Hampton Inn & Suites Charleston/West Ashley
A practical West Ashley base with a hearty free breakfast buffet and quick access to historic Charleston.
The verdict
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Located a quick hop from downtown, the property offers a convenient springboard with easy access to local shopping and Charleston sights. Guests appreciate the hearty free breakfast buffet in the lobby and spacious rooms with plenty of storage cabinets. However, the stiff king mattresses draw complaints for being uncomfortable, and active vacationing families can make for a noisy stay. 7312
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What travelers noticed
- Guests consistently praise the free breakfast buffet, noting it offers lots of choices to kickstart the morning. 12153
- The West Ashley location serves as a convenient base for exploring local dining, shopping, and nearby historic Charleston attractions. 7315
- In the guest rooms, travelers appreciate having practical storage cabinets along with clean, well-stocked bathrooms with strong water pressure. drawn from the full read
The catch
- While some guests describe quiet rooms that ensure restful nights, others mention that vacationing families staying up late can make it a noisy hotel. 14
- Bathroom feedback is also divided, where praise for roomy showers and strong water pressure clashes with complaints about tight door clearances and awkward sink designs that restrict flow. 14
Who it's for
- — Families traveling on a budget
- — Guests wanting an extensive free breakfast
- — Visitors planning excursions into historic Charleston
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers sensitive to late-night noise
- — Travelers who dislike stiff or pet-friendly mattresses
Seen on camera
12 moments · 3 videos · Hampton Inn & Suites Charleston/West Ashley
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“And speaking of exploring, the location is just perfect. You are right in the heart of everything with the charm of hist…”
youtube.com0:54“the showers behind this door and it's a little bit hard to get to so you definitely have to close this door and I think…”
youtube.com2:49“over here to the left we've got thermostat we've got a big full-size mirror which is nice we've got the two side tables”
youtube.com4:48“and then over here to the left is going to be the bed it is a king size bed and in true Hilton fashion it's not the most…”
youtube.com6:33“a lot of family stay here a lot of vacationing people stay here they're up basically all night so it is a bit of a noisy…”
youtube.com15:25“The rooms are incredibly spacious and modern, giving you plenty of space to spread out and relax after a long day of exp…”
youtube.com0:47“the elevator on the right side if someone gets off on the floor fourth floor it will not go to the fifth floor so if you…”
youtube.com14:40“yeah but the bed's okay it does smell a little bit like dogs they do allow dogs to stay here and the mattress maybe need…”
youtube.com15:37“If you're traveling with the whole crew, listen to this. It is a fantastic choice for families because children between…”
youtube.com1:16“And of course, you can't go wrong with a delicious breakfast to kickstart your morning before you head out to see the si…”
youtube.com1:44“the mattress maybe needs to be changed because it's a little old and smells doggy but good water pressure the room does…”
youtube.com15:43“As you enter our second floor room and turn to the right you encounter the latrine it was clean and stocked with all the…”
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How to book
Score breakdown
How the 80/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
85Food
92- “Both hotels are lovely, VERY clean, and located in safe areas. However, I must say that I liked West Ashley the best b/c the free breakfast is just over the top. Lots of choices and way better than your average free breakfast.” 12
- “And of course, you can't go wrong with a delicious breakfast to kickstart your morning before you head out to see the sights.” 151:44
Location
87- “And speaking of exploring, the location is just perfect. You are right in the heart of everything with the charm of historic Charleston just a quick hop away.” 150:54
- “Check out The Andrew Pinckney, King Charles Best Western, Indigo Inn, Days Inn (very mediocre but you cannot beat the location).” 17
Noise
84- “a lot of family stay here a lot of vacationing people stay here they're up basically all night so it is a bit of a noisy hotel in that regards” 1415:25
- “the elevator on the right side if someone gets off on the floor fourth floor it will not go to the fifth floor so if you stay on the fifth floor and someone gets in going to the fourth floor either get out then or you're gonna have to get out on the fourth floor and go up the stairs or wait for the other elevator yeah it's a little frustrating” 1414:40
Room
84- “What's a good pre-cruise hotel in Charleston, SC? We recently stayed at the Homewood Suites near the airport. There were 4 adults so we had the 2 bedroom/2 bath room which was amazing.” 12
- “Just got back from our cruise in Charleston and I must say our hotel was FANTASTIC. Very secure, very clean and comfy, right at the end of the bridge next to downtown in Mt. P, and our 2bedroom 2 bath suite was $118/ni and we kept our car there for free for the week.” 12
Service
87- “If you're traveling with the whole crew, listen to this. It is a fantastic choice for families because children between the ages of 1 and 17 can stay for free. That is a massive win for the travel budget.” 151:16
- “What's a good pre-cruise hotel in Charleston, SC? We recently stayed at the Homewood Suites near the airport. There were 4 adults so we had the 2 bedroom/2 bath room which was amazing. Very nice staff, easy drive to the historic area, free parking, near outlet mall and lots of restaurants.” 12
Bed & Sleep
86- “yeah but the bed's okay it does smell a little bit like dogs they do allow dogs to stay here and the mattress maybe needs to be changed because it's a little old and smells doggy” 1415:37
- “and then over here to the left is going to be the bed it is a king size bed and in true Hilton fashion it's not the most comfortable it is very stiff” 146:33
Value
83- “Just booked the Holiday Inn Charleston on Savannah highway for our 10 day in Dec. It was $182.40 and included transportation to and from the port and parking. Thats cheaper than just the parking. Was surprised at the price.” 8
- “Look into the King Charles Inn at 237 Meeting St, it's a half mile from the port and plenty to do in the area. The prices were very reasonable when we stayed there.” 12
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-10
Where it sits
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Stay value
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On par with what $ usually buys
Scores 2 points below the modest median of 82, across 404 hotels in the same bracket. In Charleston it sits 2 points below the local median of 82.
