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The best hotels in Mount Pleasant, Charleston, ranked

4 hotels in and around Mount Pleasant seen below the public rate in the last 7 days, typically 16% less than Expedia and Booking.com.

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#3 of 6 places to stay in Charleston

Axel's take on Mount Pleasant

6.2/10

Stay for harbor outings and family flexibility, with transport planned.

Getting around
5.6
On your doorstep
1.9
Hotels
8.0
Value
6.7
Axel’s verdict
7.2

Around Patriots Point, the Ravenel Bridge approaches and Coleman Boulevard, Mount Pleasant offers a harbor-oriented alternative to downtown. Naval history, waterfront parks and Shem Creek’s boardwalks make it particularly useful for families mixing Charleston sightseeing with outdoor time. These are distinct destinations, though, not one continuous pedestrian district.

The exact street matters: a harborfront address and a roadside address near the bridge produce very different stays. A local Reddit reply confirms that some bridge-foot locations have restaurants within walking distance, but that does not make downtown walkable. Choose it with a car or a deliberate bus-and-boat plan; skip it for an entirely spontaneous, walking-only visit.

Best for
familiesa quiet staysports fans
Skip it if
You want to walk home from downtown dinner; You assume every address has waterfront access
Getting around
Route 41 serves Houston Northcutt and Coleman Boulevard; water taxis link Patriots Point with downtown on a seasonal schedule; from CHS, use a car/taxi or Route 11 then 41.
After dark
Shem Creek has restaurant-and-drinks activity; do not expect that same atmosphere along every harborfront or roadside address.
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The best hotels in Mount Pleasant, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel is scored for what it is by Axel's own review. The rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates. Typical Axel rate $181 a night · usually 8% under the public rate.

  1. Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Harbor Mt. Pleasant
    #1 in Mount Pleasant

    Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Harbor Mt. Pleasant

    A waterfront, all-suite mid-range hotel in Mount Pleasant

    8.9/10

    Roomy suites and standout hospitality, with downtown across the bridge

    • Families wanting suite space
    • Travelers exploring Charleston and nearby beaches
    • Couples who prefer staying outside downtown
    Axel
    $206 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 10 to Dec 14, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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  2. Hilton Garden Inn Charleston / Mt. Pleasant
    #2 in Mount Pleasant

    Hilton Garden Inn Charleston / Mt. Pleasant

    a comfortable 3-star chain hotel in Mount Pleasant near the Ravenel Bridge

    8.8/10

    A strong Mount Pleasant base, with standout staff and a few extra charges.

    • families exploring by car
    • business travelers
    • Charleston visitors staying outside downtown
    Axel
    $259 /night
    Expedia
    $321 /night
    $62/night less than Expedia (19%)

    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 14

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  4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mt. Pleasant by IHG
    #4 in Mount Pleasant

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mt. Pleasant by IHG

    a straightforward mid-range chain hotel near the Ravenel Bridge

    8.7/10

    A strong Charleston base for drivers, with clean rooms and notably friendly staff.

    • families sightseeing by car
    • travelers who prioritize clean, comfortable basics
    • Charleston visitors staying outside downtown
    Axel
    $176 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 1 to Dec 3, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 14

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  5. Springhill Suites by Marriott Charleston Mount Pleasant
    #5 in Mount Pleasant

    Springhill Suites by Marriott Charleston Mount Pleasant

    A practical 3-star all-suite hotel by the Ravenel Bridge

    8.3/10

    A strong Charleston base for drivers, with roomy suites and a modest pool.

    • families wanting extra room
    • Charleston visitors with a car
    • travelers combining city and beach outings
    Axel
    $102 /night
    Expedia
    $122 /night
    $20/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12

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  8. Best Western Patriots Point
    #8 in Mount Pleasant

    Best Western Patriots Point

    A simple budget chain hotel in Mount Pleasant

    7.4/10

    Friendly staff and useful freebies make this a practical base, but room condition varies.

    • Budget-minded travelers with a car
    • Short Charleston sightseeing stays
    • Visitors to Patriots Point and Shem Creek
    Axel
    $109 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 24 to Dec 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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  9. Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
    #9 in Mount Pleasant

    Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina

    An older waterfront resort hotel in Mount Pleasant

    7.4/10

    Stay for the harbor views and pools, not consistently polished rooms.

