OverviewThe Rodeway Inn, formally a Country Hearth property, is situated among other hotels and big-box stores. Offering convenient access to Interstate 26, which is less than a 1-minute drive away, this hotel is well suited 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 desk and individual climate control. Select rooms also include a coffeemaker, a mini-fridge, a microwave, an iron and ironing board and a hair dryer. Rooms are furnished with two double beds, two queen beds or one king bed.
Free parking is available on site and pets are permitted in select rooms for an additional fee of $10 per night, per pet.
A free breakfast is served daily from 6 am to 9:30 am. This hotel does not have an on-site restaurant, but there is a Denny's across the street and a few other restaurants within a 10-minute walk, including an IHOP, a Chipotle and a Taco Bell.
Other on-site amenities include an outdoor pool, guest laundry facilities and a guest copy and fax service.
The Otranto Plaza Shopping Center is a 6-minute drive away, while the Whirlin' Waters Adventure Waterpark and Wannamaker County Park are both 8 minutes away by car. The Summerville Speedway is a 16-minute drive away. The South Carolina Aquarium is a 22-minute drive away, while Middleton Plantation is about 30 minutes away by car.
The Fort Sumter Ferry is about 23 minutes away by car, while the Charleston International Airport (CHS) is about a 13-minute drive away. (All driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on June 6, 2013: The free breakfast hours and pet policy.
The GoodMany guests seemed pleased with their stays at this property, among the reviews used for this analysis, and many reviewers thought that the room rates were reasonable and that the hotel offered good value for the money they spent.
Guests frequently complimented the staff for their friendly and accommodating service.
Many reviewers described their rooms as clean and a few guests also thought that their rooms were generally comfortable. However, there were some complaints about decor and furnishings as well as a couple of complaints about cleanliness (see below for more details).
Many guests found the location convenient for accessing the interstate, shopping and restaurants.
A couple of reviewers praised the food at the free breakfast and specifically mentioned enjoying the biscuits and gravy.
The Bad
Among the reviews sourced for this editorial, several guests thought that their rooms appeared somewhat dated and in need of upgrades. These guests described worn linens and furniture and a couple of reviewers said that their toilets were not in working order. While many guests described their rooms as clean, a couple of reviewers noticed cleanliness inconsistencies.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.1 out of 5, with 63% of 277 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.com ranked this hotel #39 out of 59 hotels in North Charleston, with an average score of 3 out of 5, from 44 reviews.
The author called the hotel on June 6, 2013 to verify some information.
