With a stay at The Ashley in Charleston (Downtown Charleston), you'll be steps from Medical University of South Carolina and 11 minutes by foot from College of Charleston. .This bed & breakfast is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Charleston City Market and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from South Carolina Aquarium.
Medical University of South Carolina - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
College of Charleston - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
The Citadel - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Marion Square - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Charleston Music Hall - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Getting around
Charleston Station - 15 min drive
Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
da Toscana Porchetta Shop - 5 min walk
MUSC Cafeteria - 6 min walk
The Co-Op - 5 min walk
Bad Bunnies Coffee - 5 min walk
FUEL Charleston - 4 min walk
About this property
The Ashley
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, steps from Medical University of South Carolina
The Ashley offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Charleston bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 air-conditioned rooms featuring espresso makers and Smart televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include microwave in a common area and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Food and drink
Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Things to do
TV in common areas
Conveniences
Guidebooks
Shared microwave
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping (on request)
Wedding services
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
No elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
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Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Memory foam mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
50-inch smart TV with cable channels
Streaming services
Food and drink
Espresso maker
Free bottled water
Restaurant dining guides
More
Air conditioning
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
The Ashley Charleston
The Ashley Bed & breakfast
The Ashley Bed & breakfast Charleston
Reviews
The Ashley Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.4/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 129 reviews
10 - Excellent
86
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 129 reviews
8 - Good
24
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 129 reviews
6 - Okay
12
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 129 reviews
4 - Poor
2
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 129 reviews
2 - Terrible
5
Reviews
8/10 Good
Daniel, Chalk Hill
Traveled with partner
Sep 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice - one flaw was the window air conditioner was making a cracking sound.
The property is very beautiful, what I expected. The room is clean and I love the Nespresso coffee, water, & snack bar. My only complaint is it’s very noisy; other patrons are treating the common area as if it’s an Air Bnb; yelling up the stairs to one another, & just loud. It’s not the restful night I thought I’d have. I really love the room and area but maybe a stay during the week would be better.
Shanna
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
David
Business traveler
Aug 27, 2025
Liked: Amenities
Good stay, nice facility - had trouble using coffee maker, more complicated than I am familiar with! My room #2 was vey small, which was ok, but was cold and could regulate the temp! Will be using your facility again and would like location of others! I left my glasses, went back and your service lady had them for me! Greatly appreciated her kindness!!!!!!
The Ashley was the perfect choice for our quick stay in Charleston. Easy parking and check-in, waters and snacks available in the lobby, breakfast and coffee was delicious and convenient, and the room and bed were comfortable and spacious. We will definitely be back!
This place was amazing! Cool and comfortable room. We loved the location. Don't waste time going anywhere else. This was a really special trip. We loved it.
Property is great and very convenient for what we came for. Great communication from property
James
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Catherine
Traveled with partner
Jul 21, 2025
Liked: Amenities
Loved the veranda and the general comfortable feeling of the Ashley. Parking is a challenge with everone’s large SUVsbut much appreciated in a parking constrained neighborhood.
The property is managed by a property manager rather than an innkeeper. There were many problems. Our kitchen wasn’t clean, the promised breakfast was late and not good. The website says housekeeping is included but the housekeeper didn’t show. When I asked her about it she said I had to request service and pay for it. The coffee machine wasn’t working, the creamer was not fresh. The attention to detail is sorely lacking. The Carriage house is cute, but the service was absolutely terrible for $500+ per night. There was no space in the bathrooms for toiletries. Towel hooks were positioned next to the toilet. Absolutely no amenities. Waters were promised in the rooms and never provided. This property has potential but the execution needs work.
Beautiful old inn. Only issue was locating parking. Had to circle the block. Maybe if on site they tell you turn into parking lot beside the inn not near the main entrance
A selection of cute rooms and a gorgeous parlor room with plenty of seating, work space, amenities from the coffee, drinks, and snack bars. Wrap around porch for cool evening seating, bicycles, and fire pit for coziness.
Rooms include fridge, coffee machines, and smart TVs. Great AC and bath options.
Some street noise/traffic and roadwork at some times.
Wonderful stay at beautiful inn. Lovely, huge room with separate living room and very spacious bathroom. Breakfast sandwiches and much more all included. Lovely staff. Terrific deal ($$$).
The room was gorgeous…. Loved the aesthetics!!
The staff was friendly & helpful and the location was perfect to get a great taste of Charleston ( our first). Check in was very easy and the food, drinks and extras provided were just awesome ! We truly enjoyed our time in Room 4!
Didn’t get information about check in until I called. That being said they did answer in a timely fashion. It was just surprising to get to the property and unable to enter.
Nice quiet neighborhood location, beautiful home, great parlor, porch sitting areas, first floor. Room is spacious but slightly dated & while AC and humidifiers are well functioning, it can get too cold very easily, especially if unit is right above the bed.