French Quarter Inn

Hotels
9.8 (863 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.

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 863 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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Ashlon family_with_children us
10
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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180LindaS Couples Santa Barbara, California
10
Lovely boutique hotel, ideally located
Pros:

We spent a few nights at the French Quarter Inn and loved our stay! The hotel was very clean and comfortable (the beds! the pillows!) and we enjoyed the daily breakfast, charcuterie & wine, and cookies and milk. Bob, at the front desk, was very engaging and kept us entertained as well as giving us great recommendations for restaurants. Housekeeping was very good and non-intrusive, cleaning while we were sightseeing. The location is great -- we walked to everything except the Magnolia Plantation and the beaches we visited. We will recommend this boutique hotel to friends and family, and return ourselves if our travels find us back in Charleston.

2026-05-05 via Tripadvisor
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pampG5224LU Friends getaway Atlanta, Georgia
10
Love the French Quarter Inn!
Pros:

I love the French Quarter Inn. The location is close to the city market and just about everything else. We rarely take our car out once we valet and are able to walk everywhere. The staff is wonderful, the rooms are big and very clean and the amenities are great. The breakfast is more than enough with a beautiful courtyard to sit out and enjoy. They also have a happy hour that is the perfect place to go before leaving for dinner. I would highly recommend The French Quarter Inn.

2026-05-04 via Tripadvisor
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F170NRjanh Friends getaway
10
They thought of everything to make your stay perfect
Pros:

I loved this Inn. If your in Charleston you must stay there!

2026-04-30 via Tripadvisor
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Thomas couple us
8
Nice relaxing
Pros:

Property was nice and location was great!

Cons:

The entrance

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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katiegG729TM Family
10
Thank you Bob!
Pros:

If you are a family, you need to book this hotel! We are a family of 5, and it is sometimes hard for us to find a room that will fit all of us comfortably, and this was it. Our suite was HUGE with the biggest terrace that our girls loved playing on. If you had a bike, you could ride it on this terrace. It was huge! In addition, we had breakfast delivered to our room every morning, stopped by the candy station each day, and enjoyed happy hour on the patio, complete with treats for the kids. The best part of our stay was Bob and Izzie! They made our kids feel so welcome, even after one of them spilled milk all over the floor. Bob had special lemonade waiting for the girls each day and Izzie brought items up to our room that we left in the lobby. The girls looked forward to seeing Bob each day! We will be back!

2026-04-27 via Tripadvisor
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kathleene340 Couples
10
My favorite hotel
Pros:

This beautiful property, in the perfect location for exploring Charleston, is my favorite of all the hotels I've visited in my many travels. The room was lovely with a large balcony and lots of luxurious touches. The staff was eager to provide the best service (special shout-out to Bob), and the included amenities - champagne upon arrival, afternoon bites, room service or buffet breakfast, and evening milk and cookies, were welcome additions. Expensive, but worth every penny.

2026-04-27 via Tripadvisor
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M8018WBbobp Friends getaway
10
Great hotel in Charleston
Pros:

Spent 3 days at the French Quarter Inn In Charleston. It was my first time in Charleston and also at this hotel. The hotel location is perfect for see all the sights in Charleston. Walking distance to everything downtown. From the moment we arrived the service was top notch. We enjoyed the wine and cheese at 5.30 and the cookies and milk at 8.30. The morning breakfast buffet at 6.30 was nice as we headed out to see the town. Highly recommend the hotel and staff and Charleston a beautiful city.

2026-04-21 via Tripadvisor
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ibehyngry Family Crozet, Virginia
10
We will be back!
Pros:

We visited for 4 nights and the stay couldn’t have been better. Staff were friendly, helpful, and timely. Rooms were bery clean and comfortable. The morning breakfast each day was hearty with options for protien, and treats too. The evening wine and cheese as well as milk and cookies were both favorites too. Can’t say enough about our time.

2026-04-14 via Tripadvisor
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ashleylZ3286TJ Family Raleigh, North Carolina
10
Relaxing Family Getaway
Pros:

We had a fantastic stay at this hotel and I would recommend it. The facilities have an older feel but extremely well maintained, upscale, and with top rate service (the service was friendly and truly wonderful!). I love the location - right near the City Market but on a quieter side street so the hotel seems peaceful and more removed. Extras like the included breakfast and cookies at night for the kids were a bonus.

2026-04-12 via Tripadvisor
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Grumbles3 Couples Wisconsin
10
THE BEST in Charleston!
Pros:

This is, by far, the best hotel in Charleston. The location is perfect—right next to City Market. To say they value their guests is an understatement. From the moment we pulled up to the hotel, the attention and help we received was second to none. We valet parked our vehicle with no issues, and very quickly had our luggage brought to our room. Champagne at check in was fantastic, as were all the other “treats” throughout the day—coffee, tea and candy 24/7 🩷🩷🩷, wine and cheese reception in the late afternoon, turn down service at night (they filled our ice bucket, left us chocolates and a sample of their proprietary room spray), and an AMAZING breakfast delivered right to our room each morning. We reserved a Corner Terrace room and had our own balcony overlooking the market where we had our coffee each morning. We took advantage of the “pillow concierge “ and had one of the best nights of sleep in a long time! Every one of the staff was helpful, kind and accommodating. Needless to say, we’ll be booking again next time we visit Charleston !

