Best Western King Charles Inn in Charleston, SC

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Best Western King Charles Inn

Location. The Best Western King Charles Inn is centrally located in Charleston, S.C. The hotel is on Meeting Street in the historic district of Charleston across the street from a trolley stop. Attractions within one-half mile of the hotel include the Aquarium, Fort Sumter boat tour, Old Market and the Gibbes Museum of Art.
Hotel Features. The hotel serves a daily hot breakfast buffet that includes biscuits, gravy, grits, cereal, fruit, juice, yogurt, pastries and breakfast meats (surcharge). A complimentary 18-hour coffee and tea bar is available every day, along with room service during limited hours. The evening manager's reception serves wine, cheese, pastries and sweet tea. Meeting facilities, business services and complimentary wireless Internet access are available for social functions and conferences. The hotel includes a library, a heated outdoor pool, patio and a fitness room.

Guestrooms. The hotel's 93 guestrooms reflect the inn's early-19th-century beginnings with ceiling fans, period artwork, four-poster beds, armoires and armchairs. Amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access, coffeemakers, cable television and designer toiletries including ginseng soaps.

Expert Tip. Originally called the Pavilion Hotel when it was constructed in 1830, it served as a meeting place for area writers, artists and craftsmen, including Edgar Allen Poe, who stayed here weekly while stationed at Fort Moultrie.

Surrounding Area

HISTORIC DISTRICT/DOWNTOWN

Room Information - Best Western King Charles Inn

Bed Type:  Short Description: Standard room Long Description: Two double two-poster beds. Mauve and blue color scheme. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffeemaker, hairdryer, and iron/ironing board. Bed Type:  Short Description: Standard king room Long Description: One king two-poster bed. Table with armchairs. Mauve and blue color scheme. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffeemaker, hairdryer, and iron/ironing board.

Property Information

Check In Time - 4 p.m.
Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
Credit card required
Floors - 3
Guestrooms - 93
Hotel Built - 1958
Hotel Renovated - 2005
Minimum check-in age - 21
Photo identification required
Tour assistance

Star rating: 3

Check in time is 4:00 PM, Check out time is 12:00 PM.

Area Activities

Trolley Stop - Across Street
Aquarium - 0.25 mile
Fort Sumter National Monument Boat Tour - 0.25 mile
Gibbes Museum of Art - 0.25 mile
IMAX® Theatre - 0.25 mile
Old Market - 0.25 mile
Charleston Waterfront Park - 0.5 mile
Spoleto Music and Arts Festival - 0.5 mile
Charleston City Center - 1.0 mile
The Citadel - 1.0 mile
Aircraft Carrier Yorktown - 5.0 miles

Driving Directions - Best Western King Charles Inn

From Charleston International Airport:
Take 26 East toward downtown Charleston.
Get into the far left lane and take Exit 221B.
The Best Western King Charles Inn is located on the right.