User Reviews for Holiday Inn Charleston (Historic District)

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Sep 11, 2009 by Sharon from Covington,GA
Overall Rating: 10

• Attractive, well-run and convenient for walking.

“It was a fine place to stay.”

Aug 30, 2008 by Mark from Apollo Beach, FL
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Close proximity to shops, restaurants and historic district. Had parking garage.
• Unpleasant smell inside hotel entrance at parking garage level.

“Convenient to all the best things in Charleston and a reasonable price.”

Aug 13, 2008 by Michael from Moseley, VA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• The staff was very helpful when it came to activities and restaurant/bar recommendations.
• The room amenities aren't the best.

“We stayed at this hotel because of its location and staff helpfulness. As 5 guys doing a college reunion thing, we were less concerned about the size of the room or the amenities, which was good, because the rooms are plain. For me, personally, I am ok with a hotel as long as it is clean, safe and comfortable which this hotel definitely was. Since we had done very little planning for the trip it was really great that the staff had so much information like driving directions to the beach, restaurant menus and general knowledge of nightlife. We really enjoyed our stay and the hotel was definitely a factor in our enjoyment!”

May 29, 2008 by L from Waxhaw, NC
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• The staff is friendly and responsive.
• The room was excessively damp, and the furnishings and bath need updating.

“The friendly staff and location are the two things that the hotel has going for them. Our room was very damp and musty; the room needs to be updated and refreshed.”

May 22, 2008 by Gerald from Granada Hills, CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Unbelievable concierge. Kevin McQuade a wonderful source for local info.
• Perfectly satisfied.

“Friendly and supported hotel staff.”

May 7, 2008 by Mary from Baton Rouge, LA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[7] • Location:[10]

• Location & concierge.
• Failure to clean in timely manner or fix broken bath fixture.

“Wonderful for College of Charleston parents!”

Mar 14, 2008 by Kim
Overall Rating: 10

• Our concierge was so helpful during our weekend stay. Helped us get dinner reservations when we arrived late due to the airline arrival.

“Great location, an easy walk to many attractions. charming lobby with fireplace, pleasant to sit and have a drink. Pleasant staff upon arrival, and a fabulous concierge, with great suggestions on how best to enjoy your visit to Charleston.”

Mar 10, 2008 by Everett from Streator, IL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Concierge was excellent.

“I like the fact that the hotel location allows you the opportunity to walk too much of the Downtown area.”

Mar 5, 2008 by Ktc from North Charleston, SC
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The location was superb & the staff were very accommodating.
• The hallways are very narrow.

“Our stay at the downtown (historic district) Holiday Inn was exquisite. It added to the excellence of our entire trip.”

Jan 29, 2008 by Mary from Baton Rouge, LA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Location, near College of Charleston for parents.
• Wait to be seated and served for breakfast.

“Perfect spot for visiting my College of Charleston student. Clean, friendly and convenient.”

Jan 23, 2008 by Glenn from Anderson, SC
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[6]

• Room was extremely well decorated and spacious for the price range.
• Neighborhood was a bit questionable, with a lot of people walking about late at night.

“Overall, an excellent value for the room rate. Hotel was located in a good location in the Historic District. Room reminded me of a very upscale hotel, even though the room rate was reasonable for the geographic location. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Only complaint was that the hotel ran out of parking locations, and we had to park across the street at a church. Thankfully, the church loaned the parking lot to the hotel at no charge; therefore, no difficulty was experienced in parking.”

Jan 4, 2008 by Shari from Lakeland, FL
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Concierge Kevin McQueen was outstanding with his recommendations and knowledge of Charleston.
• The trash can in the parking garage was over flowing.

“The concierge, Kevin McQueen, made tour and restaurant recommendations and reservations that made this an outstanding trip to Charleston.”

Dec 13, 2007 by Brown from Lawrenceville, GA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Staff was very friendly and helpful.
• The room could have been cleaner.

“This hotel was in a great location. The room wasn't as clean as I expected, but the friendly staff made up for the poor rooms.”

Oct 11, 2007 by Sue from Harleysville, PA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Location and price.
• Traffic and police incidences across the street.

“We were able to walk most places fairly easily with great suggestions and help from hotel staff.”

Aug 30, 2007 by Mike from Zionsville, IN
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[6]

• Concierge - was extremely helpful.
• Room could use some updating - wall paper was peeling and loose fixtures in bathroom.

“Overall - we had a pleasant experience. For the price I thought it was a good value. Not the best location for exploring old Charleston - but not bad if you like to walk. The staff was excellent - including the concierge who was almost over the top with enthusiasm for his city.”

May 29, 2007 by Josh from South Bend, IN
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[3]

• I loved the view of the city.
• The location could have been better.

“Overall the stay was awesome. The only problem that my spouse and I encountered was a little bit of drug trafficking less than one block from the hotel. With saying that, I do have to commend the Police department for keeping a close eye on the area.”

May 24, 2007 by Mark from Clemmons, NC
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The hotel was within walking distance of the historic district.

