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Awards and Affiliations
A Green / Sustainable Property - First Party Certified
This property has performed a self-assessment, also known as First Party certification, of its sustainable tourism practices through South Carolina Green Hospitality Alliance thus taking steps to understand its impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. The property's claims have not been independently verified by a second or third party certification program.
Property Amenities
Located in Charleston's historical district, the award-winning HarbourView Inn sits across the street from Waterfront Park with its 500-foot pier that juts into the harbor. Three blocks away are City Market and the departure point for carriage tours. The hotel offers complimentary 45-minute walking tours on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Public rooms include two intimate second-floor lobbies. One is an atrium-style space and the setting for an extravagant complimentary Continental breakfast, evening wine and cheese, nightly cookies and milk, and 24-hour coffee and flavored iced tea. Breakfast can also be served in guestrooms or on a rooftop terrace overlooking Charleston Harbor. Hot tea service is delivered to guestrooms each afternoon, on request.
Guests have access to a complimentary lobby workstation, as well as wireless Internet access throughout the inn.
Smoking is not permitted inside the inn; however, guests are allowed to smoke on the fourth-floor terrace overlooking the harbor.
Rooms
Spacious guestrooms in this boutique Charleston inn feature custom-made furnishings, original artwork, high ceilings, and bathrooms with granite-topped vanities. Four-poster beds have Tempur-Pedic mattresses, triple sheeting, and white matelassé bedspreads. Lightweight waffle-weave bathrobes are provided.
Amenities include complimentary high-speed and wireless Internet access and multi-line phones with voice mail and complimentary local calls.
Each room contains a 27-inch, flat-panel LCD TV with complimentary HBO. Rooms are cooled by air conditioning, ceiling fans, and windows that open.
A complimentary newspaper is delivered daily. Complimentary hot tea service with scones or other snacks is provided on request. Nightly turndown service includes Sweet Dream Treats of chocolates atop the pillows. In-room massage services can be arranged (surcharge).
Smoking is not permitted inside guestrooms.
Room Amenities
Dining
All guests have the option of a complimentary Continental breakfast served each morning to guests' rooms, in the atrium lobby, or on a fourth-floor terrace overlooking Charleston Harbor. Breakfast items may include locally baked pastries, bagels, granola, yogurts, cereals, cheeses, fresh fruit, juices, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and milk. Other complimentary snacks, served in the atrium lobby, include wine and cheese, 5 PM-6 PM; cookies and milk, 9 PM-10 PM; and 24-hour coffee and flavored iced teas (hours subject to change). Upon request, guests enjoy a complimentary hot tea service with scones, muffins, or other snacks served in the privacy of their rooms.
The hotel does not have its own restaurant, but there are several dining options within the surrounding area.
Nearby restaurants:
Magnolia's
Cypress
High Cotton
McCrady's
SNOB (Slightly North of Broad)
Recreation
The inn provides complimentary 45-minute walking tours on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 4 PM (hours and availability subject to change).
Across the street from the hotel, Waterfront Park offers tree-shaded seating, a fountain with splash deck for children, and a 500-foot pier jutting into Charleston Harbor that has covered seating, swings, and views of passing ships and the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Yorktown moored across the harbor. The surrounding historical district is appealing for jogging, biking, and walking. Carriage tours depart from City Market, three blocks away. Harbor tours, fishing charters, and excursions to Fort Sumter depart from the Aquarium Wharf, one mile away.
Folly Beach, 11.5 miles away, offers swimming, surfing, sailing, and other water sports. Among the nearby golf courses are Charleston Municipal Golf Course, 5.5 miles away, and Patriots Point Golf Links, 7.5 miles away. Francis Marion National Forest, 42 miles north of the city, offers bird watching, wildlife viewing, and hiking paths.
The recreational activities listed below are available on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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“A bit pricey”
Staff was very good but very hungery for tips, bellman, room service, maids, also our room did not get made up one day, we told the mid we were leaving pasted her in halls and forgot to take do not disturb sign so not made up, when we got back too late to worry about it. The warm cookies wonderful but should be extended until 11 pm
“very comfortable hotel”
hotel is adjacent to a riverfront park and an easy walk to most of the sights in the oldest part of Charleston. Lobby is small and functional, with an available computer or internet access, and hotel has WiFi, and the lobby has cookies and milk at night, some candies during day. Desk staff are very helpful, as is the bellman, who also handles valet parking. there is a fee for parking, but unlimited in/out, totally convenient. rooms are large, clean, very quiet, and all expected amenities are there. breakfast is included, and can be taken in room or in 1st floor atrium, where there is also coffee/tea all day. they also have fruit all day. bathroom is large, plenty of hot water. room temperature very comfortable. lighting good. a lot of storage in closet and in dresser/TV stand. bed was particularly comfortable, with enough good pillows. bathrobe provided. enough electrical outlets. the only quibble for some might be that some rooms face to rear of hotel, where the view is of electrical distribution equipment. automobile access to hotel is easy. there is bus stop next to hotel (Charleston has a network of free tourist bus lines). lots of really good restaurants close by. neighborhood of hotel seems very safe, and there are many tourists around at all times. also many good stores, art galleries, historic houses of worship nearby. my wife and I absolutely would stay here again, and we really liked the Charleston experience.
“INCREDIBLY PAMPERED”
My husband and I enjoyed a six-day stay at the HarbourView Inn. It was everything we expected and more. We felt incredibly pampered enjoying the complimentary wine/cheese social nightly, the complimentary cookies/milk nightly, the complimentary breakfast delivered to our room every morning at the time we requested, and especially the prompt service (always with a smile) of the staff. It was our first trip to Charleston and our first stay at the HarbourView Inn...we can't wait to return someday and stay there again.
“Will be back”
In and out for one night - great location, large room, comfortable beds, great staff, parking on site. Looking forward to next stay.
“Super fantastic!!!!”
Everything was fantastic! We were spoiled and really enjoyed ourselves. Sara in particular was absolutely top notch!!!
“Charleston by the water.”
This hotel did not disappoint. From a perfect on-the-water location to the immaculate rooms the HarbourView Inn was a perfect choice for us. Having the choice of breakfast delivered to your room or enjoying it on the rooftop was an added perk. We enjoyed a very pleasant stay.
“A wonderful experience”
We stayed for 5 nights May 13 - May 18. Excellent service - staff were so friendly and always willing to assist you. Complimentary breakfast arrived on time and was very good. Extra muffins, juice and fruit available downstairs as well. Nice wine & cheese reception in the afternoon. This inn was centrally located and in walking distance for many restaurants, market square and shopping. Would highly recommend to everyone.
“Best in town!”
Every need was taken care of by this friendly staff. The memory foam beds were the most confortable bed I have ever experienced! The rooms are spectacular and the service is 1st class without being pretentious. From the daily continetal breakfast served in room, on the roof deck or in lounge was perfect! Daily free wine & cheese and nightly fresh baked cookies & milk were addictive! The amenities were 1st class, but you will not be made to feel uncomfortable at any time. The location is the best in the city...right on the harbor,walk to all old town attractions and restarants and access to the free around town shuttle at the front door. I could not find a fault with this hotel or staff! I would definitely return or recommend this establishment!
“Fantastic hotel!”
The best customer service we could ask for! Fabulous experience!
“wonderful hotel”
Wonderful hotel in excellent location with exceptional staff
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The preferred airport for HarbourView Inn is Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 15.7 km / 9.7 mi.
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