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Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Lobby
Lobby
Lobby

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
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, College of Charleston
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪16 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
(55 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Water View)

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 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
(13 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)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 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
(7 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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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

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

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

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbor view
  • 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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 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

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About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown

Riverfront hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
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 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, 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 15 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

  • 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 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. 479 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

LYNNE

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near highway and hospital- a little noisy. Staff was excellent, rooms were clean. Location requires car or uber/lyft to get around.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Average
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Colleen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was easy and there were many elevators to connect to the ground floor parking. The bed was very squeaky and uncomfortable not what I expect when staying in a Hilton branded hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location on the marina. Pool area an added plus. Staff all friendly and helpful. Loved having room refreshed daily. Convenient location for all the sights but definitely need a car. Recommend highly and would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, a bit further from the action and one of the queen beds was squeaking all not with smallest turn. Considering the great deal we got happy to stay for one night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the 45 Waterside rooftop. The view was amazing. Convenient parking. Staff very friendly. Clean property. Location was a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dragana

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. Marina is beautiful. Stuff is not overly friendly. There are multiple elevators and that can get confusing. I didn't like paid parking. I feel it could be compensated with free breakfast. We got room with hwy view even hotel wasn't busy. It is bad advertisement/policy for guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We walked to the historic district even though it’s 35 minutes away. It was great weather and we discovered lots of places along the way. The hotel itself was immaculate and has such great staff that are so very helpful. The pool is small but nice for a few laps to cool off.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Courtney

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Subpar lodgings for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely helpful, friendly and made us feel welcomed. The location was ideal for our needs. We were in walking distance from a great restaurant, our view was incredible, we were no more than a 10 to 15 minute drive from anywhere we wanted to go, the lobby was beautifully decorated and smells amazing and our room was very clean. The only down side was the room was rather small, the bathroom and shower were extremely small and the mattresses left a lot to be desired.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Best to look for another place or stay

No operating shower, clogged toilet upon arrival, broken pool chairs with sharp broken protruding screws, no disclosure of extra daily fee for parking on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nope. Just Don't Go There.

It was horrible from the start. Check out the view. It's the rooftop which I assume was the HVAC system with standing (moldy) water. This room should be a storage and should no be sellable. Since it was a holiday weekend, they said they could not move me. Other rooftp views via the hallway were covered up. This was a total disrespect and a money grab.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ornella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Waterfront Location: This hotel is in such a great spot — right on the banks of the Ashley River in downtown Charleston. Clean and Comfortable Stay: The rooms were super clean, and some even have full waterfront views or balconies with partial views of the river and marina. There’s also a rooftop sitting area overlooking the Ashley River. Fitness Center: The fitness center is really nice, Easy Access to Freeways: It’s close to the freeway, so getting around Charleston was easy. Recommendation: If you can, definitely try to get a room with a waterfront view — it makes the stay even better!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary, Spencerport

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great pool area & staff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great location

Had a very nice stay. Hotel is in a great location, nice pool area and work space.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Arlene

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Frank

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ice machine , pool never worked. Ate 1 Banana then forced to buy buffet. The hotel is un organized at best
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was kind, courteous and cordial. Location was within a short drive of everything but walking not so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan, Edgewater

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Coffee maker didn’t work. Lot of walking for my wife, she has a cane.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Raymond

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025