2026-04-11 via Tripadvisor
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Bernard solo_traveller us
10
2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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marlak356 Family
10
An Unforgettable Stay Filled with Special Details
Pros:

My family absolutely loved our stay at the French Quarter Inn! Charleston is beautiful, and this hotel made our visit truly memorable. We were celebrating my husband’s 50th birthday, and we were thoughtfully welcomed with a handwritten birthday note and champagne in our room upon arrival.

From the nightly milk and cookies to the daily breakfast and evening charcuterie, the thoughtful amenities included with our stay truly set this hotel apart.

The staff was consistently friendly and helpful, the hotel and rooms were spotless and beautifully maintained, and the beds were extremely comfortable. I could go on and on about how wonderful the French Quarter Inn is. We will definitely be back!

2026-04-08 via Tripadvisor
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Mollie couple us
10
A very nice welcome to Charleston
Pros:

Clean and welcoming! Staff excellent

Cons:

Would like more breakfast options

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Lakeisha couple us
10
Superb Service, Relaxing Stay!
Pros:

The French Quarter Inn gets it right. From the ready valet, to the seamless check-in & champagne welcome, to the well-appointed rooms and complimentary breakfast ( room service-style if you choose), they have perfected the details of your stay. Bob and the front desk staff were awesomely friendly and informative. Our room and the hotel at-large were extremely clean and in a great location for exploring the Charleston City Market and near-by shops and restaurants. The wine & cheese reception and nightcap cookies and milk were a nice touch as well. The hotel even gifts a deluxe sample of their signature fragrance. The bed was very comfortable, air conditioning was quiet and well-performing...after a few hours of sightseeing, it was very nice to come back to our cool room and see that turndown service had been performed for us, complete with chocolates. I'll definitely stay again when visiting Charleston.

Cons:

Would be nice to have another parking option besides valet, but that's not a dealbreaker.

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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marierI2838WL Family
10
Perfect stay in a beautiful location
Pros:

We LOVED our stay at the French Quarter Inn! Bob, at the front desk, is amazing! He was patient with us and made us feel very welcome. The valet service was also amazing! The charcuterie in the evening was so good. We only wish we would have stayed more than one night. Everything was perfect!

2026-04-03 via Tripadvisor
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764kwebb Couples San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County, California
10
Wonderful stay at the French Quarter Inn
Pros:

We had a great stay at the French Quarter Inn. The Inn is in an excellent location so we were able to walk all over Charleston. The local market and restaurants are in close proximity to the Inn. The Inn itself is charming. From the spiral staircase to the first floor reception - all very southern! We stayed in a deluxe king room overlooking St. Philip's church. It was a beautiful room - well appointed. The bathroom was large which is always nice. The breakfast and evening happy hour were excellent, not to mention late night cookies. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. We were offered a walking tour by the hotel with a certified guide (Skip Evans). We would highly recommend staying here -- wonderful Inn!

2026-03-31 via Tripadvisor
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bussf2022 Solo travel
10
Amazing Location, Equally Amazing Service!
Pros:

I mean what an amazing hotel, southern hospitality at its finest! I got there a little earlier than I anticipated my room was ready! The room was clean and had a beautiful view. You have a pillow menu if you want different pillows. They have a wine/snack time in the early evening and then cookies and milk in the evening. You get a choice of in room breakfast or going to the lobby. They have candies and free drinks (ice water and lemonade) available all the time. Its right in the middle of everything close to market St, East Bay street and not a crazy walk to King Street (for the best shopping!) if you walk through the American Gardens. I could go on and on, but I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a great place to stay in Charleston! Thank you French Quarter Inn for a fantastic stay!

2026-03-25 via Tripadvisor
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robinwY690OE Couples Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
10
Totally Awesome Hotel!!
Pros:

My husband and I went to Charleston to celebrate my birthday. We stayed at The French Quarter Inn. The hotel was just beautiful. We were met when we checked in by an amazing woman named Kim. She not only got us settled in but had all kinds of recommendations for us. There is always coffee and tea in the lobby as well as jars full of jelly beans and candy. We went up to our room. We booked a beautiful king room with a balcony. It was super nice and we enjoyed our coffee in the morning out there. Our room was kept immaculate. They knew it was my birthday and bought up a fabulous cake and champagne. Every need we had was met with perfection and a smile. A hot buffet breakfast is served every morning, wine and cheese and snacks late afternoon and milk and cookies at bedtime. They also have bikes at tour disposal. For a gracious stay in a beautiful hotel that is centrally located, I highly recommend The French Quarter Inn.

2026-03-25 via Tripadvisor
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V8118LOconnied Couples
10
PERFECTION in Charleston
Pros:

French Quarter Inn left nothing to be desired during our four night stay! We enjoyed It’s convenient location-within steps to City Market and walking distance to high-end shopping, activities and fine dining, (we never retrieved our vehicle from valet). Our Deluxe Terrace Suite with a fabulous private balcony overlooking city market was a great place to relax after a day enjoying Charleston, not to mention our lovely, spacious room with fireplace and marble bathroom. Fine hotel amenities include daily free canned drinking water, NOT micro plastic bottled water, and S.Pellegrino. A complimentary delicious gourmet Breakfast, served in-room (if desired), included freshly baked croissants and fresh fruit. A complimentary charcuterie hour with red and white wine-WAY more than just a board-an elegant display with gourmet crackers and bread sticks, pickles, olives, assorted spiced nuts, salamis, prosciutto, and of course, many different soft and hard cheeses. THANK YOU French Quarter Inn-your friendly and attentive staff made our stay just PERFECTION!!!

2026-03-23 via Tripadvisor