Harbourview Inn

Hotels
9.6 (986 reviews)
2 Vendue Range , Charleston , us

Children allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Excellent amenities
Cons:
Valet charge is pricy
Slow elevator
Parking issues in busy area

Categories

Cleanliness
9.33
Clean room and friendly staff!
Service
10
The staff goes above & beyond if you need anything. Extremely friendly!
Location
9.8
Great location, walking distance to all desired locations.
Room Quality
9.34
Spacious room, comfortable bed, and well-maintained.
Amenities
9.79
Thoughtful amenities including wine and cheese hour, and free drinks.
Value for Money
8.82
Complimentary breakfast and evening snacks add significant value.
Food and Beverage
9.78
Excellent breakfast and wonderful choices served in-room or rooftop.
Overall Experience
9.93
Outstanding boutique hotel with excellent experience throughout.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 23:47

Property Description

Luxury Boutique Hotel Overlooking Charleston Harbor

Elegant Rooms with Modern Amenities
Indulge in luxury with 49-inch flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, and free afternoon wine and cheese receptions. Old World-inspired rooms feature original artwork, small refrigerators, and hardwood desks. Valet laundry service is available for your convenience.

Unique Atrium Lobby and 24-Hour Business Center
Relax in the Atrium Lobby adorned with hand-crafted wood furnishings by master craftsman Art Welling. Enjoy complimentary snacks, iced tea, and fresh coffee 24/7. Need to work? The business center is open around the clock.

Explore Charleston's Charm
Located minutes away from the Gibbes Museum of Art and Charleston City Market, immerse yourself in the city's culture. Don't forget to visit the South Carolina Aquarium just 1.6 km from the hotel.

Book your stay at Harbourview Inn now to experience luxury and charm in Charleston!

Important information:

When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Guests must be at least 21 years or older to check-in.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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 40 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$35 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 986 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.33
Service: 10
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 9.34
Amenities: 9.79
Value for Money: 8.82
Food and Beverage: 9.78
Overall Experience: 9.93
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Alex family_with_children us
10
Pros:

The facility and location. The staff was very friendly.

Cons:

No one told us you had to fill out a card for breakfast, and there's nowhere just to go get it. They did give us free parking for the inconvenience.

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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susanrX2913CD Business Vancouver, Washington
10
Great customer service and perfect location in charming hotel.
Pros:

A belated thank you to the staff at the HarbourView Inn for their wonderful customer service. I recently brought a small group to Charleston for a culinary tour. The front desk team was flexible and attentive as I arranged the rooms months before the trip and took care of all the details during our stay. A special shout out to Melony, Jodi, Jonathan, and Douglas! The charming hotel rooms were spacious, comfy and sparkling clean. And the historic harbor location can't be beat. I would definitely stay here again.

2026-02-28 via Tripadvisor
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Cruiser35605835284 Family
10
Best place to stay in Charleston!
Pros:

We loved our experience at the HarbourView Inn. Beautiful spot with amazing views from the pleasant staff, wonderful breakfast to wine and charcuterie spread at 5pm each night to the milk and cookies in the evening we were treated wonderfully! Highly recommend!

2026-02-26 via Tripadvisor
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Ellen extended_group au
8
Pros:

Nice sized room with good view and 2 queen beds. Seeing dolphins swimming in harbour from room. Excellent location. Enjoyed the afternoon wine and cheese and evening cookies.

Cons:

The lift was out of order.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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alicetR2845RB Family New York City, New York
2
Construction noise is unbearable
Pros:

The construction project across the street is ongoing on the harbor side of the building. If you upgrade to a harbor view you will be watching construction 24-7. This went on all night for 2 nights and all day each day including Sunday. Sleep was difficult and we spent as much time as possible out of the room. We were told by the staff before arrival that the project was done and was only happening internally at the new hotel but that was not the case. The noise also affects the rooftop which would have been lovely to enjoy without the deafening noise.

2026-02-23 via Tripadvisor
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PKMax66 Solo travel San Francisco, California
10
Generous and genuine hospitality, great bed!
Pros:

As a solo traveler, I arrived into Charleston (a new city for me) in the evening and it was wonderful to walk into the warm and welcoming lobby. There were guests lingering over the wine and cheese that the hotel serves which added to the nice atmosphere.

The front desk staff was efficient and friendly, making sure that I knew about the amenities and local spots for dinner while getting me to my room quickly. The bed was incredibly comfortable with quality linens, the room and bathroom spacious, and it was pleasantly quiet. They even had a white noise machine which was a nice touch.

They serve a solid breakfast with warm pastries and good coffee -- and the kitchen crew is very attentive too! Pro tip: As breakfast is served in an atrium on the first floor, I think you'd want to request a room away from that spot for more privacy / quiet.

I'd definitely stay there again and recommend it to my friends. All in all, the hospitality felt generous and genuine. Now I just wish that I could recreate that bed experience at my house!

2026-02-20 via Tripadvisor
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mamaanna Family Cohasset, Massachusetts
10
Everything was perfect!
Pros:

We stayed here just for a night to check out College of Charleston. Staff were extremely attentive, we appreciated the wine and cheese hour and my son loved the cookies! The room was spacious with beautiful linens and the towels were amazing. The attention to detail was top notch. And the location was perfect. We will be back!

