Overview
Located about a 2-minute walk from Charleston's City Market and a 2-minute drive from Highway 52, the Days Inn Historic District is popular with travellers who prefer a centrally located hotel with an outdoor pool, amenities within a short walk and easy highway access.
This hotel has 124 air-conditioned guest rooms, each offering one king or two double beds, free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a desk, an in-room safe, a microwave, a mini-fridge, a hair dryer and an iron and ironing board. Wheelchair-accessible rooms are available upon request and pets are permitted for an additional $15 per pet, per night, plus a $50 refundable deposit. Smoking rooms are available, and pets are only allowed in smoking rooms.
Hotel amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, a business centre, meeting/banquet space, guest laundry and one free parking spot per room. Toast is the hotel's on-site restaurant, and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily.
Confederate Museum is a 2-minute walk north of the hotel, while Middleton Plantation can be found about 13 minutes southward on foot. The Charleston School of Law is roughly an 11-minute trip via public transit, and access to public transit is less than a 1-minute walk away. Charleston International Airport (CHS) is a 20-minute drive northwest. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, 1 free parking spot/room, pets permitted for $15/pet/night + $50 refundable deposit, wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: July 4, 2013)
The GoodThe majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with praise going to the hotel's location, staff and rooms.
Many guests praised the hotel's location, describing it as central, as well as close to shopping, attractions, restaurants, the waterfront and City Market. One reviewer stated, "Can't beat the location, it's within walking distance to most Charleston tourist sites".
The hotel's staff were complimented by numerous reviewers, who characterized them as friendly, helpful and professional. One reviewer felt that the staff helped make his or her trip memorable.
Several lodgers were pleased with their accommodations at the hotel. They described their rooms as clean, nicely sized, well equipped and quiet, with comfortable beds and pillows and good water pressure. It should be noted, however, that a few guests had issues with their rooms (see below).
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few complaints about the rooms and the hotel's lack of elevator.
While the majority of guests were pleased with their well-equipped and comfortable rooms, a few lodgers had complaints. They reported worn carpets and decor, loud in-room air-conditioning units, musty odours, thin and worn towels, old TVs and some cleaning issues.
A few reviewers were disappointed with the hotel's lack of elevator. They complained about carrying heavy luggage up to their second-story rooms, and recommended those with mobility issues book rooms on the first floor.
Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 3.6 out of 5 with an 83% recommendation rate from 889 reviews.
Hotels.com guest reviews rated the hotel 3.5 out of 5 from 675 reviews.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #46 out of 54 Charleston hotels with an average rating of 3 out of 5 from 578 reviews.
The author called the hotel on July 4, 2013 to verify some information.
