The Palmetto Hotel

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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194 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC, 29401
  • Waterfront Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Port of Charleston
    ‪3 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(128 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

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About this property

The Palmetto Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Port of Charleston
A restaurant, a bar/lounge and valet parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free continental 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. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free continental 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 breakfast and the location
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Port of Charleston 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 continental breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Palmetto Hotel has a restaurant on site.

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 continental 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
The Palmetto Hotel Charleston
The Saint Hotel Charleston SC
The Palmetto Hotel Hotel Charleston

The Palmetto Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 626 out of 786 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 786 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 786 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 786 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 786 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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying at the Palmetto Hotel. Couldn’t have been more happy with our stay. The receptionist and on duty guest services was exceptional. Noli went above and beyond on making my wife and I feel at home and help start our Wedding Anniversary weekend with such a great first time experience. Thank you so much Noli and thank Palmetto Hotel for making our 10th Wedding Anniversary weekend such a special one.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place but way overpriced. For the money I fell there are better places to check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We absolutely loved our stay at the Palmetto. Staff went above and beyond to make us feel at home. The hotel was stunning and we loved the light breakfast served in the morning. Definitely the best expresso martinis and old fashions in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The good: the hotel was nicely decorated and the signature cocktails are amazing. The bad: parking is ridiculously expensive and I swear there is 0 sound proofing in this hotel. Breakfast was nothing extraordinary, but it was good. Overall I did expect more from this hotel being high end and pricey.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It took less than three minutes to check in. Valet was seamless. Room was absolutely gorgeous. All staff was exactly what you expect from a boutique hotel and more. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel with chic southern decor. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We liked our room and the breakfast. The parking was convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the generous bathroom. Breakfast was very limited and never varied once during our whole stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for our anniversary and had an amazing time. Hotel was stunning, rooms were great, beds were comfy, staff was awesome. They really go above and beyond to make your stay great. And it was in a great location. Would totally stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Palmetto Hotel is the epitome of Southern hospitality. Not only is it a beautiful boutique hotel but the location cannot be beat. The hotel manager Brandy went out of her way to try and make everything as perfect as it could be. We’ll definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

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

Great stay DT Charleston

Top tier service from the staff. Cute little boutique with hot & fresh complimentary breakfast in the morning. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great and rooms are finished nicely. I was disappointed to be charged a resort fee as I thought that was included in Expedia pricing. But hotel staff were very nice in explaining that
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles John

Great experience. Ice maker didn’t work but other than that it was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, ROCHESTER

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Cindy, Johnston

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Palmetto Hotel is lovely and the staff welcoming. Their attention to detail and extra touches made our stay extra pleasant. The location of the hotel is great too. I would highly recommend staying here if you are visiting Charleston.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

kasie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Beautiful hotel and walking distances to many attractions in the city. Staff did the minimum for room cleaning and didn’t restock fridge. Also, employees seemed put out when you asked for anything.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asia

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

Immaculate vibes

Absolutely LOVE this hotel. The vibe was immaculate, service, bar, breakfast… everything is just perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Estonna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a beautiful hotel. Very convenient to all the streets of Charleston. I noticed our room had not been vacuumed on my side of the bed but when I spoke with the house keeping manager she said we vacuum ALL rooms and I said well I don’t have a pet 💩or have been eating sunflower seeds. She repeated the we vacuum so I said forget it and didn’t bother to let them correct the problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025