Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel

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Ascend Collection
8.8 (620 reviews)
177 Church Street , Charleston , us

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central historic location
Friendly, helpful staff
Charming historic character
Rooms with kitchenette/balcony options
Relaxing courtyard with fountain
Convenient parking
Spacious rooms for groups
Cons:
Maintenance and cleanliness issues (bathrooms, furniture, leaks)
Some rooms dated
Not handicap friendly (upstairs bedrooms/showers, lack of grab bars)
Reported deposit refund problem
Perceived poor value by some guests

Categories

Cleanliness
6
Multiple mentions of bathrooms needing attention and property maintenance issues (worn/stained furniture, leaking toilets, sinks coming off walls) indicate below-average cleanliness/maintenance.
Service
10
Consistently praised front-desk and housekeeping staff; multiple reviews call staff extremely friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.
Location
10
Repeatedly described as perfect/ideal — steps from the market, galleries and attractions; many guests highlight the central historic location.
Room Quality
7.8
Rooms described as cute, large and functional (kitchenette, upstairs layout) but also noted as dated by some and affected by maintenance issues for others.
Amenities
10
Guests mention useful amenities such as kitchenettes, balconies, a relaxing courtyard with a fountain and convenient parking; generally viewed positively.
Value for Money
7.8
Mixed sentiment: several guests call it a great value for the location, while at least one detailed review felt the price did not match condition/quality.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Overall Experience
10
Overall very positive guest sentiment (headlines like 'Loved it!', 'Wonderful Experience', 'Just delightful') driven by location, character and staff interaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-12 21:02

Property Description

Luxurious Townhouses in Historic Charleston
Experience elegance and comfort at the South Carolina Church Street Inn, just minutes away from Charleston Historical Museum.

Elegantly Furnished Townhouses
Indulge in luxury with free WiFi, a full kitchen, and cable TV in each townhouse. Relax in wood furniture and vibrant colors, with free toiletries and multiple bathrooms for convenience.

Convenient Amenities and Services
Enjoy a fountain courtyard, valet parking, and concierge services at your disposal. With a 24-hour front desk, your needs are always met effortlessly.

Book your stay now and explore Charleston's attractions, from the South Carolina Aquarium to charming Pirate Tours and local dining spots.

Important information:

The parking deck nearby can accommodate vehicles up to 195 cm tall. Larger vehicles cannot be accommodated.

Our property will be undergoing renovations from May 18 to August 31, 2026. Occupied guest rooms will not be affected, but there may be noise due to the construction. Construction is expected to take place Monday-Friday from 8am-7pm. Please reach out to our staff with any questions.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: 10:00 AM
Airport code: CHS

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 620 reviews
Cleanliness: 6
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 7.8
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 10
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Michelle • couple • us
10
Pros:

Great location in the heart of historic Charleston.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Flávio • extended_group • br
9
Muito confortável e bem localizado
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Lanham • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • solo_traveller • us
9
Loved it!
Pros:

Perfect location and loved the feel of being home with the kitchen and the balcony upstairs! From the front desk to the housekeepers, all the staff were amazing! The courtyard with the fountain was so relaxing too!

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Gabriella Annette • family_with_children • us
10
Roomy and clean and nice staff
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Donald • couple • us
9
Great location and staff.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Amber • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

The location was fantastic and the staff were so kind and helpful.

Cons:

The bathrooms could be cleaner.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Sam and Marie • family_with_children • au
8
Pros:

Great location and a charming historic hotel with plenty of character.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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joeandcathiel • Family
10
Wonderful Experience at Church Street Inn
Pros:

My wife and I spent a few days in Charleston and this Hotel was fantastic! Room was great and had everything you could ask for. The front desk staff was extremely friendly, pleasant, helpful and knowledgeable of the Historic area. We encountered 3 different front desk associates during our stay and each was a delight and genuinely concerned we were enjoying our stay. We met General Manager Eric Curtis checking out and found him to be a great person. Church Street Inn should be proud of Eric and the Team at this establishment. We will highly recommend to others. Thank you for a great stay!

2026-07-13 • via Tripadvisor
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Lisa • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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brianbH6042WT • Family • Clarksburg, West Virginia
10
Perfect location
Pros:

We’ve stayed here 3 times. Perfectly located to walk to many of the sights…galleries, the market, Black Fedora, etc. Convenient parking at the corner garage. The one time there was a water issue (city problem) the room was comped. Good employee interaction. Just be aware your two story room means hauling luggage up stairs.

2026-07-05 • via Tripadvisor
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Linda • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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terricK9201UJ • Family
10
Church St. Inn Charleston S.C.
Pros:

Great Location!! Rooms were cute and large with small kitchenette and living room area with 2 queen beds upstairs.. 1 1/2 bath..Staff VERY FRIENDLY and helpful..Would definitely stay again..city market and carriage rides literally across the street..

2026-07-03 • via Tripadvisor
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Jerry • extended_group • us
10
I wish it was longer. Thanks
Pros:

The location, just steps from the market and multiple restaurants. The staff are above and beyond, super friendly and knowledgeable.

Cons:

Not a thing. All good.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Meredith • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Todd • couple • us
10
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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P2026VPkathyw • Couples
10
Just delightful!!
Pros:

Charming, quiet, clean, friendliest staff EVER - and the location can't be beat!

2026-06-27 • via Tripadvisor
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Michael • couple • us
10
Pros:

Walking distance to everything , very nice place to stay , and staff was very nice !! Loved it !

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Danny • couple • us
3
There are better values
Pros:

It is very convenient to the market and restaurants, and the staff was very friendly

Cons:

Too many things to list, curtains fell and no definite answer as to if they would be fixed that day, maintenance was going to be there that day for a while, but not sure, they did say they would switch our room, but they did fix them before we had to change clothes a second time and go to bed. One tiny trash can up stairs in bathroom only, no mirror upstairs except for one in upstairs bathroom, they didn’t tell us about the “upstairs” bedroom, only one wash cloth, toilet loose, sink and vanity chipped, the faucet dripped a lot, and I’m in the hospitality business and I didn’t know you could buy that cheap of a toilet paper!, that’s not all, simply put, the value of what we received for what we paid was very out of per portion.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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rosalie • couple • us
8
Needs to be handicap friendly
Pros:

The facility was very nice just not handicap friendly. My husband is handicapped bedroom upstairs as wall as the shower. No grab bars inches shower. We would not stay there again they also charged us a fee for staying there.

Cons:

Handicap friendly

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee