Emeline

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Courtyard
Property entrance
Interior
Interior
Interior

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$382
includes taxes & fees
17 Aug - 18 Aug

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Atelier)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Suite, Multiple Beds (Collector's)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

Premier Room, Multiple Beds (Socialite, Two King)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Artist's)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Blackout curtains
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Atelier)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds (Socialite, Two King)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 King Beds

Superior Suite (Maisonette, Loft)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Travelers, One King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Suite, Multiple Beds (Collective)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Dining table
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Charleston

A luxury stay in Charleston awaits you at Emeline, a recipient of the prestigious Conde Nast Hot List award in 2021. Within steps you'll find Charleston City Market and Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The coffee shop, Clerks Coffee Company, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch and lunch. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. 3354 square feet (312 square metres) of event facilities include 8 meeting rooms and conference space. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Charleston Historic District hotel include College of Charleston and Waterfront Park.

What's nearby

  • Charleston City Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • College of Charleston - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Waterfront Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 17 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Henry's On The Market - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hyman's Seafood - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Charleston Crab House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Church and Union - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Thoroughbred Club - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Emeline

Luxury hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 3354 square feet (312 square metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Emeline. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Emeline was completed in April 2020.

This 4-star Charleston hotel is smoke free.

  • 212 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • 3354 sq ft of conference space
  • 312 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1852
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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-per-view films 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 telephones. Additionally, rooms include a safe and free newspapers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Awards and affiliations

Emeline is listed in the 2021 Condé Nast Traveller Hot List.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • Free cot
  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet (86 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (84 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre 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 cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 films
  • 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 2.45 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 75 lb per pet
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 39.90 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 2.45 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Emeline?

Emeline offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Emeline?

As of 31 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Emeline on 17 Aug 2025 start from NZ$314.84, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Emeline?

Yep, Emeline has valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 53 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Emeline?

The closest beach to Emeline is Front Beach (16.3 km).

What makes Emeline a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Emeline.

Does Emeline serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is on offer on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Emeline?

No, Emeline does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Emeline?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Emeline?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Emeline?

Dogs are welcome at Emeline, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a weight limit of up to 34 kg per pet.

Emeline Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1250 out of 1650 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1650 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1650 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1650 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1650 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

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

ed, Mechanicsville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
location of room was terrible, way too much noise from outside
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located in a great area of Charleston right next to Market Street & the pathway of markets. Restaurants, coffee shops and a variety of shops and stores. My second time to Charleston and first time at Emeline. I plan on revisiting both. Such a beautiful hotel & extremely friendly staff. Food was great at restaurant too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely experience! They even sent us a bottle of champagne to our room and upgraded us at no charge since it was our 46th wedding anniversary!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it! Will def stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to shopping, restaurants, and waterfront park. Awesome efficient reception with welcome drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, New York

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, staff, restaurant, location….only thing missing was a decent gym or fitness area. Other than that this place has it all including free coffee!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recurved upgraded room discounted parking and dining on arrival . Valet was great friendly . Can walk everywhere from hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and everything is the historic district is walkable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Wouldn’t come back

Hotel Emeline was okay. Definetly not worth the price. Staff was not that nice or helpful. Check in staff didn’t tell us anything about the hotel (where coffee is etc) and no doorman. Check out staff gave us the wrong receipt for the wrong person.The amenities fees and added fees are ridiculous because there are no amenities. Hallways were very dark and very dirty carpet and sink in the bathroom in our room was dripping. Coffee wasn’t good and should be made fresh in the morning instead of the pods. Our room itself was an adequate size and quiet and the bed was comfortable. Overall, hotel emeline has some nerve charging the prices they do for what you get. I would not stay here again. It was a disappointing experience and had much higher expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was awesome from start to finish.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful hotel, super clean and very comfortable. Nice aesthetic and convenient to so much Charleston has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so helpful even going out of their way in helping me deal with a minor medical need. Great location and facilities. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary, Supply

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great hotel for a competitive price. Recieved an upgrade on the room and free valet parking is hard to beat. The staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel was clean, had a good restaurant and coffe shop within hotel. The gym was larger and better than most that I've been in. This is so far my favorite Charlston hote.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brant

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was good. Coffee machines and fruit on each floor. Check in/out was good. Room had a record player.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin Lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the hotel and would stay there again. However there were two issues with our room. The door in the bathroom for the toilet would not close properly and the toilet paper holder was broken.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

RODELON

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
overall good except for double hold on my credit cards. Rachel Foxx said she will sort it out. Lets see and staying positive
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Too many issues for the amount we paid.

We have stayed at the Emeline a couple of time and this one wasn't great. We had three of us in the in room and we were given three towels, we had to go and get new towels each day. My daughter slept on the pullout couch and had no blanket which we had to go and ask for. We were woken each day by the other rooms, had no hot water in our shower and couldn't get the upstairs A/C to cool. We woke each day to a 74 degree room and bad sleep. The hotel has become too family friends for young kids as we could hear them all through our walls, running around outside etc. This was in no way a relaxing vacation for us. We will not return
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

There are better hotels for the price

I won’t stay at this hotel again. For the price point, I expect a lot better. The room was very small and the mattress was awful. Our toilet kept running and maintenance “fixed” it but as soon as it was flushed again it would make the running water sound for hours. We didn’t bother having it “fixed” again as we use a noise machine at night so it was drowned out. The only good thing was the location and the valet service.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location. Great bar/restaurant area. My only complaint was the layout of the bathrooms and the bathrooms don’t have exhaust fans
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Emeline was a perfect stay. The atmosphere is fun, classy, and youthful…Meaning the environment is not stuffy and is great for any age. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025