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20 South Battery

3.0 star property

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Colonial-style building with a central entrance, balcony, and red roof, set amidst palm trees and a black iron fence.
Relax in style on this charming porch, featuring a row of white rocking chairs and a beautiful view.
Stroll through the tranquil garden, lined with neatly trimmed hedges and a brick wall, leading to a historic archway.
Cozy living room with a traditional fireplace, comfortable seating, and a bookshelf filled with books and framed pictures.
Enjoy a view of the residential area from the high, arched window, framed with ornate details.

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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20 S Battery St., Charleston, SC, 29401
  • Waterfront Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • College of Charleston
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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Battery Carriage House - Classic | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Battery Carriage House - Classic

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pringle Suite | Garden view

Pringle Suite

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Lathers Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Battery Carriage House Suite | Living area | Smart TV

Battery Carriage House Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Devereux Suite - Grand/Former Wine Cellar/No Windows | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Devereux Suite - Grand/Former Wine Cellar/No Windows

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Blacklock-Ravenel King | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Blacklock-Ravenel King

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

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Pringle-Frost King | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Pringle-Frost King

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Stevens Classic | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, laptop workspace

Stevens Classic

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Simonds Suite | Garden view

Simonds Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About this property

20 South Battery

3-star B&B in Charleston Historic District
Concierge services, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Free continental breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception. Additionally, a garden, a lobby fireplace, and gift shops/newsstands are onsite.
20 South Battery offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

This Charleston bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Charleston bed & breakfast also offers a terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site. A total renovation of this property was completed in September 2020.

20 South Battery is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Free daily manager's reception

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1843
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - September 2020
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: 2.5 percent
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.
  • Resort fee: USD 35 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business center/computer access
  • Concierge service
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Battery Carriage House Inn Charleston
Battery Carriage House Inn
Battery Carriage House Charleston
Battery Carriage House
1843 Battery Carriage House Hotel Charleston
1843 Battery Carriage House Inn b&b
Battery Carriage House Inn
20 South Battery Charleston
20 South Battery Bed & breakfast
20 South Battery Bed & breakfast Charleston

20 South Battery Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 180 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 180 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 180 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 180 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 180 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We very much enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A true testamanent to the value of historic preservation, in America"s best city.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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

10/10 Excellent

courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay in the former wine cellar. Richard was an amazing concierge. So accommodating and knowledgeable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Chicago

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very nice and comfortable. Loved having breakfast and evening wine and cheese in the main house. The staff is very attentive to every need. Also loved spending time in the garden area in the yard.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The proximity to what we planned was great. The staff were friendly and engaging
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This historic inn is wonderful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was absolutely beautiful but what made it truly special was the service by the staff. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hostess was excellent! Made each day begin and end with a beautiful smile and service!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This historic property was such a treat. Truly like staying in a living museum. The staff was absolutely amazing and be sure and take the tour of this very historic home and learn about its history. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Phenomenal property, amenities and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Raleigh

Traveled with partner
Wine and cheese served by Richard was so very nice and enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

natalie

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024