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Reviews of Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Waterfront/Downtown This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

45 Lockwood Drive, Charleston, SC 29401, United States of America

#110 of 154 hotels in Charleston

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 302 hotel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.4

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    7.7

  • Facilities

    8.0

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    6.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: May 1, 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We could not get the WIFI to work with our cell phone. Several attempts were made to connect. We have never had this to happen at any other hotel or cottage rentals. The TV reception was cutting in and out. We do not know if this was a cable issue or was tied to the WIFI problem.

    The room was clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location too far from downtown to walk. Lyft very easy.

    Comfortable, clean, welcoming

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2024

    8.0
    Nice location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking seemed like it would be a challenge if the hotel was full.

    Pretty views even when not in a water facing room.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 31, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room Hearing Accessible
    • Stayed 1 night

    The server for breakfast was not attentive as night time staff.

    The staff on the night of arrival were extremely helpful. The bartender was an excellent server for both food & drink. The morning staff were ok, but not as attentive as as night time staff.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 28, 2024

    8.0
    Short and restful stay. Great location easy driving distance to the center of town. Would stay again for the value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio Suite- Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little worn but not too bad.

    Beautiful room overlooking bay. Asked for a water view and it was accommodated.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 4, 2023

    7.0
    Nice lodging but a shuttle to downtown Charlestown would have been nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony and View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The person who checked us in originally gave us a room without a balcony which we opted for in our reservation, so we went right back to the front desk to rectify the issue and there was nobody at the desk. After waiting for roughly ten minutes and looking for someone I called the main number for the hotel and the same person who gave us the wrong room appeared from a back room and answered the phone. I explained the issue and she gave us the correct room. The only other thing that disappointed us was no shuttle to downtown Charleston. We did see one parked outside but were told that it was for the Marriott next door and one isn't offered for Hilton customers.

    Good location

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 13, 2023

    7.0
    Decent value.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Mobility and Hearing Access
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Isolated

    Cannot walk to downtown safely, it’s on the water, but must Uber around to get downtown.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 13, 2023

    9.0
    Impressed by the five star view from our balcony!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio Suite- Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The lobby area was a little disappointing. Considering the location I would expect a more scenic view of the harbor. Instead, it was crowded and noisy, especially in the morning.

    Our room was very nice with a fabulous view of the harbor. We ended up spending some nights sitting on our balcony instead of going out because we couldn't find any views that beat what we had right outside our room! The screen door was a very welcome surprise.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 24, 2023

    8.0
    nice might be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Mobility and Hearing Access
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Was not informed that we had to ask for the room to be serviced and was supprised that it was not. Talked to the front desk and they did ask if we wanted it to be services and we declined (should not have to ask as its normal expections). Were offed fresh towles. The part i disliked the most was having to go down and ask for coffee each morning (my choice). i beleive the computer system needs some upgrading, each time we went to the front dest the CSM was jumping from one terminial to another trying to assist the customer. This led to long wait times to be assisted. Keep hearing the system is not working or its being slow. in the pantry it would be nice if they posted prices. I relize its hotel prices but this would help deciding if we wanted to purchase anything. However the front staff werre very nice. A PLUS for anyone is the free parking, which is on reason we choose this hotel.

    Our room had a nice view of the water just enough that we did not have to pay extra.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed was very very uncomfortable. It was like sleeping on a board flat in the floor.

    It was clean and the staff was very pleasant.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2023

    8.0
    Overall clean and location good .
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location , breakfast , staff good , pool nice

    It was mostly clean . A lot of noise late on weekends . I guess to be expected . Sounded like someone was sick in the hallway throwing up . Was disappointed no room service didn’t know u had to request it and no one told me until I had to call down for a replacement blanket cause of a stain from Previous guest . And they took a whole day and had to call down again for it . And room smelt musty .

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony and View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The walls were thin...could hear the magic moment of my neighbors bed banging wall half the night....good for them bad for us

    The views were BEAUTIFUL..could sit on balcony and see dolphins and the marinas

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2023

    8.0
    Quick visit to explore
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Price of breakfast…not worth it

    Location

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Water View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was filthy. The chair in the room was beyond filthy. There was dog food on the floor.

    The restaurant was AWESOME.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    I paid for a water front view and I got a freeway with a little waterfront view.

    The room was nice.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 30, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing fancy , no breakfast included for a high price for the room . The bartender was rude and in the wrong job. Lack of staff , had to go downstairs myself to even get my own extra towels. The bed keg was not screwed in which caused my sister to fall off of the bed .

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Room service only every 4 days

    Convenient

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2023

    8.0
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Studio Suite- Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    You need a vehicle in order to get around.

    Friendly staff always will to help with any and everything.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    That bed was hard as hell and very uncomfortable.

    Very clean and relaxing place.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 24, 2023

    8.0
    Nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Balcony and View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The roof top bar was closed. Was one of the main reasons I booked this hotel over other options.

    Very nice room and view. Parking great. Breakfast good.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2023

    9.0
    nice property on the waterfront comfortable room with balcony
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Balcony - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the pool wasn’t open

    clean and updated property

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2023

    9.0
    Nice hotel. Need navigation app to reach street it sits on.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location of the hotel itself was difficult/confusing to access due to the street layout of Charleston--we had to cross the bridge on US 17 & make a U-turn to reach the street where the hotel was located! No grab bars in shower. Older folks need these due to balance issues.

    Room/Beds were comfortable. Good TV.Good view of harbor Friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    THE BEDS ARE NOT VERY COMFORTABLE

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2023

    7.0
    ok except for the cost of one night stay and the problem at breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    one problem was I booked two rooms with breakfast included and when I went to get breakfast for myself and room partmer, they would only give me one because thecheck in person only put one on the brekfast pass when she asked how many would be in tne roon was 2. So I ended up paying for the second breakfast. I though the marketing materials said that it was ok for 4 people. AAlso the rooms were overpriced for a one night stay. You had to check in at 4:00pm and out by 11:00 am the next morning. 19 hours for almosr $400 that is too much.

    Room View was ok but the view was partially blocked by a highway

    Stayed in April 2023

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