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Candlewood Suites I-26 @ Northwoods Mall: Traveler Reviews

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2177 Northwoods Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406
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Charlotte, North Carolina
1 review
“great”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 13, 2012

The only bad thing is a couple of the washing machines were out but great location next to the mall and alot of great resturants.They had guest socials on wed night's and the staff was great the asst. general mgr kathy was awsome.Would stay again.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled on business
    • 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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Charleston, South Carolina
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19 reviews 19 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Short Stay”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

Our house was having some work being done on our house, so we stayed the evening at this hotel. Room was smallish but was equiped with a two burner stove, sink, dishwasher, full size fridge. Kitchen had pots and utensils for cooking. Dishwasher soap was also available in the room. There was also a coffee pot. A work desk and tv also were in the room. The bed was not horrible but it was not the most comfortable I have ever slept on either. It did the job. The room was clean. Would I stay here again, possibly. The room was a bit small for two adults and a toddler. One very good thing is the location to restaurants, movie theater, mall and many shopping.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Shelby, North Carolina
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Not Impressed . . .”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed October 27, 2012

This hotel may be more suitable for "Extended Stay" guests but for the one night/week-end visitors to the area, I do not recomend it. The hotel location is near Northwoods Mall with several restaurants within walking distance & relatively close to Interstate but beyond that, not too many positives. First impression - You drive behind a restaurant to get into the hotel parking lot. The exterior was very plain/non-descript, almost ugly & the entrance was certainly not cheerful or welcoming. Additionally, there was no portico to drive under to register and/or unload so if it's bad weather (raining, freezing, gusty winds, etc) you are out of luck. Parking was totally unacceptable! We came back late following a concert & there were NO parking spaces available, probably because there were 3 vehicles with utility trailers taking up 4 spaces each! When we went in to find out what to do, we were told these vehicles belonged to "extend stay" guests, but that we (2 ladies) could park down behind the hotel on an old access road, which was pretty dark & area was overgrown bigtime! The friendly security guard assured us he patrolled the area all night (but he was watching TV when we came in). The lobby was really dinky; it did have a TV but only had enough room for maybe 3 people to sit (if you weren't very big & had no luggage). The frontdesk staff were friendly when available.There is no breakfast buffet (given the price, I thought there should at least be sweet rolls & coffee); your food options were the vending machines beside the lobby. Elevators were very slow, but at least they did work. Hallways were well-lit. The room was nothing special, smallish though nice enough I guess: clean, typical hotel decor, usual complimentary toiletries, an "abbreviated" kitchen, free in-room WiFi access, but only has maid sevice once/week. I am not an overly fastidious traveler nor do I demand luxurious surroundings, it's just, well . . . considering the rate/night (no bargain basement price this!) I expected a lot more! All in all, I think you could get way more for your travel dollars somewhere else!

Stayed October 2012, traveled with family
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Orlando, Florida
1 review
“NOT Pet Friendly”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 20, 2012

My dog Daisy that almost died one year ago today at the Candlewood Suites in Charleston, SC. The cleaning staff didn't vacuum the room between guests and when my dog & I went into the room, there were prescription pills spilled on the floor. My dog ate them before I could stop her. After over a thousand dollars in emergency vet care, my dog finally recovered but has organ damage. Candlewood suits didn't even apologize. I even had to pay for my room that night! They were completely negligent and no matter who I called with this huge corporation, nobody cared. Beware of the "Pet- Friendly" Campaign

Room Tip: Check the floor. The staff did not vacuum my room from the previous guest. There were prescription...
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  • Stayed November 2011, traveled on business
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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IHGCare, Guest Relations Manager at Candlewood Suites I-26 @ Northwoods Mall, responded to this review
November 14, 2012
Dear KMF000001,

I certainly appreciate you taking the time to bring this matter to our attention. Guest comfort and safety are of the utmost concern to us and our hotels are committed to making every possible effort to provide a secure environment. We take comments such as these very serious. Please feel free to contact Customer Care at 1-800-621-0555.

