The Palmetto Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Penthouse (Redemption) | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Penthouse (Redemption) | Dining room
Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • 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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Bay Street)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Water View)

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

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

Penthouse (Redemption)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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 this property

The Palmetto Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and valet parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free English breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, free use of bicycles and concierge services.
The Palmetto Hotel offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, 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 telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at The Palmetto Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free English breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes complimentary bicycles
  • Guests have great things to say about the central location and the breakfast
  • Steps from Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and 3 minutes on foot from Charleston City Market
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include meeting rooms and coworking spaces. The Palmetto Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in common area, and concierge services. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of The Palmetto Hotel was completed in January 2023.

This 4-star Charleston hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free English breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 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 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay, plus a deposit of USD 150 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • 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 per cent

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
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 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.

Property is also known as

The Palmetto Hotel Hotel
The Saint Hotel Charleston
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The Saint Hotel Charleston SC
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The Palmetto Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 605 out of 760 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 760 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 760 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 760 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 760 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Vanessa

Travelled with partner
Asked for breast milk to be stored in freezer and was stored in fridge and will not be frozen for my flight.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Alex

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We loved location but didn’t love that the electricity went out, there were no options but to go to our car to charge our phones, we never got offered a refund or
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Marjorie

Liked: Staff & service
It’s ok. Could use a deep clean and our room had a view of a roof but it was in a great location. Power went out for about two hours one night we were there; that was interesting. Room small, no luggage cradle, no iron, but they had a steamer. Hair dryer terrible/cheap, they should upgrade those. Shower area was ok, but the shower head not practical, low water pressure. Bed was not good, too soft, caved in in the center. Terrible pillows. For the price I don’t think I’d stay here again and will try another place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location, quality and charming.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Anniversary Trip!

This place was perfect! From the valet, to the check in, room and bar. You could walk to so many things. We were able to sightsee, eat, shop and rest in the most comfortable bed ever! Top notch staff. Will book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location and the staff was always friendly and helpful. We will definitely come stay at the Palmetto again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Howard

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Water dripping sound in wall of room was annoying
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very nice hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Rachael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was a lovely boutique style and comfortable. The location was very central. The continental breakfast was ok, but expected a little better considering the cost and the coffee was awful. We ended up going next door for coffee most mornings. Most of the staff were friendly and welcoming but not all
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Wedding Stay

Personable staff and very helpful. Conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy our stay! The staff is asway attentive to all the guest! Annecia akwayz great all the guests with a wonderful smile. It relax in the evening enjoying after dinner drink right there on ghe property. Steve & Laurie
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Erin

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ok
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne D

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

Great location and intimate setting

Warm and friendly staff. A wonderful location for particularly folks that love to be in the mix of the historic district.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Jodianne & the entire staff are beautiful humans❣️
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Ardmore

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

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

The Palmetto Hotel is a very special experience !

We had a amazing trip to Charleston .The Palmetto Hotel is wonderful . The entire staff is very friendly and willing to help make your stay special and personal .They all remember your name and are just the warmest and most accommodating ! We will visit again soon .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025