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The Nickel Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near College of Charleston

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Terrace/patio
Restaurant
Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Loft, Balcony | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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529 King St, Charleston, SC, 29403
  • Place, Music Farm
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, College of Charleston
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Charleston Music Hall
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mobility Accessible

  • 680 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | Living area | 65-inch Smart TV with cable channels, Netflix, Hulu

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

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

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65-inch Smart TV with cable channels, Netflix, Hulu

Penthouse, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1295 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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65-inch Smart TV with cable channels, Netflix, Hulu

Penthouse, 3 Bedrooms

  • 1568 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 485 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • 460 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 415 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Loft, Balcony | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Loft, Balcony

  • 485 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Loft (Courtyard)

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

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Full-size fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Room, 1 King Bed (Flat)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Charleston

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Charleston hotel, you'll find College of Charleston and Medical University of South Carolina. Upper King Design District and Music Farm are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Music Farm - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • College of Charleston - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Charleston Music Hall - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Marion Square - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Medical University of South Carolina - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 16 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Uptown Social - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Brick - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Republic - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Prohibition - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Babas on Cannon - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Nickel Hotel

4-star hotel near College of Charleston
The Nickel Hotel offers its guests coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Charleston hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
The Nickel Hotel offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. 65-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Accommodations at this 4-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include bathrobes and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Feb 11 - Feb 12
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (34 inch wide door)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 65-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Free bottled water
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: USD 2.14 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.

  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 50 per night (in/out privileges)

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
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
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, Diners Club, Union Pay, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

The Nickel Hotel Hotel
The Nickel Hotel Charleston
The Nickel Hotel Hotel Charleston

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Nickel Hotel to the airport?

The Nickel Hotel is 12 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 The Nickel Hotel?

As of Jan 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Nickel Hotel on Feb 4, 2026 start from $386.32, 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 The Nickel Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Nickel Hotel.

How close is The Nickel Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 11.7 mi (26-min drive) from Front Beach and 8.1 mi (24-min drive) from Sunrise Park Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Nickel Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Nickel Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Nickel Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Nickel Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Nickel Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 50 per night.

Does The Nickel Hotel have a pool?

The Nickel Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Nickel Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Nickel Hotel to downtown Charleston?

The Nickel Hotel is 0.8 mi away from Charleston.

The Nickel Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Griffin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Room wasn’t cleaned, coffee was always out in the morning and the serivd
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Excellent b

Amazing location and beautiful staff and a great bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Mooresville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning boutique hotel. Immaculate grounds. Room was impeccable and clean and quiet. High end furnishings and appliances. Our room was a suite with a separate bedroom and it felt like home. Staff was always friendly and helpful. Awesome place to stay. Would highly recommend. Also: perfect place for a wedding party to stay. The roof top bar was the place to be!
Our living room
Separate bedroom
Kitchen with full size refrigerator and Bosch dishwasher
Bar Daniel Lounge 2nd Floor
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

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

10/10 Excellent

Eden

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek, Lakewood Ranch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alberta, Denver

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in the heart of central Charleston. Historic flavor but well appointed, comfortably modern rooms. We stayed in a suite that had a very well stocked kitchenette so would be great for a multi-day stay. Rooftop restaurant and bar was heavenly! The only thing we wished the hotel had was blackout shades in the living area of the suite. Other than that it was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I just spent my birthday weekend at The Nickel with my best friend and we had a great time. The staff were very friendly and accommodating and we loved the location of the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great attention to detail and very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

cristina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is really beautiful. From the lobby to the rooftop and lounge, Daniel Bar, the courtyard and the rooms. Really beautifully done. The negatives: do not stay in the standard king room facing King Street. You will not sleep. The noise coming from outside is just awful between the trucks with modified mufflers and thumping music, racing cars, motorcycles and party crowd which lasts until 3 AM. Then you’ll hear the garbage truck pick up at around 6 AM. Outside the hallways through your door is pretty loud as well.You can hear congregating groups at elevator. I understand that the king rooms with balconies overlooking the interior courtyard are much better in terms of noise. So make sure you book one of those! You can also get a flat which they originally offered to us, but we didn’t take it because we didn’t like the layout. It’s a space that has been broken up into three small spaces. The bedroom is like a box with bed just surrounded by four plain walls with no artwork. It would’ve been quieter, however! Housekeeping was fair. They clearly hadn’t vacuumed around our coffee table because there were still crumbs on the rug from breakfast. I did notice one or two crawlies on the floor. Not a big deal, but noticeable when there’s a bug crawling along your floor… The location on upper King is a long walk from the French Quarter and the historic districts. I wouldn’t stay there again. But it is beautiful! And the staff is nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival we were able to check in right away and received a welcome drink. The hotel lobby is beautifully decorated in a moody mid century modern motif. Our room was on floor 2 which our patio opened to the stunning courtyard. The room is well appointed and the high end kitchen was such a useful amenity to have. We also were able to do laundry, which was nice to return home with freshly laundered clothes. The stunning bathroom was large and decorated with gorgeous tile and frameless glass shower. My husband and I enjoyed having cocktails on our patio, walking to local restaurants and shops and feeling like an extension of the city with the comfort of home. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at The Nickel in Charleston, SC was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment I arrived, the staff greeted me with genuine warmth and hospitality, going above and beyond to make me feel welcome—including sharing their favorite rooftop bar recommendations that turned out to be absolute gems. The room design was stunning, blending modern elegance with thoughtful Southern charm in every detail. It was the perfect blend of luxury and personality, making my visit truly unforgettable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, beautiful interiors, wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

May

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. Wonderful decor. We would go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property is close to MUSC, restaurants and shopping. Cleanliness could be better.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, stuff and service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved everything about the Nickel! Room was lovely and quiet. The Roof Top bar was fabulous. We shall return!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

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

Great place

Everything was fantastic. I never leave reviews but happily will for the crew there. Great room and the staff was always friendly, helpful, and ready with a recommendation
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025