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The Palmetto Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AED 988
AED 1,135 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Bay Street)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Water View)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Egyptian cotton linens
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse (Redemption) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Penthouse (Redemption)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Egyptian cotton linens
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Egyptian cotton linens
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
194 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC, 29401

What's nearby

  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 3 min walk
  • Charleston City Market - 3 min walk
  • Waterfront Park - 3 min walk
  • College of Charleston - 11 min walk
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 16 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Henry's House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Charleston Crab House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Carmella's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Church and Union Charleston - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Palmetto Hotel

Upscale hotel revitalized in 2023 and located near Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
Near Waterfront Park and Charleston City Market, The Palmetto Hotel provides free English breakfast, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free bicycle rentals, valet parking (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and concierge services
  • Coworking spaces, an elevator, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Palmetto Hotel have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with streaming services and digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and coffee/tea makers

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

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

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Private picnics

Conveniences

  • Elevator

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/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 signage
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Renovated entire property - January 2023
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • 55-inch Smart TV
  • Digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

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 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Palmetto Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, The Palmetto Hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 150 per stay and a fee of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Palmetto Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 55 per night.

What time is check-in at The Palmetto Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Palmetto Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Palmetto Hotel located?

Located in Charleston Historic District, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal, Charleston City Market, and Waterfront Park. College of Charleston and South Carolina Aquarium are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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The Palmetto Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 510 out of 630 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 630 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 630 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 630 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 630 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

Autumn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great, nice room. Great location
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

perry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Nice boutique hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, room and staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely boutique hotel. Charming, clean, great lobby and amenities. Staff is friendly and welcoming, and very helpful. Thank you staff, for making our stay, wedding weekend, so special.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Palmetto was so amazing I will definitely be staying there again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great breakfast, great location. Loved the complimentary welcome cocktail. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and very convenient to shopping and dinning
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service, nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best in Charleston .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and really nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully decorated and redone old historic hotel. The bar and tender were fantastic. Breakfast was like an English continental. Room was very small, bed was wonderful and bathrooms were done with such style and allure. Hotel is Small and quaint yet sophisticated.

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favorite place in Charleston.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the chilled atmosphere and the helpfulness of the staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
breakfast was fine but a full time restaurant would be nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

Gregory Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Beautiful, spacious rooms. Clean and well cared for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tareq

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

Lirys Stoja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

hallie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place was amazing only thing I would like would be that parking be included with stay .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024