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Top-rated hotels in Charleston
A shortlist of top-rated hotels in Charleston, South Carolina, drawn from the 45 places this site lists. Everything here is rated 4-star or 5-star by the supplier, ordered best-supported guest score first, so you can pick by score, class and street.
Staying in Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina, is the setting for this shortlist: 45 places to stay are listed across the city, every one of them classed four or five star by the booking supplier, and 5 of those are five-star. Guest scores from verified stays sit behind 25 of the listings, and this page opens on the best supported of those scores.
The hotels here cluster in the historic downtown streets. Several addresses sit on State Street and nearby Church Street and Vendue Range, with others on George St, Wentworth St, Market St, King St, Meeting Street, Cannon Street, Hasell Street and Pinckney St. With scores running from 4.5 to 5.0 across 89 to 2,283 reviews, the list suits couples and short-break visitors who want a central base, and business travellers who want a recognised four- or five-star address.
The shortlist
Ranked by guest rating, then number of reviews.
The Pinch Hotel
40 George St
Why stay hereA 4-star address on George St with a perfect guest rating of 5.0 from 250 reviews, the highest score on this list. Guests consistently rate it at the top of its class, which suits travellers who want a small, highly regarded downtown base and are guided by other people's verdicts. Anyone comparing Charleston's 4-star houses should start here.
See The Pinch HotelFrench Quarter Inn
166 Church St
Why stay hereOn Church St, this 4-star hotel pairs a 4.9 guest rating with 581 reviews, the largest review count among the top-scoring houses here. That volume of consistent praise makes it a sensible choice for first-time visitors who want reassurance before booking. Couples and solo travellers alike can settle in knowing hundreds of guests have rated it near the top.
See French Quarter InnThe Loutrel
61 State St
Why stay hereThe Loutrel on State Street holds the highest guest rating on this list at 4.9 out of 5, earned across 296 reviews, and carries 4 stars. Guests consistently rate it at the very top of the city's options, which makes it a confident choice for travellers who want their Charleston base to be the standout part of the trip. Its State Street address places it among the historic streets of the downtown peninsula.
See The LoutrelThe Spectator Hotel
67 State Street
Why stay hereWith 550 reviews and a 4.8 out of 5 guest rating, The Spectator Hotel on State Street is one of the most reviewed of Charleston's 4-star properties, so a large body of guests has already weighed in on it. That volume of feedback makes it a sensible pick for first-time visitors who want reassurance before booking. It sits on the same downtown street as The Loutrel, keeping you within the historic core.
See The Spectator HotelHarbourView Inn
2 Vendue Range
Why stay hereHarbourView Inn stands at 2 Vendue Range, a 4-star property rated 4.8 out of 5 by 499 guests. Its position at the eastern edge of the downtown peninsula puts it in the waterfront quarter of the historic district, an area known for its proximity to the harbour and its waterfront parks. Couples and travellers who want to spend their days on foot in the old city will find the setting convenient.
See HarbourView InnWentworth Mansion
149 Wentworth St
Why stay hereA 5-star address on 149 Wentworth St, Wentworth Mansion earns a 4.8 out of 5 from 415 guest reviews, which places it among the most consistently praised stays in Charleston. Couples and travellers who want a small, high-class base close to the city's historic core will find it suits them well. Ratings of this level reflect a property guests return from satisfied, so it rewards booking early.
See Wentworth MansionZero George Street
0 George St
Why stay hereZero George Street carries 5 stars and a 4.8 out of 5 rating across 325 reviews, making it the other top-class property here. Smaller in review volume than several of its neighbours, it appeals to travellers who prefer an intimate address over a large one. The George Street location puts you in the heart of the historic district, close to the peninsula's churches, gardens and old commercial streets.
See Zero George StreetThe Charleston Place
130 Market St
Why stay hereThe Charleston Place on Market St is a 5-star hotel with a 4.7 rating drawn from 2283 reviews, by far the largest review base on this list. That volume suits travellers who prefer a verdict shaped by thousands of guests. Anyone wanting a 5-star stay in the heart of downtown Charleston has a clear, heavily reviewed option here.
See The Charleston Place86 Cannon Charleston Adults Only
86 Cannon Street
Why stay here86 Cannon Charleston Adults Only is a 4-star hotel on Cannon Street rated 4.9 from 89 reviews. The adults-only policy and a near-perfect score make it a fit for couples seeking a quieter, grown-up atmosphere. Its small review count reflects a more intimate property, so it rewards guests who value exclusivity over scale.
See 86 Cannon Charleston Adults OnlyThe Dewberry Charleston
334 Meeting Street
Why stay hereThe Dewberry Charleston is a 5-star hotel at 334 Meeting Street with a 4.6 rating from 1263 reviews. The large review base gives a broad picture of what to expect, which helps travellers booking a 5-star stay downtown. It suits guests who want top-class billing backed by more than a thousand assessments.
