Holiday Inn Charleston (Historic District)

125 Calhoun Street
Charleston, SC 29401
Holiday Inn Charleston (Historic District)

Avg. Attribute Rating: 3.4 (out of 5 stars)

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  • Trip Advisor 4.6 based on 30 reviews
  • Yahoo! Local 4.6 based on 22 reviews

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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-08-20 at Hotels.com on September 8th 2009
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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-08-12 at Hotels.com on September 8th 2009
"stayed over this past weekend- no one could tell us what channel local news was on- concerigere never available no one in guest services could tell yo"...Read Full Review

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  • Prime LocationPrime Location 2.8
  • ViewView 2.7
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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-07-15 at Hotels.com on September 7th 2009
"This Hotel was situated in just the right spot, easy walking distance to just about everything. The Front Desk Staff was great the Bar Tender was even"...Read Full Review

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  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 5.0
  • Room SizeRoom Size 4.5
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 3.5
  • ServiceService 3.5
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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-06-28 at Hotels.com on September 6th 2009
"The hotel was very clean , staff was helpful when called upon . I will stay there again ."...Read Full Review

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  • CleanlinessCleanliness 5.0
  • ServiceService 3.5
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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-05-19 at Hotels.com on September 5th 2009
"The concierge was fantastic. You must talk with himher. They are really quite helpful. Only complaint; handicapped room. I'm a tub person so you get t"...Read Full Review

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  • Bathroom QualityBathroom Quality 5.0
  • Room SizeRoom Size 4.7
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 4.7
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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-05-06 at Hotels.com on September 5th 2009
"This was a better than expected hotel. It was within walking distance to everything. Shopping, food and the waterfront. I would definitely stay at The"...Read Full Review

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  • BusinessBusiness 2.8
  • FoodFood 2.4
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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-05-06 at Hotels.com on September 5th 2009
"Outstanding Hotel, but not in historical building. Quality of service was excellent, which may be rare in historical city..."...Read Full Review

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  • HistoricalHistorical 3.6
  • ServiceService 1.5
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Reviewed by Reviewed Kathy L at Hotels.com on September 4th 2009
"We stayed at this Holiday Inn several times over the past two years and each time we have had a wonderful stay. The location is great for parents of C"...Read Full Review

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  • Prime LocationPrime Location 3.5
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Reviewed by Reviewed A Hotels.Com Guest On 2009-02-14 at Hotels.com on September 2nd 2009
"That I did not get a complimentary newspaper did not bother me - but they did not give me cups any night we were there."...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on May 17th 2009
"Upon arrival we were greeted by Zach at the front desk that had our room and keys available even though we were checking in early. We immediately felt"...Read Full Review

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  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 5.0
  • Room SizeRoom Size 4.5
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 3.5
  • ServiceService 3.5
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on May 13rd 2009
"We were two well traveled senior couples staying for 2 nights. The rooms were very nice and comfortable. The breakfast offered with the rooms was exce"...Read Full Review

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  • FoodFood 3.5
  • Prime LocationPrime Location 3.0
  • ParkingParking 2.3
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on May 11st 2009
"My wife and I chose the Holiday Inn when we visited Charleston. The BIG difference in our stay was Kevin. There is no doubt that Kevin made a differen"...Read Full Review

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  • Prime LocationPrime Location 2.9
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on May 7th 2009
"The Holiday Inn Charleston (Historic District) is a wonderful place to stay. This is not your average Holiday Inn, in fact it is one of the nicest and"...Read Full Review

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  • CleanlinessCleanliness 5.0
  • ServiceService 3.2
  • ParkingParking 2.8
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on May 5th 2009
"My wife and I recently enjoyed a long weekend in Charleston to celebrate our anniversary. After reading the many reviews on this site about the concie"...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on May 3rd 2009
"My wife and I, and in-laws, recently traveled from Northern Virginia to Charleston, to celebrate my wife's birthday. We were all extremely pleased wit"...Read Full Review

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  • ServiceService 2.8
  • Prime LocationPrime Location 0.5
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on May 3rd 2009
"This is the perfect place to stay if you are looking for a clean, comfortable, well located hotel, that is reasonable and very well staffed. As other"...Read Full Review

