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Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel

3.0 star property
Historic hotel in Charleston with a 24-hour front desk

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Terrace/patio
Suite, Non Smoking (2 Double Beds) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Lobby
Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade) | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Nestled in the heart of historic Charleston, Church Street Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection offers a warm and inviting atmosphere. Guests can unwind on the charming terrace or stroll through the garden. The property's proximity to shopping is just one perk - guests also rave about the helpful staff and convenient amenities like free in-room WiFi, dry cleaning/laundry services, tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Suite, Non Smoking (2 Double Beds) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, Non Smoking (2 Double Beds)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(96 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
177 Church St, Charleston, SC, 29401

What's nearby

  • Charleston City Market - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Port of Charleston - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • College of Charleston - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Waterfront Park - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 23 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Henry's On The Market - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Charleston Crab House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Clerks Coffee Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hank's Seafood Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Well Hung Vineyard - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel

Historic hotel near Charleston City Market
Located close to Port of Charleston and Waterfront Park, Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a porter/bellhop, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and free newspapers
  • A computer station, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All guestrooms at Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate dining areas. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Separate dining areas, kitchens, and full-sized refrigerators/freezers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Living room
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1981
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from November 1 2025 to December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: USD 12.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Concierge service
  • Faxes
  • In-room coffee
  • Phone calls
  • Valet parking

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

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 25.00 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
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
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Festiva's Church Street
Festiva's Church Street Charleston
Festiva's Church Street Inn
Festiva's Church Street Inn Charleston
Church Street Inn, By Festiva Hotel Charleston
Church Street Inn Charleston Sc
Church Street Inn By Festiva Hotel Charleston
Church Street Inn
Church Inn, Ascend Collection
Church Street Inn Ascend Hotel Collection
Church Street Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel
Church Street Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection Charleston
Church Street Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection Hotel Charleston

Frequently asked questions

Is Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel?

Self parking is available for USD 25.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel located?

Located in Charleston Historic District, this historic hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Charleston City Market, College of Charleston, and Waterfront Park. Port of Charleston and South Carolina Aquarium are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 683 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1008 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenner

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
People very nice, room very clean
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Amenities
Very enjoyable stay. Wonderful location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value and location were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location with short walk distances to King St, Meeting St and the market. Nice quiet rooms with lots of space.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location of the property can’t be beat. Beautiful private courtyard but the property could use a facelift. So much potential!! Rooms are spacious and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Will stay again!

Great location. Can walk to everything. Staff were very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was amazing! Loved the 2 story room! Also the rooftop bedroom balcony was a pleasant surprise!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

JENNIFER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Few things could be updated. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and in walking distance to most attractions and restaurants. Very clean and staff were very friendly. It could use a little updating here and there, and elevator had some issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, friendly staff. Will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, a roomy townhouse style with kitchenette, very friendly staff. Right in the heart of everything, nice and enjoyable, will come back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Place to Stay!

Highly recommend Church Street Inn for location, cleanliness, comfort and value. The rooms are unique, as they are really small apartments. Staff are engaged and care about creating a positive customer experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay. The Staff were very friendly. Location is perfect to enjoy downtown Charleston.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Queen of Queen Street

Enjoyed our stay. Loved the unique nature of the rooms and the big windows. The kitchenette was helpful especially for a quick breakfast. The people at the desk were especially helpful and friendly. Great location to everything in the historic district. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique two story suite - worked well for us. Good kitchen with full size refrigerator. Hotel is very conveniently located. Only issue was it is classified as long term - so no cleaning during stay. Nice courtyard area. Free coffee in morning. Friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to all activities and customer service was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot in Charleston close to the market and historical areas. Super friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

lori

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

A perfect hotel

The room was beautiful and so big! The location was perfect! Loved staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wioleta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique hotel in the French Quarters across from Charleston City Market. It is conveniently located, highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

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

Love the Church Street Inn

Loved the room and overall ambiance of the hotel. Check in service was great and entire staff was very friendly. Will come again & recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was in a perfect location for what we wanted to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located close to East Bay dining. Also close to Charleston College and main shopping district.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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