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Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Daily buffet breakfast (USD 15 per person)
Sundeck

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
45 Lockwood Drive, Charleston, SC, 29401
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • College of Charleston
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Water View)

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Water View)

  • 28 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing, Water View)

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing, Water View)

  • 26 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing), View

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing), View

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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2 Bedroom Suite (1 King & 1 Queen), Balcony, View | View from room

2 Bedroom Suite (1 King & 1 Queen), Balcony, View

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Accessible

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Accessible

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Accessible

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Water View)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Water View)

  • 28 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed ( Water View)

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed ( Water View)

  • 26 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Roll in shower)

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Roll in shower)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Charleston

With a stay at Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown, you'll be centrally located in Charleston, within a 5-minute drive of Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and Medical University of South Carolina. .This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from College of Charleston and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Charleston City Market.

What's nearby

  • Medical University of South Carolina - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • The Citadel - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • College of Charleston - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Charleston City Market - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 17 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪California Dreaming - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪MUSC Cafeteria - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown

Riverfront hotel with a fitness center and a rooftop terrace
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown offers 141 accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Charleston hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 141 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Garden Grille & Bar serving guests of Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Garden Grille & Bar - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
45 Waterside - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 15 for adults and USD 9.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • 45 Waterside
  • The Garden Grille & Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 9.95 for children

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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

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
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Waterfront Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Waterfront Hotel Charleston Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Waterfront/Downtown Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Waterfront/Downtown
Hilton Garn Inn Waterfront
Hilton Charleston Waterfront
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown Charleston

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 468 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jenny

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jeffrey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean ,frustrating due to property getting fixed,no shuttle service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Zaahid

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niekel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern rooms and short uber ride to town
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Mount Prospect

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Under construction but accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stefan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not worth my time to explain and list all the issues. On my regular visit to Charleston I will stay on a different Hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Isaac

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was 5 stars. Rooftop bar was lovely. This hotel was on the harbor and we did need to drive downtown but it was a 5 minute drive so no big deal. The hotel was undergoing dining room renovation but the kitchen was still open and provided room service and also to the rooftop bar. Can’t say enough good things about this hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann Frances Marie, Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness
Good for a night’s stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

phillip

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Tammy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We have stayed a few days. Price changes constantly. We expect that but we get different info on where to get best rate. Staff has been great except woman who checked us in this stay. First name started with E. They are doing extensive renovations and place is a mess. Everyone else was thankful for business and apologizing for mess except this woman.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Wynn

Liked: Staff & service

Location was ok very average accommodation

Never told even at check in the hotel was under construction. Fitness center closed which my husband need for his Parkinson’s disease would have stay at VRBO if I knew that. Room was ok bed was not that comfortable which is unlike Hiltons the halls smaller due to construction.Restaurant is really a cafe with limited menu.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Wish I knew they had renovations going on before arriving.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Niki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Only ten min uber to French quarter and king street. Nice and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

James, Strongsville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms need updating. TV is very basic. View was amazing, however!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The mattress was very comfortable, but the bedding smelled of diesel fuel or gas or kerosene. To the point my husbands back smelled like it after we woke up and my clothes also absorbed the smell. Upon check out, I was just letting them know to clean the bedding better or figure it out for next guest and my concern was dismissed to a new mattress smell. I have smelled new mattresses, they usually do not smell like gas.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

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

6/10 Okay

Min

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Under construction so it smelled and looked bad. Saw a bunch of mattresses in the parking lot. Maybe for bedbugs? Who knows
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Judith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024