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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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
C
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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Linda couple us
10
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Gilbert solo_traveller 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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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
W
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
M
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
J
John couple us
7
2026-04-23 via Nuitee
J
Jane couple us
8
2026-04-22 via Nuitee
couple us
9
2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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Ranie couple us
10
Quaint hotel in the heart of historic Charleston!
Pros:

We have stayed here on a previous visit to Charleston. The hotel is very quaint! The room is very large and had everything we needed for our stay. You can’t beat the location if you want to enjoy the historic area and never move your car.

2026-04-19 via Nuitee
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Susanne extended_group fr
10
Perfect location
Pros:

Perfect location and personnel extremely helpful and friendly. We would definitely stay there again.

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
T
Tania family_with_children us
9
Great location, kitchen and extra 1/2 bath.
Pros:

Great location, kitchen, small but adequate gym, friendly and helpful staff, 2 bathrooms.

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Priscilla family_with_children us
10
Pros:

Very comfortable for 3 single travelers.

Cons:

Great location and friendly staff.

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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jennyaM9335PJ Family
10
Nice spring break stay!
Pros:

Wonderful location in the heart of everything Charleston! Everything was very walkable from the hotel. Tyrone at the front desk was fantastic, very friendly and had wonderful food suggestions! Would definitely stay at Church Street Inn again.

2026-03-26 via Tripadvisor