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Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
$180
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22

Explore the area

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45 Lockwood Drive, Charleston, SC, 29401
  • College of Charleston
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Charleston City Market
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • South Carolina Aquarium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Water View) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Water View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

  • 280 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Water View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed ( Water View)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

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

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

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown

3-star hotel in Downtown Charleston
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, self parking, and laundry facilities.
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.
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This business-friendly hotel also offers a library, a terrace, and laundry facilities. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge. A total renovation of this property was completed in May 2025.

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 15 per day; includes in/out privileges)

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
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (36 inch 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2014
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - May 2025

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • 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
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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from August 18 2025 to August 20 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Dining venue(s)

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 9.95 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 15 per day (in/out privileges)

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

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 479 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice to be close to downtown but on the harbor overlooking a marina. Easy access to all the great food, drinks, attractions, and nightlife Charleston has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff Very friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff is amazing, but had to ask for housekeeping to come after being skipped. Food was just okay. Nothing within walking distance, no courtesy shuttles to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have stayed there several times. It's clean, close to town, has free parking, and it has a nice view on the roof.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a very large room with two queen beds. It was very nice and had my number one request, a Keurig!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

shannon

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Nice view of the water, parking under construction

Parking was limited and taped off,,, construction tape all along the front of the entrance made us hesitant about where to enter and park.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness

Do not recommend

Our stay was not as expected. The reviews were good. I always check them before I stay somewhere new. When we came out to get in our vehicle Sunday we were the only one in the garage and everything was roped off. When we came back parking was a nightmare since the garage was blocked off. The elevator we normally used to get to our room that was convenient was blocked off and we had to go through the guest desk and carry all of our stuff through the bar. That was embarrassing. We checked out the next morning everything was still blocked off and no carts were available. One in my group recently had surgery. We had to carry all of our stuff a long way to the vehicle since there were no carts and we went not parked close to an elevator that we could get to. Had to make three trips and were sweaty before our day got started. If we were going to have such an inconvenience this should have been explained at checkin. I will never stay there again and definitely will not recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dolores

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unable to walk around outside.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
out of the way.light
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Piero

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

Great stay for a short stay in Charlestone

While not quite downtown, a great value for modern hotel comfort. Overall great experience and would stay here again. I specially appreciated hassle free free self parking.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth Elaine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

april

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service was amazing. Very clean. My bed was firmer than what I am accustomed to so didn’t sleep as well but my friends said they slept great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately when we were there they were doing a massive remodeling project in the halls restaurant front desk pool area. It definitely affected our stay. We had a balcony room which cost more but we were happy with the view and the fact that it was in a more private area of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice

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

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Would benefit from a shuttle bus to central/historic area.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025