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Emeline

4.0 star property

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry

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181 Church St, Charleston, SC, 29401-3122
  • Place, Charleston City Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Charleston
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, College of Charleston
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Atelier)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Room, Accessible (Socialite, Two King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Collector's)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Property amenity

Room, 1 King Bed (Atelier)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Artist's)

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Artist's)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Property amenity

Premier Room (Socialite, Two King)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Property amenity

Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom (Collector's)

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

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Property amenity

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Travelers, One King)

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

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Superior Suite (Maisonette, Loft)

Superior Suite (Maisonette, Loft)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Multiple Beds (Socialite, Two King)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 King Beds

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Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Collective) | Property amenity

Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Collective)

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

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About the area

Charleston

With a stay at Emeline in Charleston (Charleston Historic District), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Charleston City Market and 7 minutes by foot from Port of Charleston. .This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from College of Charleston and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Waterfront Park.

What's nearby

  • Charleston City Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port of Charleston - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • College of Charleston - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Waterfront Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 13 min walk - 1.2 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 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Charleston Crab House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Clerks Coffee Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hank's Seafood Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Emeline

Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
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, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary newspapers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 212 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a fitness center and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and shopping on site.
For lunch or brunch, stop by Clerks Coffee Company, a restaurant that specializes in American cuisine. You can also grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Charleston? This hotel has 3354 square feet (312 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 8 meeting rooms.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Clerks Coffee Company - This coffee shop specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch.
Frannie and The Fox - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 58 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

Restaurants on site

  • Clerks Coffee Company
  • Frannie and The Fox

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3,354 square feet of conference space
  • 8 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area

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
  • Grab bar near toilet (86 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (84 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1852
  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - April 2020
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • 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 3.16 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 75 lbs per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 43.32 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 55 for adults, and USD 15 to 55 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 58 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 3.16 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Reviews

Emeline Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1289 out of 1689 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 1689 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1689 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1689 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1689 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Micah

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
This place was really nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

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

Emiline is fine!

Lovely hotel - great staff, everything you need is there and very close to everything in downtown Charleston. The bar and restaurant is excellent and was really helpful during my stay! Will stay there again for the price for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room comfort and service was excellent. Location is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First class luxury! Staff was most accommodating, helpful and kind. Walkable to Kings street and all restaurants and horse tours. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean Philippe

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, great staff, definitely would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

YiQian

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stained sheets

Absolutely beautiful hotel but was so disappointed once we got to our room. Little tiny bug things in our room that we're so annoying and pulled back bed and found stained sheets!!! We were SO upset... didn't expect this from such a nice hotel. We travel all the time and don't see stained sheets! VERY disappointed!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hasnaa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay at Emeline. I received a room upgrade, which was a pleasant surprise, and my room was immaculate with snacks and drinks stocked in the mini fridge. Additionally, the on-site restaurant, Frannie and the Fox, was excellent, and I appreciated the convenience of having it directly downstairs along with the Clerks coffee shop. I also appreciated how close Emeline is to restaurants, the Charleston Market, and various other places of interest. Many of Charleston’s top attractions were within reasonable walking distance, which I loved. I would highly recommend Emeline to anyone considering visiting Charleston. I truly enjoyed my stay and wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean, staff were friendly, and it was in the middle of everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wasim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Nice staff. Good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher, frisco

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Emeline surpassed our expectations! With great service, a wonderful location right in the heart of Charleston’s downtown and exceptional rooms! Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

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

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were pleasantly surprised how beautiful this hotel is! The location is convenient and the staff and amenities were excellent, who doesnt love a coffee bar on every floor! I will be back here!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We have been here before and knew how lovely it was, but we’re very pleased that we had an upgrade because we booked with Expedia.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stylish and great location! Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025