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Axel’s take

A strong Charleston splurge for polished rooms, attentive staff and a walkable location.

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Axel’s rating: 8.9/10 · a grand, full-service 5-star overlooking Marion Square

Hotel Bennett is a grand, full-service 5-star on King Street overlooking Marion Square, and we'd shortlist it for a celebratory Charleston weekend. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the clean, spacious rooms, comfortable beds and welcoming staff; the concierge attracts particularly consistent compliments. The heated rooftop pool, spa, champagne bar and patisserie give it substance beyond its ornate interiors.

The trade-offs are mostly about expectations at this level. Some guests find dining expensive for what arrives, and occasional restaurant-service delays interrupt an otherwise strong hospitality picture. The rooftop pool is small rather than resort-sized, while valet parking adds another charge. We'd choose it for a comfortable, well-supported city break, but skip it if expansive pool facilities or keeping extras modest are priorities.

Rooms
Guests regularly praise spacious rooms, comfortable beds and generous bathrooms.
Cleanliness
A consistent strength across Tripadvisor and Expedia guest feedback.
Service
Warm staff and standout concierge help; restaurant service occasionally falls short.
Amenities
Year-round heated rooftop pool, spa, 24-hour gym and several dining venues.
Fees and surprises
Valet parking and dog stays carry extra charges; afternoon tea requires reservations.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 23, 2026.

The location

404 King St, Charleston

King Street beside Marion Square puts shopping and dining within easy walking distance.

Amenities and check-in

Year-round heated rooftop pool, spa, 24-hour gym and several dining venues.

Check-in

after 4:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Fitness center (free)
  • Spa
AI-readable version · facts, comparisons and links

Hotel Bennett: from $970 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $970 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Hotel Bennett on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

Hotel Bennett is a grand, full-service 5-star overlooking Marion Square in Charleston, United States.

Address: 404 King St, Charleston. Property ID: 1095820. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/charleston/hotel-bennett-1095820

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/charleston/hotel-bennett-1095820/2026-11-21/2-adults

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$1,473$1,485 on Booking.com$12 less (1%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$1,940$2,351 on Expedia$411 less (17%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights$1,132$1,327 on Expedia$195 less (15%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights$1,155$1,327 on Expedia$172 less (13%)Nov 5Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $970 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $1,541 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $2,101 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $2,672 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $3,403 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $4,180 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $5,059 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $5,893 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $6,442 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $7,002 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $7,676 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $8,475 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $9,377 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $10,347 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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Axel's take: 8.9/10

A strong Charleston splurge for polished rooms, attentive staff and a walkable location. a grand, full-service 5-star overlooking Marion Square, scored for what it is.

Hotel Bennett is a grand, full-service 5-star on King Street overlooking Marion Square, and we'd shortlist it for a celebratory Charleston weekend. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the clean, spacious rooms, comfortable beds and welcoming staff; the concierge attracts particularly consistent compliments. The heated rooftop pool, spa, champagne bar and patisserie give it substance beyond its ornate interiors.

The trade-offs are mostly about expectations at this level. Some guests find dining expensive for what arrives, and occasional restaurant-service delays interrupt an otherwise strong hospitality picture. The rooftop pool is small rather than resort-sized, while valet parking adds another charge. We'd choose it for a comfortable, well-supported city break, but skip it if expansive pool facilities or keeping extras modest are priorities.

  • Best for: couples celebrating a special occasion; travelers exploring Charleston on foot; luxury travelers who value concierge help

  • Watch out for: small rooftop pool; expensive dining with occasional service delays; additional valet parking charge

  • Location: King Street beside Marion Square puts shopping and dining within easy walking distance.

  • Rooms: Guests regularly praise spacious rooms, comfortable beds and generous bathrooms.

  • Cleanliness: A consistent strength across Tripadvisor and Expedia guest feedback.

  • Service: Warm staff and standout concierge help; restaurant service occasionally falls short.

  • Amenities: Year-round heated rooftop pool, spa, 24-hour gym and several dining venues.

  • Fees and surprises: Valet parking and dog stays carry extra charges; afternoon tea requires reservations.

Axel's opinion of Hotel Bennett, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 23, 2026.

About Hotel Bennett

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 5-star hotel
  • 404 King St, Charleston
  • Guest rating: 4.6/5 on Google from 953 reviews (location 4.8/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): International African American Museum: 18 min walk · Charleston International Airport: 28 min by taxi · Hilton Head Island Airport: 131 min by taxi · The Charleston Museum: 4 min walk · Childrens Museum of the Lowcountry: 4 min walk · Visitors Center: 4 min walk
  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Spa, Valet parking (extra charge), Pet-friendly, Accessible, Wi-Fi (free), Business center
  • Check-in from: 16:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00
  • City page: Hotels in Charleston

Room types

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Standard Double room (full double bed)

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Deluxe Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Deluxe Double Family room (full double bed)

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Premier room

Premier Double room (full double bed)

Presidential room

Presidential Single room

Premium room

Premium room with balcony

  • Room features: Balcony

Premium Single room

Premium Triple room

Premium Family room

Premium Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Premium Double room with balcony (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Room features: Balcony

Premium Double Family room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Ambassador room

Ambassador Single room

Ambassador Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed

Junior Suite

Single Junior Suite

Family Junior Suite

Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Standard Junior Suite

Suite

1 Bedroom Suite

Single Suite

1 Bedroom Single Suite

Triple Suite

1 Bedroom Triple Suite

Family Suite

Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)

Standard Suite

Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Single Suite

Premier Suite

1 Bedroom Premier Suite

Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite with balcony

Presidential Family Suite

Presidential Double Suite (full double bed)

Premium Suite

1 Bedroom Premium Suite

Premium Single Suite

1 Bedroom Premium Double Suite (full double bed)

Ambassador Suite

Ambassador Suite with balcony

1 Bedroom Ambassador Suite

Ambassador Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Ambassador Double Suite (full double bed)

Grand Suite

1 Bedroom Grand Suite

  • Bedrooms: 1

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