“The room was very clean and had a microwave and small cooler. You feel welcome from the time you walk in the front door, for example they offered apples at the check in desk. They had a person on staff that could tell you about the different shops and areas to eat. Everyone was friendly. I enjoyed drinking mixed drinks while I was setting in a rocking chair outside of the front entrance. The pool area was small but that is not why you could come to Charleston.”

Mar 28, 2007 by Linda from Greensboro, NC
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• That the staff was so friendly & helpful with every question we had.
• The extra price we had to pay to park each day in hotel parking lot.

“The staff was very friendly and helpful in deciding what to do on our trip. Very clean and pretty. I believe that more could be done with maintenance. In the room we stayed in the bathroom sink needed to be caulked inside was a big gap, and the phone next to bed would not stay plugged in. A/c unit needed to be cleaned & the windows would be better if they had screens on them.”

Mar 24, 2007 by Robert from Bowie, MD
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Very comfortable beds and helpful staff.
• Nothing really, the breakfast selection maybe.

“We were so very pleases with the services and the great location. We were able to park our car and walk to every venue we chose in downtown Charleston. The room was beautiful, spacious and the beds were very comfortable. Truly a very enjoyable stay.”

Feb 27, 2007 by Terry from West Chester, PA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Clean, convenient, friendly staff.
• Needs refrigerator in room, should not charge for parking.

“Well run, efficient, clean operation we enjoyed our stay.”

Feb 27, 2007 by Gillian from Jacksonville, FL
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[5]

• Concierge was very helpful in selecting places to visit and found us a super restaurant.
• The view from our room was a brick wall! The hotel was a longer walk to the center of things in Charleston than we had thought.

“We enjoyed our stay and the breakfast was very good and reasonable. The hotel was very attractively furnished and we enjoyed the rocking chairs on the porch. We were also front in line for a parade from the citadel and other military groups which went right past the hotel! The staff were friendly and the concierge was extremely helpful with directions and ideas for places to see etc. The restaurant serves a very nice breakfast selection and is very reasonable. We would stay there again.”

Nov 23, 2006 by O from Columbia, SC
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[6] • Location:[7]

• Close to downtown.
• No free parking.

“Hotel always give you the rooms by the elevator, or ice dispensers or the ones with lousiest views. This time I even told them that I want a room that is not near a noisy area and they told me that the only one available was across the elevator. This time I do not buy this story because, the lady at the desk was going to give me another room, the manager made her change it.”

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Aug 9, 2006 by Camille from Duncan, SC
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Location, Location, Location! Never got in my car!
• No balconies/husband is a smoker...

“The hotel was great! I loved the location and was within .5 miles to everything. Staff was great, rooms nice and food excellent!”

Jul 17, 2006 by Christy from Summerfield, NC
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• The bed was amazing.
• The fees to park at the hotel.

“What a great stay at a great hotel! This really isn't your average Holiday Inn. Very elegant accommodations. The chrm of a bed and breakfast with all the amenities of a nice hotel. Great quiet location within walking distance to all the action, dining and shopping in Charleston. Short drive to beaches. Fabulous beds and spacious rooms. Terrific concierge staff to help you plan out your free time. Would definitely stay here again on future visits to Charleston.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

May 27, 2006 by Barbara from Vero Beach, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• We were very, very pleased with the accommodations you.
• Nothing.

“This hotel was in a very good location and we certainly would stay there again.”

May 4, 2006 by Phil from Wilmington, NC
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• Very convenient to downtown Charleston.
• Requested refrigerator twice, but it was not delivered.

“I was there for 6 hours and had a huge fight with my girlfriend. We broke up and had to drive 3 1/2 hours home the next morning, I'm sure that your stay will be better than mine.”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Apr 9, 2006 by Lisa from Charlevoix, MI
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• It was beautiful, the concierge was wonderful!
• Nothing

“This hotel is one of the best values in the historic district. It is not your typical Holiday Inn. The staff was so friendly, and the concierge was so helpful and I really felt they were trying to make our stay the best ever. I wish we had more time to stay!”

Mar 21, 2006 by Isaac from Bear, DE
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Location was great and the rooms were very nice.
• Nothing.

“Would recommend highly.”

Mar 2, 2006 by James from Findlay, OH
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

• Clean.
• Needs in room mini bar.

“It was very nice. the end.”

Feb 15, 2006 by Richard A. from Rock Hill, SC
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[2] • Staff:[3] • Location:[3]

• Nothing.
• Smelly and dirty room and room was not ready on time.

“We were supposed to have check in at 2:00. We arrived at 2:00 and were told room would not be ready until 4:00. The room they put us in was smelly and dirty. ”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Mar 21, 2005 by Preslee-Anne T. from Alberta,VA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• It is one of the best hotels I've ever stayed at!!!
• The pool is only 5ft deep and the back rooms face a brick wall

“I love this hotel!!!!! Its just so comforting. It's located right in the middle of everything,But yet it was still in that Southern comfort. Everytime i go to Charleston, we stay there. My brother live just across from the hotel, and i will be going again in about a week for my 6th time. Tells you how great this hotel is!”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.