Kings Courtyard InnvsHarbourView Inn
Kings Courtyard Inn and Harbourview Inn are both highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Harbourview Inn ranks significantly better than Kings Courtyard Inn. Harbourview Inn has a TripExpert Score of 86 with accolades from 11 sources like Star Service, Jetsetter and Concierge.
Kings Courtyard Inn
198 King Street, Charleston, SC 29401
From $139/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Numerous windows give some of the guest rooms—filled with antique reproductions and Oriental rugs on the original hardwood floors—great views of busy King Street." Full review
Star Service
"This inn, a charter member of Historic Hotels of America, offers slightly more interesting interiors and more spacious public areas than its neighbor and sibling, the Victoria House." Full review
Frommer's
"The tiny entry to this three-story 1854 inn in the Historic District is deceiving because it opens into a brick courtyard with a fountain." Full review
HarbourView Inn Show All Reviews
2 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401
From $169/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
Concierge
"If you want to be right in the historic district, this hotel in an old shipping warehouse is steps from the harbor, Old City Market, and Lower King Street's antique row."
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Request one that overlooks the Waterfront Park along the Cooper River.
Fodor's
"Calming earth tones and rattan furniture soothe; four-poster beds and sea-grass rugs complete the Lowcountry look." Full review
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If you ask for a room facing the harbor, you can gaze out onto the kid-friendly fountain and 8 acres of Waterfront Park.
Oyster
Upscale
"Harbour View Inn is a historic landmark, and the only waterfront hotel downtown." Full review
Star Service
"Across the street from Waterfront Park, next to the more florid Vendue Inn, this purpose-built, full-service hotel frequently pops up on popular lists of Charleston's Top 10 lodgings." Full review
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Best choose a unit on the third floor to guarantee a water vista.
Michelin Guide
"This historic district property overlooks Charleston Harbor. Low country-style guest rooms feature four-poster beds, wicker chests and seagrass rugs."
Gayot
"Simple can either be stark or strikingly elegant---in the case of this hotel, its the latter. This stately brick building is well-located overlooking a pretty fountain plaza."
Jetsetter
"Boutique inn with classic Charleston style just steps from the harbor and the city’s best sights." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Friendly staff and a prime harbour-front location make HarbourView Inn a choice spot for those visiting Charleston." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Located across the street from the Cooper River, the hotel is a great spot for visitors who like exploring on foot and getting to know their destination. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"For top-tier service and a private rooftop bar with sunset views, you can't do any better." Full review
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If you're looking for a little more luxury, then request the historic part of the hotel (the staff calls that location 1A).