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Emeline

4.0 star property

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
$358
$315 nightly
$358 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 25 - May 26

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181 Church St, Charleston, SC, 29401-3122
  • Place, Charleston City Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Charleston
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, College of Charleston
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Atelier)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Room, Accessible (Socialite, Two King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 357 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Artist's) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Artist's)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 315 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Collector's)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Property amenity

Room, 1 King Bed (Atelier)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)
  • 230 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Artist's) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Artist's)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 315 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Property amenity

Premier Room (Socialite, Two King)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 357 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Property amenity

Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom (Collector's)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Property amenity

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Travelers, One King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite (Maisonette, Loft) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Suite (Maisonette, Loft)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 480 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Multiple Beds (Socialite, Two King)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 King Beds

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Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Collective) | Property amenity

Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Collective)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 527 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Charleston

With a stay at Emeline in Charleston (Charleston Historic District), you'll be steps from Charleston City Market and 7 minutes by foot from College of Charleston. .This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Port of Charleston and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Waterfront Park.

What's nearby

  • Charleston City Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Port of Charleston - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • College of Charleston - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Waterfront Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Rainbow Row - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 22 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hyman's Seafood - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Henry's On The Market - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Clerks Coffee Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Frannie & The Fox - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Charleston Crab House - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Emeline

Emeline offers 212 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Charleston hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary newspapers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 212 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a fitness center and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and shopping on site.
For lunch or brunch, stop by Clerks Coffee Company, a restaurant that specializes in American cuisine. You can also grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Charleston? This hotel has 3354 square feet (312 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 8 meeting rooms.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Clerks Coffee Company - This coffee shop specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch.
Frannie and The Fox - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Emeline is listed in the 2021 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 58 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 15 to 55 for adults and USD 15 to 55 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Clerks Coffee Company
  • Frannie and The Fox

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3,354 square feet of conference space
  • 8 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (34 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (33 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1852
  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.16 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 75 lbs per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 43.32 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 55 for adults, and USD 15 to 55 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 58 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.16 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Emeline Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1283 out of 1675 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1675 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1675 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1675 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1675 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann, Woodbridge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent overall
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

raeann

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sam

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivana

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kathy

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were very happy with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was friendly and helpful. The room was lovely. Clean, nicely decorated and the bed was very comfortable! The water pressure on the sink was weak. The shower was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was wonderful. Fun place, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Couldn’t have asked for a better stay! Hotel and staff are amazing! Beautiful rooms, lovely outdoor courtyard and wonderful restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot with tons of unique details
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lee, davie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, everything is walkable. Staff was very friendly and helpful. We brought our dogs and the hotel is very dog friendly. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mayci

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was gorgeous & spacious! really appreciated the prpoerty's communication throughout our stay. every staff member we encountered was polite and accomodating. would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

EJ

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room carpet was stained, staff at check in not welcoming. Fire alarm during the night, noisy elevator and no fan in the bathrrom or room. Priced ridiculous for dirty room and "resort fees" added at end of checkout
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vadim, Columbus

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean hotel. It was convenient to have complimentary Nespresso coffee and fruits on each floor. The room service was taking care about the bed and the rest of the room every day. The location is very convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rosanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The restaurant in the hotel was outstanding. The food and the service were excellent. The room was ok. The shower was terrible. At one point it lost complete water pressure by itself. The water temperature went from extremely hot to ice cold by itself. It’s a shame because we loved the hotel but that left us quite disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Cole

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

LENNA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel and staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at this charming hotel and loved the outdoor space for dining and just relaxing. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025