2026-02-17 via Tripadvisor
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ketgray Couples Vienna, Fairfax County, Virginia
10
What a Treat!
Pros:

We were so well-taken care of here we called it Home. The personnel provided impeccable service at all turns. The valet, the evening wine and cheese, the cookies….all perks. The room was beautiful, cozy, elegant, well-stocked. The location cannot be beat. We will return. Despite the rainy winter photo, the view is outstanding.

2026-02-10 via Tripadvisor
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Katharine extended_group us
10
Pros:

Location!

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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donnagR424GI Family
10
Great Charleston stay
Pros:

Beautiful hotel in a great location. Staff was amazing both welcoming and informative. Lots of great extra happy hour, story teller, milk and cookies, umbrellas and bicycles.

2026-02-09 via Tripadvisor
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Linda couple us
10
I hope we have an opportunity to stay here again.
Pros:

The location was perfect for walking, staff was efficient and friendly, the wine reception in the cozy lobby was fun, and the bedtime cookies were a nice touch. The breakfast, brought to the room, was very good, as was the coffee, which was always fresh and available.

Cons:

There were no negatives.

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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CTMans Couples Ridgefield, Connecticut
10
Cannot Say Enough Good Things About the Harbourview Inn
Pros:

The Harbourview Inn is a highly decorated hotel located on Vendue Range, just off E Bay Street in one of the nicest and most convenient areas of the Charleston French Quarter just a few blocks from Charleston Market and plenty of great restaurants. The hotel is small, but lovely. The hotel is on the corner with a view of the Cooper River from some areas of the hotel. construction. Room was large and lovely. Staff of every kind was courteous and helpful. The hotel provides lots of food included in the proice of one's room. An upscale breakfast is available every morning in the common areas. The breakfast was quite good and adequate for all but the hardiest of diners. In addition, wine, cheese and snacks are available by the fireplace in the lobby for an hour each late afternoon, and milk and cookies are available for an hour each evening. Coffee, tea, flavored water, games, bikes, etc are available pretty much all the time. The worst experience was local construction that blocked off the local roads to our vehicle and made for some road noise outside of our room. Overall, a terrific hotel. Would certainly stay here again.

2026-02-01 via Tripadvisor
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Nora family_with_children us
10
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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SharonQ685 Friends getaway Dallas, Texas
8
Nice room, great location, elevator voluntarily down for maintenance.
Pros:

Loved the location & our room was clean & nice. There were 11 of us celebrating my Cousin's birthday. They were kind enough to extend the happy hour for us to have our "surprise" in the lobby since the weather precluded using the rooftop. Unfortunately, management decided to do elevator maintenance over the weekend we were there (much after we booked our group there). Not only were they will to make any concessions for the inconvenience, especially since many of the guests were in their 70's- but seemed indifferent when asked about it. I was called by hotel management 2-3 days before our trip. I have a bone-on-bone knee & stairs are difficult for me. The best they could do is give me a room on the lobby floor, which is around 20 steps up & down from the street. Sort of tainted the trip.

2026-01-28 via Tripadvisor
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Go737300 Family Goodyear, Arizona
10
Home away from home but better :)
Pros:

We live in Bluffton about 90 minutes south. When we want a change we head to Charleston and this is our go to place it’s fantastic. Rooms are great, staff is awesome. The little snacks, cookies, wine etc and the nice seating area in the lobby is great to relax in. We go back about every three months or so. Location is perfect walk down to the pier across the street watch the dolphins and birds etc. The Griffon Pub next door is my favorite if you like that style of food. Great fish and chips, buffalo shrimp and Guinness on draught.

2026-01-27 via Tripadvisor
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theboys12345 Couples Bartlett, Illinois
10
Great Hotel and Staff
Pros:

Loved this hotel. Great staff (Jonathan and Noah specifically but everyone we met was very nice). You can't beat the location, the rooms, the service, THE FOOD (breakfast was outstanding, wine and cheese was much more than expected and the candy in the corner was a hit with my wife). I would highly recommend this hotel. Loved the bathroom and shower.

2026-01-27 via Tripadvisor
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Z5509RWkennethg Family
10
Loved Out Time At HarbourView
Pros:

HarbourView Inn provided the best hotel experience I've had. The level of service is just right, and the staff members are, by far, the friendliest and most welcoming I've found and all the amenities are "icing on the cake".

2026-01-27 via Tripadvisor
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Lucy couple us
10
I’m glad I chose this property to stay at. Well worth it.
Pros:

Great location with a water view. Beautiful property. Free breakfast that can be brought to your room or delivered someplace else. Cocktail time when you arrive snd milk and cookies at night. Valet parking was great.

Cons:

It’s not just this property but all of Charleston. It’s expensive.

2026-01-27 via Nuitee
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W2760PMmargaretg Friends getaway
8
Southern Comfort
Pros:

Centrally located, with clean spacious rooms and friendly staff. Continental breakfast included with room rate along with wine and cheese at 5 and cookies and milk at 9. Lovely rooftop seating area but did not have food or beverage offering, Would be nice if rooms also included coffee/tea.

2026-01-25 via Tripadvisor
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Perry couple us
10
2026-01-25 via Nuitee