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BEST WESTERN Plus Charleston Downtown Hotel

3.0 of 5
146 Lockwood Drive, Charleston, SC 29403-5123
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BEST WESTERN Plus Charleston Downtown Hotel
Ranked #37 of 53 hotels in Charleston
3.5 of 5 stars 178 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Parking lot(8)
  • Historic district(7)
  • Very friendly(5)
  • Flat screen TV(5)
  • King rooms(4)
  • Business center(4)
  • Ashley river(4)
  • Double queen(4)
  • Free trolley(3)
  • Great Place(3)
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Charlotte, North Carolina
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 28, 2012 NEW

We stayed here Memorial Day weekend. We arrived in Charleston earlier then expected and were allowed to check in 2 hours earlier without an additional charge which was very nice. Our room was very clean and towels were clean. We requested extra towels and pillows and they arrived within 15 minutes. We decided to go to the pool and the... More

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Pooler, Georgia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

My husband and I stayed here on May 23, 2012. Then I stayed alone on May 24th while he was a patient in the VA hospital. The hospital rate was extremely affordable, especially in a city like Charleston, SC. I don't know what the normal rate is but all I can tell you is that when the front desk people... More

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Madison, Wisconsin
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

An average hotel; clean rooms & common areas; very friendly staff. The location is not "downtown"; you must drive or take other transportation everywhere. Parking in this city is expensive, though free at the hotel. When you leave your room to explore the city, make sure to put the "please clean room" sign on your door handle or you may... More

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Knoxville, TN
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My sister graduated from the Medical University of SC last week, so my wife and I traveled to Charleston for the ceremonies. This particular Best Western offers an MUSC rate, which was substantially less than the regular rate, so my sister booked us a double room with that special rate. I've learned that staying in Charleston is quite expensive, and... More

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LindsayDiehl, President Assistant at BEST WESTERN Plus Charleston Downtown Hotel, responded to this review
May 22, 2012

Dear Osunut2, Thank you for choosing to stay at our award-winning Best Western Plus during the MUSC ceremonies. It is our pleasure to offer discounted rates for special local events in Charleston while still offering much lower traveler rates as compared to competitor downtown hotels. We offer full service amenities, such as complimentary parking, free breakfast, free hi-speed internet access,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

A tad dated. Staff was VERY nice, though. Housekeeping was super nice. Unless I'm naive, it would have been nice to know this was a pet friendly hotel. Wasn't too crazy about that. But, at least I didn't see obvious evidence anywhere I was except seeing the dogs in the lobby. Dated TVs in rooms, but you shouldn't go to... More

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LindsayDiehl, President Assistant at BEST WESTERN Plus Charleston Downtown Hotel, responded to this review
May 22, 2012

Dear akoonts, Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review for our award-winning Best Western Plus in Charleston, South Carolina. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us. We are looking forward to having the opportunity to serve you again in the very near future. There are always plenty more sights to see in... More

Pottsville, Pennsylvania
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

My boyfriend and I traveled to charleston for a week from may 6th-12th and this hotel had some of the best rates in the area. Its not exactly downtown as the name might suggest but there is a local trolley that stops right by the hotel that can take you to all the attractions. The room we stayed in was... More

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LindsayDiehl, President Assistant at BEST WESTERN Plus Charleston Downtown Hotel, responded to this review
May 22, 2012

Dear mcmsw12, Thank you for choosing to stay at our award-winning Best Western Plus in Charleston, South Carolina. We are so glad you got to experience our southern hospiality during your stay with us. We are looking forward to serving you during your next trip to Charleston. Lindsay Diehl, Mountain Top Management, LLC More

Philadelphia, PA
Reviewer
4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

This is an average Best Western with above-average prices. I stayed during a busy weekend (College of Charleston graduation) and they were charging $188 a night plus tax for an smallish room with one king size bed. Also the "downtown" in the name is a little deceiving. If you really want downtown, this isn't it. You need to drive to... More

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LindsayDiehl, President Assistant at BEST WESTERN Plus Charleston Downtown Hotel, responded to this review
May 22, 2012

Dear Traveler-0530, Thank you for choosing to stay at our award-winning Best Western Plus during the College of Charleston graduation. We appreciate your business and your review of our hotel. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and are looking forward to having another opportunity to serve you again. Lindsay Diehl, Mountain Top Management, LLC More

Columbia, SC
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My son and I stayed here for the weekend because we were going on an all day fishing trip. The hotel is very conveient to the Charleston City Marina or Ripley Lights. The rooms were clean with two queens instead of two doubles. They had a restaurant with a bar in the hotel which was great because I was able... More

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LindsayDiehl, President Assistant at BEST WESTERN Plus Charleston Downtown Hotel, responded to this review
May 22, 2012

Dear Beachessc, Thank you for choosing to stay at our Best Western Plus in Charleston, South Carolina. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us in your double queen accommodations. We are looking forward to serving you again in the very near future. Lindsay Diehl, Mountain Top Management, LLC More

Gosport, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

$500 for a 2 night stay in non-descrip establishment that couldn't get me into my room until nearly 6pm is well over the top - oh I forgot - I was offered a free appetiser with dinner by way of compensation for the wait! Noisy aircon Breakfast not inspiring.

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LindsayDiehl, President Assistant at BEST WESTERN Plus Charleston Downtown Hotel, responded to this review
May 22, 2012

Dear Chris F, We appreciate your choosing our hotel to spend your vacation in Charleston, South Carolina. We deeply apologize for the inconvenience of a later check-in for your room. We understand that we were extremely busy during this time period and hoped that we could offer hospitality in our restaurant and bar. We hope that we will still have... More

Byron Center, Michigan
Top Contributor
117 reviews 117 reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

I am not going to go into a tirade, but i would never stay here again nor reccommend it to anyone. Let's just say it had the smallest bathroom stool i have ever seen and it set very low to the ground. We tried not to drink anything. No ledge by the sink, which makes it difficult to put out... More

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