    • Families who prioritize pools
    • Couples seeking harbor views
    • Travelers mixing resort downtime with Charleston visits
    Axel
    $314 /night
    Booking.com
    $372 /night
    $58/night less than Booking.com (16%)

    Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9

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More deals seen in Mount Pleasant this week

  • Hilton Garden Inn Charleston / Mt. Pleasant

    Hilton Garden Inn Charleston / Mt. Pleasant

    ★★★

    In Mount Pleasant

    Axel
    $259 /night
    Expedia
    $321 /night
    $62/night less than Expedia (19%)

    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 14

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  • Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant by IHG

    Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant by IHG

    ★★★

    In Mount Pleasant

    Axel
    $244 /night
    Booking.com
    $299 /night

    Includes $17/night paid to the hotel at check-in

    $55/night less than Booking.com (18%)

    Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 14

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  • Springhill Suites by Marriott Charleston Mount Pleasant

    Springhill Suites by Marriott Charleston Mount Pleasant

    ★★★

    In Mount Pleasant

    Axel
    $139 /night
    Expedia
    $166 /night
    $27/night less than Expedia (16%)

    Rate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 14

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  • Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina

    Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina

    ★★★★

    In Mount Pleasant

    Axel
    $314 /night
    Booking.com
    $372 /night

    Includes $47/night paid to the hotel at check-in

    $58/night less than Booking.com (16%)

    Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 9

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  • Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Mt Pleasant - Patriots Point

    Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Mt Pleasant - Patriots Point

    ★★

    In Mount Pleasant

    Axel
    $91 /night

    Includes $2/night paid to the hotel at check-in

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 10 to Dec 12, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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  • Extended Stay America Suites Charleston Mt Pleasant

    Extended Stay America Suites Charleston Mt Pleasant

    ★★

    In Mount Pleasant

    Axel
    $102 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 10 to Dec 12, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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  • Sleep Inn Mt. Pleasant - Charleston

    Sleep Inn Mt. Pleasant - Charleston

    ★★

    In Mount Pleasant

    Axel
    $112 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 10 to Dec 12, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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  • Quality Inn Mt. Pleasant - Charleston

    Quality Inn Mt. Pleasant - Charleston

    ★★

    In Mount Pleasant

    Axel
    $112 /night

    Includes $2/night paid to the hotel at check-in

    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 10 to Dec 12, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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  • Holiday Inn Charleston - Mount Pleasant

    Holiday Inn Charleston - Mount Pleasant

    ★★★

    In Mount Pleasant

    Axel
    $117 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Dec 10 to Dec 12, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15

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4 hotels in and around Mount Pleasant seen below the public rate in the last 7 days, typically 16% less than Expedia and Booking.com.

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Axel's take on Mount Pleasant: #3 of 6 in Charleston, 6.2/10

Stay for harbor outings and family flexibility, with transport planned. Good hotels, better value and harbor character place it third, but scattered destinations and bridge crossings limit walking convenience.

Around Patriots Point, the Ravenel Bridge approaches and Coleman Boulevard, Mount Pleasant offers a harbor-oriented alternative to downtown. Naval history, waterfront parks and Shem Creek’s boardwalks make it particularly useful for families mixing Charleston sightseeing with outdoor time. These are distinct destinations, though, not one continuous pedestrian district.

The exact street matters: a harborfront address and a roadside address near the bridge produce very different stays. A local Reddit reply confirms that some bridge-foot locations have restaurants within walking distance, but that does not make downtown walkable. Choose it with a car or a deliberate bus-and-boat plan; skip it for an entirely spontaneous, walking-only visit.

  • Best for: families, a quiet stay, sports fans
  • Skip it if: You want to walk home from downtown dinner; You assume every address has waterfront access
  • Getting around: Route 41 serves Houston Northcutt and Coleman Boulevard; water taxis link Patriots Point with downtown on a seasonal schedule; from CHS, use a car/taxi or Route 11 then 41.
  • After dark: Shem Creek has restaurant-and-drinks activity; do not expect that same atmosphere along every harborfront or roadside address.
  • Rates: Typical Axel rate $181 a night · usually 8% under the public rate

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The best hotels in Mount Pleasant, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel scored for what it is by Axel's own review; the rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates.

