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Emeline

4.0 star property
4-star luxury hotel near Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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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

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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)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 315 sq ft
  • 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 357 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Atelier)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Property amenity

Premier Suite, Multiple Beds (Collector's)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Property amenity

Premier Room, Multiple Beds (Socialite, Two King)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 357 sq ft
  • 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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 315 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Property amenity

Room, 1 King Bed (Atelier)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
  • 230 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds (Socialite, Two King)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 King Beds

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Superior Suite (Maisonette, Loft)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 480 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Property amenity

Suite, 1 King Bed (Travelers, One King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Suite, Multiple Beds (Collective) | Property amenity

Premier Suite, Multiple Beds (Collective)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 527 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Charleston

Charleston Historic District stay.A stay at this Charleston Historic District hotel places you steps from Charleston City Market and within a 10-minute walk of Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal. Also, College of Charleston is within half a mile (1 km) and Patriots Point is within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Charleston City Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • College of Charleston - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Waterfront Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 17 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 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

4-star luxury hotel near Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
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 meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, 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
  • Meeting 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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • 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 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, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary newspapers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Shopping

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

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

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 percent 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 lbs 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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property 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 percent

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 each 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

How close is Emeline to the airport?

Emeline is 13 mi (21-min drive) away from the Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Emeline?

As of Jun 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Emeline on Jul 1, 2025 start from $210.0, excluding 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.

Does Emeline have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Emeline.

How close is Emeline to the beach?

This hotel is 11 mi (26-min drive) from Isle of Palms Beach and 11.7 mi (23-min drive) from Front Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Emeline offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Emeline, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 15 and 55 for adults, USD 15 and 55 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at Emeline?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Emeline?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Emeline?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 53 per night.

Does Emeline have a pool?

Emeline does not have a pool.

Does Emeline have a restaurant?

Emeline is home to Clerks Coffee Company, which features American cuisine and brunch.

Does Emeline have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Emeline to downtown Charleston?

Emeline is 0.1 mi away from Charleston.

Emeline Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1218 out of 1613 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 1613 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1613 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1613 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1613 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

CHRISTINA, Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dane

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great. The only negative is they were unable to provide the room type we had booked. To make amends they did reduce the rate and provide an on property credit. We would have rather had two queens rather than having our daughter sleep on a pull out couch but everything else was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Nice
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been to Charleston many times but this was our first time at Emeline. The room was spacious and very clean. Staff were outstanding. We’ll be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Washington

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay at Émeline! Came here for a girls’/birthday weekend and it was amazing. Staff are all very helpful and the facilities are lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeralyn

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony, Summerville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dewey L. Mathews,

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere and courtyard, great food and drinks. Good Vibe and safe area. Stayed in a few in CHS and this is our favorite to date!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison M

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Emeline hotel was fabulous. Located within walking distance of everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is wonderful for a five day stay. So many extra things to make you comfy. The coffee and water bars. The comfy robes. The staff at front desk especially Chico was amazing. The hotel is walking distance to so many restaurants, city market just across the street, carriage rides, and more.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place & location! Have been there multiple times
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn Dail

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the decor and unique spaces. The Nespresso coffee on each floor was a big plus. The location was perfect for exploring downtown Charleston and the battery, and the staff were all so nice and helpful. It has become my go to hotel in Charleston.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Fire Alarm at 4:00 am was NOT fun! No cause found which took too long and a second fire alarm at 11:00 am was too much! Did not take as long to find no cause.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lori

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is LOUD and it is loud ALL NIGHT. Music pumping into our room well past midnight, people screaming and carrying on as late as 3am.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the historic district. A number of restaurants available around the area. Room clean, and staff very attentive. On site parking is expensive.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025