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Charleston · South Carolina

Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel

177 Church St, Charleston, South Carolina, 29401

8.8 Excellent624 guest reviews

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Nov 23, 2026
Check-out
Nov 25, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Townhouses in Historic Charleston

    Experience elegance and comfort at the South Carolina Church Street Inn, just minutes away from Charleston Historical Museum.

  • Elegantly Furnished Townhouses

    Indulge in luxury with free WiFi, a full kitchen, and cable TV in each townhouse. Relax in wood furniture and vibrant colors, with free toiletries and multiple bathrooms for convenience.

  • Convenient Amenities and Services

    Enjoy a fountain courtyard, valet parking, and concierge services at your disposal. With a 24-hour front desk, your needs are always met effortlessly.

Book your stay now and explore Charleston's attractions, from the South Carolina Aquarium to charming Pirate Tours and local dining spots.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Excellent central historic location

  • Friendly, helpful staff

  • Charming historic character

At the hotel

Popular amenities

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  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Designated smoking area
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Fax/photocopying
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Fitness & outdoors

  • Fitness center
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Rooms & comfort

  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Safety & cleanliness

  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Parking garage

Guest services

  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Walking tours

Services & essentials

  • Free WiFi
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Vending machine - drinks
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

624 reviews
6/ 10
saff and location
daniel · couple · 2026-10-15

The guest experience

8.8out of 10
624 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Excellent central historic location
  • Friendly, helpful staff
  • Charming historic character
  • Rooms with kitchenette/balcony options
  • Relaxing courtyard with fountain
  • Convenient parking

Worth knowing — Maintenance and cleanliness issues (bathrooms, furniture, leaks) · Some rooms dated · Not handicap friendly (upstairs bedrooms/showers, lack of grab bars) · Reported deposit refund problem · Perceived poor value by some guests

How guests scored the stay

  • Service10.0

    Consistently praised front-desk and housekeeping staff; multiple reviews call staff extremely friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.

  • Location10.0

    Repeatedly described as perfect/ideal — steps from the market, galleries and attractions; many guests highlight the central historic location.

  • Amenities10.0

    Guests mention useful amenities such as kitchenettes, balconies, a relaxing courtyard with a fountain and convenient parking; generally viewed positively.

  • Overall Experience10.0

    Overall very positive guest sentiment (headlines like 'Loved it!', 'Wonderful Experience', 'Just delightful') driven by location, character and staff interaction.

  • Food and Beverage8.8

    Standard quality for this hotel tier

  • Room Quality7.8

    Rooms described as cute, large and functional (kitchenette, upstairs layout) but also noted as dated by some and affected by maintenance issues for others.

  • Value for Money7.8

    Mixed sentiment: several guests call it a great value for the location, while at least one detailed review felt the price did not match condition/quality.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Consistent

86% of 14 recent stays rated 8+

8.8624 reviews

  • Charleston is very pleasant with interesting activities. Hotel was disappointing

    6/10

    daniel · couple · 2026-10-15

    “saff and location”

  • Extreme cleanliness, comfort, and convenience of getting around town made for a delightful stay.

    9/10

    Janet · extended group · 2026-10-12

    “We loved our room, having 2 floors was nice giving some alone space if wanted. Loved the neighborhood and the convenience of getting around nearly everywhere downtown easily on foot.”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Larry · extended group · 2026-10-11

    “Location is amazing”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Valerius · family with children · 2026-10-11

    “Perfekte Lage uns sehr freundliche Mitarbeiter”

  • Great location and good value.

    7/10

    Amanda · couple · 2026-10-08

    “The man on the front desk was very hospitable and lovely, nothing was too much and he was always so kind. The hotel is perfect for a short stay. The rooms are over two levels, with living on ground floor and bedroom/bathroom upstairs. The rooms furnishings are quite dated (90s?) and it felt a bit dusty and dirty due to being heavily carpeted and with old furnishings”

  • Wonderful place for mother/daughters trip

    9/10

    linda · family with children · 2026-09-17

    “Two floors and full service kitchen”

  • Loved the location and the staff was very friendly and accommodating.

    9/10

    Charles · couple · 2026-09-05

    “Central location in Charleston,SC. Room was spacious and comfortable. Clean.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Kaitlin · couple · 2026-08-25

    “The location was perfect for what we wanted. The night staff when we checked in was friendly and the morning staff and general manager when we checked out were also friendly. The room was amazing, we had never seen a loft style hotel room before, and we fell in love. We definitely will be keeping this on the list of places to stay when we come back through Charleston.”

  • Would definitely recommend it and stay again

    8/10

    Debra · couple · 2026-08-17

    “The location and staff were excellent!”

  • Relajada y vibrante.

    10/10

    Sandra · family with children · 2026-08-17

    “Es una excelente opción para familias, tiene muy buena ubicación y el personal es muy amable. Mauricio fue increíblemente amable y servicial, es uno de los mejores recepcionistas que he conocido durante todas mis estancias.”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    sharyn · couple · 2026-08-13

    “proximity to everything”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Shannon · couple · 2026-08-11

    “Great location , spacious suite for value The staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful”

  • Very good

    10/10

    Julio · couple · 2026-08-10

    “Not having their own parking lot”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Michelle · couple · 2026-08-06

    “Great location in the heart of historic Charleston.”

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