, and the quiet rooms and comfortable bed, but the standard rooms are very small, making it difficult to open 2 suitcases on the floor, and still have walking room. Overall, though, we liked the property, but if we returned, we would need a larger room.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great hotel, helpful staff, fun bar.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Our favorite hotel of our entire trip! Centrally located, every single person in that hotel was kind, helpful, and inviting. The rooms, the hallways, the lobby, bar, etc. all amazingly decorated and unique. This will be our go to Charleston hotel moving forward 🙂

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Loved the bar and the staff! Hotel decor and location were perfect. Room was very tiny but we didn't mind for one night.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great location close to most restaurants-but very expensive.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Very minimal breakfast

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Each staff member we encountered were super friendly, helpful and well organized in their jobs. The bartenders were engaging with the patrons, which was nice. Breakfast was good, especially the grits!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Convenient to restaurants No chair in room, just a stool to watch TV - I have 10 screws and 2 rods fuzing my spine, so I was u comfortable when in the room.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The location is perfect for visiting Charleston! We were very pleased with everything.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Close proximity to attractions and food. Breakfast left alot to be desired ot

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Was a lovely experience and beautiful hotel

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The Palmetto Hotel was a great place to stay at! It is located next to several great restaurants and close to the water. Our room was very clean and the room service was wonderful. The staff was so nice and helped us have an amazing stay!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    After driving nearly 300 miles, that’s not exactly a warm welcome.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    We loved our stay at the Palmetto!! Right when you walk in the staff greets you and the hotel just smells good! There are always drinks in the lobby- water and sweet tea! The room was exactly as pictured and the staff serviced the room multiple times a day which was very nice! The breakfast was minimal but what you’d expect for a continental breakfast- fruit, grits, pastries, hard boiled eggs, biscuits and gravy, and yogurt parfaits. Would’ve loved to see some bagels and cream cheese or bacon or sausage but we had breakfast at the hotel 3/4 days of our stay so it was good enough to keep coming back! We also had several cocktails at the lobby bar: definitely try their espresso martini it is top notch! Overall we had a lovely stay and would certainly stay there again! Definitely recommend if you are thinking of booking!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Small boutique hotel, room was small but well appointed, could have used a dresser or more closet space. Continental Breakfast in lobby was quite nice. Staff and location very good!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great location, very friendly and accommodating staff. Beautiful hotel, by far the best I’ve ever stayed in.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    You can walk everywhere and restaurants, bars, and shopping are everywhere. I highly recommend this hotel.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Valle when we arrived watched us take out very heavy luggage. The valle when we left was helpful

Frequently asked questions about The Palmetto Hotel

Does The Palmetto Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Palmetto Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Palmetto Hotel offer parking?
Yes, The Palmetto Hotel offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does The Palmetto Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Palmetto Hotel offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does The Palmetto Hotel have a fitness center?
Yes, The Palmetto Hotel features an on-site fitness center for guests.
Where is The Palmetto Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
The Palmetto Hotel is located at 194 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401. With a Walk Score of 84, the area is rated Very Walkable. Most errands can be completed on foot, with public transit and rideshare easily accessible.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near The Palmetto Hotel
  • Siege of Charleston 0.4 mi
  • 2015 Charleston, South Carolina shooting 0.6 mi
  • USS Yorktown 1.3 mi
  • Siege of Charleston 1.3 mi
  • The Citadel 2.3 mi
  • Battle of Fort Sumter 3.6 mi
  • Fort Sumter 3.6 mi

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