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Emeline

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry

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181 Church St, Charleston, SC, 29401-3122
  • Place, Charleston City Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Charleston
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, College of Charleston
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬
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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Atelier)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, Accessible (Socialite, Two King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Collector's)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Atelier)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed (Artist's)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Property amenity

Premier Room (Socialite, Two King)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premier Suite, 1 Bedroom (Collector's)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Travelers, One King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite (Maisonette, Loft)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds (Socialite, Two King)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 2 King Beds

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Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Collective)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Emeline

Luxury hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, valet parking and conference space.
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-per-view films and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

This Charleston hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a safe and free newspapers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the comfortable beds at Emeline. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Port of Charleston. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Clerks Coffee Company, a coffee shop that serves American cuisine
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and bicycles to rent
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness, comfy beds and overall comfort
  • Steps from Charleston City Market and 7 minutes on foot from Port of Charleston
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
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 metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Clerks Coffee Company – This coffee shop specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch and lunch.
Frannie and The Fox – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 58 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

Restaurants on site

  • Clerks Coffee Company
  • Frannie and The Fox

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3,354 square feet of conference space
  • 8 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area

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
  • Grab bar near toilet (86 centimetre high)
  • Handrails in stairways (84 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1852
  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - April 2020
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • 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 2.45 per cent 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 lb 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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: USD 43.32 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 58 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 2.45 per cent

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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.

Emeline Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1274 out of 1667 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1667 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1667 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1667 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1667 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

Blake

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robin

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
After having dinner in the hotel restaurant, Frannie and Fox, I went up to my room and key cards didn’t work. I ended up waiting 45 minutes for front desk employee to try to open and finally the engineer was called “ just in time “ and he worked to finally get me into my room. I was given new cards and went in for the night. My son, who owns an art gallery on Queen, graciously surprised me with an extra night. He was told everything was taken care of, I would not have to change rooms and I was very excited. The next day, I spent most of the day with my son, then came back to my room to get ready for dinner and could not get into my room. I went down to the front desk, was told that I had not properly signed in and was given a new set of key cards. They didn’t work. I went back down to the front desk, was given another set of key cards and they also did not work. I went back downstairs and when I asked if my belongings were still in my room, told they did not know. The lady at the front desk finally got a master key, and thankfully my belongings were still in the room. I had called my son by this time and had decided to leave but was told that my son he would not be reimbursed because they offered me another room as a solution, which I did not ask for, therefore wasn’t a solution for me. I ended up packing, moved to another room, went to dinner. Got back, people were everywhere and a fire truck was there. But the key card worked. The employees were nice. Manager, not so much
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous property with every small detail taken into consideration! We were pleasantly surprised by our spacious room and the overall “aesthetic” of the hotel itself! 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bona, Oakland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I was really looking forward to our night at this boutique hotel based on reviews I read. It was a very small room, nothing special. The amenities they mention, which by the way you're charged for were blah. The coffe machine on our floor was broken. The snacks on our floor was an apple or orange. My favorite thing was the gin & tonic I had in the bar. Otherwise I'll probably stay at a chain hotel on my next visit to Charleston.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Love my vacations in Charleston! Great place for staying!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
we loved the location of the hotel- so close to everything we wanted to do, but still quiet. Large lobby offered a welcoming haven after a day out and about. The on site restaurant was lovely-food delicious too! The staff was great- when we arrived there was an tech issue with card keys not being read-Staff happily walked us to our room to let us in until the issue was resolved. So glad we chose to stay at The Emmiline!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5 star experience

Fantastic staff. Love the decor great location. Service was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

orly

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right next to the market.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ada

Travelled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

chad, Isle of Palms

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Vedi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was good but the parking was a total scam. Price gouging was prominent and there was little to no options nearby. The valet wasn’t much cheaper and no parking lot attached/discounted to the hotel. It was about $40/day +tax and fees.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend! Also has an excellent Italian restaurant on site with a great atmosphere!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lot very boutique hotel. The staff are exceptional. They are warm and
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025