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Emeline

4.0 star property

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
$281
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

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181 Church St, Charleston, SC, 29401-3122
  • Place, Charleston City Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Charleston
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, College of Charleston
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Atelier)

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

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Room, Accessible (Socialite, Two King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 357 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Artist's) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Artist's)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 315 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Collector's)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Property amenity

Room, 1 King Bed (Atelier)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(53 reviews)
  • 230 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Artist's)

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

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Property amenity

Premier Room (Socialite, Two King)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 357 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Property amenity

Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom (Collector's)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Property amenity

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Travelers, One King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite (Maisonette, Loft)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 480 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds (Socialite, Two King)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 King Beds

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Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Collective)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 527 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Emeline

4-star hotel in Charleston Historic District
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, valet parking, and conference space.
Emeline offers 212 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Charleston hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary newspapers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Event facilities measuring 3354 square feet (312 square meters) include conference space. This luxury hotel also offers a fitness center, a library, and multilingual staff. Concierge services and wedding services can be provided. Onsite parking is available (surcharge). A total renovation of this property was completed in April 2020.

Emeline is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 58 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite valet parking

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 15 to 55 for adults and USD 15 to 55 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Clerks Coffee Company
  • Frannie and The Fox

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3,354 square feet of conference space
  • 8 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (34 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (33 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1852
  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - April 2020
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.16 percent for credit card payments
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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 75 lbs per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: USD 43.32 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 55 for adults, and USD 15 to 55 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 58 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.16 percent

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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

Emeline Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1286 out of 1673 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1673 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1673 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1673 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1673 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The check in experience left a bit to be desired. No smile, no eye contact. Barely 10 words. Not welcoming AT ALL.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Checking in to the hotel took a really long time. We arrived early and apparently that was not a good thing because we had to wait 2 hours to be checked in. The water pressure in the bathroom was horrible (pretty much a tricled in the sink) and whenever we used the shower, the part that switches the water from shower to tub, kept poppoing off. I think the hetel could use some care. Other than this, we really liked the hotel. I couldn't help wondering though, if we were given a room without a good view and made to wait to check-in because we booked with Expedia and not directly with the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Romie

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jose

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was not that welcoming. Valet parking was very slow and sometimes not found
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caige

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

Solid Charleston Stay!

This is always one of my favorite stays in Charleston. Amazing location, clean and spacious rooms with great amenities, and the staff is always pleasant. The coffee shop in the lobby has become one of My favorites in town. Well worth the price when it’s a bit higher to be right in the middle of everything with modern amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent food and beverage at Frannie and the Fox.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnna

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devyn

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Emeline Hotel is very unique. We got upgraded to a one bedroom suite which was a wonderful surprise. They have a great coffee place inside and a small shopping area - big bar and sitting area outside. There sister hotel is the Ryder - so they give you drink tokens and you can get a free drink and sit near the pool if you wish. They did not charge us for valet parking -- which was super cool something to do with our status but yet The Ryder Hotel DID CHARGE 55.-- for parking plus resort fee. Had a nice welcome drink upon arrival
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love Hotel Emeline. Our go to spot when we visit Charleston
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

becky

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Summerville

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

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bilal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was upgraded to a suite and the staff was very nice. Rooms have a great, sort of retro look to them. Bathroom was clean and the toiletries all smelled amazing. The water dispenser on each floor was a huge help, I get dehydrated when I’m traveling and I was visiting during a hot week. Would definitely stay again if I ever return to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, friendly staff. Amazing rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

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

10/10 Excellent

martha

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gracious luxury, Super comfortable beds,Roomy suite, enormous bathroom with high end towels and lotions.Located on a quiet street in the heart of of Charleston. Would love to return and highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025