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Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lobby
Lobby
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a variety of seating options including sofas, chairs, and tables.
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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45 Lockwood Drive, Charleston, SC, 29401
  • Place, Harborage at Ashley Marina
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Medical University of South Carolina
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, College of Charleston
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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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
(60 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Water View) | View from room

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Water View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed ( Water View)

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

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

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

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

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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

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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

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

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

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A hotel room with a red armchair, a white pillow, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

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

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A hotel room with a red armchair, a white pillow, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Harbour view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 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, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Water View)

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Water View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness center. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, self parking, and laundry facilities.
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown offers 141 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

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, meeting rooms, and laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 2-minute drive from College of Charleston and a few minutes from Charleston City Market
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.

A library, a terrace, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown was completed in May 2025.

This 3-star Charleston hotel is smoke free.

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.

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 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • 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
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - May 2025
  • Smoke-free property

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

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • 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
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 20 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 fire extinguisher 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
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. 486 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lolitta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was amazing from check in, dining in and checking out
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great! Love the ambience of the lobby! Staff was very courteous and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Everything is awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

NICHOLAS

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and staff was friendly. But the pillows in the room need to be addressed immediately as they are extremely soft.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly and responsive staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tae Yeon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant, quiet place to spend the holiday. Good restaurants and historical sites.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Trisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was attentive and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was clean and the staff were extremely pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aashir

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

anthony

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Check in staff Mark was not friendly nor helpful. Asked about a cart and told they would be by the elevator. We had just come from there and they responded we have 6 I guess they are all in use. No sorry about that. No thing helpful, just seemed I was bothering him. I found in my 2 night stay that There are 3 different elevator banks that I didn’t know that we could have checked. The iron didn’t work in the room. My balcony room looked over a parking spot. Parking is extra. Should have stayed at the Marriott
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our room! It was comfortable, updated, clean, and quiet. We loved having the living room area and enjoyed our christmas stay. The restaurant downstairs had the yummiest flatbread pizzas, too! We had a terrific stay! Thank you for making our holiday so nice!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had asked for a water view and were right over the pool and the marina looking out to the islands off the coast. It was a pleasure to return to our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes, clean and staff were happy and funn
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth E.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faban

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant Staff, Easy Parking, Beautiful view
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Staff was the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

roger

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Priscilla

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Room overlooked ALL the hvac units for the entire building, and we could hear each one running, starting, stopping (the noisiest bit) all night. Booking included breakfast, advertised and even has on the menus “buffet breakfast”… they don’t do that any more apparently. We got a choice of one item.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025