Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown

45 Lockwood Dr., Charleston, SC 29401 United States (USA) near Exit 221 on I-26 (~1.4mi)
View Map Reservations: 1-800-219-2797
3.0 Star Property
32.781994 -79.954735
+1-800-219-2797

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Local Attractions

The Citadel, Johnson Hagood Stadium, Riverdogs Stadium, MUSC, Roper Hospital, College of Charleston, Historic District, The Battery, James Island County Park, Historic Charleston Plantations, SC Aquarium, Gaillard Auditorium, Mother Emanuel AME Church, Folly Beach, Kiawah Island, Isle of Palms Beach, Tanger Outlets

Verified Reviews of Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront / Downtown

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Clean Hotel Near Medical University of South Carolina"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Clean hotel. We've stayed here twice over the past few months. Both were for appointments at the Medical University of South Carolina.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
27-Jan-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jan 23 to Tue Jan 24 2023 at a $246.99 average nightly rate.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 1093 guest reviews

Property Description

Set on the picturesque Ashley Marina, by the banks of the Ashley River, the stylish Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown hotel is in the heart of downtown Charleston, SC. Enjoy easy access to Charleston's Historic District, The Medical University of South Carolina, The Citadel, College of Charleston, South Carolina Aquarium, as well as Historic Plantations, shops, restaurants, and beaches. Shuttle service is not available.

Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 04:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Year of Last Renovation: 2014
Floors: 4
Rooms: 141
Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 141
Handicap Rooms:
Suites: 11
Room Windows: Windows Don't Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 3 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 6224 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 125 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 2.0 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site
Lounge/Bar Hours: 5PM-10PM
Pool Info:
Outdoor seasonal pool that overlooks the Ashley Marina. The pool is open from dawn until dusk.
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Cancellations policies vary depending upon the time of year. Your hotel contact will confirm this information for you at the time of booking your group/event at our location.
Typical Group Deposit: 50%
Total Taxes: 13.50%
Total Misc Fees: $1.10 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 9.50%
Occupancy Tax: 4.00%
Food and Beverage Tax: 10.50%
Resort/Hotel Fee: 1.10 Per Night
Additional Person Fee: 10.00 Per Person
Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day (Complimentary)
Food and Beverage Service Charge: 21.00% (2017-22%)
Banquet Bartender Fees: 75.00 Per Hour ($35.00/additional hour)
Chef Attendant Fees: 75.00 Per Function (2 hours)
Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: 15.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: 17.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: 25.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: 17.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: 27.00 Per Person
Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: 17.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: 45.00 Per Person
Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: 48.00 Per Person
Morning Break Cost: 10.00 Per Person
Afternoon Break Cost: 15.00 Per Person
Banquet Gallon of Coffee: 75.00 Per Item (1.5 gallons)
Banquet Soda: 2.50 Per Item
Banquet Bottled Water: 2.50 Per Item
Banquet Hosted Bar: 18.00 Per Person/Per Hour ($9/person/addtn'l hour)
Banquet Reception w Hors d'oeuvres: 50.00 Per Person/Per Hour

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Bus parking
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Credit card accepted: Diners Club
  • Credit card accepted: JCB
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Express Check-Out
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Fitness and health center
  • Free local calls
  • Generator for sleeping rooms
  • Generator for public spaces
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Ice Maker
  • Internet - wireless
  • Internet - ethernet
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry valet service
  • Licensed bar
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • 24 hours room service
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV Channel: HBO
  • Voicemail

Airport & Shuttle Information

Charleston International Airport--12 miles Charleston Executive Airport--12 miles

Local Shuttle Info: Shuttle Service is not available.

Breakfast Information

Our full-service, fresh-made, cooked-to-order breakfast is priced at $14.95+tax per person.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Sorry, pets are not allowed.

Internet / WiFI

Complimentary wi-fi in lobby/restaurant and meeting/event spaces.

About Hilton Garden Inn

  • Spacious meeting rooms with onsite catering services and audiovisual equipment available
  • 24 Hour Business Center and Free Wi-Fi
  • Plus Hypoallergenic Pillows
  • Convenient Pavilion Mart open 24/7 offering late night snack, beverages, and more
  • Onsite Dining with Lunch and Dinner offered in most locations
  • Full Cooked-to-Order Breakfast

The Hilton Garden Inn highlights above are subject to change without notice.

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown.

Feel free to use the Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Charleston event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Feet)		 Size
(sqft.)		 Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet Space Layout		 Crescent
Crescent Tables Layout		 Classroom
Classroom Meeting Layout		 Hollow
Square
Hollow Square Table Layout		 U-Shape
U Shape Meeting Layout		 Boardroom
Boardroom Meeting Space		 Convention
8'/10'
Convention Booth Layout		 Theater
Theater Layout		 Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting		 Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Rotunda Board Room 26 x 20 x 24 524 --/-- 24 16 12 15 12 3/-- 40 52 52
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Rotunda Board Room

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
524 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
26 x 20 x 24 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Windows:
2
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Teleconferencing
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Sound System
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Peninsula Room 50 x 30 x 12 1500 125/-- 87 62 36 43 36 9/-- 167 150 150
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Peninsula Room

Room Type:
Ballroom
Total Size:
1500 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
50 x 30 x 12 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Columns:
0
Windows:
4
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Sound System
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Peninsula A		 30 x 25 x 12 750 62/-- 44 31 18 21 18 --/-- 83 75 75
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Peninsula A

Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
750 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
30 x 25 x 12 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Columns:
0
Windows:
2
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Sound System
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Peninsula B		 30 x 25 x 12 750 62/-- 44 31 18 21 18 --/-- 83 75 75
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Peninsula B

Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
750 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
30 x 25 x 12 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Columns:
0
Windows:
2
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Sound System
45 Waterside 70 x 60 x 0 4200 --/-- -- -- -- -- -- --/-- -- 150 --
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45 Waterside

Room Type:
Outdoor Miscellaneous
Total Size:
4200 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
70 x 60 x 0 Ft.
Floor Level:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • Sound System
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FAQs about Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront / Downtown

What time is check in?

Check in time is 04:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront / Downtown have?

There are 141 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront / Downtown?

Yes, they have 3 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront / Downtown?

Our full-service, fresh-made, cooked-to-order breakfast is priced at $14.95+tax per person.

How much does internet cost?

Complimentary wi-fi in lobby/restaurant and meeting/event spaces.

Is there a gym at Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront / Downtown?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is there a pool at Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront / Downtown?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Outdoor seasonal pool that overlooks the Ashley Marina. The pool is open from dawn until dusk..

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