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The Palmetto Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Port of Charleston

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Lobby
Penthouse (Redemption) | Dining room
Exterior
Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Penthouse (Redemption) | Terrace/patio
The Palmetto Hotel, near Waterfront Park in central Charleston, is praised by travelers. Guests enjoy English breakfast, unwind in the cozy bar, and use in-room WiFi. Complimentary bicycles make city exploration easy, while coworking spaces help balance work and travel.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(74 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(133 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse (Redemption) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Penthouse (Redemption)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Water View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Bay Street)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
194 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC, 29401

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
  • College of Charleston - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Palmetto Hotel

Upscale hotel remodeled in 2023 and located near Port of Charleston
Near Waterfront Park and Charleston City Market, The Palmetto Hotel provides free continental breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free bicycle rentals, valet parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • Coworking spaces, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • An elevator, meeting rooms, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Palmetto Hotel have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with streaming services and digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and coffee/tea makers

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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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Palmetto Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, The Palmetto Hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 150 per stay and a fee of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Palmetto Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 55 per night.

What time is check-in at The Palmetto Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Palmetto Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Palmetto Hotel located?

Located in Charleston Historic District, this hotel is within a 5-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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Reviews

The Palmetto Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 642 out of 806 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 806 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 806 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 806 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 806 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wiley

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

suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were small but the beds were very comfortable. The property size was small and didn't add many amenities but it was conveniently located near shopping, dining and more.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 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

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service from the moment we checked in. Rooms were immaculate. Lobby is beautifully decorated and music takes you away to another era. Conveniently located in French Quarter. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our experience at the Palmetto was excellent from start to finish. We were greeted upon arrival by the delightful staff… Jodi Ann was just adorable! The entire hotel and staff really were such a great vibe. We will definitely be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

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

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

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
From check in to check out, every single person demonstrated outstanding customer service to include the 2 gentlemen valets.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, convenient to historic downtown Charleston. Staff was helpful and kind!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cool old hotel… comfortable room, lovely continental breakfast in the beautiful lobby each morning, and the area is walking distance to everything you want to see in Charleston.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Will review when checked out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very nice hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was wonderful- the hotel is beautiful and so welcoming and close walking distance to everything downtown Charleston
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

NATHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in downtown Charleston. Great dining and shopping options nearby. Close to the Market too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel in an amazing location. Wonderful staff, and we loved how good it smelled in there! (Seriously whatever scent they’re piping into the lobby was amazing) Our only complaint was a lack of drawers in our room to put our clothes away, needing to keep our suitcases sprawled open took a little bit of the gloss away from he room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic area and hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fantastic!

Amazing hotel! Clean, comfortable, and friendly staff! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
beautiful room great accommodations , the view is okay enjoyed my vacation none the less would stay again !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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