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
Combined shower/tub, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Basic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Reception

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1000 Washington St E, Charleston, WV, 25301
  • Place, Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Charleston Town Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, WV (CRW-Yeager)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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
  • Charleston Town Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • West Virginia State Capitol Building - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • University of Charleston - 4 min drive - 2.4 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
  • ‪Ristorante Abruzzi - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Soho's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Adelphia Sports Bar & Grille - ‬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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Capitol Hotel?

As of Oct 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Capitol Hotel on Oct 4, 2025 start from $84.0, 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 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. 230 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 200 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 168 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 152 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Paola

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

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

4/10 Poor

PATRICIA

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The only thing that upset.me was the fact that i had to pay $100 deposit that i wasnt aware of. It was never mentioned by the ad or by hotels.com. i wouldnt have stayed there!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Harmon

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
alright. I was there myself as a transit person. It was ok. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-In staff were all excellent; very friendly and personable. Lobby area was clean and presentable. My room was very clean and comfortable. Housekeeping was attentive and friendly. My only negative was the condition of the elevator. It functions, but could use a refresh. I was somewhat disappointed that the continental breakfast was moved to the neighboring hotel. The other time I stayed here the breakfast was in this hotel and it was much nicer than next door. Not a big deal. I really like the location as I can walk to restaurants downtown. I would recommend this hotel to friends (but I would warn them about the elevator lol).
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxane

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025