Axel's take: 8.5/10
Spacious suites and helpful staff make this a strong airport base, with maintenance caveats. A practical 3-star all-suite airport hotel for longer stays, scored for what it is.
This 3-star extended-stay hotel in North Charleston is a strong pick for families, work trips and airport stopovers. Booking.com, Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the roomy suites, helpful staff and breakfast. Full kitchens make longer stays practical, and the convention center is within walking distance. We'd choose it for space and convenience rather than Charleston atmosphere; downtown is about 10 miles away.
The main caveat is maintenance uncertainty: a March 2026 guest reported first-floor repairs after a leak, and a July Expedia guest found the outdoor pool unusable because of algae. Neither issue is confirmed as ongoing, but check before booking if pool time matters. Parking costs extra, housekeeping is every other day, and weekend breakfast starts at 7 a.m.—potentially too late for an early flight. We'd skip it for a car-free historic-district trip.
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Best for: Families needing kitchen-equipped suites; Extended business stays; Airport and convention-center trips
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Watch out for: Confirm pool availability and repair status; Paid parking; Not a downtown sightseeing base
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Location: Near the airport and walkable to the convention center; about 10 miles from downtown Charleston.
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Rooms: Generously sized studios and suites with full kitchens and sitting areas are the standout.
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Cleanliness: Strong overall feedback across sites, with occasional room-preparation lapses rather than a dominant pattern.
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Service: Friendly, helpful staff draw consistent praise; confirm shuttle arrangements directly.
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Amenities: Hot breakfast, complimentary airport shuttle, gym and outdoor pool; verify pool availability.
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Fees and surprises: Parking and pets carry fees; housekeeping is every other day, and 2026 repair reports remain unresolved in available evidence.
Axel's opinion of Residence Inn Charleston Airport, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.