  1. Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Harbor Mt. Pleasant 8.9/10, waterfront, all-suite mid-range hotel in Mount Pleasant. Roomy suites and standout hospitality, with downtown across the bridge $206 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  2. Hilton Garden Inn Charleston / Mt. Pleasant 8.8/10, comfortable 3-star chain hotel in Mount Pleasant near the Ravenel Bridge. A strong Mount Pleasant base, with standout staff and a few extra charges. $259 a night with Axel against $321 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $62 a night less (19%). Sign up free to book this rate
  3. Hampton Inn Charleston/Mount Pleasant-Patriots Point 8.7/10, simple, limited-service hotel near Patriots Point. A dependable Charleston base with standout staff, breakfast, and free parking. $147 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mt. Pleasant by IHG 8.7/10, straightforward mid-range chain hotel near the Ravenel Bridge. A strong Charleston base for drivers, with clean rooms and notably friendly staff. $176 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  5. Springhill Suites by Marriott Charleston Mount Pleasant 8.3/10, practical 3-star all-suite hotel by the Ravenel Bridge. A strong Charleston base for drivers, with roomy suites and a modest pool. $102 a night with Axel against $122 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $20 a night less (16%). Sign up free to book this rate
  6. Sleep Inn Mt. Pleasant - Charleston 7.7/10, no-frills budget hotel near the Ravenel Bridge. A practical Charleston base with friendly staff, but room upkeep varies. $108 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  7. Quality Inn Mt. Pleasant - Charleston 7.4/10, budget, motel-style hotel in Mount Pleasant. Good budget basics near Charleston, but room condition can be uneven. $99 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  8. Best Western Patriots Point 7.4/10, simple budget chain hotel in Mount Pleasant. Friendly staff and useful freebies make this a practical base, but room condition varies. $109 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
  9. Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina 7.4/10, older waterfront resort hotel in Mount Pleasant. Stay for the harbor views and pools, not consistently polished rooms. $314 a night with Axel against $372 a night on Booking.com for the same dates and party: $58 a night less (16%). Sign up free to book this rate

Recent hotel rates in Mount Pleasant

Seen by Axel within the last 7 days, most recently Oct 15, 2026. Each rate is per night: the stay's total as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same stay, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for that hotel and those dates. Some hotels are near Charleston rather than in it; their row says where.

HotelStayAxel ratePublic rateSavingBook
Hilton Garden Inn Charleston / Mt. Pleasant · 3-star, Hilton Garden Inn · in Mount Pleasant, not CharlestonNov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$259 a night · non-refundable$321 a night on Expedia$62 a night less (19%)Sign up free to book
Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant by IHG · 3-star, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts · in Mount Pleasant, not CharlestonNov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$244 a night · includes $17 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable$299 a night on Booking.com$55 a night less (18%)Sign up free to book
Springhill Suites by Marriott Charleston Mount Pleasant · 3-star, SpringHill Suites · in Mount Pleasant, not CharlestonDec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$139 a night · non-refundable$166 a night on Expedia$27 a night less (16%)Sign up free to book
Harborside at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina · 4-star · in Mount Pleasant, not CharlestonNov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults$314 a night · includes $47 a night paid at the hotel · refundable$372 a night on Booking.com$58 a night less (16%)Sign up free to book
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Mt Pleasant - Patriots Point · 2-star, Red Roof inns, Inc. · in Mount Pleasant, not CharlestonDec 10 to Dec 12, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$91 a night · includes $2 a night paid at the hotel · refundablenot seenSign up free to book
Extended Stay America Suites Charleston Mt Pleasant · 2-star · in Mount Pleasant, not CharlestonDec 10 to Dec 12, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$102 a night · non-refundablenot seenSign up free to book
Sleep Inn Mt. Pleasant - Charleston · 2-star, Choice Hotels · in Mount Pleasant, not CharlestonDec 10 to Dec 12, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$112 a night · non-refundablenot seenSign up free to book
Quality Inn Mt. Pleasant - Charleston · 2-star, Clarion · in Mount Pleasant, not CharlestonDec 10 to Dec 12, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$112 a night · includes $2 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundablenot seenSign up free to book
Holiday Inn Charleston - Mount Pleasant · 3-star, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts · in Mount Pleasant, not CharlestonDec 10 to Dec 12, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$117 a night · non-refundablenot seenSign up free to book
Staybridge Suites Charleston - Mount Pleasant by IHG · 3-star, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts · in Mount Pleasant, not CharlestonDec 10 to Dec 12, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$150 a night · non-refundablenot seenSign up free to book
Best Western Patriots Point · 2-star, Best Western · in Mount Pleasant, not CharlestonDec 10 to Dec 12, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$151 a night · non-refundablenot seenSign up free to book
Hampton Inn Charleston/Mount Pleasant-Patriots Point · 2-star, Hampton · in Mount Pleasant, not CharlestonDec 10 to Dec 12, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$153 a night · non-refundablenot seenSign up free to book

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