Charleston, South Carolina, has won several awards for being one of the best cities to visit. Locals-only hideouts are a must-visit, as many are touristy places. Charleston is known for its food, its people, shopping malls and the warmth-filled service that they render to its tourists. Apart from the fantastic restaurants lined along the beautiful palmetto palm-lined avenues, there are several festivals that take place in the city that you should be a part of. Popular festivals include the Lowcountry Oyster Festival and the MOJA Arts Festival. Visit the Battery Promenade, Waterfront Park or Charleston Harbor to take in a good view of the Charleston Harbour and experience the historical aura of Fort Sumter.
If you are visiting for a long or short-term stay and you have a beloved pet that you cannot leave behind, we have you covered. Listed below are the best pet-friendly hotels in Charleston, South Carolina.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and pet-friendly rules and regulations. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 07, 2024.
1. The Ryder Hotel (from USD 315)
The Ryder Hotel is strategically located in the Charleston Historic District with several touristy attractions nearby. Along with many shopping options in the neighbourhood, you can visit the Charleston Museum and South Carolina Aquarium with your loved ones. This 3-star hotel near the Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal is close to Charleston City Market as well.
Water sports activities such as jet skiing and kayaking can also be done in the vicinity. Have a relaxed evening with your beloved and hang out at the poolside bar or sip a coffee at the cafe. Keep up with your fitness schedule by using the 24-hour gym. Enjoy a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant and a cook-to-order breakfast daily at additional charges.
This dog-friendly hotel in Charleston, South Carolina, allows pets at 100 USD additional charges per dog. You can get up to two dogs of 88 lbs (39.92 kgs) each.
The Ryder Hotel
Address: 237 Meeting Street
330 meters (0.3 ft) from Palmetto Carriage Works
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mattress was comfortable but as for working or relaxing room was not set up for itCleanliness:
the ryder hotel was amazing it's a great location and very clean and moderngreat stay amazing design super clean and very friendly staff location and amenities are great as well extremely walkableRead more reviewsLocation:
perfect girls trip location the little palm/pine is a great location to get drinks and appetizers by the poolgreat location that is walking distance from lots of popular sites restaurants etc…Earn OneKeyCash for every dollar spent on eligible hotels, vacation rentals, flights, car rentals, and more when you book across our family of brands.
2. Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton (from USD 312)
This beautiful and dreamy hotel by Hilton is located close to the Charleston City Market, known as the famous shopping district. As a traveller, you can explore the Gibbes Museum of Art, Dock Street Theater and St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. Enjoy watching an event or a game at the TD Arena or Charleston Gaillard Center.
This pet-friendly hotel allows all types of furry pals for a one-time, non-refundable cleaning fee of 200 USD per stay. You can keep up to two pets per room, and they should weigh to 45 lbs (20.41 kgs) only. All pets will be given a Mills House bandana to wear, a pet blanket, and a water/food bowl.
You can access the 24-hours gym to stay in line with your fitness sessions. For a lovely morning, you can sit with your loved ones on the terrace or in the garden area. Guests can also enjoy a full breakfast at additional charges.
Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton
Address: 115 Meeting Street
525 meters (0.4 ft) from Palmetto Carriage Works
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the room was beautifulCleanliness:
the staff were great but for$400 a night it should be clean and the bathroom workHost:
the hotel staff was very welcoming and friendly as were the restaurant staffeveryone was helpful and the atmosphere was perfect for the christmas/ winter holidaysRead more reviewsLocation:
wonderful property great location and beautifulEarn OneKeyCash for every dollar spent on eligible hotels, vacation rentals, flights, car rentals, and more when you book across our family of brands.
3. La Quinta Inn & Suites - Charleston Riverview (from USD 116)
La Quinta Inn and Suites is very close to the Citadel and Charleston College. The hotel provides access to laundry facilities, 24-hour reception, an outdoor pool and continental breakfast every day. All the rooms feature a flat-screen television with cable and free Wi-Fi. The French Quarter, the Historic Charleston City Market and Hampton Park are only a 10-minute drive away from the hotel. If you’re travelling with family, which includes your dog, you can comfortably lodge here without any trouble.
La Quinta by Wyndham Charleston Riverview
Address: 11 Ashley Pointe Drive
3.24 km (2.1 mi) from Palmetto Carriage Works
4. Sleep Inn Mt Pleasant (from USD 108)
The guest rooms at the Sleep In Mount Pleasant are 15 minutes away from downtown Charleston and the Medical University of South Carolina. They have cable television, an in-room safe, a coffee maker and a refrigerator. The hotel offers a continental breakfast and free coffee in the lobby and there is also a seasonal outdoor pool. The hotel is only a 15-minute drive from the Medical University of South Carolina and the Charleston Navy Base is quite near the hotel for you to explore. You will be able to do a lot of sightseeing and exploring the cultural heritage of Charleston by visiting the museums, the harbours and the navy base in the area.
Sleep Inn Mount Pleasant - Charleston
Address: 299 Wingo Way
3.92 km (2.5 mi) from Palmetto Carriage Works
5. Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Charleston (from USD 88)
Each of the suites in the Hotel Hawthorn have a kitchenette, two 32-inch flat-screen televisions, a full-sized refrigerator, an en suite and a living area. There is an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre, business centre, launderette and a free parking space. A nice hot buffet breakfast is made available to guests and the weekday reception serves all kinds of alcohol and soda, along with snacks. Sullivan’s Island beaches are 15 miles (24.1 km) from here and the Citadel Mall is only 6 minutes away by car, while Charleston International Airport is at a distance of 8.7 miles (14 km).
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Charleston
Address: 2455 Savannah Highway
11.47 km (7.2 mi) from Palmetto Carriage Works
6. Belmond Charleston Place (from USD 395)
Belmond Charleston Place provides free Wi-Fi, cable television and an en suite with bathrobes, along with 24-hour room service. The hotel features both an indoor and outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace bar by the deck of the pool, a fitness centre and a full-service spa. There’s also a 24-hour reception service available to guests. The Charleston Grill inside the hotel hosts live jazz concerts and serves modern American cuisine.
This pet-friendly hotel in Charleston’s Historic District is close to The Peninsula Grill, the Old Slave Mart Museum, and the South Carolina Aquarium. Even the Charleston Airport is just a few miles away from the property.
The Charleston Place
Address: 205 Meeting Street
317 meters (0.2 ft) from Palmetto Carriage Works
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7. Hyatt Place Charleston Airport/Convention Center (from USD 154)
Each room in this hotel has a living area with a sofa bed, a flat-screen television, an iPod dock and coffee making facilities. Charleston Air Force Base is a four-minute drive away from the hotel and the Tanger Outlet shopping centre and Charleston International Airport are 1.6 km (0.9 miles) away. There’s an indoor pool, fitness and business centres, an on-site laundry facility, the Bakery Cafe, Grab N’ Go snack bar and the Guest Kitchen that offers pizzas, sandwiches and salads.
Hyatt Place Charleston Airport / Convention Center
Address: 3234 West Montague Avenue
12.36 km (7.7 mi) from Palmetto Carriage Works
8. Best Western Sweetgrass Inn (from USD 124)
The Best Western Sweetgrass Inn is located only 3 miles (4.8 km) from the South Carolina Historic District. There is an outdoor pool with a huge deck where guests can lounge and relax with family or friends. Bessinger’s, which serves amazing barbecue dishes, is only a few steps away from the hotel. The hotel has also been newly renovated, so you might want to try its services out if you are looking for good food, a relaxing stay, great sightseeing opportunities and a good time with family, including the furry member.
Best Western Charleston Inn
Address: 1540 Savannah Highway
7.66 km (4.8 mi) from Palmetto Carriage Works
9. Quaint yet stylish two-bedroom house for four close to Downtown Charleston (from USD 355)
Quaint yet stylish two-bedroom house for four close to Downtown Charleston This 1,000 sqft (92 sqm) home boasts of a stylish interior and complete with basic amenities like wifi access, flatscreen TV, a spacious and fully equipped kitchen for cooking, as well as two comfy queen-bedrooms with air conditioning to name a few. There are two bathrooms that are clean and functional with a shower, tub, and toilet, as well as toiletries for guests’ full use. Travelers who are coming with their pets are welcome to use the pet-friendly amenities. This lovely beach-themed home has a fireplace, great for cozying up with their furry friends and loved ones after a long day exploring downtown Charleston, just 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from the Patriots Point.
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comfortable furnishings and bedscomfortable beds nice kitchen and bathesbeing right next door to a bakery was cool to get morning coffee and breakfastCleanliness:
this place is the best - extremely clean and comfortablewe spent 3 nights in this location and it was clean decorated very nicelyHost:
our host was so very helpful and welcomingowner apologized profusely which was appreciatedlilly was very accommodating and responsive to any questions or requestsowner is super helpful and has a nice small little dog and lives upstairslilly is responsive to requests and questions and good at providing privacy despite being right upstairsRead more reviewsLocation:
great renovated house and great locationsuch a great location close to king stwalking distance to a multitude of great restaurants and barsthis place was decorated super cute it was central to a lot of places we could walk toperfect location for touring charleston on foot
10. Tasteful newly renovated monochromatic home for four in Old Village (from USD 200)
Tasteful newly renovated monochromatic home for four in Old Village. Consider booking a few nights in a stylish and homey VRBO accommodation that brings guests of four a relaxing stay with all the necessary amenities available. There’s also a spacious yard that’s great for those traveling with dogs, as it is a great place to run around for a round of fetch.
