Historic Charleston, South Carolina, was established in 1670 as Charles Towne by English settlers. The city played an important role in the American Revolutionary War and the U.S. Civil War and features a well-preserved and popular historic district on its peninsula. Numerous hotels serve the area, including a handful of budget options offering a comfortable stay for a reasonable price.
This seven-story, 129-room Comfort Inn is within walking distance to the College of Charleston and the historic district. The hotel offers a seasonal outdoor pool, fitness room, business services, wireless Internet access and free breakfast daily. Each room offers a microwave, a refrigerator and a coffee maker, one king or two double beds and a sitting area. Carriage tours are one mile from this hotel, and the South Carolina Aquarium is two miles away.
Comfort Inn Charleston
144 Bee St.
Charleston, SC 29401
843-577-2224
comfortinn.com
This eight-story, 151-room Best Western hotel is two blocks from the Medical University of South Carolina, three blocks from The Citadel and less than one mile from the College of Charleston. Hotel amenities include an outdoor pool, business services and wireless Internet access. Each room offers a balcony, a coffee maker, two queen beds, a refrigerator and an in-room safe. The Battery is 15 minutes from this hotel. Beaches including the Isle of Palms and Folly Beach can be reached within 20 minutes.
Best Western Charleston Downtown
146 Lockwood Drive
Charleston, SC 29403
877-721-4545
charlestonbestwestern.com
One block from Marion Square and two blocks from the College of Charleston is this five-story, 171-room Hampton Inn. Take a walking tour of historic Charleston from your hotel as the Charleston Museum, Aiken-Rhett House, Children's Museum and Joseph Manigault House are within blocks of the property. The Hampton Inn offers guests a complimentary breakfast buffet, concierge desk, wireless Internet access and a business center. Each room features one king or two queen beds, a coffee maker, a refrigerator and a sitting area. Local attractions include Fort Sumter National Monument and Patriot Point Naval & Maritime Museum. Specialty shops, fine dining and entertainment are nearby.
Hampton Inn Charleston-Historic District
345 Meeting St.
Charleston, SC 29403
843-723-4000
hamptoninn.hilton.com
