Emeline
181 Church St, Charleston, South Carolina, 29401-3122
About This Property
Experience the charm of Charleston at Emeline, where luxury meets convenience in the heart of the Historic District.
Recreation and Fitness
Stay active with our fully equipped fitness center or explore the scenic surroundings with bicycles available for rent, ensuring an invigorating stay.
Dining Delights
Indulge in delightful American cuisine at Clerks Coffee Company, where you can enjoy breakfast, brunch, and snacks. Unwind at our bar/lounge with a carefully curated drink selection after a busy day.
Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in one of our 212 stylishly appointed guestrooms, featuring modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, minibars, and complimentary Wi-Fi, providing a comfortable haven throughout your stay.
Emeline is your perfect home away from home—book your unforgettable Charleston experience today!
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Fantastic Experience.
This was a large corporate room block and we were all blown away by the hospitality and professionalism of the staff. definitely will recommend The Emeline to anyone traveling to CHS!
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- • This was a large corporate room block and we were all blown away by the hospitality and professionalism of the staff. definitely will recommend The Emeline to anyone traveling to CHS!
Hell in Charleston
Our recent stay at Hotel Emeline was absolutely upsetting and unacceptable from start to finish. We were not informed in advance about a 3.16% credit card surcharge, which already felt misleading, but the situation only worsened after checkout. We were wrongfully charged a $250 smoking fee, despite the fact that neither my husband nor I smoke. This accusation is completely false and insulting. As if that weren’t bad enough, this was also our first experience ever having to kill a cockroach in the bathroom of a hotel room—something no guest should have to deal with, especially at a hotel of this caliber and price point. When we contacted customer care to dispute the charge, we were hung up on twice, which is beyond unprofessional and unacceptable. We were then told that no refund would be considered until their engineers could test the fire alarm, leaving us stuck with an unfair charge, no clear timeline, and no accountability. Between the hidden fees, false smoking charge, unsanitary room conditions, and dismissive customer service, this hotel has completely failed in providing even basic hospitality. I am absolutely disgusted by how this situation was handled. We will not be returning and will be sure to share this experience with friends, family, and anyone considering staying here. Save yourself the frustration and stay elsewhere.
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- • Our recent stay at Hotel Emeline was absolutely upsetting and unacceptable from start to finish. We were not informed in advance about a 3.16% credit card surcharge, which already felt misleading, but the situation only worsened after checkout. We were wrongfully charged a $250 smoking fee, despite the fact that neither my husband nor I smoke. This accusation is completely false and insulting. As if that weren’t bad enough, this was also our first experience ever having to kill a cockroach in the bathroom of a hotel room—something no guest should have to deal with, especially at a hotel of this caliber and price point. When we contacted customer care to dispute the charge, we were hung up on twice, which is beyond unprofessional and unacceptable. We were then told that no refund would be considered until their engineers could test the fire alarm, leaving us stuck with an unfair charge, no clear timeline, and no accountability. Between the hidden fees, false smoking charge, unsanitary room conditions, and dismissive customer service, this hotel has completely failed in providing even basic hospitality. I am absolutely disgusted by how this situation was handled. We will not be returning and will be sure to share this experience with friends, family, and anyone considering staying here. Save yourself the frustration and stay elsewhere.
Christmas at the Emeline
I stayed at the Emeline while visiting family the week of Christmas. This was my second Christmas stay, my last was 3 years ago. The hotel once again exceeded my expectations, upon check in I was ungraded to a beautiful suite. My family in Charleston enjoyed visiting the hotel every evening we ate at Frannie and The Fox, loved the burnt honey pizza which we enjoyed on the beautiful patio by the fireplace. Shoutout to the excellent valet guys, especially Mark and Oliver always helpful.
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- • I stayed at the Emeline while visiting family the week of Christmas. This was my second Christmas stay, my last was 3 years ago. The hotel once again exceeded my expectations, upon check in I was ungraded to a beautiful suite. My family in Charleston enjoyed visiting the hotel every evening we ate at Frannie and The Fox, loved the burnt honey pizza which we enjoyed on the beautiful patio by the fireplace. Shoutout to the excellent valet guys, especially Mark and Oliver always helpful.
Fabulous !
