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The Palmetto Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lobby
City view
Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Bay Street)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 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)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse (Redemption)

Penthouse (Redemption)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(118 reviews)
  • 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, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(73 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Charleston

With a stay at The Palmetto Hotel in Charleston (Charleston Historic District), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and Charleston City Market. .This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Waterfront Park and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from College of Charleston.

What's nearby

  • Waterfront Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Charleston City Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • College of Charleston - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Palmetto Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 45 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.
At The Palmetto Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
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 transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site 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
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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
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

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. 587 out of 740 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 740 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 740 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 740 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 740 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful boutique hotel near the market and rainbow row. Friendly staff, amazing room, very comfortable, tasty breakfast. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca, Martinsville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The Palmetto did not disappoint! It was everything all the positive reviews had to say. It smelled wonderful, I was greeted by the friendly staff, the bed was so comfortable, that shower with multiple heads and Jett’s - WOW!, the breakfast was wonderful with the grits, the eggs, oh and the snacks in the room with water in a carafe (just like another person reviewed :) I loved using their bicycle to go shopping on King Street, so many restaurants right by the hotel - it was crazy, Guest reviews really are the best. I find them so helpful and I hope you find this just the push you were needing to book here. You won’t be sorry. So incredibly delightful! Xo
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

rosalyn

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cost of room exceeded amenities. Room pictured was not room given. Room faced adjacent building no privacy. Room not ready until 4 pm. Not cleaned following day-wanted to clean at 4:45. Staffing poor. Parking fees high. No proper breakfast room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Brandon

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

8/10 Good

Joseph

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

Great hotel with small toilet rooms.

The location was great. Easy walk to every where. Hotel was nicely decorated and clean. Rooms was nice and clean. The only downside to the whole hotel was size of the room where toilet was in the bathroom. It is small. No room at all. So if a big person it will be very hard to use.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRIDGET

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The inviting lobby and bar are great for relaxing, coordinating your day, enjoying a cocktail. Every person we met working there are delightful. The Palmetto is located in the middle of everything. A few blocks from Waterfront Park, and Charleston City Market and the carriage rides. The dining choices nearby are remarkable.Cannot wait to return for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rakesh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent property, good service, perfect location, highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drake, Jacksonville

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

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was exceptionally helpful and friendly. The whole hotel was very clean and welcoming. The breakfast was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Harry

Location was perfect. Breakfast good. Housekeeping disappointing. Hot water iffy. Would not recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredibly accomodating and pleasant to work with. They were all so friendly and helpful, they really make the hotel!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved every part of this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Mostly good but no gym

Pro- good location, pretty decor, nice bed and tv. Housekeeping is amazing and delivers carafes of water! Con - Stains on floor, gym is a 10 min drive, parking is insane (but there’s a cheaper deck next door).
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property . Nice rooms. It’s on the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

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

Outstanding

Absolutely beautiful and the staff were very professional
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff was excellent. They were very hospitable and very much Southern charm. The hotel was in the middle of everything Charleston.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Thumbs up, and fun!

Lovely hotel, great location, and the staff were gracious, smiling, and helpful. A truly delightful experience staying at the Palmetto. My first choice on a return to Charleston.
View south from my room’s balcony…
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This boutique hotel is lovely! It’s in a convenient location in the French Quarter. The rooms are well appointed with a top shelf mini bar. The robe, slippers and turn down service are a nice touch. Those Espresso Martini’s tho! Mmmm
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Laura D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Jody Anne was great!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

ALICIA, Savannah

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Autumn, park City

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location, right in the middle of Charleston’s famous sights. The decor was beautifully done.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025