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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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181 Church St, Charleston, SC, 29401-3122
  • Place, Charleston City Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Charleston
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, College of Charleston
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬
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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Atelier)

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

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Premier Room, Accessible (Socialite, Two King)

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

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

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

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

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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

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Room, 1 King Bed (Atelier)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(54 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Artist's)

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Artist's)

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

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Property amenity

Premier Room (Socialite, Two King)

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

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Property amenity

Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom (Collector's)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Property amenity

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Travelers, One King)

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

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Superior Suite (Maisonette, Loft)

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

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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

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Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Collective)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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 comfy beds, overall comfort, and cleanliness
  • 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.
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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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. 1289 out of 1687 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 1687 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1687 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1687 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1687 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was very nice, no or limited hot water all 3 days, coffee machines jammed most mornings. surprise amenity fee was way too high.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming hotel, ideal location in Historic Charleston for walking around. Lots of good restaurants nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very spacious and clean. Staff was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Randy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, and perfect location, right next to the city market and many, many fine restaurants. Helpful staff, clean rooms, a very vibrant place. The only negatives were that the thermostat in the room did not work, you could not use your own streaming accounts and were limited to Netflix, the toilet roll holder kept falling apart. One of the quirky themes is the availability of vinyl records and record players, but these were of poor quality. All that being said, however, I would stay here again because of the great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Valerie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
If I were to review the facility night one, I would give it five stars. The bell service and valet personnel were super friendly and we had great service in the restaurant. Overall amenities and hotel facilities were great. I like how each floor has an espresso machine and water filler station. Location in downtown Charleston was great too! Night two was a terrible experience and was not handled as great as I hoped for. While the hotel is dog friendly, a guest left two of their dogs whining in their room all night long while they went out. It was not addressed until 1am in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent property! Great location and the restaurant is fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is absolutely beautiful. Staff was wonderful. Room was super clean and very spacious. Beds were very comfortable. Perfect location downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, very classy. Service was excellent with many little treats - a delicious welcome cocktail, Nespresso coffee, loved the record player in our room with jazz records. Don’t skip Frankie and the Fox restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff and everyone was super nice and accommodating. They even helped us move rooms since our first room was very noisy. We tried our best to ignore but they moved us to the 4th floor which was a much nicer stay from that regard. The main thing for us was the cleanliness of it all. So everything seemed cleaned for the most part but there were ants all over the room. We first noticed from a cleanliness perspective when we were looking to call the front desk and noticed the phone was disconnected. When I went to go look behind to connect it, it was extremely dusty back there and as I looked up towards the top of the head board, it was pretty dusty too. The biggest thing were the ants though. We noticed them a lot in the bathroom and in the desk area of the room. Mainly in the bathroom though, there was a lot in the bathroom. Overall, the staff was super nice and everything was super close, but the cleanliness was the biggest thing for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel! Close to restaurants and shopping. Would 100% stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome room! The staff was super friendly and helpful. Beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Pleasant staff. Concierge was very helpful. Nice room. Good bar and restaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Very hip
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

VANESSA

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous customer service and beautiful hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

judy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was amazing from start to finish
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Lindsay pennica

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The hotel is so charming, but so dirty. The common spaces like bathrooms and gyms are just covered in layers of muck. The rooms are never very clean either.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean, nice accommodating staff, great amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Emeline was fantastic. The proximity to everything is perfect, the hotel itself is beautiful and comfortable, and the breakfast and coffee were excellent. Highly recommend, and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025