OverviewThis hotel is situated within a 15-minute walk of both the Tanger Outlets Mall and the North Charleston Coliseum. With the Interstates 26 and 526 within a 2-minute drive, this hotel is well located for guests looking to explore the area by car.
Both smoking and non-smoking accommodations are available. All rooms include free Wi-Fi, free local calls, a coffeemaker, a mini-fridge, a microwave, a TV, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer and air conditioning. Accessible rooms are available.
Free parking is available on site and pets under 30 lbs are permitted in select rooms for an additional fee of $15 per night (maximum of one pet per room).
A free breakfast is served daily from 5 am to 9:30 am. This hotel does not have an on-site restaurant.
Other on-site amenities include an outdoor pool, a business centre, an ATM, guest laundry facilities, a BBQ area and ice machines.
The Charles Town Square, a mall and cinema complex, is a 5-minute drive away, while the Charleston Air Force Base and the Charleston Museum are both within a 14-minute drive. The South Carolina Aquarium on Charleston Harbor is about 15 minutes away by car, while Frankie’s Fun Park is about a 16-minute drive away.
The Charleston International Airport (CHS) is 8 minutes away by car. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on September 9, 2013: Free breakfast hours.
The GoodWhile many guests seemed generally disappointed with their stay at this property, among the reviews used for this analysis, there were some common compliments found.
A few guests found the hotel conveniently located for accessing the airport (CHS), highways and shopping malls.
A few reviewers thought that the room rates were reasonable, while a couple of guests praised the staff for their attentive, friendly and helpful service.
A couple of guests described their beds as comfortable. A few reviewers found their rooms clean, but some other guests were not happy with the cleanliness of their rooms (see below).
The Bad
Among the reviews sourced for this editorial, many guests seemed disappointed with the condition of their rooms and the property in general. Many guests thought that their rooms appeared dated and that upgrades were needed throughout the property. Reviewers mentioned specific items in need of renovations, including the windows, bathroom fixtures, carpeting and wall paint.
Several reviewers described cleanliness inconsistencies and a few guests agreed that the bedding and bathroom floors did not seem clean. A few guests complained that the in-room air-conditioning units were ineffective. A couple of reviewers said that their room had an unpleasant smell, while one reviewer said that her non-smoking room smelled of cigarette smoke. A couple of guests found the bathroom fan to be loud and noisy.
A few guests complained about the food and selection at the free breakfast, while a couple of reviewers thought that the dining area was too small.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 2.9 out of 5, with 65% of 511 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #49 out of 59 hotels in North Charleston, with an average score of 2.5 out of 5, from 155 reviews.