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Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with outdoor pool, near College of Charleston

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Experience the best of Charleston's downtown area at Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown. Unwind with a rooftop view, warm up by the lobby fireplace or enjoy a workout in the gym. Savor American cuisine for breakfast and dinner at The Garden Grille & Bar and stay connected with free WiFi.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Self parking
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Library
  • Communal living room
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
The current price is CNY1,444
CNY1,646 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(60 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Water View) | View from room

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Water View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed ( Water View)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Roll in shower)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area | 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a red armchair, a white pillow, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a red armchair, a white pillow, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

2 Bedroom Suite (1 King & 1 Queen), Balcony, View

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing), View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Harbor view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Water View) | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Water View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing, Water View)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
45 Lockwood Drive, Charleston, SC, 29401

What's nearby

  • Harborage at Ashley Marina - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Charleston City Marina - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Medical University of South Carolina - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Citadel - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • College of Charleston - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 25 min drive
  • Charleston Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪da Toscana Porchetta Shop - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪MUSC Cafeteria - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bad Bunnies Coffee - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown

At Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from College of Charleston and Charleston City Market. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at The Garden Grille & Bar, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. A bar/lounge and a fitness center are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 141 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking

    • Onsite self parking (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Pool gate
  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 2014
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 30
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch LCD TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

The Garden Grille & Bar - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
45 Waterside - Onsite bar. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15 for adults and USD 9.95 for children

Parking

  • Self parking costs USD 20 per day with in/out privileges

Policies

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.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club

Also known as

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Waterfront Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Waterfront Hotel Charleston Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Waterfront/Downtown Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Waterfront/Downtown
Hilton Garn Inn Waterfront
Hilton Charleston Waterfront
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown Charleston

Frequently asked questions

Does Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 20 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown and nearby?

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown has an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown?

Yes, The Garden Grille & Bar offers American cuisine.

What's the area around Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown like?

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown is located on the waterfront in Downtown Charleston, a short 15-minute walk from Medical University of South Carolina and 16 minutes' walk from The Citadel.

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Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Pet-friendly rooms were a plus, allowing guests to bring their four-legged family members. (4 reviews)
  • The pool was clean and enjoyable, perfect for lap swimming with lovely views of the marina. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Customer service was amazing from check in, dining in and checking out
Lolitta, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was spotless and clean and we were able to check in early. The staff was extrememly pleasant.
Kelly, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Pleasant, quiet place to spend the holiday. Good restaurants and historical sites.
Patrick, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Our room was clean and the staff were extremely pleasant.
Kelly, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was great! Love the ambience of the lobby! Staff was very courteous and friendly.
Christopher, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant Staff, Easy Parking, Beautiful view
Faban, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, friendly and responsive staff.
Katherine, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff was attentive and helpful.
Trisha, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Yes, clean and staff were happy and funn
gregory, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great pool area & staff!
Mary, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The room was clean and staff was friendly. But the pillows in the room need to be addressed immediately as they are extremely soft.
Walter, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room with great staff, rooftop bar was wonderful
Kim, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Excellent room
Jose, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff was the best!
Joanna, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved our room! It was comfortable, updated, clean, and quiet. We loved having the living room area and enjoyed our christmas stay. The restaurant downstairs had the yummiest flatbread pizzas, too! We had a terrific stay! Thank you for making our holiday so nice!
Sherry, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had asked for a water view and were right over the pool and the marina looking out to the islands off the coast. It was a pleasure to return to our room.
Mary Jane, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location

Had a very nice stay. Hotel is in a great location, nice pool area and work space.
4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great, great location
stacey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and comfortable hotel. Has a nice rooftop bar. Excellent staff. The only negative thing is the food in their restaurant is not very good at all. I would stay again.
Bruce, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The Location was perfect. The Staff were Amazing. Great Stay. Will definitely be back!
Manuel E, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff Very friendly
Warner, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location on the marina. Pool area an added plus. Staff all friendly and helpful. Loved having room refreshed daily. Convenient location for all the sights but definitely need a car. Recommend highly and would stay here again.
Bonnie, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We have stayed there several times. It's clean, close to town, has free parking, and it has a nice view on the roof.
Steven, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room staff
Tyrone, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Near highway and hospital- a little noisy. Staff was excellent, rooms were clean. Location requires car or uber/lyft to get around.
LYNNE, 1-night trip