French Quarter Inn
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Compare downtown hotels in Charleston
The 15 hotels closest to downtown Charleston, in the same order as the list above. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.
| Hotel | Class | From downtown Charleston | Pool | Valet parking | Free breakfast | Fitness center | Restaurant | Meeting rooms | Guest rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Quarter Inn | 4-star | 0.3 mi | – | – | – | – | – | (1,031) | |
| The Loutrel | 4-star | 0.3 mi | – | – | – | – | – | (1,000) | |
| Wentworth Mansion | 5-star | 0.4 mi | – | – | – | – | – | (164) | |
| The Pinch Hotel | 4-star | 0.2 mi | – | – | (210) | ||||
| The Spectator Hotel | 4-star | 0.3 mi | – | – | – | – | – | (1,000) | |
| Zero George Street | 5-star | 0.4 mi | – | – | – | – | – | (382) | |
| The Cooper | 5-star | 0.5 mi | – | – | – | – | – | – | (48) |
| Hilton Club Liberty Place Charleston | 3-star | 0.5 mi | – | – | – | – | – | – | (1,003) |
| The Nickel Hotel | 4-star | 0.7 mi | – | – | – | – | – | – | (212) |
| The Restoration | 4-star | 0.1 mi | (1,272) | ||||||
| The Charleston Place | 5-star | 0.1 mi | – | (1,002) | |||||
| Hotel Richemont | 4-star | 0.1 mi | – | – | – | (215) | |||
| Planters Inn | 4-star | 0.1 mi | – | – | (1,000) | ||||
| Andrew Pinckney Inn | 4-star | 0.2 mi | – | – | (1,530) | ||||
| The Dewberry Charleston | 5-star | 0.4 mi | – | – | – | – | – | – | (1,000) |
What Brings People to Downtown Charleston?
Downtown Charleston, on the peninsula between the Ashley and Cooper Rivers, hosts business travelers for client meetings, conferences, and office visits. The hotels on this page are sorted by distance from the center of downtown Charleston, nearest first. Travelers can search, compare, and book these hotels on Engine.
Downtown Charleston puts you near state and local government offices, the federal courthouse, and the city's convention facilities. Business travelers come here for client meetings, legal proceedings, conferences, and corporate events. The hotels listed below are within about a mile and a half of the center of downtown, sorted nearest first. You can search, compare, and book these hotels on Engine, and for stays of 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking.
Frequently asked questions
How close are these downtown Charleston hotels to the center of downtown?
The hotels on this list are all within about a mile and a half of the center of downtown Charleston. They're sorted by distance, with the nearest hotels appearing first.
How do I get around downtown Charleston and to other parts of the city?
Charleston operates the CARTA bus system, which connects downtown with surrounding neighborhoods and key areas throughout the Charleston region. Rideshare services and taxis are also widely available.
How does billing work when booking these hotels for business travel?
Engine offers consolidated invoicing across all your bookings and multiple payment options to fit how your organization handles travel expenses. There's no membership fee to use the platform.
What should I compare when choosing a hotel downtown for a work trip?
The comparison table shows each hotel's distance from the center of downtown, hotel class, guest rating, and whether it offers free breakfast or free parking. These factors help you choose based on your company's travel policy and your own preferences.
How do I book hotel rooms downtown for a group or team?
For nine or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking. For eight rooms or fewer, you can book directly through the platform yourself.
Why don't you show rates for these hotels?
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