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Charleston · South Carolina

Emeline

181 Church St, Charleston, South Carolina, 29401-3122

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

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Accommodation

    Hotel Emeline, situated in Charleston, offers a luxurious stay just steps away from Charleston Waterfront Park. The 4-star hotel boasts free bikes, private parking, a fitness centre, and a charming garden.

  • Fine Dining and Entertainment

    Indulge in delectable Italian dishes at the on-site restaurant or unwind with a refreshing cocktail at the bar. Room service and a 24-hour front desk ensure all your needs are met promptly.

  • Comfort and Convenience

    Each elegantly furnished guest room features a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and cozy seating area. With amenities like free toiletries, bed linen, and towels provided, Hotel Emeline guarantees a comfortable and convenient stay.

Book your stay now and explore the city's top attractions effortlessly.

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Excellent central location

  • Comfortable beds and attractive decor

  • Friendly, helpful staff

At the hotel

Popular amenities

81 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Accessible parking
  • Air conditioning
  • Allergy-free room
  • Auditory guidance
  • Bar
  • Bike tours
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
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Dining & drinks

  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Cooking class
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Cycling
  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Garden
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Heating
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Dry cleaning
  • 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
  • Security alarm
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Private parking
  • Valet parking
  • Wheelchair accessible

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Invoice provided
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Pet basket
  • Pet bowls
  • Pets allowed
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Walking tours

Services & essentials

  • Cashless payment available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Happy hour
  • Higher level toilet
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Live music/performance
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Visual aids: Braille
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

1,258 reviews
9/ 10
Central location for everything downtown. Very nice modern room. Coffee station in hallway.
Reiss · couple · 2026-10-16

The guest experience

8.9out of 10
1258 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Excellent central location
  • Comfortable beds and attractive decor
  • Friendly, helpful staff
  • Strong on-site food & beverage (restaurant, coffee bar)
  • Nice amenities (coffee stations, outdoor lounge, complimentary bottle)
  • Generally clean and elegant property

Worth knowing — Musty/mould-like or sewage odors reported in some rooms · Hotel perceived as expensive; pricey valet and extras · Occasional room issues: AC/thermostat failures, low water pressure · Some areas (lobby furnishings) described as run down; rooms can be dark · No pool; spotty TV Wi‑Fi reported by a guest · Noise from events without advance notice

How guests scored the stay

  • Overall Experience9.8

    Most guests reported a wonderful, elegant stay with great location, comfortable beds, and excellent staff; a minority of notable issues (odors, occasional maintenance/noise) tempered some experiences but did not dominate overall sentiment.

  • Location9.6

    Consistently praised as excellent — central, within easy walking distance of markets, restaurants, carriage rides, and waterfront attractions; a major strength of the property.

  • Food and Beverage9.4

    Food and cocktails described as amazing, restaurant atmosphere inviting, and the on-site coffee bar appreciated — F&B is a clear positive across reviews.

  • Service9.3

    Staff repeatedly called friendly, helpful, and accommodating; front desk resolved an AC issue by moving a guest. Some criticism of slow or insufficient responses around odor and valet fees, but overall service sentiment is very positive.

  • Amenities9.2

    Strong amenities mentioned (coffee stations on each floor, on-site restaurant and coffee bar, outdoor lounge, complimentary water bottle) though some guests noted absence of a pool and pricey valet.

  • Cleanliness8.3

    Generally described as very clean and elegant in multiple reviews, but several guests reported strong room odors (musty/mould-like and a sewage-like smell) that noticeably impacted some stays.

  • Room Quality8.2

    Rooms frequently noted as comfortable with good beds and attractive decor, but guests reported issues like dark rooms, thermostat/AC failures, low water pressure, and occasional musty smells that lowered room quality for some stays.

  • Value for Money7.4

    Multiple guests commented that the hotel is pricey in many ways (high nightly cost, expensive valet, no included breakfast in some cases), reducing perceived value despite the high-quality offerings.

Live guest feedback

Guest reviews

Remarkably consistent

92% of 13 recent stays rated 8+

8.91258 reviews
  • Great for 2-3 days tourism in downtown…

    9/10

    Reiss · couple · 2026-10-16

    “Central location for everything downtown. Very nice modern room. Coffee station in hallway.”

  • Pricy but comfy stay

    8/10

    Supakorn · couple · 2026-10-15

    “Clean and comfy”

  • Gorgeous, glam boutique stay, get your $10 coffee elsewhere

    8/10

    erin · solo traveller · 2026-09-19

    “Stunning shared spaces, location is unmatched.”

  • Beautiful spaces, great food and bar, convenient location. Loved it!

    9/10

    Sarah · couple · 2026-09-19

    “So beautiful and convenient location to see Charleston.”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Richard · family with children · 2026-08-25

    “Location and style”

  • Wonderful weekend getaway

    9/10

    Amy · couple · 2026-08-25

    “It‘s a beautifully designed hotel. We really like the aesthetic they went for. Smells really good too. It‘s great to have an in-house coffee shop, restaurant, 24/7 gym, and lobby space to hang out. Water/coffee stations are also great. Room was spacious and clean. Would definitely stay here again and highly recommend this hotel.”

  • Great hotel. Customer service could be better.

    9/10

    Kayley · extended group · 2026-08-23

    “This property was beautiful with lots of great amenities. We loved the little stations on each floor. It’s in a fantastic location directly next to the market, which makes you feel like you’re in the heart of everything, because you are.”

  • Magnificent

    10/10

    Serena · family with children · 2026-08-17

    “Wonderful location and loved the hotel”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Patton · solo traveller · 2026-08-05

    “The room had a great old jazz & blues era feel. There was even a usable record player that I thought was a great touch. Very spacious and comfortable and the location was prefect.”

  • Guest review

    7/10

    JULIA · solo traveller · 2026-08-03

    “Fruit and coffee/tea stations were great and location was perfect.”

  • Guest review

    10/10

    Shannon · extended group · 2026-08-02

    “The staff is so nice and helpful this would be my second time booking with them and will continue to come back”

  • Traumhaftes Hotel, zentral, sauber, freundlich!

    10/10

    Sonja · family with children · 2026-07-22

    “Traumhaftes Hotel, sauber, freundlich!”

  • Comfort, classy, and convenient.

    10/10

    Alex · couple · 2026-07-20

    “It was in a good location and easy to access everything around.”

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