The Palmetto Hotel

4.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
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Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Penthouse (Redemption) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
194 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC, 29401
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Charleston City Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Waterfront Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Bay Street)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Water View)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Penthouse (Redemption)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Palmetto Hotel

4-star hotel in Charleston Historic District
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and valet parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free English breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, free use of bicycles, and concierge services.
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.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of meeting rooms and coworking spaces. This Charleston hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge. A total renovation of this property was completed in January 2023.

The Palmetto Hotel is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Palmetto Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free English 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
  • Elevator
  • 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 public washroom
  • 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

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • 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

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

Property 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

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. 521 out of 644 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 644 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 644 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 644 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 644 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Recently updated & still seems to be working out a few kinks, but the staff was super attentive and fixed everything promptly. Rooms are a bit cramped, but with nice amenities. A bit "too" much furniture in them, but with a little rearranging you can make it work. Lovely lounge, fresh continental breakfast and friendly bartenders. The espresso martini IS, in fact, all it's cracked up to be.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Charleston weekend getaway. This hotel is in the perfect location. I definitely will return. The parking is a little pricey, that’s my only negative.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Classy hotel
We liked everything about the Palmetto: nice decor, friendly staff, comfortable and clean room, yummy complimentary drink and chocolate, and excellent breakfast options. We had dinner at the Ferry Landing, which was an easy minute walk toward the water. Will definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dea-Sue, SOUTH BERWICK

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A jewel in the port of Charleston. The staff is super friendly and caring.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oswaldo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Grits every morning!
Phenomenal service, atmosphere, location, and breakfast. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mhd Ghais, Ancaster

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

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our second stay just as much as the first!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheena, Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my time here. Complimentary breakfast was nice and the hotel location was ideal. Steps from the water and the market. Room was kind of small but it was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Summerville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They offer a nice breakfast in the morning. Great restaurants on the same block
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon Thomas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Palmetto Charleston SC
Always lovely at the Palmetto
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose, Marietta

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend!
We stayed at Palmetto Hotel for our wedding weekend and it was an amazing staycation! Will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

gregory

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The service was lacking. The price was ridiculous for what you get. There was no seating in the room except for the bed. The shower curtain was not practical as everything in the bathroom got wet. There was loud music playing all night.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tareq

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and very clean and nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Palmer

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

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Noisy on floor above room
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tareq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and outstanding service.Keep it up !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Spencer

Traveled with family
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay! We can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! The front desk staff were helpful, friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Highly recommend staying and the Palmetto Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024