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Emeline

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Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry

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

Room options

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Artist's) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 357 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Atelier)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Suite, Multiple Beds (Collector's)

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

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Property amenity

Premier Room, Multiple Beds (Socialite, Two King)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 357 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Artist's) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Artist's)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 315 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Atelier)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • 230 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds (Socialite, Two King)

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

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Superior Suite (Maisonette, Loft)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 480 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Travelers, One King)

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

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Premier Suite, Multiple Beds (Collective)

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

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About this property

Emeline

4-star hotel in Charleston Historic District
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, valet parking, and conference space.
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.

Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 3354 square feet (312 square meters) include conference space. This luxury hotel also offers a fitness center, a library, and multilingual staff. Concierge services and wedding services can be provided. Onsite parking is available (surcharge). A total renovation of this property was completed in April 2020.

Emeline is a smoke-free property.

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Clerks Coffee Company
  • Frannie and The Fox

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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
  • 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

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1852
  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - April 2020
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • 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 2.45 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

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 39.90 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 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 2.45 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

Emeline Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1236 out of 1633 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 1633 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1633 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1633 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1633 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

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so helpful even going out of their way in helping me deal with a minor medical need. Great location and facilities. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary, Supply

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great hotel for a competitive price. Recieved an upgrade on the room and free valet parking is hard to beat. The staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel was clean, had a good restaurant and coffe shop within hotel. The gym was larger and better than most that I've been in. This is so far my favorite Charlston hote.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brant

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was good. Coffee machines and fruit on each floor. Check in/out was good. Room had a record player.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin Lynn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the hotel and would stay there again. However there were two issues with our room. The door in the bathroom for the toilet would not close properly and the toilet paper holder was broken.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

RODELON

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
overall good except for double hold on my credit cards. Rachel Foxx said she will sort it out. Lets see and staying positive
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Erin

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Too many issues for the amount we paid.

We have stayed at the Emeline a couple of time and this one wasn't great. We had three of us in the in room and we were given three towels, we had to go and get new towels each day. My daughter slept on the pullout couch and had no blanket which we had to go and ask for. We were woken each day by the other rooms, had no hot water in our shower and couldn't get the upstairs A/C to cool. We woke each day to a 74 degree room and bad sleep. The hotel has become too family friends for young kids as we could hear them all through our walls, running around outside etc. This was in no way a relaxing vacation for us. We will not return
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

There are better hotels for the price

I won’t stay at this hotel again. For the price point, I expect a lot better. The room was very small and the mattress was awful. Our toilet kept running and maintenance “fixed” it but as soon as it was flushed again it would make the running water sound for hours. We didn’t bother having it “fixed” again as we use a noise machine at night so it was drowned out. The only good thing was the location and the valet service.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location. Great bar/restaurant area. My only complaint was the layout of the bathrooms and the bathrooms don’t have exhaust fans
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Emeline was a perfect stay. The atmosphere is fun, classy, and youthful…Meaning the environment is not stuffy and is great for any age. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would absolutely stay here anytime we go to Charleston. I met my expectations and more. Very boutique, it has everything you’d need.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy, Littleton

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed three nights- housekeeping never came- after repeated requests they came at 8:00pm. Calls down to the main desk were NEVER picked up. For the price, the service at the hotel is lacking!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

joan, jersey city

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

Highly Recommended

My best friend stayed at the Emeline during a girl's weekend in Charleston. We plan to return!!! The location was excellent. No more than a 20-minute walk to the best restaurants and attractions. We loved the hotel restaurant/bar and spent several hours lounging on the couches in the courtyard sipping bourbon. Our room was clean and very comfortable. The staff was amazing and very helpful. Cannot say anything negative about this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mickey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only parking is valet which is $53 a day, without tip. That was a big negative for me.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and great service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

Lovely Stay at the Emeline!

Our stay was incredibly wonderful. The staff was so kind and helpful right away, made all the amenities clear, and served a welcome drink with a cocktail. The rooms, bar, restaurant were classy and clean, great food and drinks.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

Anniversary getaway

My husband & I were celebrating our 35th wedding anniversary & we could have not been happier with our accommodations as well & the staff! This hotel was beautifully decorated & very clean. The overall experience was amazing! Highly recommended!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mamta

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