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The Palmetto Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lobby
A bar area with wooden bar stools, a counter, and shelves stocked with bottles and glasses.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a city view through large windows.
A rooftop terrace with sun loungers, a table, and a glass-enclosed area.
The exterior of The Palmetto Hotel with a black awning, large glass doors, and outdoor seating area with chairs and tables.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is $275
$241 nightly
$275 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17

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194 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC, 29401
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Charleston City Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Rainbow Row
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a bed, a round wooden table, a nightstand, and a window with a view.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

A bedroom with a bed, a round wooden table, a nightstand, and a window with a view.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Penthouse (Redemption)

A modern living room with a sofa set, a coffee table, a TV, and a view of the city.

Penthouse (Redemption)

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony

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

View all photos for Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a TV, a coffee table, and a vase of flowers.

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a small desk, a chair, and a nightstand.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE Accesible Deluxe

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Charleston

With a stay at The Palmetto Hotel in Charleston (Charleston Historic District), you'll be steps from Charleston City Market and 11 minutes by foot from College of Charleston. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Port of Charleston and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Waterfront Park.

What's nearby

  • Waterfront Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Charleston City Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dock Street Theater - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rainbow Row - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • College of Charleston - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Henry's On The Market - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Carmella's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Church and Union - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Charleston Crab House - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Palmetto Hotel

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. 778 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1003 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, great location, stylish rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leo J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was professional, yet extremely friendly, and always looking to make sure we were comfortable and enjoying our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, attentive staff, clean, great parking (valet), loved our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This a very nice boutique hotel located in a convenient area in Charleston. The buffet breakfast was also very good. The lobby and bar area is small but quaint.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANIE AND

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming hotel and love the sitting area in the front and bar.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great location, delicious breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Harvey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super location; excellent restaurants literally either just across the street or just up the street! Old slave market (must visit) is very walkable!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and breakfast! We’d stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot recommend The Palmetto enough! From the moment we arrived to check out it was a five star experience. Friendly staff, excellent amenities, great breakfast. Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. If you plan on just visiting Charleston, no car is needed.
Lobby
Balcony from our room
View of hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was fantastic, The Bar was well stocked with outstanding bartenders. Best Espresso Martini ever, don’t miss it
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

John-Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful prop
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect, the service was above and beyond excellent!! Fully recommend this stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Palmetto!! It was in a great location and the vibe, breakfast, and room was amazing. Would totally go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel on a great location. We were greeted with welcome cocktails. Lots You can rent bikes, there's plenty of parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location! Staff was awesome! They did an excellent job with the decor. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean rooms, very central location, tons of restaurants within steps of door.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had great experience with this hotel and we'd love to come back again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful staff, great location, nice room
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Great staff/breakfast/bar
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, well decorated. Room was clean and staff was very personable and accommodating. Needs upgrades—stains on hallway carpets, rust on showerhead, stain on headboard. Good stay but expensive based on the wear and tear.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathanyl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An amazing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great continental breakfast. Good location close to restaurants. Our trip dampened, as elevator was not working. Had to walk up/ down 4 floors.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026