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Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown

Property class: 3

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A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with a sofa and armchairs, a patterned carpet, and a large painting above the seating.
An aerial view of a rooftop pool area with multiple lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a swimming pool.
Lobby
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, a central bar area, and comfortable seating arrangements.
A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, large windows, and outdoor seating.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $172
$151 nightly
$172 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25

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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

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wooden headboard.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large window offering a marina view, a desk with a chair, a bed, and a TV.

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 wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, a red armchair, two bedside tables with lamps, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed ( Water View)

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wooden headboard.

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 wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a view of the city.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

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A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a painting, a lamp, a chair, and a bed.

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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

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A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, ottoman, and a painting on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, a red armchair, two bedside tables with lamps, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wooden headboard.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

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

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Room

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Room

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

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wooden headboard.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

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

A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, a red armchair, two bedside tables with lamps, and a window with curtains.

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 wired internet

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

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a painting, a lamp, a chair, and a bed.

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wooden headboard.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a TV, and a balcony with a view.

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Water View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, a red armchair, two bedside tables with lamps, and a window with curtains.

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

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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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.

What's nearby

  • Harborage at Ashley Marina - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Charleston City Marina - 9 min walk - 0.5 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

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
  • ‪California Dreaming - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬18 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. Open daily.
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

  • Bed sheets 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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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. 505 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 285 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and convenient to all destinations within Charleston. The pool was very clean and refreshing and the staff were all very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the pool, restaurant, roof top bar, gym
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean and spacious. Staff extremely helpful and friendly. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great property and we are glad to have stayed here!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Great parking for oversized vehicles.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great and really clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had to store three luggages after check out. They were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I enjoyed the stay at the Hotel. Everything was great, as expected.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great proximity to Disney Springs
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located to the marina and yacht club
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a great hotel! Every detail of this establishment was top notch. Immaculate, well stocked, top notch amenities, service and staff, parking, everything was perfect. We enjoyed every second. Thank you for making our first stay in charleston amazing . We definitely will be staying here again when we return
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good and clean
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet rooms, the staff was amazing, the location was good, food was good, and had a few drinks at the bar which was pleasant. Bartender was nice and made some good small talk.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel sits on the waterfront in Charleston and has a lovely roof bar. It’s @ 1-2 miles from downtown. We loved staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
as advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was beautiful and staff was very helpful. The only reason I gave a lower rating on cleanliness and maintenance was because our room smelled musty like really, really bad feet. Everything was clean so it must have been something in carpets.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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

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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10/10 Excellent

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