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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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Unicoi, Tennessee
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“One of Charleston's nicest”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2013

We stayed here last year and were so impressed with the facility and the amenities, as well as the staff that we didn't even consider another option when we came back at the end of January. It has only gotten nicer! Rooms are very comfortable and well appointed. The "happy hour" each night with cheeses and drinks in the lounge is both very inviting and relaxing. The room prices are quite good for Charleston, especially when you consider their excellent location and the fact that they also offer free covered parking. The staff is always incredibly accommodating and it would be hard to go wrong staying here. We will be back again!!

Room Tip: Try for a room away from the staircase/lounge. Definitely reserve in advance.
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  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 4 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
February 6, 2013
We really appreciate our Repeat Guests! You are more like family to us and it is great to see you return! We hope when you come back next year, you will really enjoy the new Cafe and Pub due to open in March 2013! Thank you for the great rating!
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Concord, North Carolina
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54 reviews 54 reviews
25 hotel reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
“bad neighbors, tiny room, and bad experience all around”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2013 via mobile

I have stayed at Charleston many times, but this was the first time I have stayed at this hotel. The bed was great, the entire hotel was nice, with the exception of our room. It was a room attached to another room and every night about 2am the drunk pot smokers came in and acted like the connecting door was a bathroom door and woke us up with yelling and beating against that door. The first night I dealt with it by turning on a white noise generator. The second night, I would have probably done the same except that they were obviously smoking pot and seemed like they were blowing it into our room. The smoke was so heavy and stinky that I called the front desk and told them what was going on. They sent a security officer up and he talked to them to have them stop, then after the security officer walked away, the idiots poured cologne on our door and took our do not disturb sign. The front desk should have moved us to another room, their response was completely wrong. I will never stay there again and neither will anyone I have a chance to talk to.

Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
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KCIGM, General Manager at BEST WESTERN King Charles Inn, responded to this review
February 6, 2013
I am very disappointed to read this review. If you would please contact me personally at gm@kingcharlesinn.com or 843-723-7451. I apologize for the unpleasant stay and want you to know this is unacceptable. Maureen Sheridan/General Manager
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Brandon, Florida
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4 hotel reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“LOTS OF REPEAT BUSINESS”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2013

We have stayed here several times in the last 5 or 6 years and been pleased with the overall experience. My request for a quiet room has always been met and the free onsite parking is a real blessing for a downtown hotel. Our two stays here during the Christmas holidays were even better than usual. The computers must keep track of your visits because the first day we checked in, we had a note in our room from the manager welcoming us back! Then we left for a couple of nights and came back Christmas Sunday. Again we received extra special treatment. We have enjoyed many places in Charelston, including B&Bs, but this will be our first choice as it is for many others. I have overheard more than one person tell another that the always stay here.
If I were planning to stay in my room or on the premises most of the day, I might choose a fancier place, but we are on the go most of the time. Overall value, location, parking and attitude of the staff makes this a great choice for those who love to walk all over downtown [and you can catch the free shuttle across the street or walk over to King St to get it].

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  • Stayed December 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
February 1, 2013
We just love our repeat customers! Your loyalty to the King Charles Inn truly means alot to us! Thank you for sharing your compliments!
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Morris, Pennsylvania
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“Great place”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2013

We were here for 2 nights. It was a great room and the location couldn't have been better. We pulled in Monday afternoon and didn't move our car until Wednesday afternoon. The hotel is right in the historic district and you can walk everywhere you need to be. The only problem we had was on the 2nd night. They are doing renovations and were putting a compressor unit on the roof. All the work was being done right outside of our window and they were working until almost midnight. We were given a discount on that night, which was nice. But, because of the renovations, there was no breakfast or anything of that sort at the hotel. We didn't have to move the car until 4PM of the day we check out, which was nice because that gave us extra time to see Charleston. Would definitely stay here again.

  • Stayed January 2013, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 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
January 31, 2013
Thank you for the five star review! I certainly appreciate your patience with our Restaurant being under construction but I hope you can return in the future to see the finished product! Thank you and have a pleasant day!
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“Great for the solo traveler”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 28, 2013

I stayed at the King Charles for four nights last September . Great location for walkers: stroll down Meeting St. to view historic homes, walk around the corner to the beautiful shops on King St, or go a few blocks north to the Farmer' Market--it's all easily accessible from this surprisingly upscale Best Western inn. My room was beautifully decorated with a four-poster king bed and nice linens; it was quiet and clean, but had no real "view", just the parking lot. Breakfast is extra and rather uninspiring , but the parking is free if you arrive with a car. The outdoor pool looked clean and refreshing and the evening reception with fruit, cheese, and crackers was a fun way to mingle with nice folks and share travel stories. The staff was excellent, especially the front desk personnel who helped me navigate the city sans car. There is a trolley stop across the street which takes you north and south to many of the main tourist stops. Also across Meeting St. is one of the best restaurants in Charleston: Fig. Superb food and service just a few steps from the inn. Lots of other eateries within easy walking distance--totally safe and easy for the solo woman tourist! One important note: my weekend rate was nearly double the Monday/Tuesday rate, so book mid week for the best value.

Room Tip: Pretty sure most rooms looked over the parking area or the street. I could be wrong, but I don'...
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  • Stayed September 2012, traveled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 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
January 31, 2013
Thank you for the nice review. I am sure others who read this will feel more comfortable about traveling to Charleston with or without a companion! Its fun to do everything from a Carriage tour, boat tour to Fort Sumter or a Plantation while visiting the Holy City! We even make it easier by working with Charleston Tours who picks up the guests at our front door! Thank you again!
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Also Known As:
Best Western King Charles Hotel
Best Western King Charles Hotel Charleston
Best Western Charleston
Charleston Best Western
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:
#5 Family Hotels in Charleston
#21 Romantic Hotels in Charleston
#32 Business Hotels in Charleston
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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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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