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Welcome to the Best Western King Charles Inn, ideally located on Meeting Street in the beautiful Historic District of Charleston, SC. We are within a few blocks from the famous Market. The Best Western King Charles Inn is the perfect choice of savvy business and leisure travelers to Charleston, South Carolina. Our non-smoking hotel offers a convenient location, unique surroundings and decor, and provides premium accommodations, generous amenities and gracious hospitality. Stay with us and you'll find that Downtown Charleston and many of its major attractions are just steps away. Parking is complimentary! Walk to everything - fine dining, shopping and entertainment. The history of the King Charles Inn itself comprises a significant part of the area's exciting past. Originally named The Pavilion Hotel (circa 1830), it was the gathering spot of area artists, writers and craftsmen. Edgar Allen Poe chose the hotel as his weekly retreat while a soldier stationed at Fort Moultrie. Today The Best Western King Charles Inn maintains this significant historical ambiance, while providing its guests with premium services and amenities.
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Experience this downtown Charleston hotel located in the heart of the historic district. This boutique hotel offers complimentary off street parking and is within walking distance to all area dining, shopping and the famous Market, Museum Mile and College of Charleston. Guests staying at this 100 percent non-smoking hotel will enjoy well-appointed guest rooms featuring 32 inch LCD televisions, iPod docking stations, luxurious bath amenities and free high-speed Internet access both in the guestrooms and public area. Join us each morning in our restaurant as we serve a delicious, low country buffet breakfast for a nominal charge. After a day of experiencing beautiful historic Charleston, guests at the Best Western King Charles Inn are welcome to take a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool or soak up the warm South Carolina sun while relaxing in a lounge chair on the hotel's sun deck. Join us daily from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the lounge for our managers reception of complimentary cheese, crackers and fruit and happy hour pricing! The hospitable staff at the Best Western King Charles Inn is ready to ensure a comfortable and memorable stay in Charleston, South Carolina. Make a reservation today and save! The King Charles Inn is pleased to announce the continued remodeling of your favorite Charleston hotel. Each of our 91 guest rooms are now appointed with luxurious, dark wood furniture and new Simmons Beauty Rest mattresses with plush bedding. We have also added refrigerators, in room safes, as well as flat screen televisions and iPod docking stations. Please note that between June 15th and August 21st we will be remodeling 10 additional rooms with new walls, ceilings, bathrooms and carpeting. We will certainly make every effort to keep disruptions at a minimum and we hope that you will come experience these new and exciting improvements that you have been waiting for at the King Charles Inn.
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Location. The Best Western King Charles Inn is centrally located in Charleston, S. C. The hotel is on Meeting Street in the historic district of Charleston across the street from a trolley stop. Attractions within one-half mile of the hotel include the Aquarium, Fort Sumter boat tour, Old Market and the Gibbes Museum of Art. Hotel Features. The hotel serves breakfast each day that includes biscuits, gravy, grits, cereal, fruit, juice, yogurt, pastries and breakfast meats (surcharge). A complimentary 18-hour coffee and tea bar is available every day, along with room service during limited hours. The evening manager's reception serves cheese, crackers and fruit. Guest parking is complimentary. Meeting facilities, business services and complimentary wireless Internet access are available for social functions and conferences. The hotel includes a library, an outdoor pool, patio and access to a fitness facility next to the hotel. Guestrooms. The hotel's 91 smoke-free guestrooms reflect the inn's early-19th-century beginnings with period artwork, armoires and armchairs. Amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access, coffee/tea makers, compact refrigerators and 32-inch LCD televisions. Expert Tip. Originally called the Pavilion Hotel when it was constructed in 1830, it served as a meeting place for area writers, artists and craftsmen, including Edgar Allen Poe, who stayed here weekly while stationed at Fort Moultrie. Resort Fees: Resort fees are determined by the hotel and are subject to change. .
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67 year old with a moderate budget, traveling for leisure
The location is excellent and easy to find, within walking distance to the historic district. The staff was very helpful. Only one thing I advise (not related to hotel) is that when you walk out the front door and turn right, you will come upon two
Clean and great location. My daughter
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Posted Nov 27, 2008
Excellent
Clean and great location. My daughter was looking at the college of Charleston and this hotel was great location to the college and all activities in downtown Charleston. I would definatley stay her again. We did not have to use our car all weekend.
Fantastic location, very good price.A
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Posted Nov 11, 2008
Good
Fantastic location, very good price.A bit cramped -- it was hard to move between the desk and the bed. Desk staff was courteous and efficient; the room was clean and comfortable (the bed was especially nice) and the heating/cooling system quiet and...
Nice wine and cheese hour. Great
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Posted Nov 06, 2008
Excellent
Nice wine and cheese hour. Great hotel--perfect location and very clean. When I was giving my 13 month old his bath, I decided I too would take a bath because it was so clean.
Lack of concern very disappointing
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Posted May 20, 2008
Mediocre
I recommended this Inn to several friends for my daughter's wedding.The night before the air conditioning breaks down for the entire side where I and my guest were staying. It was 85 plus degrees and everyone was Miserable.It was Spring break...
Location.Needs major renovation. Info
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Posted May 08, 2008
Mediocre
Location.Needs major renovation. Info said it had been renovated. Too pricey for quality. Room with balcony has view of parking lot. Do not eat their $9.75 breakfast - it was horrible: moldy biscuits, oj with chemical taste, chipped juice glass....
Location.Bathroom-very small. My room
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Posted Jan 02, 2008
Okay
Location.Bathroom-very small. My room was fine, with exception to the bathroom, very small. Parking could be an issue. The second night, we had to ask for clean linens. We arrived at 3:00pm, check in at 4:00. We could not get into the room until...
Great location, wonderful staff,
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Posted Dec 05, 2007
Good
Great location, wonderful staff, reasonable price, free internet!A very confusing hotel. Hard to find our room! The view of the dumpsters was a bit unattractive as well. We enjoyed staying here and would do it again. The staff was very friendly and...
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