Holiday Inn Express Charleston by IHG

3.5 star property

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Restaurant
Reception
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1943 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC, 29407-6250
  • Place, Citadel Mall
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, West Ashley Shoppes Shopping Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Ashley Oaks Plaza Shopping Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Leisure)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(94 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Charleston by IHG

Hotel in Charleston with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, coffee/tea in a common area, a business center, and laundry facilities are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
Holiday Inn Express Charleston by IHG offers 79 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Charleston hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express Charleston by IHG. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Citadel Mall. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a 24-hour business center, a gift shop, and a computer
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the location
  • 8 minutes by car from North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center and 9 minutes from Medical University of South Carolina
Holiday Inn Express Charleston by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. There's an onsite 24-hour business center. Free breakfast is available daily. Gift shops/newsstands, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Charleston by IHG. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Charleston hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM
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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 40 mi (64.38 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector
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. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 10:30 PM and 7:00 AM.
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.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Charleston Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Charleston
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Charleston
Charleston Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Charleston
Holiday Inn Express Charleston (Us 17 & i-526) Hotel Charleston
Holiday Inn Express Charleston (Us 17 And i-526)
Holiday Inn Express Charleston Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Charleston by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 572 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sherry

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a room only 10 min. drive to downtown Charleston and 30 min. to beaches. Staff was super friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joselyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jacob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! It was in a good and safe location with lots of options for food and close to the places we visited. The facility was very clean and the staff was kind and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Natavious

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwenevere

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice property and room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room, nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Rooms were clean and spacious. There are a lot of good restaurants near the hotel. The hotel is also located about 15 minutes from downtown Charleston. It's easy to get to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff. Location was easy to get to downtown Charleston and not too far at all. Great restaurant options near the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

Road trip stop

Perfect road trip stop. Good breakfast. The room luggage holder fit two full sized suitcases, which was a big plus. Room size large. Location was easy to historical district. Price was right. Excellent value and no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Antoinette

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The first room mattress pad was nasty with yellow stains on it.I feel should have been new pad when they change bed and seen it.That was disgusted.Than they put in another room when I complain about it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, good decent breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great having a restaurant next door. I arrived by Charleston taxi from the airport. The restaurant made it easy to have a good meal at a reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Manuel

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room that we first got when we checked in smelled strongly like cigarettes. We requested another room and that room didn’t smell like cigarettes, however the room overall didn’t feel that clean. The blinds barely worked and had holes and stains. The bathroom had random red hairs all over it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

OK place

Nice place to stay. Could use some upgrades.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area is a little stetchy and tone of traffic making it hard to get around
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent including the staff. Will definitely stay again the next time I’m in town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and convenient access to restaurants and beaches
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025