First I would like to start with our arrival and Christine was as the front desk and could not Have been nicer with her big smile and kindness! Then Jimmy our favorite waiter for breakfast ! He is so awesome we wanted to take him home ! What a beautiful person and so welcoming and fun! Our bartender in the back den was Daniel another incredible addition ! Described all the special drinks and had the cutest ornaments in his beard The I believe the waiter in our Terr was Tyler ! Fabulous ! Rooms always were so clean and neat when we arrived back after a fun day and we just look forward to the day we can return’
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- • First I would like to start with our arrival and Christine was as the front desk and could not Have been nicer with her big smile and kindness! Then Jimmy our favorite waiter for breakfast ! He is so awesome we wanted to take him home ! What a beautiful person and so welcoming and fun! Our bartender in the back den was Daniel another incredible addition ! Described all the special drinks and had the cutest ornaments in his beard The I believe the waiter in our Terr was Tyler ! Fabulous ! Rooms always were so clean and neat when we arrived back after a fun day and we just look forward to the day we can return’
Amazing service from Misael
it was amazing but thanks to Misael server was amazing! Just for his hospitality i would come back again it was fantastic
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- • it was amazing but thanks to Misael server was amazing! Just for his hospitality i would come back again it was fantastic
Tanner’s service was impeccable
Tanner was extremely helpful with bringing our bags in and out of the hotel making our experience one of a kind. His kindness and service is the reason we will travel back to stay at Emeline. The Location of Emeline is in perfect walking distance from all shops and restaurants. The atmosphere was lovely and clean.
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- • Tanner was extremely helpful with bringing our bags in and out of the hotel making our experience one of a kind. His kindness and service is the reason we will travel back to stay at Emeline. The Location of Emeline is in perfect walking distance from all shops and restaurants. The atmosphere was lovely and clean.
Great hotel even better staff
Great stay. The hotel was so central to everything in the city. The room was so clean and the staff was so friendly helpful. Ashley and Colby helped us at check-in and were lovely, they helped me mail some postcards I had written for my family. And Oliver and Tanner at the valet did a phenomenal job helping me with my bags and helping me order my uber! Despite my heavy bags they were smiling and talking with me. All in all 10 out of 10 experience. Will definitely be staying here the next time I’m in Charleston.
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- • Great stay. The hotel was so central to everything in the city. The room was so clean and the staff was so friendly helpful. Ashley and Colby helped us at check-in and were lovely, they helped me mail some postcards I had written for my family. And Oliver and Tanner at the valet did a phenomenal job helping me with my bags and helping me order my uber! Despite my heavy bags they were smiling and talking with me. All in all 10 out of 10 experience. Will definitely be staying here the next time I’m in Charleston.
Emeline Hotel
Upon arrival the valet was excellent, plus had our luggage in our room in 15 minutes - check in was a breeze, with a complementary eggnog to start our stay - Our room was perfect, plus it was decorated with Christmas decorations thru out, with tree, Christmas pillows and several Nutcrackers thru out the room - the Frannie & the Fox restaurant was outstanding, and our service Jimmie made our experience enjoyable - the ambience through out the hotel was impeccable - Even the hotel manager, Rachael, was the friendliest hotel manager we ever met. - if we had any complaints, it’s the room trash cans are too small - overall we had a wonderful from the hotel to the city of Charleston - will stay there again in the future, you can’t beat the location, makes walking around the historic city easy
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- • Upon arrival the valet was excellent, plus had our luggage in our room in 15 minutes - check in was a breeze, with a complementary eggnog to start our stay - Our room was perfect, plus it was decorated with Christmas decorations thru out, with tree, Christmas pillows and several Nutcrackers thru out the room - the Frannie & the Fox restaurant was outstanding, and our service Jimmie made our experience enjoyable - the ambience through out the hotel was impeccable - Even the hotel manager, Rachael, was the friendliest hotel manager we ever met. - if we had any complaints, it’s the room trash cans are too small - overall we had a wonderful from the hotel to the city of Charleston - will stay there again in the future, you can’t beat the location, makes walking around the historic city easy
Hair in the food!
Thank you for the multiple sides of hair in my to go meal. Spoke to management, told them I didn’t want a refund of my meal, just questioned their kitchen and personal cleanliness.
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- • Thank you for the multiple sides of hair in my to go meal. Spoke to management, told them I didn’t want a refund of my meal, just questioned their kitchen and personal cleanliness.
Amenity Charge Scam
The hotel charges a high price amenity fee but doesn’t deliver on it. You’re suppose to receive free drink tokens at two sister restaurants which are never received. Each room is suppose to have complimentary sodas and snacks which aren’t there. The king size room is a joke and the bed barely fits in the room. I prepaid and they still charged the amenity fee after arrived. Be careful booking this hotel. You may pay less at better hotels with less deceptive practices.
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- • The hotel charges a high price amenity fee but doesn’t deliver on it. You’re suppose to receive free drink tokens at two sister restaurants which are never received. Each room is suppose to have complimentary sodas and snacks which aren’t there. The king size room is a joke and the bed barely fits in the room. I prepaid and they still charged the amenity fee after arrived. Be careful booking this hotel. You may pay less at better hotels with less deceptive practices.
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