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BEST WESTERN King Charles Inn: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Jacksonville, Florida
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13 reviews 13 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Lovely two night stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 2, 2012

Just got back from a two night stay at the King Charles Inn. This was our second time staying here. This hotel is in a great location within walking distance to restaurants. It is pretty close to Market Street. The free parking is a huge bonus, we never even used the car on this trip because we walked everywhere. The room was nice and clean and the beds are comfortable. They now have a keurig in the room. There is also a little tea station outside the dining room. The mini fridge also comes in handy. We never ate breakfast at the hotel or went to the evening reception. I think they also have chocolate chip cookies at night. The King Charles is right around the corner from Jestine's Kitchen. I think they are also about a block from King Street. We did use the free wifi, that is handy to use to look up information about Charleston. I don't think there are any bars within the vicinity of the King Charles so if you had a street view room it may not be as noisy as ones on market street.

  • Stayed December 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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KCIGM, General Manager at BEST WESTERN King Charles Inn, responded to this review
December 5, 2012
Thank you for staying with us again! We appreciate your repeat business! I am glad you noticed the new Keuirg makers; the guests certainly do love them! Thank you for the five star review and have a wonderful day!
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Port Saint Lucie, Florida, United States
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Great Hotel Experience!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 29, 2012

Only been gone from Charleston for 2 days and I am already wanting to go back. From the minute we arrived to the King Charles Inn we were treated as if we were royalty. Everyone from the front desk staff to the parking attendant was super nice and really went above and beyond to make us feel right at home. We were celebrating our first anniversary and management went out of their way to make that extra special for us. Even with a hand written card, champagne, and chocolates. We were also upgraded to a king room which was beautiful. The bathroom was very large and the bed and pillows were extremely comfortable. The location is perfect for anything you'd like to do while visiting downtown. We are so happy to find a hotel that we will return to without any hesitation.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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KCIGM, General Manager at BEST WESTERN King Charles Inn, responded to this review
December 1, 2012
Thank you for celebrating your special occasion at the King Charles Inn! We appreciate your five star review and hope to see you on your next Anniversary!
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Knoxville, TN
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“Very Nice Experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 27, 2012

I've been to Charleston more times than I can remember and stayed in various locations from Isle of Palms to downtown to Folly Beach. Believe me I've experienced the nice and the not-so-nice of many locations, but I think the location of the King Charles Inn is quite perfect for being downtown. Our room wasn't too small considering we had 4 adults in it, and the bathroom was nice and big. It was always clean and everyone was extremely nice during our stay. Downtown Charleston can be very expensive, but if you're knowledgeable enough to use websites like Hotwire or Priceline you can get some very good deals. We used Hotwire and got this room at a substantial discount.

I highly recommend this hotel...especially if you get a great rate!

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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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KCIGM, General Manager at BEST WESTERN King Charles Inn, responded to this review
November 29, 2012
Thank you for your nice review! Although we appreciate our travel partners on the web, you can always book the best available rate but calling the Front Desk directly! Thank you and we hope to see you again!
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“Great value and attention to details”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 27, 2012

We really enjoyed our stay at this Best Western. We had a larger room with a view. I appreciate the attention to detail with "clean bags" on the remote and the extra pillows to show that these have been cleaned prior to our use. Keurig was a nice touch and there is always fresh hot tea and coffee in the lobby area. Bathrooms were nicely upgraded. The concierge/front desk staff were very helpful in making dinner reservations and suggestions. The free parking was a major plus and the hotel was close to everything.

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  • Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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KCIGM, General Manager at BEST WESTERN King Charles Inn, responded to this review
November 29, 2012
Thank you for taking the time to share your awesome feedback with others! Charleston is such a great town; I am glad you enjoyed not only your visit but the KIng Charles Inn as well!
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Sugar Land TX
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“I'd go again”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 26, 2012

We made last minute reservations in order to get to our cruise ship after Sandy. The staff was really helpful, friendly and gracious in the Southern manner. The breakfast was excellent. Our room was very comfortable and charming . I would suggest this inn to anyone looking for a medium priced hotel. It is within easy walking distance to the market and restaurants. The parking was centered in the middle of the hotel site and so protected and convenient.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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KCIGM, General Manager at BEST WESTERN King Charles Inn, responded to this review
November 27, 2012
We just love our cruise passengers! Staying downtown the night before you depart makes life so much easier than fighting the incoming traffic! I hope you enjoyed your cruise out of Charleston and Thank you for staying with us at the King Charles Inn!
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Also Known As:
Best Western King Charles Hotel
Best Western King Charles Hotel Charleston
Best Western Charleston
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Address: 237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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Region: United States > South Carolina > Coastal South Carolina > Charleston
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#6 Family Hotels in Charleston
#21 Romantic Hotels in Charleston
#33 Business Hotels in Charleston
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The BEST WESTERN King Charles Inn is ideally located in the heart of Charleston's Historic District. Newly renovated rooms feature hand-crafted furniture, flat screen TVs, IHomes and much more. The King Charles Inn is one of the only hotels in downtown that offers FREE PARKING! ... more   less 
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