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Emeline

4.0 star property
4-star luxury hotel near Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry

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181 Church St, Charleston, SC, 29401-3122
  • Charleston City Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • College of Charleston
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Artist's)

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Artist's) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Artist's)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Room, Multiple Beds, Mobility Accessible (Socialite, Two King)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Atelier)

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Atelier)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Suite, Multiple Beds (Collector's)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, Multiple Beds (Socialite, Two King)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Artist's) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Artist's)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Atelier)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Mobility Accessible (Collector's)

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Mobility Accessible (Collector's)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds (Socialite, Two King)

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Multiple Beds (Socialite, Two King)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 King Beds

View all photos for Superior Suite (Maisonette, Loft)

Superior Suite (Maisonette, Loft) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Suite (Maisonette, Loft)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Travelers, One King)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Suite, Multiple Beds (Collective) | Property amenity

Premier Suite, Multiple Beds (Collective)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Charleston

Charleston Historic District stay.A stay at this Charleston Historic District hotel places you steps from Charleston City Market and within a 10-minute walk of Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal. College of Charleston and St. Philip's Church are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Charleston City Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • College of Charleston - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Waterfront Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 17 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Henry's On The Market - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hyman's Seafood - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Charleston Crab House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Church and Union Charleston - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Thoroughbred Club - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Emeline

4-star luxury hotel near Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 3354 square feet (312 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Emeline. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Emeline was completed in April 2020.

This 4-star Charleston hotel is smoke free.

  • 212 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • 3354 sq ft of conference space
  • 312 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1852
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Emeline offers 212 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. 37-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels, pay movies, and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Charleston hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Awards and affiliations

Emeline is listed in the 2021 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 53 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on weekends; USD 15 to 55 for adults and USD 15 to 55 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar near toilet (34 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (33 inches high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.25 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 75 lbs per pet
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 39.90 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 55 for adults, and USD 15 to 55 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 53 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.25 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Emeline to the airport?

Emeline is 13 mi (21-min drive) away from the Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Emeline?

As of Mar 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Emeline on Apr 2, 2025 start from $254.15, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Emeline have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Emeline.

How close is Emeline to the beach?

This hotel is 11 mi (26-min drive) from Isle of Palms Beach and 11.7 mi (23-min drive) from Front Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Emeline offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Emeline, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 15 and 55 for adults, USD 15 and 55 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at Emeline?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Emeline?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Emeline?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 53 per night.

Does Emeline have a pool?

Emeline does not have a pool.

Does Emeline have a restaurant?

Emeline is home to Clerks Coffee Company, which features American cuisine and brunch.

Does Emeline have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Emeline to downtown Charleston?

Emeline is 0.1 mi away from Charleston.

Emeline Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1133 out of 1529 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1529 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1529 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1529 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1529 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

geoff

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this hotel!
This was my second time staying here and would stay here over and over again! Location is perfect! The rooms are beautiful, and the bed is so very comfortable. Love Frannie and the Fox as well. Would highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David, St Augustine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff. Can’t wait to go back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall fantastic stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hanxu, Oak Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t know why my review was rejected. But I did see ants in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a great location. Everyone was friendly. Only complaint is the Den is a 21 and over area - which was not advertised as such
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After a hellacious day of travel, we finally made it to Hotel Emeline and were warmly welcomed by the incredible staff. It was decorated so beautifully for the holidays and the rooms were clean, cozy, and well curated. Great location, great bar downstairs. Will stay here again and again when we come back to visit family!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Fantastic service!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Melisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I really enjoyed the many different areas to hang out and the theme of the hotel. The fresh fruit each day really fit the right spot. I also love its location I could walk everywhere. However, there were quite a few things broken that need maintenance.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly service from all staff, with a large beautiful room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Girl’s weekend was wonderful! I’d definitely stay here again! Beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Norbett

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was warm and friendly. The only issue I had was that there was not an iron or ironing board in the room. When I called housekeeping they brought one right away however the iron was of poor quality. A very minor issue to an otherwise great property. I will stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect spot to explore Charleston from.
This place was AMAZING. Location, amenities and service were all perfect for us. Within walking distance to some of the best food and activity in Charleston! Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super friendly, lots of great small touches to make your stay easy and comfortable. Loved the decor as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Alfred

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Constant trouble with no hot water. Had to change rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly, Beaufort

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always enjoy the friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. Restaurants good and reasonable. The mattress in our first room was really bad , however, they moved us to a different room and it was great. Could not get a continuous fan setting on HVAC which was not ideal for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staffing and helping us get a better room.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024