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Holiday Inn Express Charleston Downtown - Ashley River

3.0 of 5
250 Spring Street, Charleston, SC 29403-5123 (Formerly BEST WESTERN Plus Charleston Downtown Hotel)
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Holiday Inn Express Charleston Downtown - Ashley River
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South Carolina
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13 hotel reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

My four year old daughter was going to have surgery at MUSC (with early arrival) so the hospital provided a list of hotels near them that offered a discounted rate for patients and their families. After taking the list we received from MUSC and comparing with tripadvisor, I chose this hotel because of the fairly good reviews. Upon arrival we... More

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old bethpage, new york
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We stayed at this hotel (146 Lockwood Drive) from April 7th Through April 10th. The room was very well appointed with a refrigerator and nice tv. We had a nice view of the Ashley River and a terrace. The hotel was near public transportation and a very easy drive to downtown Charleston. It is near the medical school and near... More

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Sydney, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

I paid more for this hotel than I usually would for a Holiday Inn Express - a brand I like. Charleston is an expensive city and this was only March. I shudder to think what the prices are in summer. My biggest gripe is that despite the name, it's nowhere near downtown. You have to take a taxi or the... More

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Hartford, Connecticut
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Mangement did not honor their reservation and not only downgraded my rooms they changed the rates, blaming me for not asking for electronic details of my reservation ( email ) 80 days earlier when I booked and got a confirmation number. High season bookings might change , be aware! When I arrived, I was offered totally different rooms , at... More

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ChasHIE-GM, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Charleston Downtown - Ashley River, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Dear Leele, I am very sorry but the details of your reservation are as we spoke. Your room type was never changed but booked based on the request for a particular rate. Since you have not yet stayed with us, I did offer to honor the rate with an upgrade fee of $15 to a river view room. I am... More

Beckley, West Virginia, United States
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Very clean facility with super staff. Every employee we saw greeted us. Breakfast bar offered a nice variety of food that was kept at the proper temperature. Seating area was quite large...didn't have to wait for a place to sit each morning. Refrigerator and microwave were part of the entertainment center so it made the room more appealing. Sliding door... More

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ChasHIE-GM, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Charleston Downtown - Ashley River, responded to this review
14 May 2013

Thank you so much for your great review! We appreciate you sharing your experience with others. Our 2 Queen bedded rooms are great if you like a mini fridge and microwave! And just a few minutes drive from the Historic District! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013 via mobile

The hotel is not in the historic area but with the free shuttle stopping just outside this is great value. The room was clean and very comfortable and we had a lovely view out to the Ashley River from our balcony. It was great to have a patio door to open, but as the hotel is close to the highway... More

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ChasHIE-GM, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Charleston Downtown - Ashley River, responded to this review
14 May 2013

I'm so happy you enjoyed the beautiful views of the Ashley River from your walk-out balcony! Sunsets are gorgeous from the river view rooms! The convenience of the free town trolley and complimentary hot breakfast makes for a great value! More

Overland Park, Kansas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

My husband & I wanted to spend some time seeing Charleston. While there are many charming hotels in the historic district, we hate to spend big bucks while hardly in our room. We booked this hotel and it was super! Only about 10 mnutes from the historic district downtown if you drive. There is a free trolley you can ride... More

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ChasHIE-GM, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Charleston Downtown - Ashley River, responded to this review
8 May 2013

We are so happy you enjoyed your trip to Charleston! You mentioned some of the great things about our hotel. We are just a mile and a half from the Historic District and easily accessible by the free town trolley. And free parking! Brand new Great Room with complimentary hot breakfast bar to get your day started. Thank you for... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

I recently spent three nights at this hotel and was very satisfied with both the service and the accommodations. The Front Desk staff was extremely polite and helpful and I'd like to especially commend Chris, Holly and Harrison.. It was also a pleasure to be greeted each morning at breakfast by Robin, one of the dining room attendants. The food... More

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ChasHIE-GM, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Charleston Downtown - Ashley River, responded to this review
5 May 2013

We appreciate you taking the time to provide your review. Especially your recognition of our great employees by name! We strive to provide all of our guests the highest possible service combined with the great Holiday Inn Express product that our guests know and love to make an experience to remember. A heartfelt Thank You! More

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30 reviews 30 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

The hotel is an easy couple minute drive from downtown. Room was clean. Desk staff was very friendly. "River view" room was nice, not much of a view but it is a few blocks away so you can't expect much. Breakfast was good but less variety than other hotels we have visited. Overall it was very nice and we would... More

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ChasHIE-GM, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Charleston Downtown - Ashley River, responded to this review
4 May 2013

We couldn't ask for more than a 5 Star Review from a Trip Advisor Senior Contributor! We look forward to your next visit! More

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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013 via mobile

My friend and I found it to be very clean. The staff was friendly and willing to help the guest even with direction. Easy to get to all the sites of Charleston. Entrance was hard to spot at first. Lots of choices on the breakfast menu. For coffee drinkers. The pot in the room only makes one cup. You won't... More

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ChasHIE-GM, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Charleston Downtown - Ashley River, responded to this review
4 May 2013

Thank you for your review. I am very happy you enjoyed your stay with us! More

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Also Known As:
Best Western Charleston
Charleston Best Western
Address: 250 Spring Street, Charleston, SC 29403-5123 (Formerly BEST WESTERN Plus Charleston Downtown Hotel)
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Region: United States > South Carolina > Coastal South Carolina > Charleston
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Allowed Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #34 of 54 hotels in Charleston
Price Range: ££
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Charleston Downtown - Ashley River.We are perfectly located adjacent to the Medical University of South Carolina and in close proximity to Charleston's Historic District. This new Holiday Inn Express features views of the Ashley River, a beautiful outdoor pool, Express Start hot breakfast and free high-speed wireless Internet. We are also just down the street from Brittlebank Park with its state-of-the-art playground and fishing pier and within walking distance to Joe Riley Baseball Field, home of the Charleston Riverdogs. Plus, we are convenient to the Charleston area's many historic plantations, golf courses, and pristine beaches. ... more   less 
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