Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Very good

Popular amenities

Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Air-conditioning
Gym
Breakfast available

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45 Lockwood Drive, Charleston, SC, 29401

Place, Harborage at Ashley Marina
‪1 min walk‬
Place, Medical University of South Carolina
‪16 min walk‬
Place, College of Charleston
‪5 min drive‬
Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

1 KING HEARING ACCESSIBLE ROOM-NO WATER VIEW

Sleeps 2
Free Wi-Fi

2 Queen Mobility/Hearing Accessible w/Bathtub

Sleeps 4
Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Sleeps 4
Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 4
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Excellent

26 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Water View)

Excellent

Water view
28 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed

Very good

26 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed ( Water View)

Good

26 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Very good

26 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Roll in shower)

Good

30 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Excellent

26 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Wonderful

31 sq m
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed

Good

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Very good

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Wonderful

30 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

Sleeps 5
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Free Wi-Fi

2 Bedroom Suite (1 King & 1 Queen), Balcony, View

Water view
Sleeps 6
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Accessible

Very good

30 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Exceptional

26 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing), View

Wonderful

Harbour view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 5
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

31 sq m
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

26 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Water View)

Excellent

28 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing, Water View)

26 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free Wi-Fi

Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, towels

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Sleeps 2
Free Wi-Fi

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Sleeps 6
Free Wi-Fi

2 QUEEN BEDS BALCONY NO WATER VIEW

Sleeps 4
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Roll in shower)

Sleeps 4
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Sleeps 4
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Water View)

Sleeps 4
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 2
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed ( Water View)

Sleeps 2
Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

Sleeps 5
Free Wi-Fi

2 Bedroom Suite (1 King & 1 Queen), Balcony, View

Sleeps 6
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Sleeps 4
Free Wi-Fi

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

Sleeps 6
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Sleeps 4
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Water View)

Sleeps 2
Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing, Water View)

Sleeps 2
Free Wi-Fi

1 KNG HEARING ACCESS W BALCONY NO WATERVIEW

Sleeps 2
Free Wi-Fi

2 QUEEN BEDS HEARING ACCESSIBLE ROOM-NO VIEW

Sleeps 4
Free Wi-Fi

2 QUEEN MOBILITY/HEARING ACCESSIBLE RI SHWR

Sleeps 4
Free Wi-Fi

1 KING BED BALCONY

Sleeps 2
Free Wi-Fi

1 King Balcony No Waterview

Sleeps 2
Free Wi-Fi

1 King Bed No Water View

Sleeps 2
Free Wi-Fi

1 King or 1 Queen 2 Room Suite Balcony Water View

Sleeps 2
Free Wi-Fi

1 King Studio Suite No Water View

Sleeps 2
Free Wi-Fi

2 Queen Balcony No Water View

Sleeps 4
Free Wi-Fi

2 Queen Mobility Hearing Accessible Suite Roll In Shower

Sleeps 4
Free Wi-Fi

2 Queen Studio Suite No Water View

Sleeps 4
Free Wi-Fi

1 King Bed Hearing Accessible

Sleeps 2
Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a restaurant and a fitness centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, self parking and laundry facilities.

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown offers 141 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Charleston hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Harborage at Ashley Marina. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.

Free WiFi and wired Internet
Enjoy American cuisine while dining at The Garden Grille & Bar
Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
Self-parking available for a fee
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
Amenities include a front desk safe, meeting rooms and laundry facilities
On-site recreation includes a gym
Just a 2-minute drive from College of Charleston and a few minutes from Charleston City Market

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

A library, a terrace, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown was completed in May 2025.

This 3-star Charleston hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

The Garden Grille & Bar – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.

45 Waterside – On-site bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

Parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 15 for adults and USD 9.95 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant

Restaurants on site

45 Waterside
The Garden Grille & Bar

Things to do

Gym
Library
Outdoor pool
TV in common areas

Family friendly

Fenced pool
Free rollaway/extra bed
In-room cot
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Pool gate

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Wedding services

Business services

Meeting rooms

Outdoors

On a river
Outdoor furniture
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
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 registration desk (76 centimetre high)

5 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 2014
Communal living room
Reception hall
Renovated entire property - May 2025
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Free cot
Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided

Entertainment

42-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Free rollaway/extra beds!

Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 15 for adults and from USD 9.95 for children
Self-parking fee: USD 20 per day (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront Downtown

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Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Lana R.

22 Feb 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Courteous employees

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debra

21 Feb 2026

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dianna

20 Feb 2026

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

17 Feb 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Room was spotless and clean and we were able to check in early. The staff was extrememly pleasant.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

15 Feb 2026

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lolitta

2 Feb 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Customer service was amazing from check in, dining in and checking out

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family, Travelled with group

31 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Room was great! Love the ambience of the lobby! Staff was very courteous and friendly.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christian

30 Jan 2026

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

26 Jan 2026

Everything is awesome

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

NICHOLAS

26 Jan 2026

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Travis

9 Jan 2026

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Walter

9 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

The room was clean and staff was friendly. But the pillows in the room need to be addressed immediately as they are extremely soft.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

8 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Clean room, friendly and responsive staff.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tae Yeon

Travelled with family

4 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Travelled with family

4 Jan 2026

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

Pleasant, quiet place to spend the holiday. Good restaurants and historical sites.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

1 Jan 2026

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Trisha

1 Jan 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Staff was attentive and helpful.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

31 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Very good

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

30 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Our room was clean and the staff were extremely pleasant.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aashir

Travelled with family and small children

30 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

anthony

Travelled with family

28 Dec 2025

Disliked: Amenities

Check in staff Mark was not friendly nor helpful. Asked about a cart and told they would be by the elevator. We had just come from there and they responded we have 6 I guess they are all in use. No sorry about that. No thing helpful, just seemed I was bothering him. I found in my 2 night stay that There are 3 different elevator banks that I didn’t know that we could have checked. The iron didn’t work in the room. My balcony room looked over a parking spot. Parking is extra. Should have stayed at the Marriott

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Travelled with family

27 Dec 2025

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

We loved our room! It was comfortable, updated, clean, and quiet. We loved having the living room area and enjoyed our christmas stay. The restaurant downstairs had the yummiest flatbread pizzas, too! We had a terrific stay! Thank you for making our holiday so nice!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane

Travelled with partner

26 Dec 2025

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

We had asked for a water view and were right over the pool and the marina looking out to the islands off the coast. It was a pleasure to return to our room.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

gregory

25 Dec 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Yes, clean and staff were happy and funn

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth E.

Travelled with family

24 Dec 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

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