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Emeline

4.0 star property
4-star award-winning hotel near Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
181 Church St, Charleston, SC, 29401-3122
  • Charleston City Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Dock Street Theater
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Shops at Charleston Place
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Artist's)

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Artist's)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Room, Multiple Beds, Mobility Accessible (Socialite, Two King)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Atelier)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Property amenity

Premier Suite, Multiple Beds (Collector's)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Property amenity

Premier Room, Multiple Beds (Socialite, Two King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Artist's)

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Artist's)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Property amenity

Room, 1 King Bed (Atelier)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Mobility Accessible (Collector's)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Multiple Beds (Socialite, Two King)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 King Beds

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Superior Suite (Maisonette, Loft)

Superior Suite (Maisonette, Loft)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Property amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed (Travelers, One King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Suite, Multiple Beds (Collective) | Property amenity

Premier Suite, Multiple Beds (Collective)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Charleston

Downtown Charleston stay.A stay at this Downtown Charleston hotel places you steps from Charleston City Market and within a 10-minute walk of Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal. St. Philip's Church and Dock Street Theater are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Charleston City Market - 3 min walk
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 6 min walk
  • College of Charleston - 7 min walk
  • Waterfront Park - 8 min walk
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 17 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Henry's House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hyman's Seafood - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Charleston Crab House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Church and Union Charleston - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Thoroughbred Club - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Emeline

4-star award-winning hotel near Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 3354 square feet (312 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Emeline. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Emeline was completed in April 2020.

This 4-star Charleston hotel is smoke free.

  • 212 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • 3354 sq ft of conference space
  • 312 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1852
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Emeline offers 212 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Charleston hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Awards and affiliations

Emeline is listed in the 2021 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 53 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–1:00 PM on weekends: USD 15-55 for adults and USD 15-55 for children
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fitness center
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 42
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Toilet grab bar height (inches): 34
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 33
  • Lever door handles
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 34
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchairs available on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.25 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 75 lbs per pet
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 39.90 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 55 for adults, and USD 15 to 55 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 53 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.25 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation.

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.

Emeline Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1089 out of 1484 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 1484 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1484 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1484 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1484 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and lovely hotel, but noisy
So many great aspects: free bike usage, location(!), employees, and water station. Unfortunately, our room was on the side above the restaurant and its outdoor seating. Loud music playing all day and the first night all night. We did ask that they turn it off by 11 and they were great about it for subsequent nights- but it as annoying nonetheless. Our room was very tiny too.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful boutique hotel with super friendly and accommodating staff plus so much more! Only downside is music & crowd noise from the dining/bar area audible in my room until closing time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brian David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very polite staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location location location! Hotel is spacious, clean and welcoming. Great food options and lots to do. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Josh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was well designed and perfectly located. The staff did all they could to make us feel valued.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding!
Outstanding Property. The location was great, it was clean the staff was outstanding and kind and accommodating. I would stay here again in a heart beat! Don't hesitate to book Emeline for your Charleston trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pick Emeline!!!!!
Best hotel I’ve ever stayed in in my life! The small touches were incredible - the glass water bottles, the turn down service, the happy hour, the candles in the lobby, the little ice bags! I loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is a great location & has a great restaurant & bar. Also a nice coffee shop. The rooms are very small and loud.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

TARA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really wish I could have stayed longer. What a treat! I love a good boutique hotel, and this one is top tier! Thank you so much!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juli

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great and the bartenders were super cool. We loved the water/fruit station at each floor to fill up bottles for our room. Nice touch. Really great job on the property renovation as an old motel.conveniently located as well with a short walk to any fun thing to do as a tourist. I'd stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carla

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Ok and needs improvement given the price
Spotty service. Terrible room first night with view of parking lot thru wet paint doors and AC would not heat and door security deadbolt wouldn’t turn. And they upgraded me to a nice room on street//lots of partying. Restaurant ok, concierge a dragon. Could improve given the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in the perfect location. Walkable to shopping, restaurants and tours. The coffee shop was an added bonus! I can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Emeline is a beautiful boutique hotel. We loved the decor and the restaurant Frannie and the fox was delicious. Advice for those staying I would suggest you not take a room by the staircase or by the back street view. We had a lot of noise from the street and from the entertainment truck packing up equipment from a wedding that ended at the Emeline. Also leave your door open if you are in the suite. Most of the air conditioning came from the living room area and we were really hot until we realized we needed to leave that door open to let air flow in. They have a nice setup of nespresso coffee, tea and filtered water in the hallway. I also really liked the wine and beer hour given to hotel guests between 3-4pm. Nice touch.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan, plaistow

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location and beautiful hotel. Staff we super friendly and helpful. Room was beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great southern charm, helpful staff as you arrive. Central location and easy to walk to most restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay and amazing property in perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in a great location and the food in the dining room was fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I purchased the premier double bed room which on the images it should a room with a couch. This is not accurate to what the hotel gives you. The front desk person even looked it up on Expedia and said it’s Expedias fault. Be very careful because pictures do no match what you get
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024