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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry

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181 Church St, Charleston, SC, 29401-3122
  • Charleston City Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • College of Charleston
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Room, Multiple Beds, Mobility Accessible (Socialite, Two King)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Atelier)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Suite, Multiple Beds (Collector's)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, Multiple Beds (Socialite, Two King)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Artist's)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Atelier)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Mobility Accessible (Collector's)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Multiple Beds (Socialite, Two King)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 King Beds

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Superior Suite (Maisonette, Loft) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Suite (Maisonette, Loft)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Travelers, One King)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Suite, Multiple Beds (Collective)

  • 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, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and hair dryers. 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 53 per night; includes in/out privileges)

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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
  • 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 2.25 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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 39.90 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 53 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 2.25 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
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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1155 out of 1556 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1556 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1556 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1556 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1556 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

Madeline

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great weekend, complimentary cocktail on arrive and Cole the valet was wonderful, very helpful and gave a lot of good dinner and nightlife recommendations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay. Great hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the stay. Staff is incredible. Enjoyed very much and would definitely recommend as well as stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rigoberto

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet and friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
winter visit to Charleston
Just a quick weekend in Charleston. I picked the Emeline because of location and they were dog friendly. We loved this hotel. it is beautiful and all the staff was welcoming. It is 1/2 block form the market, which in the winter is not packed- during the summer this are might have a lot of foot traffic. Easy walk to any part of the old city you want to visit. The room was small so having luggage w2as an issue but it was lovely and the bed was comfy. We were not in the room much. The coffee shop allowed us to have our our in for our morning coffee which as a treat. Each floor has a Nespresso machine for your use. Was lovely to make a cup of tea in the afternoons. this will definitely be our go to hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Guilford

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erick

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

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Loved it!
Absolutely loved the Emeline. Great style, comfortable rooms, really thought about things to keep the guests happy (like great coffee machines, tea, sparkling water, and fruit on each level). Our room hadn't been cleaned properly beforehand (clothes left in it, etc.) and yet I still thought it was a very clean, awesome hotel otherwise.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for our anniversary. Just beautiful!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding service, fantastic location. One of the best hotel fitness centers I've used. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian, Dunedin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great vibe, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed having 2 king beds while traveling with our adult sons. Great location. We were surprised to see the eco friendly plates, flatware and glass bottles not separated from the regular trash. Good vibes.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ELIO

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph, Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No hot water 2x during stay. Decaf only coffee??? What's up with that. Rooms are tight. Otherwise great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay! The location was perfect and staff was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joyce

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
I liked the hotel. We did have a few snags regarding housekeeping but they were fixed. My biggest issue was all the fees South Carolina charge for a hotel stay. Absolutely ridiculous !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

tom

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Romance at the Emeline
Staff answered accommodations. Also, my now fiance proposed to me on NYE and a staff member went out of their way to take a video of the proposal, not just a photo, like we requested. This will be a memory we will always remember. Thank you Emeline!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice boutique hotel missing a basic amenity
Upon our arrival we were greeted and given a cocktail, then told we would receive a 20% discount on our first food purchase. We checked in on Monday. Tuesday morning as we were showering we experienced a loss of water. To be clear, while standing in the shower our room no longer had any water. No water in the shower where I was standing with conditioner in my hair, and soap on my face and body. No water came out of the faucet in the sink nor was there any to flush the toilet. After 10 minutes the only response from the front desk was we’re working on it and sorry for the inconvenience. I ended up toweling off and walking to a friends place to take another shower to remove all the dried soap and hair products. Upon our late return we were told sorry for an inconvenience, we think there shouldn’t be another problem, if there is we can move you to another room tomorrow. We ate in the restaurant twice and will have to call to get the 20% discount we were promised b/c like our water it wasn’t given to us. The hotel itself was in a great location. The staff were all friendly. The rooms were clean, and while not spacious well utilized. And, The lobby was decorated beautifully for the holidays.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Maria

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful, with rooms that are on the smaller side but still comfortable. Unfortunately, the refrigerator in my room wasn’t working and was leaking. Maintenance attempted to fix it, but the issue wasn’t fully resolved. The staff, however, were very cordial, and the service was excellent. Each floor features a coffee and tea station with fresh fruit, though it’s disappointing that only decaffeinated coffee was available. I appreciated the eco-friendly touch of providing glass jars for water instead of plastic bottles. The hotel restaurant was just okay, with menu options that didn’t feel worth the price. Valet parking was efficient and well-managed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024