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The Palmetto Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Penthouse (Redemption) | Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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194 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC, 29401
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Charleston
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Charleston City Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(80 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(143 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse (Redemption)

Penthouse (Redemption)

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Water View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Bay Street)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Charleston

With a stay at The Palmetto Hotel in Charleston (Charleston Historic District), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Charleston City Market and Port of Charleston. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Waterfront Park and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from College of Charleston.

What's nearby

  • Waterfront Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Port of Charleston - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Charleston City Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Rainbow Row - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • College of Charleston - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 16 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Henry's On The Market - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Charleston Crab House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Carmella's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Magnolias - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Palmetto Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, 3-minute walk to Charleston City Market
The Palmetto Hotel offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 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 complimentary bicycles.
Make yourself at home in one of the 45 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.
At The Palmetto Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Palmetto Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 55 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • 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 public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Renovated entire property - January 2023
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 55 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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

Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

The Palmetto Hotel Hotel
The Saint Hotel Charleston
The Palmetto Hotel Charleston
The Saint Hotel Charleston SC
The Palmetto Hotel Hotel Charleston

The Palmetto Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 704 out of 888 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 107 out of 888 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 888 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 888 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 888 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Merisha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Our room and bathroom were spacious and clean. Nice amenities in the room. The hotel had a turn down service which was unexpected and welcoming after being out all day. Great little touches such as, leaving a note card about the weather for the next day. The staff was friendly and professional. They gave great recommendations for restaurants and assisted with reservations if needed. The hotel had a wonderful bar area with great cocktails and a really popular espresso martini. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute well decorated hotel in the heart of old Charleston. Great place to spend the night and walk around during the day. Easy to drop things off while out and about exploring the city. Staff are friendly. Nice breakfast included.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lillie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room and everything was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean historic lobby with such lovely detail. Room was lovely with fabulous bathroom & good products. Front desk staff & Bar staff are friendly & helpful. Love that they have crystal glasses for you in bathroom & courtesy bar. Classy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ed

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ginny

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel we have ever stayed at! Location was perfect for exploring Charleston. Staff and service were great. And the hotel bar drinks and lobby breakfast/snacks were a perfect addition. Couldn’t recommend more!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirbi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is modern and comfortable. Loved the shower. Welcome was warm and pleasant with really great service booking tours. If you go to Charleston consider Palmetto.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana, Granger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a pricey stay, but worth it. The convenient downtown location put us in the heart of so much of what classic Charleston has to offer. Our room was small but elegant and the lobby where we ate the breakfast offerings and Carmella’s (right across the street) gelatos, was beautifully decorated and peaceful. We would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delayni

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at the Palmetto hotel. The location is walking distance from most popular tourist sites and exceptional restaurants. The staff was polite and helpful. We rented a car so that we could take a couple day trips while we were there and there is a valet conveniently located in the building. The breakfast was adequate and we had a little bite there every morning. If we ever return to Charleston, there is no question that we'd stay at this same hotel. I could not give it a higher recommendation.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steffonie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff by far was the best part of our stay and of course the ambience & design details!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Indian Land

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay! Clean property and walkable!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Spring Valley

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

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

Upscale hotel in French quarter

Very pretty, clean , comfortable hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service from the moment we checked in. Rooms were immaculate. Lobby is beautifully decorated and music takes you away to another era. Conveniently located in French Quarter. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025