French Quarter Inn

Hotels
9.8 (874 reviews)
166 Church Street , Charleston , us

Children allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional customer service
Thoughtful add-ons
Cons:
Inadequate valet service
Dated room facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
9.85
Dated and poorly maintained room; cabinet doors misaligned, noisy fridge, and leaking toilet.
Service
10
Generally friendly staff; management responded sincerely to feedback demonstrating care for guest experience.
Location
10
Excellent location within walking distance to major sights in Charleston's historic district.
Room Quality
9.35
Dated and poorly maintained room with several issues noted during stay.
Amenities
10
Limited amenities including no pool or fitness center; acceptable add-ons like complimentary wine and cheese.
Value for Money
9.85
High price point for basic room; felt value proposition fell short.
Food and Beverage
9.35
Underwhelming breakfast comparable to suburban offerings; small dining area.
Overall Experience
10
Management's proactive feedback response improved the overall impression significantly.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 17:58

Property Description

Historic French Quarter Inn on Market Street

Luxurious Amenities and Services
Guests are welcomed with champagne at check-in and treated to a daily gourmet continental breakfast. Enjoy a nightly port wine and cheese reception, freshly baked cookies, and all-day flavoured iced teas and snacks. Evening turndown service with a local treat adds a special touch to your stay.

Elegant Rooms with Modern Comforts
Each vintage-inspired room features free WiFi, a 40-inch flat-screen TV, Blu-Ray/DVD player, and a small refrigerator. Indulge in in-room breakfast or relax with a movie night.

Convenience and Hospitality
Benefit from free bike rentals, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk. Unwind with in-room massages available upon request. Explore nearby King Street for shopping and dining or visit the South Carolina Aquarium just a short walk away.

Book now to experience the charm and luxury of French Quarter Inn!

Important information:

When booking 4 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for free 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.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 42 per day.

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

9.8
Based on 874 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.85
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9.35
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 9.85
Food and Beverage: 9.35
Overall Experience: 10
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Merav extended_group il
10
מלון מומלץ מאוד מאוד
Pros:

מיקום מרכזי מאוד. קרוב לכל נקודות העניין. צוות מקצועי, שירותי ואדיב.
יש במלון Happy Hour מדי יום וגם פינוק בערב. נקי ומרווח.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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U3835SSlisar Friends getaway Rockledge, Brevard County, Florida
10
Wonderful hotel
Pros:

This is one of my favorite hotels. The location is fantastic, only outdone by the quality staff and the beautiful hotel. The included breakfast is plentiful and delicious. Love the happy hour. Good wine choices and nice appetizers. The rooms are well appointed snd spacious. I highly recommend this hotel.

2026-06-26 via Tripadvisor
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Rick K solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Absolutely everything

Cons:

All good

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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JudyS288 Couples Roswell, Georgia
10
Charming in Charleston!
Pros:

This boutique inn deserves a top rating! Centrally located to fine restaurants and points of interest. Rooms are spacious, CLEAN and well appointed with comfortable bedding. Bathrooms are large and are supplied with lovely plush towels and high end toiletries. The inn offers a lovely breakfast as well as a charcuterie happy hour and evening cookie splurge. But don’t let those percs sway you because everything else it offers is top notch. A special shout out to Bob and Izzy for their sincere efforts in making sure you’re perfectly happy. We will be back! Thank you for a great stay!

2026-06-24 via Tripadvisor
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bobretired Couples Villa Park, California
10
The perfect choice for Charleston
Pros:

We had the pleasure of spending 6 nights at the French Quarter Inn at the end of May / June 2026. Given the length of our stay we upgraded to the King Junior Suite and found it to be a delightful room.

The INN being central to the City Market and offers quick access to shops, restaurants and historic churches. We were able to use it as a base for walking to dinner each night 5 to minutes to the cities top restaurants, and exploring the city center. When our car was needed IAAM museum or plantation visit etc it was an easy ingress and egress location.

Breakfast can be brought to your room or an expanded version is available in the lobby or a cute patio adjacent. We alternated to keep things fresh.

Room was very clean and surprisingly very quiet for a central city. location. Staff pleasant engaging and helpful when needed. Turn down service at night. The hotel is fastidious about minor details all which lead to a wonderful stay.

A Delightful Stay!

2026-06-21 via Tripadvisor
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Go02934728865 Family
10
Great service, beautiful room, and an eye for details!
Pros:

If you are looking for luxury, exceptional service and a convenient location in the heart of Charleston, this is it. Every staff member (from the front desk to the valets to the room service team) was warm and welcoming. I will not list all of the amenities and thoughtful touches throughout the hotel, as it would be too long...highlights include a pillow menu, complimentary warm cookies and milk, sound machines and turn-down service. Details matter! Room was very spaciousand clean. I enjoyed my stay here and look forward to many returns.

2026-06-20 via Tripadvisor
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samanthafL8053WD Family
10
A hotel in the heart of Charleston
Pros:

I had a pleasant stay in this hotel in the heart of Charleston. It’s near the City Market and offers quick access to shops, restaurants and historic churches. The staff were wonderful. The valets were helpful and Marvin, Bob and the rest of the staff were quick to assist with restaurant recommendations and tours. The room was clean and spacious. I loved the wine and cheese hour each night and the night ending milk and cookies. Breakfast was also more than generous. I highly recommend this hotel for its pleasant ambiance and friendly staff.

