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The Spectator Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Charleston City Market

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Lounge
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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed | View from room
Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace
The Spectator Hotel is steps from Charleston City Market and Waterfront Park. Guests enjoy daily manager's receptions, free continental breakfast, and in-room WiFi. The attentive staff and concierge services help visitors make the most of their time in this historic coastal city.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Suite, 1 King Bed | View from room

Grand Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 51 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 50 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

View from room

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 35 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Charleston Historic District, a neighborhood in Charleston, The Spectator Hotel is in a shopping district. Patriots Point and USS Yorktown are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Charleston and Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course. Check out an event or a game at North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center, and consider making time for South Carolina Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed.
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67 State Street, Charleston, SC, 29401

What's nearby

  • Charleston City Market - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Waterfront Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Port of Charleston - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • College of Charleston - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 16 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Henry's On The Market - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Charleston Crab House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Church and Union - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Well Hung Vineyard - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mac's Place - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Spectator Hotel

Upscale hotel near Port of Charleston
Near Charleston City Market and Waterfront Park, The Spectator Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free bicycle rentals, valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and free newspapers
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Spectator Hotel offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and free stocked minibars.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, free infant beds, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 44 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

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
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free stocked minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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
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

  • Valet parking fee: USD 44 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted
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

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Spectator Hotel Charleston
Spectator Hotel
Spectator Charleston
The Spectator Hotel Hotel
The Spectator Hotel Charleston
The Spectator Hotel Hotel Charleston

Frequently asked questions

Is The Spectator Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Spectator Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 44 per night.

What time is check-in at The Spectator Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Spectator Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Spectator Hotel located?

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

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The Spectator Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 876 out of 960 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 960 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 960 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 960 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 960 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here. Our favorite place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were thrilled with our stay. The staff was attentive, friendly, and helpful. We’ll definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, beautiful hotel and get staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ajitesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and service.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome stay, lovely hotel, staff brilliant
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff was so friendly. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel and staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is just stunning, from check in to check out, everything was just perfect. So many little extras, absolutely seen and loved. Was a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is no better place to stay in Charleston or even on the east coast! Amazing room, service, and overall experience. Thank you for the time
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and first class property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Super breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great experience during my stay. The staff was top tier and location was great. I would highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting Charleston.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service, staff- beautiful hotel. So accommodating! All the bells and whistles. I’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The people were incredible and super accommodating. The location made it that I hardly needed to drive and the bed was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with excellent service . Loved this hotel and the staff goes above and beyond to provide a memorable stay .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Quaint place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location in walking distance from great restaurants and shopping. Service was excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional service! Beautiful lobby and the room was luxurious. The butlers were incredible and offered anything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint hotel with amazing butler service! Would highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

IVAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, loved our room and location of the hotel is perfect walking distance to everything. Bar makes awesome drinks
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent locations… amazing service… very confirtable and clean!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer service during our stay was impeccable! They don’t make hotels like The Spectator anymore. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and staff. Would stay here again. Great location in Charleston. Walkable distance to area attractions.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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