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The Lodge Alley Inn

2.0 star property

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk

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E Bay St, 195, Charleston, SC, 29401

Room options

Studio, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Griffith)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Griffith)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Loft, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Studio, Multiple Beds, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Townhome, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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About the area

Charleston

With a stay at The Lodge Alley Inn, you'll be centrally located in Charleston, within a 5-minute walk of Charleston City Market and Waterfront Park. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Port of Charleston and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from College of Charleston.

What's nearby

  • Charleston City Market - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Waterfront Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port of Charleston - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Dock Street Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • College of Charleston - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 20 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Henry's On The Market - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fleet Landing Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Charleston Crab House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Carmella's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Magnolias - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Lodge Alley Inn

Victorian hotel in Charleston
The Lodge Alley Inn offers 84 accommodations with fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Kitchens offer refrigerators, microwaves, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include complimentary weekday newspapers and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 84 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. Kitchens are outfitted with refrigerators and microwaves. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a fireplace in the lobby. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge) that operates within 5 mi.
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Offsite parking available (USD 14 per day)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 5 mi
  • Parking on site (USD 14 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room cot
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1773
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 14 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: USD 14 per day
  • A pet fee will be charged
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
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

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Lodge Alley
Lodge Alley Charleston
Lodge Alley Inn
Lodge Alley Inn Charleston
The Lodge Alley Inn Hotel
The Lodge Alley Inn Charleston
The Lodge Alley Inn Hotel Charleston

The Lodge Alley Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 29 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not what I was expecting for downtown Charleston, but it didn't have a great rating to begin with so I shouldn't have been surprised. The furniture was worn and stained. The coffee area could only serve one person at a time, comfortably. The Staff was very nice but not very well schooled on customer service. I don't think a receptionist should stop in the middle of checking me in to answer the phone, except to maybe say "please hold". She then proceeded to give directions to someone while I'm standing there waiting.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location and very cool venue. Room wasn't ready when we arrived (at 4pm), and the valet brought the wrong car when we were trying to leave.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Elena

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

Very good location

It was amazing! Very good location. Big room.

8/10 Good

Kristen

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

Good hotel, excellent location!

hotel overall was ok, it is older and the furniture is very dated. The bed was very squeaky. However, the service was good and the location can't be beat! For the price and locations I would stay again!

8/10 Good

Joseph, Greenville, SC

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

Nice character and fantastic location

Can't beat staying right on East Bay if you're visiting Charleston. Our room had charm with exposed brick walls and wood floors. It was a very comfortable room. For the price we paid compared to others, I thought it was very reasonable.

10/10 Excellent

Gregory, Rock Hill

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

In the heart of the Historic District

Overnight stay for business meeting. Excellent location and close to all of the major Charleston destinations.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very convenient and assessable to everything

Friendly staff, clean rooms and very convenient location

6/10 Okay

David, London

Liked: Staff & service

Good location

Great location

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great location

friendly polite service, valet was great. The room was large and very cozy and the fireplace was a nice touch. The location is fantastic, easy walking distance to the water as well as meeting, market and king streets. There are plenty of restaurant and bar options close by. The only downside was the room blinds did not block out the street lights so the room was quite bright when the lights were turned off and there was quite a bit of traffic noise from east bay street.

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Delaware

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

Superior

Every aspect of the stay was outstanding. Suite quality and location are perfectly Charleston. Personal service delivered was exceptional and refreshing.

8/10 Good

Audrey, NJ

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

Best location and wonderful service!

Location is the best in the city! Wonderful service and great front desk staff! Beds are high off the ground, so you have to use a step to get on it and we only had the steps on one side , for 2 of us.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great location.

Enjoyed my stay greatly. Just need to get a tv in living room area.

2/10 Terrible

Carol Lardaro, Murrieta, CA

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was not at all satisfied with this hotel We had booked a room with a fireplace and balcony The room they gave us had neither. When I showed them my confirmation papers saying that I was to have a room with a fireplace and balcony. Their response was that they never promise that and hotels .com should never have guaranteed that.However, they did change our room but he room was dirty and we saw 2 cockroaches. When we complained about the bugs we were told that they try to keep it under control by spraying and "would we like our room sprayed now". So, that was managements response. I would never stay in that hotel again. Too expensive for such a dirty place and management really has no concern for pleasing it's clients.

10/10 Excellent

glenna, long .beach

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

2/10 Terrible

Susan, South Carolina

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, horrible hotel.

The hotel staff was not interested in making this a good experience. We checked in early and were told our room would be put at the top of the list to be cleaned and they would call when it was ready. They never called and we finally got in right at the "guaranteed" check in time of 4:00pm by going to the front desk and asking if the room was ready. Saturday night, after 10:00pm, the people in the room above us were unbelievably loud. We called the front desk twice to ask the staff to intervene. During the second call I stated that if nothing was done I would go up and speak to them myself. I was told that was my "prerogative." I did have to go upstairs since the noise continued unabated. I asked the parents to stop their children from jumping off the beds onto the floor. Unfortunately, the noise continued off and on until midnight. There are many wonderful hotels and inns in Charleston and we will find one of them for our next visit.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Charlotte, NC

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

Great location!

We loved our stay at the Lodge Alley Inn! All of the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. The room was lovely and well kept. And the location was AMAZING! So nice to walk out the front door and be in the middle of downtown and easy walking distance to a huge assortment of shops, restaurants, and other attractions. Will definitely stay at the Lodge Alley Inn again!

10/10 Excellent

Regina, Charlotte, NC

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

Such a convenient location!

Just drop your car off and forget it. Close to many, many restaurants, bars, shopping and the market. Our room was spacious and conveniently located on the outside of the hotel where we could open our door and be right on the street. No lobbies, no elevators. There is also a very nice courtyard to relax in with a fountain. My husband and I were very impressed. If we had a complaint, it would be that I asked for a king bed and got a queen but the overall Charleston feel of the place made me forget that very easily. We will be back!

8/10 Good

Bryan, Myrtle Beach SC

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

Good Stay

Would go back and reccomend. The only thing i did not like was 10AM checkout. That's a little early!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lodge Alley Inn - perfect location for foodies

Right in the middle of all the restaurants down town... Terrific, hotel, very clean and the folks there were nice. Do your own research on restaurants before you talk to the concierge...

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lodge Alley Inn

A delightful hotel close to all the downtown Charleston attractions. I would definitely stay here again!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lodge Alley Inn - perfect get away

Stayed one night for a graduation and it was great. Perfect location to the clubs and restaurants at night, and shopping during the day. Couldn't ask for better accomodations. Staff was friendly and professional. Valet park your car and forget it. Highly recommended.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Lodge Allley Inn, Charleston, SC

Excellent location, helpful & friendly staff, comfortable & lovely room.

8/10 Good

R.J. III

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

THE LODGE ALLEY INN

ONLY NEGATIVE: Price-gouged us with valet parking PLUS tipping the valets! And watch out for salespeople all over you in the lobby! SUPER PLUS: Hotel was beautiful and romantic though!!! We will absolutely be back!!!

8/10 Good

Anonymous

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Manager was a [*]

Hotel was in heart of charleston, historic and beautiful. Took over an hour to get checked in because of [...]mistake which was very annoying!!!! The front desk guy was very nice but dealing with the manager the next day was quite frustrating, he was very condesending and acted as if we were trying to check out of the hotel without paying!! We prepaid! Left me with a very bad taste in my mouth!