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BEST WESTERN King Charles Inn

3.0 of 5
237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Jacksonville, Florida
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16 reviews 16 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

the staff was fantastic from the front desk to the bellmen. maids and bar staff. Great recommendations for things to do and dinner reservations. Enjoyed the recommended carriage ride and pedecab ride to dinner.The room was very clean and very comfortable . The location on Meeting St. is walking distance to Bars restaurants and shopping .Had a great time and... More

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Wilmington, Delaware
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22 reviews 22 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

A great spot in Charleston. About 3/4 of a mile from the water and right in the heart of the restaurant and shopping area. Hotel has recently been updated and is impeccably clean. Every member of the staff was very friendly, accommodating and loaded with great advice about the area (where to eat, where not to eat, what to see).... More

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Philly
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

We stayed at the Kind Charles In 6/7/13 - 6/10/13. We had an amazing trip. I have never stayed at a hotel and had such a great experience. The greatest part about the hotel is the incredible service. Everything about every person that worked there was great. The front desk was so helpful in making sure we were taken care... More

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KCIGM, General Manager at BEST WESTERN King Charles Inn, responded to this review
18 June 2013

Thank you for the exceptional TripAdvisor review! I am thrilled you enjoyed your stay at the King Charles Inn! My staff continues to amaze me daily with their wonderful service. We are all committed to providing the highest quality of customer care every day every stay! I will certainly pass on your Kudo's! Thank you for staying with us! More

Watkinsville, Georgia, United States
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20 reviews 20 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

We spent two nights at the King Charles and were upgraded to a king room in the forth floor......very quiet, huge bathroom and all immaculate! Pool area was beautiful, great staff and bar. Enjoyed breakfast at Wisk and the Saffron Bakery and Tea room on the way to the Fort Sumpter Tour. Kaminsky's had the best brownie sunday ever and... More

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KCIGM, General Manager at BEST WESTERN King Charles Inn, responded to this review
18 June 2013

Thank you for celebrating your special occasion with us! We are delighted you chose the King Charles Inn! We hope you can return every year! More

San Jose, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

We stayed at the King Charles Inn 6/1-6/5 on our first ever trip to Charleston. All of the staff were very helpful and friendly. The free parking with a reasonable rate was what enticed us to book here. The location on Meeting Street was perfect. There is no free breakfast but there is a small cafe that offers a limited... More

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KCIGM, General Manager at BEST WESTERN King Charles Inn, responded to this review
16 June 2013

I am so happy to hear you enjoyed your first vacation to Charleston and that we were a part of it! Thank you for the nice compliments regarding my staff! I will also follow-up with my Chief Engineer on Room 218. This is unacceptable and we will correct it asap! Thank you again and have a great day! More

Boynton Beach, Florida
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

We booked a King room with a balcony in April for June 11-13. When we arrived we were shocked to find out that the 4th floor where our room was, had to use the garage elevator to get directly to our room, or walk up a flight of stairs, then down a long hallway to get to another elevator to... More

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KCIGM, General Manager at BEST WESTERN King Charles Inn, responded to this review
16 June 2013

Thank you for your honest feedback. I am sorry you did not enjoy the 4th floor or the hotel layout. Quite a few of our repeat guests request the highest floor because it is quiet and more private. The Balcony rooms are the largest rooms in the hotel and very popular due to the size. I understand there is not... More

Senior Contributor
45 reviews 45 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW

We stay in Charleston often and this was out first visit to this hotel . The staff is very friendly & helpful with dinner reservations etc. the rooms were clean, and it was a good location ( close to market street ) we paid extra for a balcony room and that wasn't worth it. It overlooked the parking lot and... More

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KCIGM, General Manager at BEST WESTERN King Charles Inn, responded to this review
13 June 2013

I am thrilled you enjoyed your visit to the Holy City! Thank you for noticing our friendly service! We just love serving our guests! More

Upstate New York
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48 reviews 48 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

If you are looking for a moderately priced hotel in the heart of the historic district, seach no more - this is the place for you. The higher (and lower) ranked competition is significantly more expensive. Good Points: -Great value, can't beat the rate for the area -Central location in historic district (market, parks, shopping, dining, waterfront) -The room provided... More

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KCIGM, General Manager at BEST WESTERN King Charles Inn, responded to this review
13 June 2013

Thank you for noting the great value we provide! As you may or may not know, all Best Westerns are independently owned and operated. We are so fortunate that our owner is a local Charlestonian who takes such great pride in his hotel and his city! Thank you and I hope you can return again in the near future. More

Toronto
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18 reviews 18 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

Location, included parking and service were great, although small room with dated mattresses and linens as well as a/c system that is loud and blows cold air on you while you sleep took away from a comfortable night's rest since I had to turn it off. While hotels in the area are generally pricey, this seemed the best option for... More

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KCIGM, General Manager at BEST WESTERN King Charles Inn, responded to this review
13 June 2013

Thank you for taking time to review our hotel. I am sorry you were disappointed with the structure itself. This corner of Meeting Street was always a hotel dating back to the early 1800s which I find a fun fact! However, the hotel it is today was built in 1959 but renovated several times. I hope you enjoyed your visit... More

Chicago, IL
Top Contributor
54 reviews 54 reviews
17 hotel reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

The hotel is conveniently located. It was an easy walk to all the attractions. The room (2 queens) was a good size* and the bathroom large. The beds were comfortable. For the most part the hotel is quiet (I could hear some noise from the room next door but it wasn't to the point of being an annoyance). The front... More

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KCIGM, General Manager at BEST WESTERN King Charles Inn, responded to this review
11 June 2013

Thank you for your kind words. It sounds like you really enjoyed your trip to Charleston! Have a pleasant day and thank you for sharing on TRipADvisor! More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Best Western King Charles Hotel
Best Western King Charles Hotel Charleston
Best Western Charleston
Charleston Best Western
Address: 237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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Region: United States > South Carolina > Coastal South Carolina > Charleston
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#6 Family Hotels in Charleston
#21 Romantic Hotels in Charleston
#33 Business Hotels in Charleston
Price range (per night): RM567 - 1,064
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The BEST WESTERN King Charles Inn is ideally located in the heart of Charleston's Historic District. Newly renovated rooms feature hand-crafted furniture, flat screen TVs, IHomes and much more. The King Charles Inn is one of the only hotels in downtown that offers FREE PARKING! ... more   less 
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