Located near the beach, this pet-friendly hotel in Charleston is also close to some of the most popular dining and shopping establishments in Old Village. Historic landmarks such as Patriots Point is just 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from the house.
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Cleanliness:
everything was clean as advertised and well put togetherthe place was clean comfortable and well stockedthe property has been completely updated and was very cleanwonderful location cute and clean condos great communication really fair pricesthe beds were comfy and the house was clean and updatedHost:
joe was very responsive and knowledgeablejoe is easy to work with and very responsive when contactedwe had the pleasure of meeting joe personally and couldn't have wished for a more gracious host familyRead more reviewsLocation:
easy walk to many great restaurants and shoppingthe location allows for easy access to all areas of charlestonclose to great food and a short ride to charlestona bonus to this location is that shem's creek is an easy walkvery clean close to a lot of bars/restaurants and not too far from downtown
11. Days Inn by Wyndham Mt Pleasant-Charleston-Patriots Point (from USD 98)
Right at the base of the Arthur Ravenel Bridge, the Days Inn hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool, a 24-hour front desk and a private bathroom, as well as a television with cable channels in the rooms. A pet-friendly hotel makes for a place for both you and your furry friends. The USS Yorktown State Park, Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum are no more than a mile (1.6 km) away, while Charleston Airport is only 9.9 miles (15.9 km) from the property. This place makes for a great stay if you want to stay close to the premium attractions of the city.
Days Inn by Wyndham Mt Pleasant-Charleston-Patriots Point
Address: 261 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard
3.74 km (2.4 mi) from Palmetto Carriage Works
12. Holiday Inn Express Charleston Downtown - Ashley River (from USD 189)
The Holiday Inn Express Charleston Downtown, located in Charleston city centre, just outside the historic district, is a pet-friendly hotel with an outdoor pool and a sun terrace. Each of the rooms has a flat-screen television, desk, coffee machine, a hairdryer and toiletries in the washroom and some of the rooms also feature a living area. Guests have access to the fitness centre, business centre, 24-hour front desk, cash machine, and gift shop, as well as free parking, also available on site. The Harborage at Ashley Marina and Harmon Field are between 500 to 600 metres (1,640 to 1,968 feet) away from the hotel and the Charleston Airport isn’t too far either.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN -Westedge, an IHG Hotel
Address: 250 Spring Street
2.61 km (1.7 mi) from Palmetto Carriage Works
13. Hyatt Place North Charleston (from USD 129)
Reasonable pricing for spacious, modern rooms with complimentary breakfast and parking.
Indoor pool, friendly staff, well-kept facilities, and convenient location near major roads.
Great access to Charleston attractions, easy to reach, and quiet for a comfortable stay.
Delicious and filling breakfast with a variety of options, though some areas for improvement.
The spacious rooms at the Hyatt Place North Charleston have a 42-inch flat-screen television, sofa bed, desk, seating area and a wet bar with a fridge and coffee maker. There are self-service check-in and check-out kiosks. There is an indoor pool, restaurants and a 24-hour fitness centre, as well. Guests can dine at the 24-hour Guest Kitchen and grab quick desserts from the Grab ‘N Go case or the Bakery Cafe. Only 8 km (5 miles) away are the Charleston Air Force Base and Charleston Southern University, while Charleston International Airport and Magnolia Plantation & Gardens are a 15 to 20 minutes’ drive from the hotel.
Hyatt Place North Charleston
Address: 2455 Prospect Drive
20.09 km (12.5 mi) from Palmetto Carriage Works
14. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel and Suites Charleston-Historic District (from USD 169)
This hotel with its luxury suites, each feature a 37-inch television, desk, wet bar, compact fridge and a private bathroom. They even welcome you with a nice chocolate chip cookie. You can relax in the Atrium lounge with a tall craft cocktail and breakfast options include a hot Southern buffet and a continental breakfast - indulge in whatever you like. You can also access their fitness centre, comprised of free weights, treadmills and step machines. You can avail of the valet parking and book meeting rooms, banquets or audio-visual equipment by paying an extra fee. The King Street shopping district, Waterfront Park, the College of Charleston and the Citadel military college are only a few miles away from the hotel.
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel and Suites Charl
Address: 181 Church Street
144 meters (473.3 ft) from Palmetto Carriage Works
Don't leave your pets behind when travelling
You can bring your pets with you if you decide to come to the city, and stop at these pet-friendly hotels in or near North Charleston without worrying about leaving them at home. Roam around and explore with your whole family, your pet included, and enjoy a luxurious stay at these luxurious places to stay in Charleston, South Carolina.
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