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Kings Courtyard Inn

3.0 star property
3-star historic hotel near College of Charleston

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Relax in a serene outdoor space surrounded by lush greenery and comfortable seating.
Cozy gatherings unfold in this elegant space, featuring a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a beautiful vase of flowers.
Cozy living room with a classic design, featuring a bookcase, comfortable seating, and a warm atmosphere.
Classic buildings with large windows and decorative moldings, set amidst a well-maintained street with potted plants and awnings.
Relax in this serene retreat with two single beds, comfortable chairs, and a cozy reading nook.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
198 King Street, Charleston, SC, 29401
  • College of Charleston
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Charleston City Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Charleston

Charleston Historic District stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Charleston Historic District hotel, you'll find College of Charleston and Charleston City Market. Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and Waterfront Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • College of Charleston - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Charleston City Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Waterfront Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Medical University of South Carolina - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hyman's Seafood - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Thoroughbred Club - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bitty & Beau's Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪TBonz Gill & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Peninsula Grill - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Kings Courtyard Inn

3-star historic hotel near College of Charleston
Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the historic Kings Courtyard Inn. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Charleston hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1854
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Kings Courtyard Inn offers 41 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 17 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • 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 noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Self parking fee: USD 17.00 per night

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Kings Courtyard Inn to the airport?

Kings Courtyard Inn is 13.1 mi (21-min drive) away from the Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Kings Courtyard Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kings Courtyard Inn.

How close is Kings Courtyard Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 11.9 mi (23-min drive) from Front Beach and 8.5 mi (18-min drive) from Sunrise Park Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Kings Courtyard Inn offer free breakfast?

Kings Courtyard Inn offers free continental breakfast every day.

Is there a casino at Kings Courtyard Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Kings Courtyard Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Kings Courtyard Inn?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 17.00 per night.

Does Kings Courtyard Inn have a pool?

Kings Courtyard Inn does not have a pool.

Does Kings Courtyard Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Kings Courtyard Inn to downtown Charleston?

Kings Courtyard Inn is 0.1 mi away from Charleston.

Kings Courtyard Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 620 out of 911 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 911 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 911 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 911 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 911 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Very nice stay at a very historic city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful old property, convenient walk to many attractions and wonderful restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Did I just stumble up on the best hotel in town?

This little hidden gem of an historic hotel is tucked away in THE PERFECT location. Out the front door is King Street, with all the big name shops. Out the back door, across the small lot where your car is parked, the Charleston market is only a short two minutes away. You are truly in the middle of everything, with no need to move your car unless you want to go to the beach or leave the historic district. The hotel itself is stunning. Hospitality is as Southern as it gets, with breakfast in the morning, wine and cheese reception in the evening, and a sherry night cap before bed, all complimentary. The room was unbelievably spacious and comfortable. The option to light the gas fire place was a nice touch. Every employee we spoke to was so kind and helpful. I'd stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely spot in a great location, very walkable. The staff were wonderful, we would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Charming Stay for a Mother/Daughter trip.

We took this trip to Charleston as a mother daughter senior trip. After being indecisive in choosing an inn or hotel, we finally decided on the Kings Courtyard Inn. We ended up being so happy with our decision. The whole place was so charming. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. We had a couple of extra little “wishes” and they made them happen. The room (2 double beds) was perfect and larger than I felt like the photos made them seem. Very clean. We were very pleasantly surprised by the warm breakfast options that were brought to us each morning with no extra charge. We will definitely be back. 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas, South Burlington

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
If you gave the option for half stars I would give this place a 2.5 star rating. The hotel itself was ok but the rooms had paper thin walls and you can hear anyone in the next rooms or above easily as well as anyone walking by the room. The fountains outside could be heard and it was load. I mentioned this to the front desk person and she agreed that the walls were thin but said people in surrounding rooms would be gone the next night as the place had emptied out that day. The noise from the fountains and people walking by continued again the next night. I was even offered another quieter room away from the noise. In addition parking there had a barrier and I had to park for 15 or so minutes at a closed bank parking. After I walked into the hotel and got directions on how to access the parking lot o went back to the car to move it and was greeted by a ticket cop who issued me a $50 ticket. Seemed a little strange being in an empty bank parking spot for only a short time. I told the hotel front desk and asked if they would take care of it as access to their lot was blocked. Their manager only covered the equivalent of $35 of the fee. If a hotel has a parking area defined that is public they should make sure access is available to guests and not have guests jump through hoops. Below average service considering the three strikes I encountered in my experience. So 2.5 rating and I wouldn’t go there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

AMY, PALM CITY

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Very convient! Great breakfast, afternoon wine, and evening sherry!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven .R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historic
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location, clean rooms, helpful staff. Our favorite was the free wine and cheese hour, room service, and they even had umbrellas when it was raining. Parking is just in the back of the inn. Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin, Lomita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Kings Courtyard!! It was quaint, clean and comfortable. Breakfast delivered to our door and a fireplace were so fantastic!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was lovely but faced King Street. Noise from the street, especially music from the oyster bar across the street, was excessive. Hotel staff were very nice but offered nothing to compensate for our inability to sleep and my having to cross the street to bar, at night, and personnaly ask manager to turn the music down.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved King's Courtyard

We found the King's Courtyard Inn to be exactly what we needed with kind and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location and overall room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little hotel very centrally located.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
property very well kept
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Milissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice touches included in stay including wine hour and complimentary breakfast. Amazing location, staff, loved the feel of the building. Beautiful 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

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

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
arking was convenient at $17 for the overnight rate. The hotel is a historic property, so don't expect modern amenities, but it's well-maintained and very clean. I would definitely recommend staying here. The location is fantastic, right on King Street.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 Stars!!!

Excellent! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous

My family and I absolutely love this place!! Beautiful! Service is fabulous and the rooms are so quaint and clean. I highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

VALERIE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was charming with a lot of character. Very convenient to all shopping and dining options in the heart of the historic district. Surrounding area, streets were clean and felt safe at night walking to and from hotel. Loved the hour of wine and cheese in the evening and sherry at night! The only negative we had was lobby smelled musty and our first room offered on the first floor right outside of courtyard as well and the carpet in the first room looked dirty and may have been damp. They had a small dehumidifier/air purifier running in the room. We were able to change our room to second floor and had a room with hardwood floors which was much better. Still had somewhat of a musty smell but we bought a candle and that really helped. Overall, we would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024