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20 South Battery

3.0 star property
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Lathers Suite
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Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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20 S Battery St., Charleston, SC, 29401
  • Waterfront Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • College of Charleston
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬
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Battery Carriage House - Classic

Battery Carriage House - Classic

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pringle Suite | Garden view

Pringle Suite

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Lathers Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Battery Carriage House Suite | Living area

Battery Carriage House Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Devereux Suite - Grand/Former Wine Cellar/No Windows

Devereux Suite - Grand/Former Wine Cellar/No Windows

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Blacklock-Ravenel King

Blacklock-Ravenel King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pringle-Frost King

Pringle-Frost King

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Stevens Classic

Stevens Classic

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Simonds Suite | Garden view

Simonds Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About this property

20 South Battery

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, steps from White Point Gardens
Concierge services, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Free continental breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception. Additionally, a garden, a lobby fireplace, and gift shops/newsstands are onsite.
20 South Battery offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

This Charleston bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at 20 South Battery. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from The Battery. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Steps from White Point Gardens and a 2-minute drive from Waterfront Park
Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at 20 South Battery. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of 20 South Battery was completed in September 2020.

This 3-star Charleston bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The bed & breakfast hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Free daily manager's reception

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1843
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - September 2020
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: 2.5 percent
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.
  • Resort fee: USD 35 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business center/computer access
  • Concierge service
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 8:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in information and lockbox information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Battery Carriage House Inn Charleston
Battery Carriage House Inn
Battery Carriage House Charleston
Battery Carriage House
1843 Battery Carriage House Hotel Charleston
1843 Battery Carriage House Inn b&b
Battery Carriage House Inn
20 South Battery Charleston
20 South Battery Bed & breakfast
20 South Battery Bed & breakfast Charleston

20 South Battery Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 180 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We very much enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bea
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A true testamanent to the value of historic preservation, in America"s best city.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay in the former wine cellar. Richard was an amazing concierge. So accommodating and knowledgeable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Chicago

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very nice and comfortable. Loved having breakfast and evening wine and cheese in the main house. The staff is very attentive to every need. Also loved spending time in the garden area in the yard.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The proximity to what we planned was great. The staff were friendly and engaging
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This historic inn is wonderful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was absolutely beautiful but what made it truly special was the service by the staff. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostess was excellent! Made each day begin and end with a beautiful smile and service!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This historic property was such a treat. Truly like staying in a living museum. The staff was absolutely amazing and be sure and take the tour of this very historic home and learn about its history. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Phenomenal property, amenities and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Raleigh

Travelled with partner
Wine and cheese served by Richard was so very nice and enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

natalie

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024