Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Staircase
Sun deck
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
45 Lockwood Drive, Charleston, SC, 29401
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • College of Charleston
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Water View)

  • 28 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing, Water View)

  • 26 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing), View

  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (No Water View)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds (No Water View)

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

2 Bedroom Suite (1 King & 1 Queen), Balcony, View

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Accessible

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Water View)

  • 28 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed ( Water View)

  • 26 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Roll in shower)

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown

Riverfront hotel with fitness centre and rooftop terrace
An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a rooftop terrace and a 24-hour business centre are on-site.
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown offers 141 accommodations with an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. 42-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Charleston hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Harborage at Ashley Marina. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy American cuisine while dining at The Garden Grille & Bar
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and a few minutes from Medical University of South Carolina
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and a fireplace in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown. Self parking is free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
The Garden Grille & Bar – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
45 Waterside – On-site bar. Open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 15 for adults and USD 9.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • 45 Waterside
  • The Garden Grille & Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 3 February 2025 to 31 March 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/lounge
  • Lobby
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 15 for adults and from USD 9.95 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Waterfront Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Waterfront Hotel Charleston Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Waterfront/Downtown Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Waterfront/Downtown
Hilton Garn Inn Waterfront
Hilton Charleston Waterfront
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown Charleston

Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 468 out of 999 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 999 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 999 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 999 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 999 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Niki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Only ten min uber to French quarter and king street. Nice and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

James, Strongsville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms need updating. TV is very basic. View was amazing, however!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The mattress was very comfortable, but the bedding smelled of diesel fuel or gas or kerosene. To the point my husbands back smelled like it after we woke up and my clothes also absorbed the smell. Upon check out, I was just letting them know to clean the bedding better or figure it out for next guest and my concern was dismissed to a new mattress smell. I have smelled new mattresses, they usually do not smell like gas.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Min

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Under construction so it smelled and looked bad. Saw a bunch of mattresses in the parking lot. Maybe for bedbugs? Who knows
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Judith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Murrells Inlet

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this location on the water. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel is nice and comfortable. I loved having the bar on the 1st floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Won’t Return
The main chair was very dirty and the 2 floors above us were under construction therefore it was very noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price for location, quality of room, hotel. We enjoyed the lobby. Would come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Edward

Travelled with group
Reserved a king sized bed and received two double beds. I’m 6’4” this doesn’t work for me.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ron

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
I was charged $5.98 more than Expedia quoted me. I reserved two rooms : one room had a beautiful harbor view and the other room had a parking lot view. Each charged the same price.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mary L

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reported light bulb out and it wasn't replaced before we left. Need vending machines Be nice to have shuttles to take visitors to tourist areas Most of the seasoned staff were super pleasant, The younger needs more customer care training.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with partner
The music from the rooftop bar was too loud so finally l asked the front desk to turn it down and within minutes it was down! Thank you Tremika for wonderful service!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Quite room
Bed mattress was not supportive at all. Creaking everything I would turn. Check-in service extremely slow for some reason. Free parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The young man who checked me in was amazing. I regret I did not get his name to put it in this review. He was truly an asset to your team
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie Allen

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed at this hotel several times has always been nice and clean and staff have always been great. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Your property was so quiet!! We slept so well. Your front desk help was extremely friendly. Your pool was perfect for my lap swimming. Parking was so convenient. Breakfast options were amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Disappointing was the cleanliness of the floors both wooden and carpeting in the lobby.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Leanne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, friendly staff who were so helpful. Great clean hotel. Internet was very spotty and had difficulties connecting and maintaining the connection
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nerissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The hotel is in an awkward spot between two highways and no where to walk around .. it’s also in need of some updating but it served it’s purpose for our trip
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024