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The 3 best hotels in Charleston.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 13 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

The 3 best hotels in Charleston, United States: DoubleTree by Hilton Charleston Mount Pleasant (budget), Hyatt House Charleston/Mount Pleasant (best value) and Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant - Charleston (luxury). Sourced guest scores and reference prices.

Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated September 19, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

At a glance

BudgetDoubleTree by Hilton Charleston Mount Pleasant8.6/10 · €102 / nightBest ValueHyatt House Charleston/Mount Pleasant8.9/10 · €124 / nightLuxuryCambria Hotel Mount Pleasant - Charleston8.9/10 · €126 / night
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DoubleTree by Hilton Charleston Mount Pleasant, Charleston
Budget
8.6€102 / night

DoubleTree by Hilton Charleston Mount Pleasant

★★★★Mount Pleasant

Best forSmart-budget trips · Pool days

  • 8.6/10 from 286 guest reviews
  • 6.7 km to Battle of Fort Sumter
  • Chosen from 13 hotels
286 Booking.com reviewsLocation 8.9Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayHousekeeping: Consistently tidy, well-maintained, and fresh-smelling units.
  • Breakfast: Hot dishes available, though frequently noted as expensive with limited variety.
  • Pool
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
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Why this Budget pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.6/10 from 286 guest reviews; joint review-score position 10 of 13 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Budget choice: €101.67 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
  • Price context: €101.67/night versus a sample median of €136.26/night (25% below the median).
  • Location: Mount Pleasant, Charleston. Address: 1330 Stuart Engals Boulevard. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Hyatt House Charleston/Mount Pleasant, Charleston
Best Value★ Our pick
8.9€124 / night

Hyatt House Charleston/Mount Pleasant

★★★Mount Pleasant

Best forMost travellers · Pool days

  • 8.9/10 from 554 guest reviews
  • 7.8 km to Battle of Fort Sumter
  • Chosen from 13 hotels
554 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.1Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayCleanliness: Interiors are consistently tidy, modern, and well-maintained.
  • Breakfast: Includes made-to-order omelettes and hot variety, though coffee and eggs sometimes lack quality.
  • Pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.9/10 from 554 guest reviews; joint review-score position 3 of 13 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
  • Price context: €124.35/night versus a sample median of €136.26/night (9% below the median).
  • Location: Mount Pleasant, Charleston. Address: 1430 Midtown Avenue. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant - Charleston, Charleston
Luxury
8.9€126 / night

Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant - Charleston

★★★★★Mount Pleasant

Best forSpecial occasions · Beach holidays

  • 8.9/10 from 741 guest reviews
  • 7.7 km to Battle of Fort Sumter
  • Chosen from 13 hotels
741 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.1Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayCleanliness: Spotless, fresh, and well-maintained environment.
  • Breakfast: No morning meal or continental options available on-site.
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Luxury pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.9/10 from 741 guest reviews; joint review-score position 3 of 13 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Luxury choice: 5 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
  • Price context: €125.89/night versus a sample median of €136.26/night (8% below the median).
  • Location: Mount Pleasant, Charleston. Address: 1472 Highway 17 North. Walking times are estimates from map distance.

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Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026.

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Where to stay in Charleston

All three picks are in Mount Pleasant, so you can choose purely on budget and style.

Mount Pleasant

Budget: DoubleTree by Hilton Charleston Mount Pleasant · 6.7 km to Battle of Fort Sumter · Smart-budget trips, Pool days

Best Value: Hyatt House Charleston/Mount Pleasant · 7.8 km to Battle of Fort Sumter · Most travellers, Pool days

Luxury: Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant - Charleston · 7.7 km to Battle of Fort Sumter · Special occasions, Beach holidays

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BudgetBest ValueLuxuryBattle of Fort Sumter · Fort Sumter

Charleston hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetDoubleTree by Hilton Charleston Mount PleasantMount Pleasant48.6 (286)€102
Best ValueHyatt House Charleston/Mount PleasantMount Pleasant38.9 (554)€124
LuxuryCambria Hotel Mount Pleasant - CharlestonMount Pleasant58.9 (741)€126

Questions about hotels in Charleston

What is the best budget hotel in Charleston?
DoubleTree by Hilton Charleston Mount Pleasant (Mount Pleasant): 8.6/10 · 286 reviews · €102 / night · Guests say: “Housekeeping: Consistently tidy, well-maintained, and fresh-smelling units.”
What is the best value hotel in Charleston?
Hyatt House Charleston/Mount Pleasant (Mount Pleasant): 8.9/10 · 554 reviews · €124 / night · Guests say: “Cleanliness: Interiors are consistently tidy, modern, and well-maintained.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Charleston?
Cambria Hotel Mount Pleasant - Charleston (Mount Pleasant): 8.9/10 · 741 reviews · €126 / night · Guests say: “Cleanliness: Spotless, fresh, and well-maintained environment.”
Where should I stay in Charleston?
Our three picks are in Mount Pleasant. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?
No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 19, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026.

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