Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown

45 Lockwood Dr., Charleston, SC 29401 United States (USA) near Exit 221 on I-26 (~1.4mi)
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3.0 Star Property
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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:
"Overall good, first impression disappointing due to interaction with front desk employee."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Overall,our stay was pleasant and the room was very nice. It would have been nice to have been advised of the renovations going on. The first front desk clerk was quite inhospitable and showed no interest in my discomfort and concern. Rather, she was rude and dismissing. Management, however, made apologies for the situation and offered whatever was needed to make our stay more pleasant. We thank them for their efforts. We will consider another stay when visiting Charleston again.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
05-Mar-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Feb 28 to Mon Mar 03 2025 at a $317.99 average nightly rate.
"Great place to stay."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
From the front desk people who are absolutely wonderful, to the new young gentleman who ran up the stairs to the top floor as our key did not work, and Jim the bartender, staff was wonderful! Great place to stay!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
13-Jan-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Jan 07 to Wed Jan 08 2025 at a $182.99 average nightly rate.
"Superb hotel in all aspects."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Great clean and well maintained rooms with awesome views of the harbor. The inhouse restaurant had a very nice selection of meals for both breakfast and dinner. I would highly recommend this establishment.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
27-Sep-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Sep 24 to Wed Sep 25 2024 at a $263.99 average nightly rate.
"Beautiful Location & Amenities"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Beautiful location and amenities. Great front desk staff.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
22-Apr-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Apr 19 to Mon Apr 22 2024 at a $317.99 average nightly rate.
"Nice & Clean"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
The room was very nice and clean.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
16-Apr-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Apr 12 to Sun Apr 14 2024 at a $587.99 average nightly rate.
"The view from the room was beautiful!"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
We loved the view overlooking the water and boats! The room was very clean and nice. My grandson loved it and was so excited!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
28-Mar-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Mar 25 to Tue Mar 26 2024 at a $298.99 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
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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Laundry facilities
  • Licensed bar
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • 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 milesCharleston Executive Airport--12 miles

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Breakfast Information

Our full-service, fresh-made, cooked-to-order breakfast is priced at USD 9.50-16.50 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.

Suggested AI Generated Itinerary

    Day 1

  • Breakfast: The Daily - A cozy cafe offering delicious breakfast options and specialty coffee. Located 0.8 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: 167 Raw - A popular seafood spot known for its fresh oysters and lobster rolls. Located 0.5 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: Husk - A renowned restaurant serving Southern cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients. Located 1.2 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Charleston Harbor Tour - Enjoy a scenic boat tour of Charleston Harbor and learn about the city's rich history. Departure point is 0.3 miles from the hotel.

    • Day 2

  • Breakfast: Callie's Hot Little Biscuit - A must-visit for biscuit lovers, offering a variety of delicious biscuit sandwiches. Located 0.7 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Hominy Grill - A local favorite known for its Southern comfort food and famous Charleston Nasty Biscuit. Located 1.3 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: FIG - A farm-to-table restaurant serving seasonal dishes inspired by Mediterranean flavors. Located 1.1 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Charleston Historic District Walking Tour - Explore the charming streets of the historic district and learn about its architectural and cultural significance. Starting point is 0.6 miles from the hotel.

    • Day 3

  • Breakfast: Butcher & Bee - A trendy eatery serving creative breakfast options and artisanal coffee. Located 1.2 miles from the hotel.
  • Lunch: Poogan's Porch - A Southern-style restaurant serving classic dishes in a charming Victorian house. Located 0.9 miles from the hotel.
  • Dinner: The Ordinary - A seafood-focused restaurant housed in a historic bank building, offering a variety of fresh seafood dishes. Located 1.4 miles from the hotel.
  • Activity: Charleston City Market - Explore the vibrant market filled with local vendors selling crafts, artwork, and souvenirs. Located 0.7 miles from the hotel.

Previously known as:
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront

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--/--24161215123/--405252
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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 1500125/--87623643369/--167150150
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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 75062/--4431182118--/--837575
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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 75062/--4431182118--/--837575
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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 USD 9.50-16.50 per person.

How much does internet cost?

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

Can I get a AAA rate at Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront / Downtown?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront / Downtown?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

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..

Testimonials:

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