Charleston, South Carolina – Hotels, Motels – Ashley River

These 8 hotels are located near the Ashley River. All have free parking and lower rates than Historic District hotels.

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 Charleston Downtown Hotel - $$
  250 Spring Street, Charleston, SC 29403
  Despite its name, this hotel is not located downtown
  Smoke-free hotel - 8 floors, 151 rooms
  Located midway between MUSC and The Citadel
  Outdoor swimming pool open all year - fitness center
  Restaurant open for breakfast buffet only - sundry shop
  Refrigerator in every room
  Pet friendly hotel - click & read - pet rooms located on floors 1-3 - $20 per night fee for each pet - updated Sep 2007
  
  Guest review: Room was nice, quiet, and clean - good amenities - restaurant was closed for remodeling - Nov 2008
  Guest review: Good location - no shuttle service - Aug 2008
  Guest review: Convenient to the College of Charleston - coffee pot didn't work - breakfast wasn't free - Jun 2008
  Guest review: Clean and comfortable - an excellent stay, I'd return - May 2008
  Guest review: Staircase at hotel entrance was inconvenient - breakfast wasn't free - elevator was out of service - Oct 2007
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• Comfort Inn Riverview - $$
  144 Bee Street, I-26 - Exit 221A, Charleston, SC 29401
  Hotel - 7 floors, 128 rooms, 4 suites - AAA 3 Diamonds
  Closest hotel to Charleston hospitals and MUSC
  Heated outdoor swimming pool - fitness center
  Microwave & refrigerator in every room
  Not pet friendly - no pets allowed - updated Feb 2008
  Parking is limited
  
  Guest review: Hotel was poorly maintained - staff wasn't professional or courteous - I didn't stay - Aug 2008
  Guest review: Good location and price - decent, basic hotel - room seemed clean - staff was friendly - Mar 2008
  Guest review: Room was nice and spacious, with all the comforts of home - staff was fantastic - didn't like having the gym on the same floor as smokers - nice place to stay - Mar 2008
  Guest review: Great front desk clerks went out of their way to accommodate us, and let us check in 3 hours early - nice, clean, updated room - continental breakfast was great - elevator needed repair - we'd stay again - Nov 2007
  Guest review: Room and beds were clean, but carpeting in hallway and lobby was dirty - we were put in smoking room, and weren't able to change rooms - good continental breakfast - elevator didn't work the 4 days that we stayed - Oct 2007
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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 Sep 2007
  Free parking
  
  Guest review: Clean, bright room - we were able to check in early - two thumbs up - Sep 2008
  Guest review: Good rates - room needed better lighting - great staff - good experience - Jul 2008
  Guest review: Good location - Jul 2008
  Guest review: Good location, but not a good value - nice view - room wasn't ready when promised, twice - bathroom was dated and poorly laid out - front desk staff wasn't helpful; I had to ask for a manager to help resolve my concerns - elevators were slow and crowded - Mar 2008
  Guest review: Room had broken privacy lock on door - dust ruffle wasn't on bed properly - exercise room had dated, broken equipment - hallways smelled like smoke - could've used doorman and bellhops - Oct 2006
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• Marriott Charleston Hotel - $$$$
  170 Lockwood Drive, Charleston, SC 29403
  Upscale, smoke-free full-service hotel
  14 floors, 331 rooms, 10 suites - AAA 3 Diamonds
  Completely renovated in 2006-2007
  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 Sep 2007
  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
  Round tower hotel - 14 floors, 180 rooms
  AAA 3 Diamonds, Mobil 3 Stars
  Free shuttle to downtown
  Outdoor swimming pool open in summer - fitness center
  Top-floor restaurant and lounge offer panoramic views
  Not pet friendly - no pets allowed - updated Mar 2008
  Free parking
  
  Guest review: A bit far from the historic area - nice accommodations - employees were friendly and helpful - parking lot entrance was a bit confusing - not a bad choice - Aug 2008
  Guest review: Convenient location - room was clean - staff was friendly - a satisfactory stay - Aug 2008
  Guest review: Good location - balcony door was locked - staff was nice, and answered all my questions - nice stay - Jun 2008
  Guest review: Room was humid, and too small for a family of 4 - we left after one night - Jun 2008
  Guest review: Close to the Citadel and downtown - clean room - mattress was too firm, but I was able to get extra pillows - carpet lobby was being replaced during my stay - excellent customer service - restaurant was great and had a view - pleasantly surprised - Mar 2008
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• La Quinta Inn & Suites - $$
  11 Ashley Pointe Drive, Charleston, SC 29407
  Rated very high by guests
  Hotel - 2 buildings, 175 rooms
  Overlooks Ripley Light Marina
  Near the Citadel, downtown, outlet mall, and convention center
  Outdoor swimming pool - fitness center
  Pet friendly hotel - click & read - no pet fee - updated Feb 2008
  Free parking
  
  Guest review: Liked the room - elevator was far from my room - an enjoyable stay - Oct 2008
  Guest review: Good rates - nice view of the marina - staff was friendly - Sep 2008
  Guest review: Room and bed were comfortable - lovely view of the river - service was nice - I was satisfied - Aug 2008
  Guest review: Close to the historic district - room was clean - service was prompt - a pleasant stay - Jul 2008
  Guest review: Convenient location - room was in excellent condition - staff was friendly - wonderful place, highly recommend - Jul 2008
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• Residence Inn by Marriott Riverview - $$$
  90 Ripley Point Drive, Charleston, SC 29407
  Rated very high by guests
  Upscale, smoke-free all suite extended stay hotel
  3 floors, 119 suites - AAA 3 Diamonds, Mobil 3 Stars
  Heated outdoor swimming pool - fitness center
  Pet friendly hotel - click & read - allows up to 2 pets per room - $100 per stay pet fee - updated Mar 2008
  Free parking
  
  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
  Guest review: Clean room and friendly service made for an excellent weekend getaway - Feb 2006
  Guest review: Clean hotel was good value for money - staff was accommodating and knowledgeable about area - Feb 2006
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• Springhill Suites by Marriott Riverview - $$$
  98 Ripley Point Drive, Charleston, SC 29407
  Rated high by guests
  Smoke-free hotel - 4 floors, 123 suites
  AAA 3 Diamonds, Mobil 3 Stars
  Outdoor swimming pool - fitness center - restaurant - lounge
  Not pet friendly - no pets allowed - updated Jan 2008
  Free parking
  Warning: This hotel has a history of not putting guests in the type of room they reserved - Mar 2007
  
  Guest review: Room was nice and spacious, had a great water view - AC air smelled stale - good stay - Jul 2008
  Guest review: Wonderful location - comfortable bed, but sofa was uncomfortable and way too close to the TV - nice bathroom - fire alarm at 3:30 AM brought the fire trucks, and I heard employee say equipment room overheated sometimes - staff was helpful - great breakfast - Oct 2007
  Guest review: Wonderful hotel - staff answered all our questions, and offered to let us leave our vehicle there for the duration of our cruise - May 2007
  Guest review: Close to historic downtown area - suite was great, had a good view - staff was nice - great food - we'd definitely stay again - Sep 2006
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