- This hotel
- 80
- Bracket median
- 82
- Index median
- 86
Based on 404 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
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Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 34 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “Check out The Andrew Pinckney, King Charles Best Western, Indigo Inn, Days Inn (very mediocre but you cannot beat the location).” 17
- “I booked the Hampton Inn Patriots Point park-n-cruise package for our cruise this summer. It is close to the port and the historic district (across a bridge) and they give you a voucher for the shuttle service. I like this because it allows you to book and schedule the shuttle on your own.” 17
- “Just got back from our cruise in Charleston and I must say our hotel was FANTASTIC. Very secure, very clean and comfy, right at the end of the bridge next to downtown in Mt. P, and our 2bedroom 2 bath suite was $118/ni and we kept our car there for free for the week.” 12
- “Whether cooling off after exploring downtown Charleston or settling into a morning swim, the relaxed courtyard setting delivers laid-back comfort with easy access to local shopping and dining.” 7
- “We've stayed at Hampton Inn both in Isle-of-the-Palms and also in West Ashley. We like Hampton Inns b/c they wash ALL of the bedding after each guest. They are basically the same distance to the pier. Both hotels are lovely, VERY clean, and located in safe areas.” 12
- “And speaking of exploring, the location is just perfect. You are right in the heart of everything with the charm of historic Charleston just a quick hop away.” On camera150:54
- “If you're happy with the rate and accommodations then you've made a very good choice. It is a good property and centrally located. You're only one block away from the Charleston Visitors Center.” 12
- “This is a nice hotel a brief drive from many of Charleston's most iconic spots and it has a lot of restaurants and walking distance even a Dueling Piano Bar if that's your thing” 5
- “My biggest problem with the holiday inn was the shuttle service was not reliable, very late both ways.” 1
- “we have more cabinets here for storage which when we lived in a home to Suites for a few months before we got our apartment in Vegas we would like store our snacks and our food so if you're gonna be here for a while it's it's a good option you've got storage space granted it's not like a cabinet you can close but it's kind of nice you've got a lot of room that you can store a bunch of things” 14
- “What's a good pre-cruise hotel in Charleston, SC? We recently stayed at the Homewood Suites near the airport. There were 4 adults so we had the 2 bedroom/2 bath room which was amazing. Very nice staff, easy drive to the historic area, free parking, near outlet mall and lots of restaurants.” 12
- “If you're traveling with the whole crew, listen to this. It is a fantastic choice for families because children between the ages of 1 and 17 can stay for free. That is a massive win for the travel budget.” On camera151:16
- “When we told them our daughter was going to pick us up and we only needed to park the car there, they changed our rate to $114 and then charged us $50 for parking so saved a little money that way. It was a pretty nice hotel with a good breakfast.” 8
- “Just booked the Holiday Inn Charleston on Savannah highway for our 10 day in Dec. It was $182.40 and included transportation to and from the port and parking. Thats cheaper than just the parking. Was surprised at the price.” 8
- “Previously we have stayed at the Doubletree Suites in the historic area. Very nice and convenient but a bit pricey!” 12
- “Does anyone know anything about the Springhill Suites in North Charelston? We like the Springhill Suites and they have some pretty good rates.” 17
- “Lastly, the price point that we booked the hotel at was not too bad as well. At $160 per night (or $120USD), it was not cheap but still affordable given the prices in the Charleston area.” 3
- “Look into the King Charles Inn at 237 Meeting St, it's a half mile from the port and plenty to do in the area. The prices were very reasonable when we stayed there.” 12
- “The spread at Mercure Gapa's breakfast is rather extensive. You will be able to find salad, cold cuts (hams and cheese), breads, cereals and also hot items such as...” 3
- “When we woke up from a perfect rest the next morning, we were surprised to find a hearty breakfast buffet waiting for us in the lobby. Of course, you can't compare to the breakfast buffets of hotels in Singapore such as Fullerton Hotel and Pan Pacific. But it was still a very complete breakfast where you can have hot items such as oatmeal/grits, eggs, sausages, ham and waffle.” 3
- “And of course, you can't go wrong with a delicious breakfast to kickstart your morning before you head out to see the sights.” On camera151:44
