Emeline

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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.
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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 $240
$325 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5

Why we love this property

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.
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.

Room options

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A bathroom with a black tray holding four bottles of red flower body lotion and a gold faucet.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Atelier)

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

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A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a marble sink with gold fixtures, and a large mirror.

Premier Room, Accessible (Socialite, Two King)

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

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

A bathroom with a black tray holding four bottles of red flower body lotion and a gold faucet.

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

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

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

A living room with a green sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

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

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Atelier)

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a marble sink with gold fixtures, and a large mirror.

Room, 1 King Bed (Atelier)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(64 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A bathroom with a black tray holding four bottles of red flower body lotion and a gold faucet.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Artist's)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Room (Socialite, Two King)

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a marble sink with gold fixtures, and a large mirror.

Premier Room (Socialite, Two King)

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

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

A living room with a green sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom (Collector's)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a marble sink with gold fixtures, and a large mirror.

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Travelers, One King)

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

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A bathroom vanity with a mirror, a sink, a bottle of champagne, and a lamp.

Superior Suite (Maisonette, Loft)

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

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

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a bedside table with a vase and books, and a wall-mounted lamp.

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

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

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, a bedside table with a vase and books, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Collective)

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

DOUBLE KING BED ONE BEDROOM

  • Sleeps 4

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

DOUBLE Accessible

  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Socialite Premier Two King - Accessible

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

Socialite Premier Two King - Accessible

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Charleston City Market - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shops at Charleston Place - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • College of Charleston - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Waterfront Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Charleston Gaillard Center - 7 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
  • ‪Church and Union - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mac's Place - ‬4 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

Hotel size

    • 212 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors

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

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

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

Pets

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

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

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. Open daily.
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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

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 1-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 restaurant offered excellent food and service, with many guests praising its quality and variety. (196 reviews)
  • Breakfast at this property was consistently praised for being fantastic, delicious, and excellent. (14 reviews)
  • The hotel's gym was convenient, modern, and well-equipped with a variety of equipment including Peloton bikes. (11 reviews)
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Amazing hotel for our girl’s trip! It’s our 3rd time staying here, and we’ll definitely be back! Amenities are excellent! We love Frannie and the Fox and all the outdoor seating. Beds are super comfortable and the room is so roomy! Walking distance to so many places!
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Room was clean and the staff was super helpful.
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Excellent location. Would book again. Suites are nice, plenty big, large bathroom, but bedroom is very small.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay in the center of historic Charleston. Walkable to everything, the Emeline is like a classy oasis with a modern Southern feel to everything. Excellent everything with a lot of great little touches everywhere, from the in room turntable to the water dispensers on each floor. Highly recommend!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, great location, great staff, great bar/restaurant. Close to many things within walking distance.
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8/10 Very good

Location is right in the historic area of Charleston. The market is nearby and great shopping on King Street is within easy walking distance.
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Excellent front desk staff , they were able to accommodate early check in as well as wellness amenity
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10/10 Exceptional

So many options for places to stay in Charleston & very glad we chose The Emeline! Great boutique hotel - upscale, safe, clean, quiet, well maintained, nice amenities. Centrally located - easy walk to City Market, the waterfront & the shopping district. Will definitely stay here again.
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Excellent location. Right next to the city market. Valet service was A plus. The presence of ice, espresso coffee and fruit station on each floor is an excellent touch and most appreciated.
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8/10 Very good

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10/10 Exceptional

Bar space is beautiful and the food was delicious. Great location where you can walk to so many restaurants, shopping, or the waterfront.