Charleston accommodations
Planning a visit or an extended stay? Here are a few suggestions
Looking for the best of upscale? Try The Woodlands Inn
Aloft - "aloha! Breeze into a blend of southern hospitality and bold loft-inspired design at Aloft Charleston Airport & Convention Center. Surrounded by booming business, we’re just 5 minutes from the airport and 10 to historic downtown Charleston." 4875 Tanger Outlet Boulevard North Charleston, (843) 566-7300
Spring Hill Suites by Marriott located at 98 Ripley Point Dr. is just across the Ashley River from downtown. From this hotel you overlook the Ripley Light Marina and the Charleston harbor. The phone number there is 843 571-1711. Just next-door to this hotel is a nice Residence Inn by Marriott and the number there is 843 571-7979.
The Hampton Inn and Suites on the Isle of the Palms Connector. It is a short five-minute drive to the beach and about 10 minutes to downtown. The phone number there is 843 856-3900.
Comfort Suites - Mt Pleasant : 843- 216-0004 - The Comfort Suites at Isle of Palms Connector is just a short drive from Charleston and less than two miles from Isle of Palms beaches. An ideal place to stay while visiting the South Carolina Lowcountry, this Mount Pleasant hotel is just minutes from Sullivan's Island.
Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina - Mt Pleasant: 888-856-0028
Residence Inn - Mt Pleasant: 843-881-1599 
The Hampton on Daniel Island is a very well-managed property and is convenient to all areas of Charleston. It is located just over the 526 Bridge from Mount Pleasant and is adjacent to the quite unique and enjoyable Queen Anne's Revenge Restaurant. The address is 160 Fairchild St. and the phone number is 843 216-6555. Daniel Island is home to the Family Circle Cup Tennis Tournament played each year in April.
If you'd like to be located right were all the great restaurants are in the Mount Pleasant area you may be interested in the Shem Creek Inn where you can sit on the deck and enjoy watching the shrimp boats, the dolphin and the pelicans. The phone number at the Shem Creek Inn is 800 523-4951 or 843 881-1000.
If you'd like to be directly downtown Charleston on the Peninsula in the Historic District you might consider Charleston Place Hotel. This is an Orient-Express nationally acclaimed luxury hotel. The phone number there is 843-722-4900.
Another hotel in the downtown historic District is the French Quarter Inn. It's located at the Market Square in Charleston's French quarter and opened in the fall of 2001. The phone number there is 843 722-1900 or 866 812-1900.
One of the best restaurants in town, the Peninsula Grill, is located at the Planters Inn which is right on Market Street in downtown Charleston. The number there is 843 722-2345.
Also downtown is a beautiful Embassy Suites Hotel which was originally part of the old Citadel College campus. It's located at 337 Meeting St. and the phone number there is 843 723-6900. It's worth visiting even if you don't stay!
Holiday Inn - 5264 International Blvd N. Charleston (By the Convention Center) - 142 rooms: 877-270-6397
Summerville Area
CSU Wingate Hotel - 9280 University Blvd, North Charleston, SC - (843) 553-4444
Fairfield Inn & Suites Charleston North/Elms Center 2600 Elms Center Road, North Charleston, SC - (843) 414-2700
Hampton Inn (843) 871-8300
Sleep Inn Summerville (843) 851-9595
Comfort Suites Summerville (843) 419-1101
Days Inn Charleston Summerville (843) 797-1214
Comfort Inn Summerville - (843) 851-2333
Holiday Inn Express - (843) 875-3300
Best Western - (843) 553-8888
Short Term Lodging
Extended Stay 800-398-7829 / 843-747-3787 / 843-884-4453
In Town Suites 843-863-0939 / 843-763-8031 / 843-569-1417
Residence Inn - 90 Ripley Point Drive - Phone: 1-843-571-7979
Staybridge Suites :1-843-377-4600
Studio Plus 843-553-0036 / 888-788-3467
Suite One 843-414-7000
ValuePlace 843-553-5222
Temp Housing Unlimited 843-766-9022
Pet Friendly
CHARLOTTE STREET COTTAGE
32 Charlotte ST
Charleston’s 29403
Phone: (843) 577-3944
Fax: (843) 577-6768
COMFORT INN
1005 Jockey CT
Summerville’s 29485
Phone: (843) 851-2333
Toll Free: (800) 446-3066
Exit 199A - first left behind Hardee's.
Country Inn and Suites
220 Holiday Dr Summerville
843-285-9000
Exit 199A
Holiday Inn Express
120 Holiday Dr Summerville
843-875-3300
Exit 199A
ECONO LODGE
110 Holiday DR
Summerville, SC 29483
843-875-3022
1-800-230-4134
Exit 199A
INDIGO INN
One Maiden LN
Charleston, SC 29401
Phone: (843) 577-5900
Fax: (843) 577-0378
Toll Free: (800) 845-7639
COMFORT INN EAST
310 HWY 17 By-Pass N
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Phone: (843) 884-5853
Fax: (843) 881-6279
Toll Free: (800) 228-5150
LA QUINTA INN
Phone: (843) 797-8181
Directions: Exit I-26 via ramp at sign reading Exit 209
MAIN STAY SUITES
400 McGrath Darby BLVD
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Phone: (843) 881-1722
Fax: (843) 881-1723
Toll Free: (800) 660-6246
SLEEP INN CHARLESTON \ MT. PLEASANT
299 Wingo Way
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Phone: (843) 856-5000
Fax: (843) 856-5050