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Emeline

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with restaurant, near College of Charleston

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In the heart of Charleston, Emeline offers a haven with shopping on site, Clerks Coffee Company for breakfast and lunch, and a peaceful garden. Unwind with WiFi in your room or explore the nearby Waterfront Park while enjoying bike rentals. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Valet parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Communal living room

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is $267
$357 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 15 - Mar 16

Why we love this property

Luxury in historic setting
This luxury hotel charms visitors with its garden sanctuary, nestled elegantly within a historic district. A perfect blend of nature and heritage.
Flavorful dining options
This hotel offers full breakfast and American cuisine at the restaurant. A cafe and bar complete the lineup of delicious dining options.
Sleep in luxury
Pampered nights await with bathrobes, hypo-allergenic bedding, and premium linens. The luxury experience continues with turndown service and blackout drapes.

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Atelier)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Room, Accessible (Socialite, Two King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Artist's) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Collector's)

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Property amenity

Room, 1 King Bed (Atelier)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(54 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Artist's)

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Artist's) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Artist's)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Property amenity

Premier Room (Socialite, Two King)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom (Collector's)

Property amenity

Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom (Collector's)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Travelers, One King)

Property amenity

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Travelers, One King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite (Maisonette, Loft) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Suite (Maisonette, Loft)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds (Socialite, Two King)

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Multiple Beds (Socialite, Two King)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 King Beds

View all photos for Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Collective)

Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Collective) | Property amenity

Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Collective)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
181 Church St, Charleston, SC, 29401-3122

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
  • Rainbow Row - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 27 min drive
  • Charleston Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Henry's On The Market - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hyman's Seafood - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Charleston Crab House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Clerks Coffee Company - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bitty & Beau’s Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Emeline

When you stay at Emeline, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Charleston City Market and College of Charleston. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Clerks Coffee Company, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a bar/lounge and a garden. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 212 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11:00 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 3.16 percent for credit card payments
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, up to 75 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite valet parking (USD 58 per night; includes in/out privileges)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–1:00 PM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Golf lessons nearby

Working away

  • 8 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (3354 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1852
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • Fitness center
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 42
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 34
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 33
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Toilet grab bar height (inches): 34
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Hulu
  • Streaming services
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 43.32 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15 to 55 for adults, and USD 15 to 55 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3.16 percent

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 58 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

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.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Frequently asked questions

Does Emeline offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Emeline does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Emeline?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a maximum weight of 75 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 200 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Emeline?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 58 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Emeline?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).

What is there to do at Emeline and nearby?

Emeline has a fitness center and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Emeline?

Yes, Clerks Coffee Company offers American cuisine.

What's the area around Emeline like?

Emeline is a short 3-minute walk from Charleston City Market and 7 minutes' walk from College of Charleston. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.

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Reviews

Emeline Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurant and nearby dining options were highly praised for their quality and convenience. (61 reviews)
  • The property is very welcoming and dog-friendly, making it a great place to stay with pets. (10 reviews)
  • Breakfast at this property was consistently described as delicious and a highlight of the stay. (9 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Location, courteous staff, excellent amenities and beautiful aesthetic.
Dushani, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel in a great location. Friendly, helpful staff and lots of thoughtful touches.
Raphael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel in great location.
Karen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The whole hotel had a very nice vibe. Loved the room that I stayed in, was only there for one brief night but would love to come back. Staff was excellent as well.
Jake, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Couldn’t have asked for a better stay! Hotel and staff are amazing! Beautiful rooms, lovely outdoor courtyard and wonderful restaurant!
Laura, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was wonderful. Fun place, great location
Jared, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent property! Great location and the restaurant is fantastic.
Leslie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, helpful people and very nice room.
Christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location, generous room size, cute hotel. Will stay here again.
Rebecca, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel
jeffrey, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Place was terrific - loved everthing
Rowland, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was friendly and helpful. The room was lovely. Clean, nicely decorated and the bed was very comfortable! The water pressure on the sink was weak. The shower was great.
Marilyn, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was amazing from start to finish
judy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was really nice - from the check in to check out we enjoyed the stay
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel Emeline was fantastic. The proximity to everything is perfect, the hotel itself is beautiful and comfortable, and the breakfast and coffee were excellent. Highly recommend, and we will definitely be back!
Gabriel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was very spacious and clean. Staff was helpful and friendly.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room was clean and the staff very friendly and helpful.
Delores, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is absolutely beautiful. Staff was wonderful. Room was super clean and very spacious. Beds were very comfortable. Perfect location downtown.
Amanda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The entire stay was excellent. From the rooms to the service, it was above our expectations.
Scott, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was excellent.
James, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Terrific hotel and location, would stay again
Ryan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent customer service and fabulous room!
Laura, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot! Location was amazing and the hotel was super cool.
Alexis, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Pleasant staff. Concierge was very helpful. Nice room. Good bar and restaurant.
Greg, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous suite in a hotel located in an ideal location. Staff was Friendly, fast and helpful
Laurel, 4-night trip