Hampton Inn Charleston Downtown

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Hampton Inn
7.5 (391 reviews)
1 Virginia Street West , Charleston , US
+1 843-723-4000

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff
Excellent location for events/downtown
Good breakfast selection
Clean and comfortable rooms reported by many guests
Pet-friendly policy
Pool and basic fitness room available
Cons:
Paid parking and parking app issues
Noise from highway and loud motorcycles
Rooms are outdated and in need of major renovation
Bathroom maintenance problems (black mold, broken shower diverter, grime)
Security/room-access incident and a reported lost/stolen item
Barking dogs and reports of prostitution in vestibule area

Categories

Cleanliness
6
Mixed reports: many guests praise clean rooms and crisp sheets, but several mention grime around fixtures, hallway debris, carpet stains and even black mold in a shower — inconsistent cleanliness and maintenance.
Service
9
Consistently strong: multiple reviews call staff friendly, professional and exceptional; front desk handled parking/ticket issues and check-in was quick and easy.
Location
9
Highly convenient for events and downtown (convention center/coliseum/downtown) and frequently praised, though proximity to a busy highway causes noise for some rooms.
Room Quality
6
Mixed to below expectations: some comfortable rooms and beds reported but multiple comments about worn mattresses, outdated rooms, broken shower diverter and general need for major renovations.
Amenities
8
Solid basic amenities: included breakfast often praised, pet-friendly policy, pool and basic exercise room available; issues noted with paid parking and a malfunctioning parking app.
Value for Money
5.5
Several guests feel price is high for the condition (renovations, cleanliness and maintenance issues) and are unhappy about unexpected parking fees — value is below expectations for many.
Food and Beverage
9
Breakfast is frequently described as very good or decent and is a consistently positive point; a few guests described the breakfast as 'sketchy' but most praise the selection.
Overall Experience
7.5
Overall mixed but positive tilt: excellent staff and location make stays convenient and pleasant for many, offset by room-age, maintenance, noise and some cleanliness/value concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:05

Property Description

Convenient Location

Located just off I-64 in downtown Charleston, Hampton Inn offers easy access to major attractions and amenities in the area.

Comfortable Accommodations

Each room is equipped with free WiFi, cable TV, a seating area, and a work desk, providing guests with a comfortable and convenient stay.

Relaxation and Fitness

Guests can unwind in the indoor pool and hot tub, or stay active in the modern fitness center. Additionally, the hotel offers meeting facilities and a business center for any work needs.

Book your stay at Hampton Inn Charleston Downtown for a perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Complimentary airport shuttle is available from Monday to Friday from 6:00 to 22:00 hours.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: CRW

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 391 reviews
Cleanliness: 6
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 6
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 5.5
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 7.5
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Hargus • couple • us
5
2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Lucas-Hall • family_with_children • us
7
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Amy • couple • us
9
Clean cool and central
Pros:

Clean room, crisp sheets, friendly staff. Always love the pillows. Climate control rocked.

Cons:

Hallway carpets need to be cleaned. Confusing exit to Hwy 64. Luckily traffic was light.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Angela • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

The staff was very friendly, professional and the accomodations were very nice. It had a very good breakfast selection.

Cons:

No suggestions for improvement.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Taylor • extended_group • us
5
Don't forget anything!
Pros:

Location to convention center

Cons:

Unfortunately we left an item in the room and were told it wasn't found. We know for a fact that it was left there. I understand the hotel is not responsible for stolen items, but I am disappointed we dealt with our items being stolen when calling promptly and spending just under $200 for our kids stuffed animals to be stolen.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
8
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Donna • family_with_children • us
3
2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • us
10
2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
2
Cons:

Barking dogs in room next to us and mattress was worn out.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Amber • solo_traveller • us
9
Great Stay!
Pros:

Location, quality of rooms, cleanliness, staff

Cons:

Paying for parking

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Kelly • couple • us
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • couple • us
9
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • us
6
Pros:

Staff was friendly

Cons:

Parking, location and prostitution hanging out in the vestibule looking for work

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Jason • solo_traveller • us
4
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • us
7
It was a good option for one nights stay after a concert but I wouldn’t stay here for an extended stay.
Pros:

Close to the coliseum. Breakfast was decent.

Cons:

Too noisy. Room was by busy highway.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Slifko • solo_traveller • us
10
Very nice room comfortable beds.
Pros:

Location

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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trevin • family_with_children • us
4
Not worth it for the cost.
Pros:

Nothing really. There wasn’t bugs.

Cons:

The cost of the room for how bad the renovations were to high. The room was clean but there was grim around the toilet and sink. Also someone after we got our room key and in our room, we locked the door, then someone had unlocked the door and tried to enter but then realized someone was there and said sorry then left. It was a female who was at the door. Staff said it was someone brining towels but they did not knock or announce who they were. I think someone had gave the same key to our room.

Then paying to park. That would have been nice to know before booking the room. But we don’t have to pay because of renovations. The breakfast seemed sketchy.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee