Emeline

4.0 star property

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry

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181 Church St, Charleston, SC, 29401-3122
  • Place, Charleston City Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Charleston
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, College of Charleston
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Artist's)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, Accessible (Socialite, Two King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Atelier)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom (Collector's)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Premier Room (Socialite, Two King)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Artist's)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Atelier)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Collector's)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds (Socialite, Two King)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 King Beds

Superior Suite (Maisonette, Loft)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Travelers, One King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Collective)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Charleston

With a stay at Emeline in Charleston (Charleston Historic District), you'll be a 3-minute walk from Charleston City Market and 7 minutes by foot from Port of Charleston. .This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from College of Charleston and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Waterfront Park.

What's nearby

  • Charleston City Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port of Charleston - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • College of Charleston - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Waterfront Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 17 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Henry's On The Market - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hyman's Seafood - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Charleston Crab House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Well Hung Vineyard - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Clerks Coffee Company - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Emeline

Luxury hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
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, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary newspapers. 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 212 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including a fitness center and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and shopping on site.
For lunch or brunch, stop by Clerks Coffee Company, a restaurant that specializes in American cuisine. You can also grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Charleston? This hotel has 3354 square feet (312 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 8 meeting rooms.
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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 55 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 cot
  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet (86 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (84 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre 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 cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 films
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • 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 2.45 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

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 55 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 2.45 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
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
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

Reviews

Emeline Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1283 out of 1678 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1678 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1678 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1678 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1678 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shawnté

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly, Woodbury

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding location and propery
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Great hotel and location - Staff was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole Marie

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

Wow

This place was absolutely beautiful. Really nice touch with the free self-serve Nespresso barista bar on our floor. The bathrobes were so soft and luxurious. Less than a one minute walk to the market, Henry’s and everything else. Central to it all. No complaints about this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean - nice room, not too loud - central
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Went for a girls weekend, we loved this property! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stanton, Cornelius

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love emiline but the neef to replace the bedding it was way to soft
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Upscale hotel within the historic district but maintains the old south charm and welcoming vibes and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Our room wasn’t ready until 6pm and there wasn’t really any apology made or reason given. The front desk staff wasn’t welcoming and sometimes wasn’t sure what was going on. The valet crew was amazing, way more friendly than anyone else that worked there. Two out of the three nights we were woken up by people banging on the doors down the hallway between the hours of 12-2 am.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasure . Thank you ! Wonderful bed !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was absolutely beautiful. The beds were super comfortable and the showers were great! Our room felt a bit outdated, but it didn’t take away from the overall experience. The front desk staff were incredibly helpful and kind. The location was perfect, right in downtown and close to everything. Overall, a lovely stay at a charming hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

tiffany

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good this time. Gave me a nice upgrade. Restaurant was not super helpful when didn’t like an entree
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

merve

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was amazing. Beautiful, with a fantastic coffee shop and restaurant in the lobby. Staff was remarkable- they were always available to help and went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and appreciated. The location is unbeatable! We were in the heart of all the major sites: with almost everything we wanted to do being at less than a 10 minute walk. We barely used our car and felt like everything was super accessible. Room was clean and packed with all the essentials. Bed was super comfortable and bathroom was specious and comfortable. We would recommend and would stay here again, no doubt!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

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

10/10 Excellent

Eve

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

10/10 Excellent

Shanice

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property ! Amazing guest
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Holly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, unique, vibey, central, and lovely
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gary Joseph

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gary, Cherry Hill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Enjoyed my stay with a few exceptions. It was nice to have a Nespresso coffee maker on each floor. The water station was nice too. One problem with the coffee maker was that it was not working on any level one of the 3 days I was staying. Not sure if they have a plumbing problem, but the smell at the door of my room was not pleasant, but luckily did not permeate to the room area. We had breakfast in the hotel one of the mornings, and it was delicious. I added 2 eggs onto my order and I feel like the hotel took advantage of patrons by charging $9.00 for the 2 eggs. The hotel is in the heart of the city, close to all the sights. Easily walkable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025