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Best Western Charleston Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel in Charleston with free breakfast and a 24-hour business center

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The Best Western Charleston Inn in West Ashley offers a free breakfast buffet and a warm atmosphere. Guests can use laundry facilities, connect to in-room WiFi, or relax by the pool. The hotel also provides extended parking and luggage storage for easier travel logistics.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry

Room options

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Showing 11 of 11 rooms

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave | Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1540 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC, 29407-7845

What's nearby

  • Medical University of South Carolina - 7 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • College of Charleston - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • The Citadel - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Charleston City Market - 10 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Port of Charleston - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 13 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bessinger's BBQ - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Best Western Charleston Inn

Hotel near Port of Charleston
At Best Western Charleston Inn, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and laundry facilities. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in the lobby and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking, plus extended parking (surcharge)
  • A cruise ship terminal shuttle, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • A computer station, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 87 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge), and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • LED TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (USD 50 per stay)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Up to 80 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 2.28 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Extended parking fee: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 40 mi (64 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Best Western Sweetgrass
Best Western Sweetgrass Charleston
Best Western Sweetgrass Inn
Best Western Sweetgrass Inn Charleston
Sweetgrass Inn
Best Western Charleston
Best Western Sweetgrass Hotel Charleston
Charleston Best Western
Best Charleston Charleston
Best Western Charleston Inn Hotel
Best Western Charleston Inn Charleston
Best Western Charleston Inn Hotel Charleston

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Charleston Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Best Western Charleston Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs with a maximum weight of up to 80 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 30 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Best Western Charleston Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Charleston Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Best Western Charleston Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best Western Charleston Inn located?

Located in West Ashley, this hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from West Ashley Greenway and within 6 mi (10 km) of Port of Charleston and Harborage at Ashley Marina. Roper - St. Francis Xavier Hospital and Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Best Western Charleston Inn Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 464 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 274 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chester

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The rooms are clean. However, smell is bad.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service is great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. The only negative was that the in room coffee pot dod not work, but there was plenty of fresh coffe in the lobby and breakfast room. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean Room for a little older hotel. I would recommend. Good for the price! Property grounds were spotless. I missed breakfast so cannot comment. Great parking!! I will stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for a great price. Curtains made the room really dark, even with the sun shining directly on the window. Super friendly staff. There is a $60 refundable deposit that wasn’t mentioned
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and affordable

Its a nice hotel to stay at while in town. Always the best prices. Comfortable beds and within driving distance from all attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness
Na
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Li

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ernie

Disliked: Staff & service
abundantly green and floral, the breakfast was adequate staff was cool and perfunctory,(i have a knee replacement and wanted 1st floor; couldn't change anything)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice lady at the front desk, but my key didn't work on the first attempt. So she had to move me to a different room, it was clean but not fancy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Charity

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a good place
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verna

Liked: Cleanliness
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
polite staff, room clean, no issues.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

SHELLEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to, close to Charleston but outside the busy city limits.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Frankie

Customer service was very poor at checkin on 10/17/2025. Front desk lady spoke with an attitude and displayed a poor skills when talking to me as I checked in to my room. After talking to her during checkin I would have changed hotels if I could.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Claudia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Anna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tv did not work and the woman at the front desk was of no help. The room left little to be desired. Lots of mold, the ac was full of it. The room in general was damp. If you can stay elsewhere I would.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful. Traveling with dogs, this is a great option not right in the middle of things, lots of services, stores and restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Valarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and affordable. The staff was helpful and pleasant. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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