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Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lobby
Lobby
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $191
$167 nightly
$191 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3

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45 Lockwood Drive, Charleston, SC, 29401
  • Place, Harborage at Ashley Marina
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Medical University of South Carolina
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, College of Charleston
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 1 KING HEARING ACCESSIBLE ROOM-NO WATER VIEW

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

1 KING HEARING ACCESSIBLE ROOM-NO WATER VIEW

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

2 Queen Mobility/Hearing Accessible w/Bathtub

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(60 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Water View) | View from room

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Water View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed ( Water View)

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed ( Water View)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Roll in shower)

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Roll in shower)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 2 Bedroom Suite (1 King & 1 Queen), Balcony, View

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

2 Bedroom Suite (1 King & 1 Queen), Balcony, View

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Accessible

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing), View

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing), View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Water View)

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Water View) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Water View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing, Water View)

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing, Water View)

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Charleston

In the heart of Charleston, Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown is within a 5-minute drive of College of Charleston and Charleston City Market. .This hotel is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from South Carolina Aquarium and 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center.

What's nearby

  • Harborage at Ashley Marina - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Medical University of South Carolina - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • The Citadel - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • College of Charleston - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Charleston Music Hall - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 20 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪da Toscana Porchetta Shop - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪MUSC Cafeteria - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪California Dreaming - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bad Bunnies Coffee - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown offers 141 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Charleston hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 141 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a communal living room.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Garden Grille & Bar serving guests of Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Garden Grille & Bar - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
45 Waterside - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 15 for adults and USD 9.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • 45 Waterside
  • The Garden Grille & Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - May 2025
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 9.95 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 20 per day (in/out privileges)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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

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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Waterfront Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Waterfront Hotel Charleston Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Waterfront/Downtown Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Waterfront/Downtown
Hilton Garn Inn Waterfront
Hilton Charleston Waterfront
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown Charleston

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 490 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 296 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1005 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Betty Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great proximity to Disney Springs
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lolitta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was amazing from check in, dining in and checking out
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant, quiet place to spend the holiday. Good restaurants and historical sites.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless and clean and we were able to check in early. The staff was extrememly pleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was clean and the staff were extremely pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful. Clean and neat
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great! Love the ambience of the lobby! Staff was very courteous and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Faban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant Staff, Easy Parking, Beautiful view
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly and responsive staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Amenities
Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelsie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, great staff, walking to downtown was nice and easy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Trisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was attentive and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes, clean and staff were happy and funn
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great pool area & staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Branden

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel, great location and very good staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous employees
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with great staff, rooftop bar was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and staff was friendly. But the pillows in the room need to be addressed immediately as they are extremely soft.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Everything is awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Joanna

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the location, hotel, and the service!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025