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Columbia
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43 reviews 43 reviews
15 hotel reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
“Good, Practical Hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 12, 2012

This was my first stay at a Candlewood Suites, a chain I never heard of until business called me to Charleston the weekend of a golf tournament that drove up the prices or sold out my usual hotel spots. Another reason I booked this hotel was because it is pet friendly. Since I was traveling alone, I wanted to bring my miniature schnauzer along. During my 3 night stay I saw several others with their pets as well. Overall I found the area as well as the hotel safe and clean--important to a female like me traveling alone.
This is an extended stay hotel, meaning you won't get daily maid service which is fine because I don't need someone knocking at my door at 8 am to make up my bed. There are free laundry services, just purchase your own detergent. There is also a small 24/7 "store" inside where you can purchase many different food items and charge it to your room on some sort of "honor" system they have set up. Since it's an extended stay, your room has a small kitchen area. Mine had a full size fridge, dishwasher, microwave, and stove top with 2 cooking spots and all relevant utensils and plates and such. Bathroom was clean and cozy, pretty basic and what you'll find in a typical american home.

I only encountered two issues during my stay, and that was my annoying neighbors above my room, stomping around at all hours of the night. Not the hotel's fault, and they were helpful enough to offer me a room on the top floor. The only other issue for me was the way the A/C unit works...it runs (loudly in my opinion) for a few minutes and the room is cool. Then it clicks off completely for about 15 minutes (and its dead quiet), and the room warms up again until it clicks back on. I'm not a A/C expert but I imagine that's the way an AC works, but the rise and fall in temperature and noise was pretty annoying for me. I'm not a light sleeper, but I am picky about my sleep.

Of course I read up on this hotel before booking, so thanks to everyone who posted about the huge holes in the road leading to the front door of this hotel. It was really rainy in Charleston during my visit, and all these holes were filled with water, so it would have been harder to spot had I not expected them. Keep in mind you can go to the right of these huge potholes, and just drive around the other side of the building to avoid them.

Room Tip: I'd suggest a room on the top (4th ) floor
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  • Stayed August 2012, traveled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Candlewood Suites i-26 @ Northwoods Mall Hotel North Charleston
Candlewood Suites i-26 @ Northwoods Mall Hotel
Candlewood Suites North Charleston
Candlewood North Charleston
North Charleston Candlewood Suites
North Charleston Candlewood
Address: 2177 Northwoods Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29406
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Region: United States > South Carolina > Coastal South Carolina > North Charleston
Amenities:
Business Center Fitness Center Kitchenette Pets Allowed Restaurant Wheelchair access
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Ranked #26 of 59 hotels in North Charleston
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Make yourself at home at Candlewood Suites North Charleston. Welcome to the Candlewood Suites in North Charleston, South Carolina. Our hotel's convenient location places you just minutes from historic downtown Charleston and the Charleston International Airport. Guests traveling for business or leisure will feel right at home in our comfortable suites. If you are visiting Charleston for leisure, historic downtown Charleston is just a short drive from our hotel. In Charleston, you can visit a plantation, take a tour of Fort Sumter or the USS Yorktown, or relax on one of South Carolina's beautiful beaches. For those who love to shop, Northwoods Mall is just steps from our hotel. Those who are in town for business will enjoy our Charleston hotel's ideal location near I-26 and just minutes from the Charleston Convention Center, Charleston Air Force Base, Naval Weapons Station and Trident Hospital. Our hotel also provides convenient access to Trident Technical College, Charleston Southern University, the College of Charleston and MUSC. Whether you stay for one night or make yourself at home for an extended stay, we are ready to serve you. Our suites include fully equipped kitchens and the Candlewood Cupboard, our 24-hour convenience store, located in the lobby with a variety of items at great values. Our property also offers free laundry facilities to all guests. Check out our Charleston hotel's great deals and plan your stay with us today. ... more   less 
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