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Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown

3-star property
45 Lockwood Drive, Charleston, SC 1-855-201-7819

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3.8 out of 5
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"Staff very friendly. Breakfast pretty decent. Room Very clean. Close to downtown. " More

By a verified traveler on Tue 13 Nov 2018

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Hotel Description

3-star hotel near College of Charleston

Heart of Charleston

Your stay at this Downtown Charleston hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of College of Charleston and Charleston City Market. Medical University of South Carolina and The Citadel are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Renovated in 2014

A marina and a restaurant are featured at this smoke-free hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Enjoy the outdoor pool and perks like free self parking.

Free Internet, LCD TVs

Featuring conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves, the 141 guestrooms offer free WiFi and free wired Internet, as well as LCD TVs with cable channels. Other amenities include room service, free local calls, and ironing boards.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
$124* Per night/room Mar 8 - Mar 9

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

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

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

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Room, 1 King Bed ( Water View)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown ratings based on 12 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.8 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown

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5 out of 5

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4 out of 5

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5 out of 5

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5 out of 5

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5 out of 5
Staff very friendly. Breakfast pretty decent. Room Very clean. Close to downtown.

Posted by , from Yonkers ny on Nov 13, 2018

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4 out of 5

Good Stay

Amazing front desk staff! The room was cleaned with attention to detail.

Posted by , from Texas on Jul 21, 2018

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4 out of 5
My check in time was 4:00pm, did get to check in until 4:45pm. Other than that it was very service!

Posted by , from Greenwood,SC on Jul 9, 2018

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1 out of 5

Not the room I paid for!

I paid for a 2 queen suite room with a separate living area with pull out sofa bed. I checked in and was given room keys for a 2 queen bed handicap room. No sofa. No bathtub. No separate living area. I went to the front desk since to try to resolve the issue. It was myself, my husband and 3 kids (2 are teenagers!) I was told they had no rooms left and we would have to stay in that room or be refunded and try to find a room elsewhere in Charleston...in the summer...at 5pm. They knew it was near impossible. I asked if I was being charged the same amount and was told they couldn't give it to me for any less because it was booked through travelocity. They called travelocity and the only solution they gave was a refund (so again, no room!) that wouldn't be back in my bank for 2 days! We ended up being stuck with a room that should have cost HALF what we paid. They didn't care at all to try to come to a fair agreement and take care of what happened. I will NEVER book through travelocity again. Also will never stay at Hilton garden! I feel like they stole money from us. They never tried to fix the issue and only pushed the blame off onto travelocity. All around terrible service from both companies.

Posted by , from north carolina on Aug 20, 2016

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2 out of 5

Hotel by the highway not "waterfront"

First hotel is not truly "waterfront". Hotel staff not very helpful. Called at 12pm to inquire about possibility of early checkin and was told "no problem we will put you on priority to check in early and call you. 2 and a half hours later went to check and no one was at desk for at least 10 minutes until another staff member went behind partition and told them people were waiting to be helped. Was told that room was still not ready and that it was cleaned but still "had to be checked by a manager to make sure it was pristine". I said oh ok well how long should that be and was told "at least an hour". Seriously an hour!?! So since we were on the "priority" request for an early check in we got into our room at 3:37....23 minutes early. I booked a deluxe king room "with a view". We had a view of some Palm trees and the parking lot. Room decent but nothing special. Dirt in the corners in the bathroom. Guess the manager missed that on making sure our room was pristine. So disappointed. I paid $289 for this room and could have stayed at The Harbor View Inn for $319. My bad....oh and don't think your walking to downtown unless you want to cross 6 lanes of traffic and hop a road barrier and walk 30 plus minutes to get to the real downtown. Seriously like I wasted $340 dollars.

Posted by , from Charlotte, NC on Jul 12, 2016

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3 out of 5

Reconsider

I was told there was no airport shuttle after I confirmed it when I booked. Front desk clerk was surly. I have stayed in better Hilton's although the 4th floor deck is very nice.

Posted by on May 19, 2016

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About the Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown

Location 45 Lockwood Drive, Charleston, SC 29401

Property Features

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown offers its guests a marina, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown was completed in 2014. This 3-star Charleston hotel is smoke free.

  • 141 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2014
  • Dining venue
  • Bar or lounge
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Airport: Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) (18.8 km / 11.7 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown offers 141 accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Charleston hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • LCD television
  • Cable channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Cribs (free)
  • Rollaway beds (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Garden Grille and Bar - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

  • Golfing nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • In-room accessibility
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Due to COVID-19, this property's food and beverage options may be limited pursuant to local regulations.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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

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, debit cards, and cash

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

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.

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, debit cards, and cash.

For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; masks are required in public areas. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast. Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton).

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Car not required
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Debit cards
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Fees

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: USD 15.50 per person (approximately)

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

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

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