See The Dewberry CharlestonHotel Bennett
404 King St
Why stay hereHotel Bennett on King St is a 5-star property rated 4.6 by 855 guests. Its King St address places it on one of downtown's principal shopping streets, and the review volume gives a solid basis for booking. It fits visitors who want a 5-star base in the commercial heart of the city.
See Hotel BennettThe Ansonborough
21 Hasell Street
Why stay hereThe Ansonborough is a 4-star hotel on Hasell Street with a 4.6 out of 5 guest rating from 463 reviews. It suits travellers who want a well-reviewed downtown base without moving into the 5-star tier. Hasell Street sits in the Ansonborough neighbourhood, a quieter residential part of the historic peninsula, which makes it a calmer choice for guests who want to retreat from the busier visitor streets at the end of the day.
See The AnsonboroughGrand Bohemian Charleston Autograph Collection
55 Wentworth Street
Why stay hereGrand Bohemian Charleston Autograph Collection on Wentworth Street is the most reviewed hotel on this list, with 693 guest reviews and a 4.5 out of 5 rating. That volume of feedback gives a broad picture of what to expect from this 4-star property. It is a good fit for travellers who value a large, established hotel over a small one, and its Wentworth Street address keeps it inside the historic downtown.
See Grand Bohemian Charleston Autograph CollectionThe Restoration
75 Wentworth Street
Why stay hereThe Restoration on Wentworth Street is a 4-star hotel with a 4.5 rating from 593 reviews. A substantial review base makes it a straightforward choice for visitors who want a downtown stay with plenty of guest feedback behind it. It suits travellers comparing several 4-star options in the same part of the city.
See The RestorationAndrew Pinckney Inn
40 Pinckney St
Why stay hereAndrew Pinckney Inn, a 4-star hotel at 40 Pinckney Street, is rated 4.5 out of 5 by 542 guests. The Pinckney Street setting sits in the historic district, an area of Charleston known for its preserved houses and church spires, and suits visitors who plan to spend their stay walking the old streets. Families and couples looking for a mid-sized downtown property with plenty of guest feedback will find it a reasonable contender.
See Andrew Pinckney Inn
How to choose
Highest guest scores
Four hotels carry the top scores on the list. The Pinch Hotel holds 5.0 from 250 reviews, with French Quarter Inn at 4.9 from 581 and The Loutrel at 4.9 from 296. 86 Cannon Charleston Adults Only also scores 4.9, on 89 reviews, making it the smallest evidence base of the four.
The Pinch Hotel · French Quarter Inn · The Loutrel · 86 Cannon Charleston Adults Only
Five-star stays
The 5 five-star properties on this shortlist are Wentworth Mansion at 4.8 from 415 reviews, Zero George Street at 4.8 from 325, The Charleston Place at 4.7 from 2,283, The Dewberry Charleston at 4.6 from 1,263 and Hotel Bennett at 4.6 from 855. Choose these when the supplier's top class matters most.
Wentworth Mansion · Zero George Street · The Charleston Place · The Dewberry Charleston · Hotel Bennett
Adults only
86 Cannon Charleston Adults Only on Cannon Street is the one listing on this shortlist flagged as adults only. It is 4-star, scores 4.9 from 89 reviews and gives couples a quieter option among the downtown addresses.
Where to stay in Charleston
State Street
Two of the shortlist's highest-scoring hotels sit on State Street: The Loutrel at 4.9 from 296 reviews and The Spectator Hotel at 4.8 from 550. Both are 4-star, so this street puts you among the best-supported scores on the list.
Our picks here: The Spectator Hotel
George St
George St carries the top-scoring hotel on the list, The Pinch Hotel at 5.0 from 250 reviews, together with the five-star Zero George Street at 4.8 from 325. Two classes, two strong scores, one address.
Our picks here: The Pinch Hotel · Zero George Street
Questions, answered
Are all the hotels on this shortlist four or five star?
Yes. Every stay listed in Charleston is classed four or five star by the supplier, and 5 of them are five-star: Wentworth Mansion, Zero George Street, The Charleston Place, The Dewberry Charleston and Hotel Bennett.
Which hotel has the highest guest score?
The Pinch Hotel on George St, at 5.0 out of 5 from 250 reviews. French Quarter Inn and The Loutrel follow at 4.9, from 581 and 296 reviews respectively.
How many hotels here have a guest score?
25 of the 45 listings carry a guest score from verified stays. On this shortlist the scores run from 4.5 to 5.0.
Which hotel has the most reviews?
The Charleston Place on Market St, with 2,283 reviews and a score of 4.7. The Dewberry Charleston follows with 1,263 reviews at 4.6.
Is there an adults-only option?
Yes. 86 Cannon Charleston Adults Only on Cannon Street is 4-star and scores 4.9 from 89 reviews, the one listing here flagged adults only.