Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
College of Charleston - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Waterfront Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
South Carolina Aquarium - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 21 min drive
Charleston Station - 17 min drive
Restaurants
Henry's House - 2 min walk
Hyman's Seafood - 2 min walk
Charleston Crab House - 3 min walk
Church and Union Charleston - 3 min walk
Thoroughbred Club - 3 min walk
About this property
Emeline
Emeline offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Charleston City Market and Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal. 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 features include a bar/lounge and a garden. The comfortable beds and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.
Languages
English, Spanish
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
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 2.25 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 53 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
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 restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Wheelchairs available on site
Closed captioned TV
Magnifying mirror
Grab bar near toilet
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
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 39.90 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 2.25 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 53 per night with in/out privileges
Policies
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 window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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 53 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 6-minute walk from Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and 3 minutes' walk from Charleston City Market. Travelers say the local area is very central perfect for sightseeing.
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 28, 2024
Beautiful and Thoughtful Hotel
Such a wonderful place to stay. Beautiful hotel and such thoughtful detailed amenities. Details like the water bottles and each floor having a water dispenser, coffee station on every floor and the complimentary drinks. We especially loved the complimentary bikes that we used to ride through Charleston. Would love to come back again
Chelsea
Chelsea, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 27, 2024
Cute and Cozy
Amazing boutique hotel right in the heart of all the downtown sights. Really cool mod centry modern decor. Great amenities with a restaurant and coffee shop in the building. Complementary coffee and water machine on every floor. Rooms are very clean and comfortable. Lots of spaces to hang out and enjoy a coffee or drink from the bar, or work at the tables.
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 27, 2024
Loved it
We’ve stayed several times at the Emeline and have always enjoyed it. Great location, very friendly and helpful staff, and Frannie and the Fox is an awesome spot too!
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Nov 25, 2024
It's a very nice hotel however...
If there's is an event or private function be prepared to be treated second best. They heavily prioritize groups and leave regular patrons feeling a little left pushed aside. While we were there two floors had water fountains out of service.
Last but not least the standard rooms are SMALL. I mean REALLY small. It was pretty disappointing. We've stayed here a few times and each day was nice... But not without it's challenges.
Joshua
Joshua, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 22, 2024
The hotel is very nice. Our room view was of the outside courtyard. All lit up in Christmas decor. Unfortunately we did not get to enjoy much of the property amenities as we just needed a place to stay after a work holiday party downtown. The only complaint is the parking. Valet is $55/night. On street is free only until 5am. Was not going to get up that early to move my car. And the parking garage a block away was not operating so we parked in another garage three blocks away.
Kristen
Kristen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 21, 2024
Bernard
Bernard, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 20, 2024
Leslie
Leslie, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 20, 2024
Typical “instagram” hotel. Average at best
Average stay. Beware if you are allergic to animals. The property is very pet friendly (they’re everywhere), but I didn’t realize. Itchy red eyes throughout. They offered to move into another room, but could guarantee it would be any better.
Staff is very friendly and welcoming. Free coffee is great. Loved the free bike rentals and coffee shop downstairs.
Outdoor patio with the winter tents was cool until a rat walked right up to us then ran into the bushes, ahh!!
Overall, pictures make it look much better than it really was. I’d look elsewhere in the future.
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2024
Jennifer
Jennifer, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 10, 2024
Louis
Louis, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 6, 2024
Very nice hotel with great dining at Frannie and Fox. The glass bottle sodas and little snacks in the room is a nice touch. We also received a free welcome cocktail. The room was nice, clean and the bed was comfortable.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2024
Amy
Amy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 30, 2024
Gilbert and Jane
Gilbert and Jane, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2024
Wonderful hotel
Really nice hotel, very nicely done with great bar and really nice amenities and services
Daniel
Daniel, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 27, 2024
Weekend away
Amazing location. Weddings were going on all weekend so the hotel was very loud. Music played until after 11 at night which was very loud and we could not sleep. Kitchen shut down on Saturday during the day for the entire afternoon to “get ready for wedding.” Bar was full of people getting drinks from the wedding and there was no room. Overall I loved the location and wanted to love this place but felt like they prioritized weddings over hotel guests so would not recommend this hotel during a weekend
Gail
Gail, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2024
Great energy in a prime location
We spent 4 nights at the Emeline and really enjoyed our stay. You are right next to the city market, carriage tours and many restaurants, bars and shopping as well as an easy stroll through historic neighborhoods. Our room was swanky with a turntable and plush velvet couch living room with separate kind bedroom. Loved it!
Amy
Amy, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Oct 25, 2024
Great property, excellent location, great staff, good restaurant, great bar. Room was a bit small, but comfortable.
Mark
Mark, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 22, 2024
Caitlin
Caitlin, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 20, 2024
Amazing location and lovely hotel, but noisy
So many great aspects: free bike usage, location(!), employees, and water station. Unfortunately, our room was on the side above the restaurant and its outdoor seating. Loud music playing all day and the first night all night. We did ask that they turn it off by 11 and they were great about it for subsequent nights- but it as annoying nonetheless. Our room was very tiny too.
Pamela
Pamela, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2024
Outstanding!
Outstanding Property. The location was great, it was clean the staff was outstanding and kind and accommodating. I would stay here again in a heart beat! Don't hesitate to book Emeline for your Charleston trip.
Dustin
Dustin, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2024
Pick Emeline!!!!!
Best hotel I’ve ever stayed in in my life! The small touches were incredible - the glass water bottles, the turn down service, the happy hour, the candles in the lobby, the little ice bags! I loved it
Molly
Molly, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 14, 2024
The hotel is a great location & has a great restaurant & bar. Also a nice coffee shop. The rooms are very small and loud.
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2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good
Oct 13, 2024
Ok and needs improvement given the price
Spotty service. Terrible room first night with view of parking lot thru wet paint doors and AC would not heat and door security deadbolt wouldn’t turn. And they upgraded me to a nice room on street//lots of partying. Restaurant ok, concierge a dragon. Could improve given the price.
Carla
Carla, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 6, 2024
Great stay and amazing property in perfect location