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Best Western Charleston Inn

2.5 star property

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BBQ/picnic Area
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)
Reception
Free daily buffet breakfast
Lobby

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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1540 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC, 29407-7845
  • Place, Ashley Oaks Plaza Shopping Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Medical University of South Carolina
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, College of Charleston
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Pool View, Vaulted Ceilings, Work Desk, Microwave And Refrigerator

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Pool View, Vaulted Ceilings, Work Desk, Microwave And Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Vaulted Ceilings, Work Desk, Safe, Microwave And Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

1 King Bed, Accessible with Bathtub, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(45 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Pool View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Best Western Charleston Inn

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour business center and a business center. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Best Western Charleston Inn offers 87 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The free breakfast at Best Western Charleston Inn gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be close to The Citadel. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Extended parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • 8 minutes by car from Medical University of South Carolina and 8 minutes from College of Charleston
  • Cruise terminal shuttle service available for a fee
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. Free breakfast is available daily. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Best Western Charleston Inn. Free self parking is available.

This Charleston hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Extended parking on site (USD 50 per stay)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Weight limit: 80 lbs per pet
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: USD 2.28 per accommodation, per night

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.

  • Extended parking fee: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 40 mi (64 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Best Western Charleston Inn offers transfers from the cruise terminal (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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

  • Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Best Western Sweetgrass
Best Western Sweetgrass Charleston
Best Western Sweetgrass Inn
Best Western Sweetgrass Inn Charleston
Sweetgrass Inn
Best Western Charleston
Best Western Sweetgrass Hotel Charleston
Charleston Best Western
Best Charleston Charleston
Best Western Charleston Inn Hotel
Best Western Charleston Inn Charleston
Best Western Charleston Inn Hotel Charleston

Best Western Charleston Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 458 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 1001 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lashaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, staff was very helpful and breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ammar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the property one day it was very clean and cozy
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the free breakfast, wish the pool was open!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was really clean and comfortable. The breakfast was good. Located near the airport.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean room and nice breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff. Very good breakfast choices.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness
Breakfast was decent, rooms need updated, mattresses are worn out.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place, clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay. Close to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tremaine

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed one night everthing was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Basak

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very old property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and comfortable. No elevator so had to carry bags up stairs for 2nd floor room. Staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Clean and not dingy. Bathroom shower needed mew caulking/updates but everything else was sufficient. Good location close to Charleston downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service
The bathtub didn't drain while taking a shower. Room service was good, AC worked and Location is nice though.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I am
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk and breakfast if were very courteous, the room itself could use a little updating
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, comfortable room size and nice view of pool. Great location, especially within budget.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness
Could use some new mattresses and shower curtains that were long enough to stay on inside of tubs to keep the water inside the bathtub. Not the worst I've stayed, but wouldn't stay again. The employees were friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Clean room and
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

SIESNARINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean property and friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an older building but I found it perfectly decent and comfortable during my two-day stay. It's an easy 10-15 drive to downtown Charleston and there are several places to eat and drink within walking distance of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025