Church Street Inn Historic Charleston, Ascend Collection Hotel

Hotels
Ascend Collection
9 (177 reviews)
177 Church St, Charleston, South Carolina, 29401 , Charleston , US

Facilities

Boat tours nearby
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Golfing nearby
Bicycle rentals nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Spacious rooms
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Poor service experience
Water supply problems

Categories

Cleanliness
7.09
Several reviews mentioned cleanliness issues including unmade beds and dirty rooms.
Service
8.06
Mixed experiences with staff; some were helpful, but others were not attentive.
Location
10
Multiple reviews praised the excellent location, close to shops and attractions.
Room Quality
9.1
Rooms were described as clean and spacious but slightly dated and with some maintenance needs.
Amenities
9.05
Amenities were acceptable but had reported issues with water pressure and service.
Value for Money
9.58
Reviewers felt the price was reasonable for the location and features provided.
Food and Beverage
9.54
No specific mentions, but standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.59
Overall feedback is positive despite some issues, indicating a willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 20:49

Property Description

Experience a charming getaway at Church Street Inn, Ascend Hotel Collection, where comfort meets convenience in the heart of historic Charleston.

Spacious Accommodations
Relax in one of our 31 air-conditioned rooms, each boasting a full-sized kitchen with modern appliances. Enjoy complimentary wireless internet and cable programming for your entertainment.

Prime Location
Just steps away from the iconic Charleston City Market and a short stroll to the Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal, you’ll have the city’s vibrant attractions right at your doorstep.

Exceptional Amenities
Delight in our complimentary newspapers in the lobby, efficient dry cleaning services, and a computer station for your convenience. Self-parking is also available on-site for a hassle-free experience.

Don’t miss out on a memorable stay—book your escape to Church Street Inn today!

Important information:

  • Parking height restrictions apply.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: CHS

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

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Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 177 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.09
Service: 8.06
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.1
Amenities: 9.05
Value for Money: 9.58
Food and Beverage: 9.54
Overall Experience: 9.59
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Lynne solo_traveller us
4
Cons:

The maintenance of the property was poor. Furniture was worn and stained, toilets leaked, sinks were coming off walls. Not the deluxe experience I'd expect given the price.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Thompson extended_group au
3
Cons:

I am still owed my $100 deposit despite contacting multiple times.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Saylor extended_group us
8
Pros:

Best location in the city. Our room was great for a group of 3. Had a full kitchen and extra half bath which was perfect.

Cons:

Rooms are a bit dated but for the location it’s a great value.

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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DeeDee solo_traveller us
9
2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Sean couple us
9
2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Andrea couple us
1
Very disappointing
Pros:

We’d stayed before and had a good experience but this time the ac in the room wasn’t working and they rebooked us at a cheaper hotel on the other side of the city which is not where we needed to be for various family events that weekend.

Cons:

When we booked at a the market pavilion hotel a block away for $200 more per night we weren’t compensated at all. Very disappointed in church street inn.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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james couple us
1
Dont stay here
Pros:

Location

Cons:

See images. Dirtly and vile.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Philip couple us
10
We had a wonderful time.
Pros:

Location to explore Charleston was perfect. Rooms were great and the kitchen was useful. Staff was approachable, courteous and helpful in every way.

Cons:

Should be explained a little more clearly that you will have to pay for parking.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Charles couple us
9
A wonderful stay at a fabulous location
Pros:

Everything went well ..we returned..for our 40th anniversary..we stayed at Church Street 40 years ago..

Cons:

Noth8ng

2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Gilbert solo_traveller us
10
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Linda couple us
10
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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DEBORAH extended_group us
7
It was great having two floors and enough space not to annoy your travel companion
Pros:

I liked the location
I liked the courtyard
I liked that it was like an apartment

Cons:

One day no one came in to clean or leave clean towels

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Daydream184134 Couples
2
Horrible experience
Pros:

We booked this hotel through Priceline in December for April 24th through 28th to celebrate our 40th anniversary on April 25th and paid in full at that time. On April 21st the email was sent by Priceline that our stay is coming up with the last details. After 9 hours drive, we finally arrived at 8 pm. Walking into the empty lobby, we were very rudely asked by the front desk person what we want. We said we are checking in, which he visibly was not happy about. He asked about our last name, briefly looked in his computer and announced that our booking was canceled, the hotel is full and there is nothing he can do. We asked who canceled our stay and he said that we did it back in December. That was a shock especially that the person pretty much refused to discuss it any further other than told us to call Priceline if we have any questions. We went back to the car and called Priceline. The person on the phone put us on hold to call the hotel. When he came back to us,he said that he doesn't know what to say, other than the clerk was lying to him through his teeth. The initial explanation was that Priceline canceled our stay, so he told him that it would be impossible, because they would refund our money right away. Then the clerk tried to state that it was us who canceled, which Priceline rep said it was impossible since we had to do it though them only. Finally he said it was one of their former employee. To make story short, Priceline could only refund our money at that time and add 20% for the inconvenience, but the problem was that the options at this point at 9:30pm was either spend the night in the car or pay $1000 more for a few hotels that were available at that time. We would never expected that something like this is even possible to happen. We wanted everyone to know what kind of service, or better way a lack of service we experienced at this hotel. It wasn't even an attempt for apology or an attempt to fix a horrible situation by front desk clerk.

2026-05-11 via Tripadvisor
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Joanne couple us
9
Loves Charleston and our location!
Pros:

Location was great easy to access everything!

Cons:

I love to have breakfast provided when we travel.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Christie extended_group us
10
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Mary Lou couple us
8
2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Kathy couple us
9
We loved Charleston and the location and room were just wonderful in getting around the area.
Pros:

Best location!! Wonderful staff!

Cons:

Stairs to the bedroom tuff on old legs.
Not recommended for people with mobility issues.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Williams couple us
10
Fantastic stay in an historic building in the perfect location in Charleston.
Pros:

Perfect location for walking everywhere. The rooms were two stories with a kitchenette, bathroom and pull out sofa on the bottom floor and bedroom and full bath on 2nd floor. Very nice hotel!

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Leas couple us
10
Pros:

Location is fabulous

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Mark couple us
9
Our stay was wonderful and the staff were awesome!
Pros:

The suite with the full kitchen was great.

2026-04-29 via Nuitee