Charleston, South Carolina – Hotels, Motels – Ashley River

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The 4 hotels on the east side of the river – in peninsular Charleston – are close to Hampton Park, The Citadel, football stadiums, baseball park, Brittlebank Park (borders river), the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), and Roper and VA hospitals. They are about 2 miles from the City Market.

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East Side of Ashley River – The Citadel, MUSC, Hospitals

• Best Western Plus Charleston Downtown Hotel - $$$
  250 Spring Street, Charleston, SC 29403
  Rated average by verified guests
  Despite its name, this hotel is not located downtown
  Upper-midscale, smoke-free hotel
  Located midway between MUSC and The Citadel
  8 floors, 151 rooms
  Outdoor swimming pool open all year - fitness center
  Restaurant open for breakfast buffet only - sundry shop
  Refrigerator in every room
  Free Internet access
  Pet-friendly hotel - allows pets up to 80 pounds - pets allowed in pet rooms only - 2 pets per room - $20 per night fee for each pet - updated Jan 2011
  
  Guest review: Room was beautiful - not enough washcloths provided - breakfast was wonderful - great stay - Jun 2011
  Guest review: Small room - view from the balcony was terrible - comfortable bed - staff was nice and helpful - good breakfast - May 2011
  Guest review: Room was clean - employees were friendly - maintenance worker knocked on my door at 9:30 PM; I told him to stop, but he returned 20 minutes later - Nov 2010
  Guest review: Not the best location - room was clean - Oct 2010
  Guest review: Room was spacious - bathroom sink water wouldn't get cold - front desk clerks were friendly and helpful - I'd stay again - Sep 2010
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• Comfort Inn Riverview - $$
  144 Bee Street, I-26, Exit 221A, Charleston, SC 29401
  Rated very low by verified guests
  Midscale, smoke-free hotel near The Citadel College
  Closest hotel to Charleston hospitals and MUSC
  7 floors; 128 rooms, 4 suites - AAA 3 Diamonds
  Heated outdoor swimming pool open in summer - fitness center
  Microwave & refrigerator in every room
  Free Internet access - free parking
  Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - updated Mar 2011
  
  Guest review: Bathroom was uncomfortably small - computer was down when we arrived, so there was a long line to check in; clerk was rude - other employees were nice - good choices at the continental breakfast; there were dead bugs on the balcony - ice machine was empty - not enough parking - an awful experience - Aug 2011
  Guest review: Cheap - room floor was wet, and staff didn't offer us another room - breakfast was good - Jul 2011
  Guest review: Carpet was still wet from being shampooed - breakfast was adequate - could've been better - Jul 2011
  Guest review: There was an inch of dust on every piece of furniture in the room - there was hair all over the bathtub and toilet - no hot water for showers - lobby ceiling had a leak; water dripped on me when I was dressed for a wedding - juice machine in the dining area didn't work - no working vending or ice machines - run away as fast as you can - Apr 2011
  Guest review: Room had a beautiful view of the bridge and river - breakfast had a lot of selection - one elevator was out of service, so there was a traffic jam for the other one - needed more parking - Mar 2011
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• Courtyard by Marriott Riverview - $$$
  35 Lockwood Drive, Charleston, SC 29401
  Rated average by verified guests
  Midscale, smoke-free hotel directly on Ashley River
  Closer to MUSC and hospitals than to The Citadel
  Boaters can rent slips from nearby marinas
  4 floors; 179 rooms, 6 suites
  Outdoor swimming pool open in summer - fitness center - lounge
  Breakfast buffet with cooked-to-order hot foods is not free
  Free Internet access - free parking
  Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - updated Dec 2011
  
  Guest review: Great location - rates were reasonable - accommodations met my expectations - Jun 2011
  Guest review: Conveniently located - the in-room coffee maker was broken - Dec 2010
  Guest review: Nice setting - good service - a positive experience - Aug 2010
  Guest review: Good location - Jul 2010
  Guest review: Great location - room was clean - elevators weren't easily accessible - Feb 2010
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• Courtyard by Marriott Riverview - $$$
  35 Lockwood Drive, Charleston, SC 29401
  Smoke-free hotel - 4 floors; 179 rooms, 6 jacuzzi suites
  Only hotel directly on the Ashley River
  Boaters can rent slips from nearby marinas
  Waterfront outdoor swimming pool - fitness center
  Not pet friendly - no pets allowed - updated Dec 2009
  Free parking
  
  Guest review: Great location - room was clean - elevators weren't easily accessible - Feb 2010
  Guest review: Nice view of the harbor - Oct 2009
  Guest review: Inexpensive - staff was friendly - Sep 2009
  Guest review: Room was a bit small and worn - heating and cooling unit was noisy and too large for the room - my husband got stuck in the bathroom when the door locked; staff had to break the door to get him out - breakfast buffet wasn't good; the hot food was cold, and the service was poor - Mar 2009
  Guest review: Great location - hotel was nice, clean, and well-furnished - loved the back porch overlooking the harbor - Feb 2009
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• Marriott Charleston Hotel - $$$$
  170 Lockwood Drive, Charleston, SC 29403
  Rated high by verified guest
  Upscale, smoke-free full-service hotel
  14 floors, 331 rooms, 10 suites - AAA 3 Diamonds
  Closest hotel to The Citadel, Brittlebank Park, and Riverdogs baseball park
  Close to MUSC and hospitals, but a long mile to downtown
  Heated outdoor swimming pool & whirlpool open all year
  Exceptional fitness center - business center
  Restaurant & bar - room service - coffee bar - small gift shop
  Third-floor outdoor rooftop lounge overlooks Ashley River
  Refrigerator & safe in every room
  Not pet friendly - no pets allowed - updated Jan 2010
  Free parking
  
  Guest review: Convenient to the Citadel - couldn't check out as late as we'd hoped - shuttle wouldn't take us to the Citadel - May 2008
  Guest review: Room was clean - good customer service - it was perfect - Oct 2007
  Guest review: Good price - room was beautiful - comfortable bed with pillowtop mattress - remodeling underway, which limited parking - great stay - Feb 2007
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West Side of Ashley River – Porter Gaud School

• Holiday Inn Riverview - $$$
  301 Savannah Highway, Charleston, SC 29407
  Rated high by verified guests
  Upper-midscale, full-service, round tower hotel
  Near west side of Ashley River, The Citadel, and downtown Charleston
  14 floors, 180 rooms - AAA 3 Diamonds, Forbes 3 Stars
  Free shuttle to downtown Charleston from 7 AM - 9 PM
  Outdoor swimming pool open in summer - fitness center
  Top-floor restaurant and lounge offer panoramic views
  Breakfast buffet with cooked-to-order hot foods is not free
  Free Internet access - free parking
  Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - Mar 2011
  
  Guest review: Nice view of the river - good TV and wireless Internet connection - I liked this hotel - Jun 2011
  Guest review: Everything was clean - front desk clerk was accommodating - good stay - Oct 2010
  Guest review: Easy to access - pool area was small - magnificent view from the restaurant - had a shuttle to downtown - Aug 2010
  Guest review: Room was clean and quiet - great view of the river - staff was friendly - hard to get in and out of the parking lot - Feb 2010
  Guest review: Most employees were kind, but the front desk clerk had a horrible attitude - Oct 2009
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• La Quinta Inn & Suites - $$
  11 Ashley Pointe Drive, Charleston, SC 29407
  Rated high by verified guests
  Midscale, smoke-free hotel near west side of Ashley River
  Overlooks Ripley Light Marina and is near The Citadel and downtown
  2 buildings - 3 and 4 floors, 175 rooms and suites - elevator
  Outdoor swimming pool open in summer - fitness center
  Free Internet access - free parking
  Pet friendly hotel - click & read - no more than 2 pets per room - no pet fee - updated Dec 2010
  
  Guest review: Great stay - Oct 2011
  Guest review: Conveniently located - room was clean and comfortable - front desk clerks were friendly and helpful - pool was clean but small - I've stayed many times and always enjoy it - Sep 2011
  Guest review: Affordable - room was clean and comfortable - no exhaust fan in the bathroom - helpful staff - I'd stay again - Aug 2011
  Guest review: Close to historic downtown - good value - room was large, clean, and comfortable - nice view of the harbor - helpful personnel - excellent place for families - Jul 2011
  Guest review: Check-in clerk was nice and efficient - good stay - Jun 2011
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• Residence Inn by Marriott Riverview - $$$$
  90 Ripley Point Drive, Charleston, SC 29407
  Rated very high by verified guests
  Upscale, smoke-free, all suite, extended stay hotel
  3 floors, 119 suites - AAA 3 Diamonds, Forbes 3 Stars
  Heated outdoor swimming pool - fitness center
  Free parking
  Pet friendly hotel - click & read - $100 per stay pet fee - updated Feb 2009
  
  Guest review: Good location and rates - staff was courteous and helpful - good stay - Jan 2009
  Guest review: Great location - good value - super-quiet heating and cooling unit - bed was comfortable - staff was helpful - Feb 2008
  Guest review: Spacious, fully-equipped suite - complimentary hot breakfast buffet and evening snack - a good stay - Apr 2007
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• Springhill Suites by Marriott Riverview - $$$
  98 Ripley Point Drive, Charleston, SC 29407
  Rated average by verified guests
  Midscale, smoke-free, all-suite hotel near west side of Ashley River
  Also near The Citadel College and downtown Charleston
  4 floors, 123 suites - AAA 3 Diamonds, Forbes 3 Stars
  Heated outdoor swimming pool - fitness center
  Microwave & refrigerator in every suite
  Free Internet access - free parking
  Not pet-friendly - no pets allowed - updated Jan 2008
  Warning: This hotel charges a $250 fine if you smoke in the room
  
  Guest review: Room was clean - Sep 2011
  Guest review: Great value - nice, renovated hotel - excellent staff - an outstanding experience - Aug 2011
  Guest review: Room was clean - view of the river in my river-view suite was blocked by a tree - bathroom fan didn't work - staff was friendly - Jun 2011
  Guest review: Close to MUSC; hard to access from the highway - I'd stay again - Jan 2011
  Guest review: Convenient and clean - good breakfast - great experience - Jul 2010
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