- “Both hotels are lovely, VERY clean, and located in safe areas. However, I must say that I liked West Ashley the best b/c the free breakfast is just over the top. Lots of choices and way better than your average free breakfast.” 12
- “a lot of family stay here a lot of vacationing people stay here they're up basically all night so it is a bit of a noisy hotel in that regards” On camera1415:25
- “the elevator on the right side if someone gets off on the floor fourth floor it will not go to the fifth floor so if you stay on the fifth floor and someone gets in going to the fourth floor either get out then or you're gonna have to get out on the fourth floor and go up the stairs or wait for the other elevator yeah it's a little frustrating” On camera1414:40
- “The TownePlace Suites by Marriot Charleston West Ashely studio room that we booked was actually very well-equipped. The room itself was a good size with a king-sized bed within.” 3
- “over here to the left we've got thermostat we've got a big full-size mirror which is nice we've got the two side tables” On camera144:48
- “What's a good pre-cruise hotel in Charleston, SC? We recently stayed at the Homewood Suites near the airport. There were 4 adults so we had the 2 bedroom/2 bath room which was amazing.” 12
- “Just got back from our cruise in Charleston and I must say our hotel was FANTASTIC. Very secure, very clean and comfy, right at the end of the bridge next to downtown in Mt. P, and our 2bedroom 2 bath suite was $118/ni and we kept our car there for free for the week.” 12
- “Shower was also of a good size with amenities such as shampoo, conditioner and bath towels provided.” 3
- “the mattress maybe needs to be changed because it's a little old and smells doggy but good water pressure the room does get cold” On camera1415:43
- “the showers behind this door and it's a little bit hard to get to so you definitely have to close this door and I think this bathroom in terms of design would have benefited from one of those pocket barn doors in this design so that way you can actually fully utilize this space with the door open but unfortunately you can't do that here” On camera142:49
- “yeah but the bed's okay it does smell a little bit like dogs they do allow dogs to stay here and the mattress maybe needs to be changed because it's a little old and smells doggy” On camera1415:37
- “and then over here to the left is going to be the bed it is a king size bed and in true Hilton fashion it's not the most comfortable it is very stiff” On camera146:33
- “The round Holiday Inn is old but very affordable and it has the absolute best view in town.” 12
What we still don't know
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- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- Food rests on 3 sources — too thin to rely on.
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Deep coverage · 59/100We read 17 sources for this property, and pulled 49 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-09-11.
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- 3TownePlace Suites Marriott Charleston West Ashley Review2bearbear.comReview site2024-09-04Ageing6 quotes used
“There were a few reasons why we chose to stay at TownePlace Suites by Marriott Charleston-West Ashley. Firstly, it was a great springboard to attractions in Charleston such as the Magnolia Plantation, Patriots Point, Old…”
Read original2bearbear.com - 1best hampton inn in Charleston for park, cruise, and shuttle?boards.cruisecritic.comReview site2014-10-13Ageing2 quotes used
“My biggest problem with the holiday inn was the shuttle service was not reliable, very late both ways.”
Read originalboards.cruisecritic.com - 12Charleston, SC hotels - East Coast Departuresboards.cruisecritic.comReview site2009-02-25Ageing13 quotes used
“Just got back from our cruise in Charleston and I must say our hotel was FANTASTIC. Very secure, very clean and comfy, right at the end of the bridge next to downtown in Mt. P, and our 2bedroom 2 bath suite was $118/ni a…”
Read originalboards.cruisecritic.com - 17Hampton Inn West Ashley or Mt Pleasantboards.cruisecritic.comReview site2008-03-25Ageing4 quotes used
“Check out The Andrew Pinckney, King Charles Best Western, Indigo Inn, Days Inn (very mediocre but you cannot beat the location).”
Read originalboards.cruisecritic.com - 8Charleston Hotels...park and cruise with port shuttle?boards.cruisecritic.comReview site2008-01-12Ageing2 quotes used
“When we told them our daughter was going to pick us up and we only needed to park the car there, they changed our rate to $114 and then charged us $50 for parking so saved a little money that way. It was a pretty nice ho…”
Read originalboards.cruisecritic.com - 2Best Western Inn West Ashley Charlestonhotelguides.comReview siteDate not statedRead originalhotelguides.com
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