Emeline

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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181 Church St, Charleston, SC, 29401-3122
  • Place, Charleston City Market
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, College of Charleston
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Atelier)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premier Room, Accessible (Socialite, Two King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Artist's)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Collector's)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed (Atelier)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(63 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Artist's)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premier Room (Socialite, Two King)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom (Collector's)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Travelers, One King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Suite (Maisonette, Loft)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Multiple Beds (Socialite, Two King)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Collective)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

DOUBLE Accessible

  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Socialite Premier Two King - Accessible

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Emeline

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, valet parking, and conference space.
Emeline offers 212 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Charleston hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary newspapers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the comfortable beds at Emeline. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Charleston City Market. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Clerks Coffee Company, a coffee shop that serves American cuisine
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and a porter
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and bike rentals
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the overall comfort, cleanliness, and comfy beds
  • Steps from Charleston City Market and 7 minutes by foot from College of Charleston
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 3354 square feet (312 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Emeline. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Charleston hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Clerks Coffee Company - This coffee shop specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch. Open daily.
Frannie and The Fox - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Emeline is listed in the 2021 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 58 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 15 to 55 for adults and USD 15 to 55 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Clerks Coffee Company
  • Frannie and The Fox

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3,354 square feet of conference space
  • 8 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area

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 in meeting rooms
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Grab bar near toilet (86 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (84 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1852
  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Pay films
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.16 percent for credit card payments
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 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 75 lbs per pet
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: USD 43.32 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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 55 for adults, and USD 15 to 55 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 58 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.16 percent

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Emeline Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1326 out of 1739 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1739 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 103 out of 1739 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1739 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1739 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, perfect location and wonderful dining!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and super fun hotel! Would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love this hotel for its central location, rooms, staff and restaurants!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and super luxe
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel great location and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maryellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice bar / restaurant area. Nice coffee shop off the lobby. It had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and wonderful time for our anniversary
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
King suite comfortable and spacious
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bar space is beautiful and the food was delicious. Great location where you can walk to so many restaurants, shopping, or the waterfront.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fabulous hotel! Wonderful rooms, wonderful staff, and amazing food and beverage. The amenities are too notch, don't sleep on their restaurant!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, awesome restruant and bar, along with great service.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big hotel with boutique feel. Great service, beautifully decorated.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful hotel with a great vibe. The only negative is the size of the rooms, so I highly recommend getting a suite.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dushani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, courteous staff, excellent amenities and beautiful aesthetic.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and bed was comfy. There was coffee and water provided on every floor along with glass water bottles to use during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We were very happy with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel, comfortable beds, clean rooms, great restaurant on property. Stayed here many times and will be back on my next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel in great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly helpful staff, nice room, pleasant courtyard. Breakfast at restaurant hotel was poor, basic and cold food. Overall liked Emeline very much and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Brad

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location, but there was bugs in our shower
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and nicely appointed. Hotel had great restaurants as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026