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Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Staircase
Sundeck

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
45 Lockwood Drive, Charleston, SC, 29401
  • Harborage at Ashley Marina
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Charleston City Marina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Water View)

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Water View)

  • 28 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing, Water View)

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing, Water View)

  • 26 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

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

  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (No Water View)

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed (No Water View)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Water View)

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Water View)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Accessible

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Accessible

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Water View)

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Water View)

  • 28 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed ( Water View)

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed ( Water View)

  • 26 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Roll in shower)

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Roll in shower)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

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About the area

Charleston

With a stay at Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown, you'll be centrally located in Charleston, within a 5-minute drive of Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and Medical University of South Carolina. .This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from College of Charleston and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Charleston City Market.

What's nearby

  • Medical University of South Carolina - 16 min walk
  • The Citadel - 17 min walk
  • College of Charleston - 2 min drive
  • Charleston City Market - 4 min drive
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 17 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪California Dreaming - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪MUSC Cafeteria - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown

Riverfront Charleston hotel in Downtown Charleston with free parking
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 desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 141 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Garden Grille & Bar serving guests of Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Garden Grille & Bar - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends: USD 15 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Restaurants on site

  • The Garden Grille & Bar

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Free rollaway/extra beds
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Reception hall

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 91
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 76
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in reception
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Free rollaway beds
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from February 3 2025 to March 15 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/lounge
  • Lobby
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 475 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mary L

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reported light bulb out and it wasn't replaced before we left. Need vending machines Be nice to have shuttles to take visitors to tourist areas Most of the seasoned staff were super pleasant, The younger needs more customer care training.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with partner
The music from the rooftop bar was too loud so finally l asked the front desk to turn it down and within minutes it was down! Thank you Tremika for wonderful service!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Quite room
Bed mattress was not supportive at all. Creaking everything I would turn. Check-in service extremely slow for some reason. Free parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The young man who checked me in was amazing. I regret I did not get his name to put it in this review. He was truly an asset to your team
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie Allen

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed at this hotel several times has always been nice and clean and staff have always been great. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Your property was so quiet!! We slept so well. Your front desk help was extremely friendly. Your pool was perfect for my lap swimming. Parking was so convenient. Breakfast options were amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Disappointing was the cleanliness of the floors both wooden and carpeting in the lobby.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Leanne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, friendly staff who were so helpful. Great clean hotel. Internet was very spotty and had difficulties connecting and maintaining the connection
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nerissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel is in an awkward spot between two highways and no where to walk around .. it’s also in need of some updating but it served it’s purpose for our trip
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

MARK

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Hotel was in a very nice and safe are. However Hotel was a little tired and dirty. Could use a refurbishing. Especially whith the amount we paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne

Travelled with partner
Tremika Copeland, the operations manager, was amazing! She went out of her way to find us a room to exchange when we told her the first room’s bed was too soft for us. The room was cozy and clean with the best towels and sheets. The lobby was great with a pantry, bar, and dining area. Parking was easy and in a free garage attached to the hotel. I would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Colleena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is located between 2 highways. Very loud.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Freshly refinished bathroom. Covered parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and clean facility
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean, incredible restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is very nice. The location isn't great for tourists. You have to drive or Uber everywhere. You can't even walk along the waterfront.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Valentina

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disappointed former Hilton fan
Had a terrible room assignment. View of rooftop air conditioners/emergency generators, next to elevators, ice machine and housekeeping storeroom. Friends with us all had a marina view. When questioned, hotel said since I booked through a third party (hotels.com), I would need to pay a fee to upgrade to a better room. They were punishing me for not booking directly through them. Bed was not comfortable at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Three night stay
Rooms are comfortable with nice bathrooms but the TV's need to be updated. They have a nice pool area and a great rooftop space that is perfect for watching the sunset. The continental breakfast is very average so you might want to order off the menu. Staff at the front desk very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The view of the water was great. Lots of stains on hallway carpets. Otherwise, everything was good!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024