2026-06-20 via Tripadvisor
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Monica couple us
10
Pros:

Service was fantastic! Breakfast, afternoon cocktail hour all fantastic!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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V1494VXjuliam Family
10
We will be back!
Pros:

Second time staying and worth a second review. Just as good as we remember, if not better. You can not beat the location of this hotel and the above and beyond accommodating staff. This was our first trip back as a couple with our baby and we had the best time. Such a stress free environment and great to stay as a family. We called ahead to reserve a crib which was waiting in our room! The rooms are extremely spacious and you can't hear any noise from the street or other guests rooms which was very important to us with the baby. The location was so convenient and close to all the best restaurants and sights. You are literally on top of the infamous market. Coming home to the complimentary wine & cheese after a day out on the town and the cookies & port after gave us something to look forward to. Can't wait to go back.. again!!!

2026-06-18 via Tripadvisor
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Mobile770637 Family
10
Location, location, location plus the best hospitality!
Pros:

This was not my first visit to Charleston but it was my first stay at the French Quarter Inn. The location is perfect, I could walk to anything I wanted to visit easily. That was one of the reasons I picked this hotel. The staff-they know southern hospitality. I immediately made friends with Bob and he had recommendations when I asked, knew everything about the city, the food, anything I needed. They made me feel like i never wanted to leave and can’t wait to come back. We loved the breakfast in bed, the afternoon wine and the milk and cookies before bed. I may have to come back for every vacation because it will be hard to top this, see you soon!

2026-06-16 via Tripadvisor
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U9622YNdavidk Couples
10
Exceptional, First Class experience!
Pros:

Exceptional, First Class experience! Perfect location for this walkable city, room was spacious and spotless, staff was attentive and friendly, and the facility and breakfast were delightful. Safe, quite, central, we felt very comfortable.

2026-06-16 via Tripadvisor
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B9179WYlauras Business
10
Excellent Service
Pros:

The French Quarter Inn was a fabulous hotel. I would highly recommend to family and friends. Loved the night time service.

Lynn in Catering was so helpful and absolutely incredible to work with during our Board meeting! She was always one step ahead, anticipating our needs and ensuring everything ran smoothly. Her attention to detail and willingness to help made a wonderful impression. Thank you, Lynn, for everything!

Kevin in Valet was superb. No matter what we needed, he was always ready and willing to help with a positive attitude. His exceptional service truly stood out. Thank you, Kevin, for going above and beyond!

2026-06-15 via Tripadvisor
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Sofia family_with_children gb
10
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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561michaelz Couples
10
30 th anniversary trip
Pros:

Stay at the French Quarter in a couple years ago during Covid. Found it an intimate European like feel. Wanted to try it again to see if we would have the same experience. It did not disappoint. It still has the same charm and nice amenities that we found so pleasurable the first time. In addition, however, this time we found the front desk staff to be extremely cordial and helpful. Especially want to make note of Bob who made us feel very welcome and spent at least 20 minutes talking with us individually. One evening we sat in the lobby and played board games that are available to all hotel guests. As a result, we witnessed his interaction with other guests. He greeted all who came with the same courtesy and interest that we found to be so genuine.
Also can’t beat the location one block from St Phillips church.

2026-06-12 via Tripadvisor
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paulfQ2900BR Family Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
10
Absolutely fabulous!
Pros:

We have been guests at the French Quarter Inn 12+ times over the last 8 years!
Each time has been a fabulous and welcoming stay! The rooms are great - spacious, comfortable and with great amenities!
People are amazing - Front Desk, valet Parking, Servers, household staff! - they ensure that your sty is exceptional! Food and beverages are superb!
Absolutely the best place to stay in downtown Charleston!

2026-06-10 via Tripadvisor
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250mollyc Family Gilbert, Arizona
10
Fabulous stay at the French Quarter Inn
Pros:

From the moment we checked in, the service was absolute perfection. The staff (Bob, Kim & Marvin) went above and beyond to make us feel welcome, accommodating every request with a smile. Our room was stunning—immaculately clean, beautifully designed, along with an incredibly comfortable bed and high-quality linens. The amenities were top-tier, and the location made exploring Charleston incredibly convenient. Breakfast was delicious and Izzy made wine hour an absolute delight. We had a flawless experience from start to finish and cannot wait to return!

2026-06-10 via Tripadvisor
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Charlene extended_group us
10
It was a memorable stay.
Pros:

This hotel was excellent. All the added amenities were very special.

Cons:

I enjoyed all the amenities in this hotel.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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ScottJ622 Couples Charlotte, North Carolina
8
Location with nicities, but bad vibe
Pros:

The difference between our last visit a couple of years ago and this visit was stark. The joy was gone and replaced by stressed out staff members that looked like they could be fired at any given second. It was uncomfortable. Additionally, the breakfast was superlative last time and subpar this time, less than a Hilton Garden Inn. Sleep, cleanliness, and location were all great. Happy Hour was the highlight.

2026-06-07 via Tripadvisor
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Seaside20996534857 Couples
10
The best place to stay in Charleston
Pros:

We love everything about the FQI. The location is fabulous and everything is close by——the market, restaurants and shopping. The ambiance in this unique, boutique hotel is warm and welcoming. We have never stayed in a place that is so warm and with such great hospitality. The breakfast is so well done with something for everyone.
We have stayed here many times and return again and again. The rooms are spacious and well done.
The staff is wonderful….Kim, Marvin, Susan….and many more do everything to make us feel welcomed.
We promise you will just love it!

2026-06-07 via Tripadvisor
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Keith family_with_children us
10
A great city made even better by a great hotel experience.
Pros:

Breakfast was very good, nice choices and good quality. The staff was also very helpful.
I liked all the little touches

2026-06-07 via Nuitee