The Palmetto Hotel

The Palmetto Hotel, Charleston: from $236 a night

From $236 a night at The Palmetto Hotel, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 22–23, 2026, 2 adults: $236 total. Dec 4–6, 2026, 2 adults: $1,247 total on Axel; Booking.com listed $1,539 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.

The Palmetto Hotel is a stylish 4-star boutique hotel in Charleston’s French Quarter in Charleston, United States.

Address: 194 East Bay Street, Charleston. Property ID: 1251100.

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Total price: $1,438 USD

2026-11-10 to 2026-11-13 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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Axel's take: 8.7/10

A strong couples’ base for Charleston, with polished rooms but imperfect soundproofing. a stylish 4-star boutique hotel in Charleston’s French Quarter, scored for what it is.

The Palmetto is a stylish 4-star boutique hotel whose strongest amenity is Charleston outside the door. We’d pick it for a couples’ weekend built around restaurants, historic streets and waterfront walks. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the decor, comfortable beds, clean rooms and welcoming staff. The lobby cocktail bar gives this small hotel a social center, and continental breakfast is included.

The trade-offs are space and consistency rather than a broadly disappointing stay. Some rooms feel compact, Juliet balconies aren’t terraces, and several guests describe street or neighboring-room noise. Recent reviews also flag occasional missed housekeeping, although cleanliness scores remain strong overall. Valet parking costs extra. We’d skip it if generous storage, dependable quiet or extensive hotel facilities matter more than character and location.

• Best for: couples on a city weekend; restaurant-focused travelers; sightseeing without a car

• Watch out for: street and neighboring-room noise; compact rooms and Juliet balconies; occasional housekeeping lapses

• Location: French Quarter setting within an easy walk of City Market, Waterfront Park and restaurants.

• Rooms: Attractive king rooms with Nespresso machines; smaller categories can feel tight, and soundproofing draws complaints.

• Cleanliness: Strong ratings across Booking.com and Expedia, despite occasional reports of missed housekeeping.

• Service: Warm, helpful staff dominate guest feedback, with some recent inconsistencies.

• Amenities: Included continental breakfast, lobby cocktails and small plates, free Wi-Fi and complimentary bicycles.

• Fees and surprises: Valet parking and pets incur extra charges; standard balcony categories have Juliet balconies, not furnished terraces.

Axel's opinion of The Palmetto Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com · Google. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About The Palmetto Hotel

• Property type: Hotel
• 4-star hotel
• 194 East Bay Street, Charleston
• Guest rating: 4.2/5 on Google from 263 reviews (location 4.8/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): International African American Museum: 16 min walk · Charleston International Airport: 30 min by taxi · Hilton Head Island Airport: 134 min by taxi · Market St / East Bay St: 2 min walk · Waterfront Park: 3 min walk · Church and Union Charleston: 3 min walk
• Hotel policies: Deposit: $150 per guest per stay; Pet deposit: $150 per guest per stay; Pets: $150 per room per stay
• Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (free), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Valet parking (extra charge), Pet-friendly (extra charge), Accessible, Wi-Fi (free)
• Check-in from: 16:00
• Check-out by: 11:00
• City page: Hotels in Charleston

Room types

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Standard room

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Standard Penthouse room

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Standard room with balcony

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Standard Single room

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Standard Triple room

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Standard Quadruple room

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Standard Double room (full double bed)

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Standard Double Penthouse room (full double bed)

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Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Superior room

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Superior Single room

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Superior Double room (full double bed)

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Superior Double room with city view (full double bed)

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Deluxe room

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Deluxe room with city view

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Deluxe room with view

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Deluxe room with balcony

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Deluxe Single room

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Deluxe Single room with balcony

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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

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Deluxe Double room with city view (full double bed)

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Deluxe Double room with water view (full double bed)

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Deluxe Double room with balcony (full double bed)

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• Room features: Balcony
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Deluxe Quadruple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Deluxe Quadruple room with harbour view

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Deluxe room (sofa)

• Beds: sofa
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Premium room

• Room features: Balcony
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Premium room with balcony

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Premium Single room

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Premium Single room with balcony

• Room features: Balcony
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Premium Double room (full double bed)

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Premium Double room with balcony (full double bed)

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• Room features: Balcony
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Premium room with balcony (sofa)

• Beds: sofa
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Suite

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Penthouse Suite

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Suite with balcony

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Double Penthouse Suite (full double bed)

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Presidential Suite

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