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Emeline

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

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry

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181 Church St, Charleston, SC, 29401-3122
  • Charleston City Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • College of Charleston
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Artist's)

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

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

  • 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)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Atelier)

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Atelier)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Property amenity

Premier Suite, Multiple Beds (Collector's)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, Multiple Beds (Socialite, Two King)

Property amenity

Premier Room, Multiple Beds (Socialite, Two King)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Artist's)

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Artist's)

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Artist's)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Property amenity

Room, 1 King Bed (Atelier)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds (Socialite, Two King)

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Multiple Beds (Socialite, Two King)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 King Beds

View all photos for Superior Suite (Maisonette, Loft)

Superior Suite (Maisonette, Loft)

Superior Suite (Maisonette, Loft)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Travelers, One King)

Property amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed (Travelers, One King)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Suite, Multiple Beds (Collective) | Property amenity

Premier Suite, Multiple Beds (Collective)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Charleston

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

What's nearby

  • Charleston City Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • College of Charleston - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Waterfront Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Henry's On The Market - ‬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 luxury 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 luxury 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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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 to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 15 to 55 for adults and USD 15 to 55 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Library
  • 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 (42 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (34 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (33 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe

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 at the property

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 a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and 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. 1149 out of 1549 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1549 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1549 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1549 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1549 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great. The only negative is they were unable to provide the room type we had booked. To make amends they did reduce the rate and provide an on property credit. We would have rather had two queens rather than having our daughter sleep on a pull out couch but everything else was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay! The location was perfect and staff was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joyce

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I liked the hotel. We did have a few snags regarding housekeeping but they were fixed. My biggest issue was all the fees South Carolina charge for a hotel stay. Absolutely ridiculous !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

tom

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Romance at the Emeline
Staff answered accommodations. Also, my now fiance proposed to me on NYE and a staff member went out of their way to take a video of the proposal, not just a photo, like we requested. This will be a memory we will always remember. Thank you Emeline!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice boutique hotel missing a basic amenity
Upon our arrival we were greeted and given a cocktail, then told we would receive a 20% discount on our first food purchase. We checked in on Monday. Tuesday morning as we were showering we experienced a loss of water. To be clear, while standing in the shower our room no longer had any water. No water in the shower where I was standing with conditioner in my hair, and soap on my face and body. No water came out of the faucet in the sink nor was there any to flush the toilet. After 10 minutes the only response from the front desk was we’re working on it and sorry for the inconvenience. I ended up toweling off and walking to a friends place to take another shower to remove all the dried soap and hair products. Upon our late return we were told sorry for an inconvenience, we think there shouldn’t be another problem, if there is we can move you to another room tomorrow. We ate in the restaurant twice and will have to call to get the 20% discount we were promised b/c like our water it wasn’t given to us. The hotel itself was in a great location. The staff were all friendly. The rooms were clean, and while not spacious well utilized. And, The lobby was decorated beautifully for the holidays.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful, with rooms that are on the smaller side but still comfortable. Unfortunately, the refrigerator in my room wasn’t working and was leaking. Maintenance attempted to fix it, but the issue wasn’t fully resolved. The staff, however, were very cordial, and the service was excellent. Each floor features a coffee and tea station with fresh fruit, though it’s disappointing that only decaffeinated coffee was available. I appreciated the eco-friendly touch of providing glass jars for water instead of plastic bottles. The hotel restaurant was just okay, with menu options that didn’t feel worth the price. Valet parking was efficient and well-managed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice
Beautiful hotel centrally located. Pricey and rooms are very small.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Odilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Not a 4 star experience
Disappointed with my stay. The noise from the restaurant area was unbearable as they were playing club music, especially at night. I reported the issue, but the response from management was poor and unhelpful. After several unanswered calls to the front desk they resolved at 10:45 pm . Definitely not the restful experience I was expecting. I have stayed at this location before new ownership and expected more. This was not a 4 star experience and suggest to save your money or book at The Mills House for better service and experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Timnath

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will definitely stay at Emeline again. Nice room. Great service. Fantastic location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

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

8/10 Good

Tamara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel ran out of caffeinated coffee pods on my second day there of a four night stay walking down to the first floor in my pajamas was inconvenient at 6 am. Food was great but dining area only serves pizza at limited times on the weekend during busy season which did. It make any sense at all which makes it difficult to feed your child after 7pm on Sunday. You have to take your shower early as the hot water runs out after five minutes
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not too many complaints, restaurant was very good, seasonal drinks at the bar were too pricey. Coffee stations at each elevator only stocked decaf. All the staff was friendly the room was comfortable but our view was lacking.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Summerville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall rating of the property a 7
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Javeria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Christine, APO

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful hotel with friendly staff. Loved the espresso machine just outside our hotel room. Walkable to everything downtown. The restaurant is top notch (with exception of our inattentive aloof bartender), but the the food made up for it. Will definitely stay here next time we’re in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Trinket

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would like to have given five-star ratings, but everything was colored by the hot-water situation. You need to fix that problem! Also, please think about improving the valet service.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Risa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024