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Emeline

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • 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
  • Waterfront Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪21 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)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Atelier)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Suite, Multiple Beds (Collector's)

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

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Premier Room, Multiple Beds (Socialite, Two King)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Artist's)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Atelier)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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Suite, Multiple Beds (Socialite, Two King)

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

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Superior Suite (Maisonette, Loft) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Suite (Maisonette, Loft)

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Travelers, One King)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Suite, Multiple Beds (Collective)

  • 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, 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.

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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
  • 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 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 2.25 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
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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1193 out of 1594 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1594 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1594 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1594 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1594 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

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms, comfy beds. Excellent staff, dining, perfect location for walking to restaurants and shops. I’ve stayed here three times already and highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beds, robes, coffee on each floor, excellent location. The bike availability was also a plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Boris

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recomended highly

Loved the athmosohere and the people
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alberto, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience — would go back again
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Upscale with a cozy, cool vibe. In a perfect location with friendly staff— will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location, friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable and inviting. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very close to most places we wanted to visit. We like the convenience of filtered water and bags of ice on each floor. The only real issue was the amount of noise you could hear from outside even on the 4th floor. Maybe because of the age of the building.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

10/10 Excellent

ian

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

2/10 Terrible

Margot

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tuula

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

Slept well in Charleston

Comfortable and quiet room. Great staff. Excellent coffee shop adjoining the lobby. Free espresso coffee machines and water fountains in corridors was a nice treat. Walkable to attractions. Note that there is an event space that creates a lot of noise in an internal courtyard - if your room faces that area you could get evening noise.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, great location- just the bed is not super comfortable…
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel. Great staff, atmosphere and decor. Good location too
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Toms River

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a welcoming staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in the heart of the downtown action. Nice staff. There were a lot of little things that kept me from giving 5 stars. Glasses in common areas would sit for MANY HOURS - overnight (bar drinks brought to 2nd fl balcony/lobby) would be there until 12n or later the next day. Saw staff walk by them. Ran out of caffeinated coffee for common area nespresso machine - FOR OUR ENTIRE STAY (4 days). Tightening up mgmt a little would make this place awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Summerville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall good property. Bar staff at night can be a bit rude.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Katrina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were nice but the hotel was loud all the time. Our room was dark and kind of small, and we could hear everything outside in the courtyard (people drinking/wedding reception). I’m sure it’s because the building is old but I didn’t sleep well hearing every conversation and door close.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a water leak in the bathroom on New Years Eve. They moved us to a new comparable room right way. The staff was very helpful. The bartenders made delicious cocktails and the food was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison, Savannah

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

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Hotel in Beautiful City
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025