Charleston Best Western Plus Charleston Downtown Hotel

Property Description

Experience the charm of Southern hospitality and legendary guest service at this Charleston hotel, only minutes from Charleston's famous Historic District. Our restaurant has a new and exciting look and serves full hot breakfast. The BEST WESTERN PLUS Charleston Downtown Hotel offers easy interstate access and is close to many of the area's attractions including Folly Beach, world-famous golf courses and Internationally renowned restaurants. Guests will enjoy visiting the city's historic homes and plantations, churches, museums and antique shops and experiencing all of Charleston's grace, history and tradition. Every guest room at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Charleston Downtown Hotel features free high-speed wireless Internet and a private balcony with a beautiful view of either the river or the city. The hotel also features a 24-hour fitness center, business center and an outdoor swimming pool, sundeck and cabana and complimentary parking. This Charleston hotel is a pet-friendly hotel and is equipped with pet relief stations. The BEST WESTERN PLUS Charleston Downtown Hotel is located a half-mile from The Citadel and the Medical University of South Carolina and is minutes from the College of Charleston and the South Carolina Aquarium. Local historic sites include Patriots Point on Charleston Harbor, home of the USS Yorktown and Charles Towne Landing, the original settlement of Charleston. The city is also host to annual events such as the Copper River Bridge Run, Southeastern Wildlife Exposition and Spoleto Arts Festival. Hotel guests are eight miles from Charleston International Airport. Make a reservation today., Located minutes from Charleston's famous Historic District and a 100% smoke-free hotel!

Exterior

Amenities

· Air Conditioned
· AM/FM Alarm Clock
· Audio Visual Equipment
· Beach
· Porters
· Business Center
· Complimentary Full American Breakfast
· Conference Facilities
· Coffee Maker in Room
· Complimentary Continental Breakfast
· Connecting Rooms
· Copy Service
· Cribs Available
· City Center
· Data port Available
· 24 Hour Front Desk
· Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
· Electronic Door Locks
· Elevators
· Express Checkout
· Executive Level
· FAX
· Free Parking
· Free Local Telephone Calls
· Exercise Gym
· Hairdryers Available
· Ice Machine
· High speed internet access
· Internet Access
· Internet Access
· Wireless Internet Access
· Ironing Board
· King Bed
· Guest Laundromat
· Lounge
· Microwave
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· Multilingual
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· News Stand
· Pool
· Outdoor Pool
· Outdoor Parking
· Recreational Vehicle Parking
· Truck Parking
· Queen Bed
· Radio
· Refrigerator
· Restaurant
· Safe Deposit Box
· Safe
· Smoke Detectors
· Terrace
· Television with Cable
· U.S. Government Fire Safety Approved
· Voicemail
· Wake-up Service
· Wheel Chair Access

Miscellaneous Information

· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 3:00 PM
· Check out time is 11:00 AM
· Time Zone is EST
· Opened in 1980
· Renovated in 2007
· 153 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 8 floors.

Directions

From: Interstate 26. Exit 221A will merge onto US Highway 17 South. Travel approximately one mile, the BEST WESTERN PLUS Charleston Downtown Hotel is located on the right, after Arby s fast food restaurant. From: Highway 17 south. Follow US Highway 17 South into Charleston. US 17 South will cross over a large bridge (Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge). At the foot of the bridge, continue traveling on US 17 South for about one mile. The Follow US Highway 17 North into Charleston. Cross over the Ashley River Bridge. While on the bridge, travel in the second from the right lane and exit onto Lockwood. At the stoplight, turn left onto Lockwood Boulevard going north. Follow Lockwood Boulevard under the bridge, the BEST WESTERN PLUS Charleston Downtown Hotel entrance is on the right. Charleston Downtown Hotel will be on the right, after Arby s fast food restaurant. From: Highway 17 north. Follow US Highway 17 North into Charleston. Cross over the Ashley River Bridge. While on the bridge, travel in the second from the

1.38 mile(s) from Medical University of South Carolina, colleges of medicine, dental medicine, pharmacy, health professionals, graduate Studies, nursing

17.66 mile(s) from Charleston Southern University

1.30 mile(s) from College of Charleston

0.50 mile(s) from The Citadel College of South Carolina, military college

13.00 mile(s) from Northwoods Mall

1.00 mile(s) from Market Street, open-air market, sweetgrass baskets, homemade low country items

3.00 mile(s) from Mount Pleasant Towne Center

9.00 mile(s) from Tanger Outlet Mall

69.00 mile(s) from Beaufort, SC

95.00 mile(s) from Myrtle Beach, SC

107 mile(s) from Hilton Head, SC

106 mile(s) from Savannah, GA

9.43 mile(s) from DCS

1.00 mile(s) from King Street, variety of shops in the historic district

5.00 mile(s) from Citadel Mall

2.40 mile(s) from Trident Technical College, Palmer Campus

110 mile(s) from Columbia, SC

12.06 mile(s) from Boeing

12.77 mile(s) from Verizon Wireless Business

16.64 mile(s) from Robert Bosch

16.41 mile(s) from Blackbaud

12.77 mile(s) from Hawthorne

City

(CHS), 12.00, E, Mile

Restaurant Information

Basil

1.00 mile(s) from Basil, Full Service, International, Open for: lunch, dinner, this trendy Thai restaurant serves a great variety of delicious appetizers, entrees and desserts.

Sweetgrass Gathering Place

Sweetgrass Gathering Place, on premises, Full Service, American, Open for: breakfast, dinner, featuring good food and good drinks. Offers lowcountry cuisine, daily happy hour specials, and a complimentary hot breakfast buffet each morning.

