The Palmetto Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Bar (on property)
Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Penthouse (Redemption) | Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
$275
$241 nightly
$275 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

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194 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC, 29401
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Charleston
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Charleston City Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(77 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(139 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Penthouse (Redemption)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Water View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Bay Street)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Charleston

With a stay at The Palmetto Hotel in Charleston (Charleston Historic District), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Charleston City Market and Port of Charleston. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Waterfront Park and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from College of Charleston.

What's nearby

  • Waterfront Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Port of Charleston - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Charleston City Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Rainbow Row - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • College of Charleston - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 16 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charleston Crab House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Carmella's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Vendue - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Church and Union - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Magnolias - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Palmetto Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, 3-minute walk to Charleston City Market
The Palmetto Hotel offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 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 complimentary bicycles.
Make yourself at home in one of the 45 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.
At The Palmetto Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Palmetto Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 55 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • 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 public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Renovated entire property - January 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 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 150 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 55 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

The Palmetto Hotel Hotel
The Saint Hotel Charleston
The Palmetto Hotel Charleston
The Saint Hotel Charleston SC
The Palmetto Hotel Hotel Charleston

The Palmetto Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 678 out of 852 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 852 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 852 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 852 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 852 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Unique older building, restored to comfortable hotel, along the popular Easy Bay street. Staff was helpful, kind welcoming. Sweet little continental breakfast, made for a good start to the day in the hotel’s open entry way. Comfortable beds, room, bath. Easy walk to many Charleston iconic restaurants, museums, buildings.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey, Vienna

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I’m
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wiley, Ft Lauderdale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect, boutique hotel, great location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Charleston, with adjacent public garage parking abundantly easy. Super friendly staff from the moment of walking in and throughout stay. Updated, clean rooms. Great boutique style feel. Would definitely stay again! Thanks to the hotel and staff for a great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto, Ponte Vedra Beach

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

VICTORIA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Extra cost to park… parking garage next door got us for a full day exiting at 10 a.m.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime, charlotte

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic boutique hotel, clean, and friendly staff. Can't beat the location. Complimentary breakfast is pretty nice. Parking is surprisingly easy with valet in the back and you can also park in the public lot right behind hotel but you will not save anything by doing that so recommend valet parking. Rooms are nice and though it feels more like an European size room, they are comfortable with large king sized beds and large modern bathrooms. The showers are huge and even have a fancy shower head that shoots water sideways. Though we did not use it the mini bar is super well stocked with wines, beers, and spirits. The bar downstairs is really good with craft cocktails and friendly bartenders. We visited labor day weekend and on Saturday this place was super happening. We've been coming to Charleston for 35 years, staying in hotels in the historic district and this one is definitely now on the come-back list.
Bathroom
Bar
Shakin'it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Summerville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great front desk !! Terrific location..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Wheaton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Next to the Venetian in Vegas this is by far my favorite stay. The staff is so welcoming and friendly. The rooms are just beautiful, nothing like your average hotel stay. Unique and beautifully decorated. The shower was 5 star fancy, with robes as well. This will be the only place I book when coming back to town. Loved it!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seamus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location in a beautiful city. Buffet breakfast in lobby was very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henrietta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved that this hotel was very quaint, beautifully decorated and in the best location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie, Covina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel was in a great location and everyone at the hotel was very friendly, especially the bartender there was a really good guy. We really enjoyed ourselves. Thank you very much.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM, Fort Washington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely appointed hotel. Friendly staff. Perfect breakfast options for us. Centrally located to everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Bellerose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Waban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Windows to balcony broken. Otherwise generally friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My husband and I had a great stay at this cute hotel! We were close to all the activities in downtown Charleston and lots of food to choose from! I would definitely recommend this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed was very comfortable. The staff and bartender were very nice! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025