The Capitol Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel near Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences in Charleston

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Basic Single Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Charleston

City center stay.At this Downtown Charleston hotel, you'll be steps from Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences and within a 15-minute walk of Charleston Town Center. Also, Haddad Riverfront Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • CAMC General Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Charleston Town Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Haddad Riverfront Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 12 min walk
  • Charleston, WV (CRW-Yeager) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fife Street Brewing - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mea Cuppa - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Soho's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Abruzzi - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Short Story Brewing Charleston - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Capitol Hotel

Hotel near Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences in Charleston
The Capitol Hotel offers its guests a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly The Capitol Hotel also features a vending machine, a front-desk safe, and an elevator. Free self parking is available.

This Charleston hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 136 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
The Capitol Hotel offers 136 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

In-room wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps) is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per stay.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay (for stays between 31 December - 01 January)

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 in-room wireless internet: USD 0.00 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per stay

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
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 credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Masks are required in public areas for unvaccinated guests.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in August.
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Capitol Charleston
Charleston Capitol
Charleston Capitol Hotel
Best Western Charleston
Charleston Capitol Hotel
Charleston Tower Hotel Hotel
Ramada by Wyndham Charleston
Charleston Tower Hotel Charleston
Charleston Tower Hotel Hotel Charleston

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Capitol Hotel to the airport?

The Capitol Hotel is 4.3 mi (7-min drive) away from the Charleston, WV (CRW-Yeager) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Capitol Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Capitol Hotel.

Does The Capitol Hotel offer free breakfast?

The Capitol Hotel offers free continental breakfast on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Capitol Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Mardi Gras Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Capitol Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Capitol Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Capitol Hotel have a pool?

The Capitol Hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does The Capitol Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Capitol Hotel to downtown Charleston?

The Capitol Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Charleston.

Reviews

The Capitol Hotel Reviews

6.6

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 197 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 169 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 152 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Just okay

Room was okay. Tv remote did not work and had to have the maintenance replace batteries and re sync to the TV. Also a lightbulb was burnt out on the side table lamps. Elevator was sketchy but also looked like it was mid renovation. Overall an okay stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly service and good room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Good stay

Hotel is renovating so it’s lacking some things right now. No pool. Hot breakfast is next door at sister hotel. Did have coffee in the lobby tho. We had an issue with our AC leaking and when we told front desk, they were quick to change our room. Very responsive. Fairly comfortable stay. It was super quiet since fairly empty but we got a good deal on nightly rates and we were happy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

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

Nice place

No issues. Hotel needs some repairs made to it. Light bulbs out, elevator none of the button lights or floor your on displayed. But for the price it was worth a few button lights being out. Room was as described clean and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rima

Liked: Staff & service
Homeless people all around.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tammy

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
We didn’t get to stay at the hotel. Upon arrival there was a note on the door that the hotel was closed and to go next door. No notice from Expedia or the hotel in advance. You have to know a few days before you just close a hotel for renovations!! We did end up staying next door. Quality Inn. Took about 45 minutes to get checked in. She could find where I paid on Expedia. She was helpful and apologized. Room was newly remodeled and very nice. Reviews of this hotel was why we didn’t book Quailty Inn to begin with Because they were terrible. I would stay here again. Apparently both hotels are owned by same company and were finishing remodel on Charleston Tower. Disappointed that we were not notified in advance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

John

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

Disorganized

The hotel was shut down for renovations. They did not answer phone (it rang out) or forward calls to the hotel next door where one of the two rooms we reserved had been transferred. Very poor processing. The stay at the Quality Inn next door was good once they gave us the 2nd room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edward

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Arrived at the Charleston Tower hotel to find it completely empty. A sign on the door said the hotel was shut down for renovations and that our reservation would be honored next door at the Quality Inn. We received no prior email, call, or text from either the hotel or Expedia informing us about the situation!!! The staff at Quality Inn were friendly and efficient but the parking lot was unsecured and adjacent to a homeless mission. When leaving the next morning, there were numerous homeless people in the area as well as a few that had set up temporary overnight shelter in the parking lot of the hotel!!! It was not like this the previous afternoon when we were checking in. We didn’t have any problems but this issue certainly needed to be mentioned. On top of that, there were never any cars or workers present at the Charleston Tower hotel which leads me to believe that there are no renovations taking place either!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Business traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Tyler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

It's a hotel

Our room was fine and had easy access to downtown Charleston. I wasn't impressed with the condition of the hotel, particularly the elevators. The slot next to the working controls is boarded up and the working elevators are in need of cleaning. Continental breakfast was in the hotel next door. While we were there it was almost constant hangout / drug usage across the street (at least it wasn't in the hotel parking lot) and as we were leaving a girlfriend/boyfriend dispute from someone who had stayed at the hotel got loud with plenty of shouting. It didn't seem that out of character for the clientele.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUNDIATA, Atlantic Beach

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property in state of disrepair. Only one elevator working. Breakfast and fitness outsourced to neighboring Quality Inn hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Don’t go here

First of all they changed their name to best western so we spent an extra half hour trying to find the place. The reception, room and halls we updated beautifully. But the one elevator that worked for 8 floors was very dangerous and had not been inspected since January 2024. There was an ice machine on every floor, only 2 worked. Breakfast was in the motel next door. The neiborhood was scary and they overcharged us by over $50
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and convenient to airport
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

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

Cheap

The room is as clear as the picture. The neighborhood has been passed by and the hotel and parking lot are run down. The people were nice and friendly. The wifi does work well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
With this hotel, you get what you pay for. It is an older hotel, so there are some expected shortcomings. They are in the process of renovating but there is a long way to go before it is completed. Pros: price, location, updated and clean rooms, friendly staff, free parking, free wifi. Cons: outside is in very poor condition, only one working elevator and it working is a stretch, hallways are hot and humid, housekeeping left bags of trash and dirty sheets from multiple rooms in the hallway overnight, their website says free breakfast but there was none and we was told to go to the hotel next door for breakfast. Not a terrible stay for the price but be aware of why the price is cheap.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sucora

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stay

The hotel was nice the pool and gym was closed and we had to switch rooms due to a bug problem other than that the staff was nice and funny and it was quite comforting
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Irene

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Carpet was stained toilet was stained halls smelled like an old dusty house. You can smell weed everywhere. Prostitutes all around
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brittney

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Found an open package of men’s hair treatment under the bench in the room. Homeless people fighting in the parking lot. Altogether, the hotel was pretty clean though, staff was really nice, and it was very close to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Toni

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I arrived at the hotel at 7:00pm after driving all afternoon. There was a lobby full of people. The rooms were not ready. (check in was supposed to be at 3 PM.) I waited almost 2 hours in the lobby for my room and then when I finally was able to get a room, it was not the king-size bed that I had reserved. It was two doubles. Also, the breakfast area, where the continental breakfast is, still had not been cleaned from the morning. There was food still in the trays!! (and by this time it is 9:00 at night!) The waffle irons were covered in batter stuff all over the counters tables were not wiped.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025