Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Staircase
Sundeck

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
45 Lockwood Drive, Charleston, SC, 29401
  • Harborage at Ashley Marina
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Charleston City Marina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Water View)

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

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (No Water View)

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Water View)

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Accessible

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Water View)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed ( Water View)

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

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

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 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. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour business center are onsite.
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 3-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. This business-friendly hotel also offers a rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and a fireplace in the lobby. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

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.

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 transportation

  • 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 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Garden Grille & Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

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
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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from February 3 2025 to March 15 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/lounge
  • Lobby
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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 per person

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

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
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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. 474 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 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

8/10 Good

Ron

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
I was charged $5.98 more than Expedia quoted me. I reserved two rooms : one room had a beautiful harbor view and the other room had a parking lot view. Each charged the same price.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mary L

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reported light bulb out and it wasn't replaced before we left. Need vending machines Be nice to have shuttles to take visitors to tourist areas Most of the seasoned staff were super pleasant, The younger needs more customer care training.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Traveled with partner
The music from the rooftop bar was too loud so finally l asked the front desk to turn it down and within minutes it was down! Thank you Tremika for wonderful service!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Quite room
Bed mattress was not supportive at all. Creaking everything I would turn. Check-in service extremely slow for some reason. Free parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The young man who checked me in was amazing. I regret I did not get his name to put it in this review. He was truly an asset to your team
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie Allen

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed at this hotel several times has always been nice and clean and staff have always been great. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Your property was so quiet!! We slept so well. Your front desk help was extremely friendly. Your pool was perfect for my lap swimming. Parking was so convenient. Breakfast options were amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Disappointing was the cleanliness of the floors both wooden and carpeting in the lobby.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Leanne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, friendly staff who were so helpful. Great clean hotel. Internet was very spotty and had difficulties connecting and maintaining the connection
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nerissa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel is in an awkward spot between two highways and no where to walk around .. it’s also in need of some updating but it served it’s purpose for our trip
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

MARK

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Hotel was in a very nice and safe are. However Hotel was a little tired and dirty. Could use a refurbishing. Especially whith the amount we paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Traveled with partner
Tremika Copeland, the operations manager, was amazing! She went out of her way to find us a room to exchange when we told her the first room’s bed was too soft for us. The room was cozy and clean with the best towels and sheets. The lobby was great with a pantry, bar, and dining area. Parking was easy and in a free garage attached to the hotel. I would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Colleena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is located between 2 highways. Very loud.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Freshly refinished bathroom. Covered parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and clean facility
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, incredible restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is very nice. The location isn't great for tourists. You have to drive or Uber everywhere. You can't even walk along the waterfront.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Valentina

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disappointed former Hilton fan
Had a terrible room assignment. View of rooftop air conditioners/emergency generators, next to elevators, ice machine and housekeeping storeroom. Friends with us all had a marina view. When questioned, hotel said since I booked through a third party (hotels.com), I would need to pay a fee to upgrade to a better room. They were punishing me for not booking directly through them. Bed was not comfortable at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Three night stay
Rooms are comfortable with nice bathrooms but the TV's need to be updated. They have a nice pool area and a great rooftop space that is perfect for watching the sunset. The continental breakfast is very average so you might want to order off the menu. Staff at the front desk very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024