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Where to stay for a wedding in Charleston

Hotels and areas that work for wedding guests in Charleston, South Carolina, how to get there and around, and how to book rooms for your group.

Hotels guests like in Charleston

From the most affordable to the most special.

King Street$$$

The Restoration

Suites with kitchens. Good for families.

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Marion Square$$$

Hotel Bennett

Grand hotel with a rooftop pool bar.

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Marion Square$$$

The Dewberry

Mid-century style and a popular rooftop bar.

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Map of hotels and restaurants

Areas guests will spend time in

  • Marion Square
    Hotels: Hotel Bennett, The Dewberry
  • King Street
    Hotels: The Restoration · 2 restaurants on our list
  • East Bay Street
    3 restaurants on our list
  • Queen Street
    2 restaurants on our list
  • Upper King
    2 restaurants on our list
  • Meeting Street
    1 restaurant on our list
  • East Side
    1 restaurant on our list
  • North Charleston
    1 restaurant on our list

Getting there and around

Arriving: Charleston International (CHS) is 20 minutes from downtown.

  • Downtown is easy on foot. The free DASH trolley loops the historic district.
  • Use rideshare to reach Folly Beach, Sullivan's Island or Shem Creek.
  • Street parking is limited. Use city garages if you drive.
  • Holy Spokes bike share has stations all over the peninsula.

Booking rooms for your wedding group

  • Most guests come in high season (March to June, September to November). Set up a room block or share hotel picks 9 to 12 months ahead, because good rooms go first.
  • Keep guests in one or two areas if you can. Shared shuttles and meeting points get much easier.
  • You can get around here without a car, so a central base near restaurants works well for most guests.
  • Ask hotels for a group rate with no attrition penalty, a cut-off date about 30 to 60 days before the wedding, and free delivery of welcome bags.

More detail in our guide to setting up a wedding room block. Guests can estimate their trip with the guest budget calculator.

Questions guests ask

Where should wedding guests stay in Charleston?

Good bases are Marion Square and King Street. Hotels on our list include Hotel Bennett (Marion Square), The Dewberry (Marion Square) and The Restoration (King Street).

Do wedding guests need a car in Charleston?

Not usually. Downtown is easy on foot. The free DASH trolley loops the historic district. Use rideshare to reach Folly Beach, Sullivan's Island or Shem Creek. Street parking is limited. Use city garages if you drive. Holy Spokes bike share has stations all over the peninsula.

Which airport should guests fly into for Charleston?

Charleston International (CHS) is 20 minutes from downtown.

When should guests book their hotel in Charleston?

Most guests come in high season (March to June, September to November). Set up a room block or share hotel picks 9 to 12 months ahead, because good rooms go first.

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