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Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Sun deck
Daily buffet breakfast (USD 15 per person)

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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45 Lockwood Drive, Charleston, SC, 29401
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • College of Charleston
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Water View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing, Water View)

  • 26 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing), View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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2 Bedroom Suite (1 King & 1 Queen), Balcony, View | View from room

2 Bedroom Suite (1 King & 1 Queen), Balcony, View

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Accessible

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Water View)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Water View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed ( Water View)

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed ( Water View)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Roll in shower)

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Roll in shower)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown

Riverfront hotel with a fitness center and a rooftop terrace
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour business center are onsite.
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown offers 141 accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Charleston hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Harborage at Ashley Marina. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at The Garden Grille & Bar
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a 24-hour business center, and meeting rooms
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and a few minutes from Medical University of South Carolina
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and a fireplace in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown. For a fee, parking is available.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
The Garden Grille & Bar - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
45 Waterside - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 15 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 15 for adults and USD 9.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • 45 Waterside
  • The Garden Grille & Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 9.95 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 15 per day (in/out privileges)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include 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
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.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Waterfront Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Waterfront Hotel Charleston Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Waterfront/Downtown Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Waterfront/Downtown
Hilton Garn Inn Waterfront
Hilton Charleston Waterfront
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown Charleston

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 475 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth Elaine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

april

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service was amazing. Very clean. My bed was firmer than what I am accustomed to so didn’t sleep as well but my friends said they slept great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately when we were there they were doing a massive remodeling project in the halls restaurant front desk pool area. It definitely affected our stay. We had a balcony room which cost more but we were happy with the view and the fact that it was in a more private area of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Would benefit from a shuttle bus to central/historic area.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Overall it was good. The property is clean but dated looking from the outside. The pool was closed/under construction. The room was fine. It was clean and did the job. Overall it worked for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We recieved a large screw in our tire in their parking lot. A manager told me to send her the receipt for the tire and she would reimburse me. That never happened. After recieving the receipt, ive heard nothing else from her. The property was under construction which caused most of the things we didnt like about this property, but i do not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our view was nice but we couldn’t walk to town. It was inconvenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Beth

Travelled with group
We could not use the bar or restaurant due to rennovations and had to go Next door to the Marriot to purchase food and be able to sit down. The pool was sequestered from everything and it felt like the freeway was on top of our heads it was so close.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilhelmenia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front Desk was So Kind & Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I especially liked the courtesy and professionalism of the staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely view

The hotel was very clean and the staff was very friendly. There was remodeling going on in the lobby which we didn’t know about. We had to find ways around the construction but it was fine. The view from our room was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Undergoing construction during visit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Room was just OK. Make sore to get a room with the full water view. We had partial view so it was just OK. Also had a room that the bathroom was more for handicapped people for the shower so ask about that if you don’t need it. Takes up space. Not much to do in the general walking area. Traffic is quite bad in and out of downtown. Lobby was in renovation so that didn’t help the cause. Should be finished now. Again, never nice staff but average hotel otherwise
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

8/10 Good

Jeanette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay for a girls weekend!

Girls weekend trip. Great location on the water, close to all downtown festivities. Wasn't able to enjoy the restaurant as they were renovating but they did off room service without the extra fee and had a nice roof top bar. Strongly recommend. Our room was fantastic; clean, comfortable with a great view.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot but not as close to things as I had hoped. Would suggest having a car if staying here. Hotel lobby was being remodeled so was unable to enjoy the benefits of the hotel lobby, lounge and restaurant. Staff was very friendly. Hotel was very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Julianne, Erdenheim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would’ve hoped for a water view room for the money, and the property was not super walkable to shopping or restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean ,frustrating due to property getting fixed,no shuttle service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025