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“Wonderful Hotel but not really Downtown”

Marriott Charleston

bubbafb

Greensboro,NC

Jun 3, 2008

The Charleston Marriott converted from a Sheraton about a year ago and is a first-rate property (figure 4 ½ stars). However, it is not walking distance to the historic district so you need to use the shuttle ($6 per day, per person) or drive (which we did and found decent parking).

The hotel lobby has a modern feel with check-in pods as opposed to the typical front desk experience. There are bellmen available and a concierge desk in the lobby. An outside courtyard is right next to the lobby with comfortable chairs and a few gas powered fire pits at night. This is a great place to grab a drink at one of the bars (or bring your own) and hang out.

The restaurant called Sapphire is upscale and had a terrific breakfast buffet (with omelet & waffle station) for just $13. There is a bar that is attached and a small coffee shop if you prefer something quick. There is an outdoor bar on the 3rd floor (Aqua Terrace) that had excellent drink specials and was open late on the weekends. Ate at 82 Queen in the historic district and this was awesome.

The pool is small but efficient. The gym had nice, new equipment and had no problem finding availability. Parking is complimentary.

The rooms are average size and the bathroom fairly small with one sink. With 2 adults & 2 kids it was a little cramped. But the beds were queen sized as opposed to double. Bedding, as in all newer Marriott hotels, is comfortable. Room was clean.

The staff throughout the hotel was among the friendliest I have ever experienced.

This hotel would rate 5 stars if the rooms were a little bigger and it was walking distance to downtown. However, this is highly recommended and would happily stay here again. Enjoy Charleston.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.

bubbafb's Summary

Date of Stay: May 2008

Traveled with: Family with teenagers

Visit was for: Quality time with family

Age group: 35-49

Member since: May 24, 2007

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Average price*: $241 (year-round)

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“A hurricane of a time!”

Marriott Charleston

smackkzzz

providence

May 25, 2008

0/2 found this review helpful

We stayed one night in March. There was a hurricane that blew thru shortly after we checked in (7pm) so we didn't get to enjoy the hotel. We had to stay in the lobby on the floor for most of the night. They kept us calm by providing water and snacks. While I realize this was an act of nature, I felt the room should been free of charge since I am a loyal Marriott rewards member and credit card holder. They gave me a 50% discount and I was charged for a bar tab that was not mine (I called to dispute and received a refund). I also felt the hotel was further from the historic district than preferred but it was nice (decor) from little time was spent there.

This TripAdvisor Member:
- Liked — didn't get to enjoy as much but had a nice decor
- Disliked — the hurricane lost all power

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smackkzzz's Summary

Date of Stay: March 2008

Traveled with: Spouse / significant other

Visit was for: Romantic getaway

Age group: 35-49

Member since: September 07, 2004

Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?

probably not

I recommend this hotel for:

An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Tourists

I do not recommend this hotel for:

Young singles, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers

I selected this hotel as a top choice for:

Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Spa

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Average price*: $241 (year-round)

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“What a Gem!”

Marriott Charleston

Radiodj40

Alabama

May 9, 2008

1/1 found this review helpful

What a relief to find such a wonderful hotel. We had just come to the city with a bad taste in our mouths about a hotel in nearby Isle of Palms. We need something great to overcome the disppointment. Well the Marriott did the trick! We upgraded to business class so we could have use of the concierge on the top floor. Free breakfast, free snacks, free juice, soda, water, etc.
The rooms were spaciousd and the beds were so plush! We had the most incredible views from our room....The Citadel, the Ashley River, and a minor league baseball field. Attentive staff, gorgeous lobby, beautiful outdoor sitting areas, with rockers, cabana style seating. Pool and hot turb were nice too. I just can't say enough about what a wonderful stay we had at the Marriott.

This TripAdvisor Member:
- Liked — Bedding, views, friendly staff
- Disliked — No free internet in room

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Radiodj40's Summary

Date of Stay: May 2008

Traveled with: Spouse / significant other

Age group: 35-49

Member since: April 06, 2008

Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?

absolutely!

I recommend this hotel for:

An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists

I do not recommend this hotel for:

Families with young children

I selected this hotel as a top choice for:

Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine

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Average price*: $241 (year-round)

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“Wonderful renovation”

Marriott Charleston

willtravel12345

south carolina

May 8, 2008

1/1 found this review helpful

Stayed at this riverview hotel before it was a Marriot, during renovation, and after completion. Great room. Super check-in. Excellent parking. Wonderful service. Nice part of town (there’s a good laid back seafood restaurant in the public dock area down the street) A short drive to downtown. While it helps to know where the parking garages are downtown, I had no problem finding an on-street space for shopping. A really nice courtyard for getting together and having a drink. Polished but not stuffy.

This TripAdvisor Member:
- Liked — Pretty and inviting, great location
- Disliked — Not cheap

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willtravel12345's Summary

Date of Stay: May 2008

Traveled with: Business colleagues

Visit was for: Other

Age group: 50-64

Member since: November 30, 2004

Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?

absolutely!

I recommend this hotel for:

An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists

I do not recommend this hotel for:

Young singles

I selected this hotel as a top choice for:

Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Business meeting / Event, Great food / Wine, Shopping

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Average price*: $241 (year-round)

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“Excellent hotel!”

Marriott Charleston

Southeast_Traveller

Southeast USA

May 5, 2008

Stayed there on New Year's eve 2008. The hotel is beautiful, the rooms are nicely appointed. We had a slight problem with lots of condensation in the room - not sure why. But the room was very clean.

The concierge lounge was *very* busy on new year's day, and most of the food was out by 9:30am (breakfast cut-off was 10am).