Grill 225

1.50 mile(s) from Grill 225, Full Service, American, Open for: lunch, dinner, this upscale restaurant serves 100% USDA prime beef and seafood. While there, visit the rooftop bar and enjoy a breathtaking view of the city and the Ravenel Bridge.

Marina Variety Store

0.50 mile(s) from Marina Variety Store, Full Service, Seafood, Open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, enjoy delicious seafood and a selection of local favorite dishes while watching the boats come and go from the Charleston City Marina.

Pearlz

2.00 mile(s) from Pearlz, Full Service, Seafood, Open for: lunch, dinner, this fun, trendy restaurant is where to go for oysters. Don't miss their happy hour where prices on many items are cut in half.

Blossom

2.00 mile(s) from Blossom, Full Service, American, Open for: lunch, dinner, known for its seafood, Blossom is a one of a kind restaurant. Enjoy courtyard dining or dine in the light airy dining area. From seafood to pizza to amazing desserts, this in

Sapphire

Adjacent to Sapphire, Full Service, American, Open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, offers a wide range of meat, seafood and unique dishes cooked on wood-fired ovens

California Dreaming

0.70 mile(s) from California Dreaming, Full Service, Seafood, Open for: lunch, dinner, a family favorite located on the Ashley River offering a variety of seafood, steaks and salads.

39 Rue de Jean

1.00 mile(s) from 39 Rue de Jean, Full Service, French, Open for: lunch, dinner, enjoy a delicious meal at this cozy french restaurant. Brunch is served on Sunday.

Hominy Grill

1.00 mile(s) from Hominy Grill, Full Service, American, Open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, eat inside or out on the cozy patio with Southern specialities and brunch served on Saturday and Sunday. A local favorite.

Meeting Facility

Accommodates up to: 100

Accommodates up to: 100

Area Attractions

Directions
Directions to the property.

Medical University of South Carolina,
1.38 mile(s) from Medical University of South Carolina, colleges of medicine, dental medicine, pharmacy, health professionals, graduate Studies, nursing

Charleston Southern University
17.66 mile(s) from Charleston Southern University

College of Charleston
1.30 mile(s) from College of Charleston

The Citadel College of South Carolina,
0.50 mile(s) from The Citadel College of South Carolina, military college

Northwoods Mall
13.00 mile(s) from Northwoods Mall

Market Street,
1.00 mile(s) from Market Street, open-air market, sweetgrass baskets, homemade low country items

Mount Pleasant Towne Center
3.00 mile(s) from Mount Pleasant Towne Center

Tanger Outlet Mall
9.00 mile(s) from Tanger Outlet Mall

USS Yorktown,
5.98 mile(s) from USS Yorktown, Naval ship

Boone Hall Plantation
11.59 mile(s) from Boone Hall Plantation

Exchange/Provost Dungeon
1.00 mile(s) from Exchange/Provost Dungeon

Charleston Museum
2.00 mile(s) from Charleston Museum

Gibbes Museum of Art
2.19 mile(s) from Gibbes Museum of Art

South Carolina Aquarium
2.30 mile(s) from South Carolina Aquarium

Citadel Museum,
0.50 mile(s) from Citadel Museum, military college museum

Carriage Tours
2.50 mile(s) from Carriage Tours

Children's Museum
1.68 mile(s) from Children's Museum

Fort Sumter Tours
2.32 mile(s) from Fort Sumter Tours

Beaufort,
69.00 mile(s) from Beaufort, SC

Myrtle Beach,
95.00 mile(s) from Myrtle Beach, SC

Hilton Head,
107 mile(s) from Hilton Head, SC

Savannah,
106 mile(s) from Savannah, GA

DCS
9.43 mile(s) from DCS

King Street,
1.00 mile(s) from King Street, variety of shops in the historic district

Citadel Mall
5.00 mile(s) from Citadel Mall

Old City Market,
2.50 mile(s) from Old City Market, open air market

Nathaniel Russell House,
2.22 mile(s) from Nathaniel Russell House, historic home tour featuring a free-flying staircase built in 1808

Trophey Lake,
7.74 mile(s) from Trophey Lake, water sports center---voted the best ski lake in the world by Waterski Magazine

Schooner Pride,
2.32 mile(s) from Schooner Pride, tall ship

White Point Gardens,
2.46 mile(s) from White Point Gardens, also known as battery park, this park offers exceptional views of Charleston Harbor and historic homes

Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge,
2.50 mile(s) from Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, also known as the Cooper River Bridge, has one of the longest cable-stayed bridge main spans in the Western Hemisphere

Charles Towne Landing,
3.76 mile(s) from Charles Towne Landing, first permanent European colony in the Carolinas- Date back to 1670

Angel Oak Tree,
10.35 mile(s) from Angel Oak Tree, Said to be the oldest thing-living or man made- east of the Rocky Mountains, dates back at least 1500 years

Trident Technical College,
2.40 mile(s) from Trident Technical College, Palmer Campus

United States Coast Guard
1.58 mile(s) from United States Coast Guard

Columbus Street Terminal
3.24 mile(s) from Columbus Street Terminal

Charleston City Marina
0.75 mile(s) from Charleston City Marina

US Army Corps of Engineers
1.08 mile(s) from US Army Corps of Engineers

South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
1.88 mile(s) from South Carolina Department of Natural Resources

Hunley Submarine
6.26 mile(s) from Hunley Submarine

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Adminstration
6.88 mile(s) from National Oceanic & Atmospheric Adminstration

Columbia,
110 mile(s) from Columbia, SC

Boeing
12.06 mile(s) from Boeing

Verizon Wireless Business
12.77 mile(s) from Verizon Wireless Business

Robert Bosch
16.64 mile(s) from Robert Bosch

Blackbaud
16.41 mile(s) from Blackbaud

Hawthorne
12.77 mile(s) from Hawthorne