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  • Prime LocationPrime Location 5.0
  • CleanlinessCleanliness 5.0
  • ParkingParking 5.0
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on May 2nd 2009
"My friends and I recently spent a week in Charleston. We had a great time seeing the sites. The hotel was in a good location to get around the histori"...Read Full Review

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  • TouristTourist 4.0
  • Prime LocationPrime Location 3.5
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on April 29th 2009
"This was my first visit to Charleston and this is the first hotel expereince that I have bothered to write a review on. While this was a leisure trip,"...Read Full Review

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  • AirportAirport 4.0
  • TouristTourist 3.3
  • BusinessBusiness 3.0
  • CleanlinessCleanliness 2.9
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on April 29th 2009
"Kevin's devotion to his job, his enthusiasm and his knowledge all made our recent trip to Charleston wonderful. He is a valuable asset to this hotel a"...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on April 27th 2009
"The hotel is in a great location. Easy walking distance to the market, beautiful homes, and other great sites in Charleston. Rooms are nice, everyone"...Read Full Review

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  • Prime LocationPrime Location 3.8
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on April 26th 2009
"My wife and I stayed at this hotel in early April and thoroughly enjoyed our visit. We cant speak highly enough about the concierge, Kevin McQuade. Hi"...Read Full Review

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  • ServiceService 5.0
  • TouristTourist 5.0
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on April 26th 2009
"Super location, hotel very clean and staff extremely friendly and helpful more"...Read Full Review

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  • CleanlinessCleanliness 5.0
  • ServiceService 3.8
  • Prime LocationPrime Location 2.7
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on April 25th 2009
"The rooms are excellent. Location is OK, but it is not very close to the mansions of the Historic District, unless you like long walks or use the bike"...Read Full Review

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  • Prime LocationPrime Location 4.0
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on April 23rd 2009
"We just enjoyed a fantastic weekend in Charleston. I work for a national hotel company (not Holiday Inn) but we selected this hotel specifically from"...Read Full Review

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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on April 20th 2009
"We stayed here for 5 nights then moved on to the Holiday Inn Express in Savannah, Georgia. Both hotels are apparently owned by the same company and bo"...Read Full Review

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  • ServiceService 3.0
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on April 20th 2009
"I booked at this hotel after reading what other reviewers said about how great Kevin was, and I am glad we did. He helped us plan out a very enjoyable"...Read Full Review

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  • TouristTourist 2.9
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on April 20th 2009
"This is a well located and tasteful property with friendly staff, all amenities, coffee and tea throughout the day and warm baked snacks in the aftern"...Read Full Review

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  • ServiceService 3.0
  • Prime LocationPrime Location 3.0
  • ParkingParking 2.7
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on April 12nd 2009
"Ok - I'll admit that when I plan a vacation with my friends, I usually try to avoid the chain hotels. But after hearing such wonderful things about th"...Read Full Review

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  • ServiceService 2.4
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on April 10th 2009
"Stayed for a week at the end of March. Kevin was everything people said of him. He recommended great restaurants especially those we might not have fo"...Read Full Review

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  • EntertainmentEntertainment 5.0
  • RomanticRomantic 5.0
  • TouristTourist 4.0
  • FoodFood 4.0
  • ServiceService 2.5
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on April 8th 2009
"Three years later, we returned to the Holiday Inn to seek Kevin's careful guidance to once again find the best of Charleston... and Kevin NEVER disapp"...Read Full Review

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  • Room SizeRoom Size 5.0
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 5.0
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 5.0
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on April 8th 2009
"At the end of March 2009, my boyfriend and I decided to take our first trip together to Charleston, SC a place we had both always wanted to visit. Jus"...Read Full Review

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  • ServiceService 2.8
  • ParkingParking 2.5
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on April 7th 2009
"We stayed at the Holiday Inn Historic District based on the reviews on Tripadvisor; we were not disappointed - it was great. It's in a prime location"...Read Full Review

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  • Prime LocationPrime Location 3.5
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on April 6th 2009
"We spent 4 days in Charleston and had one of our best getaways ever. Thanks to the more than accomodating staff, especially Kevin McQuade, concierge,"...Read Full Review

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  • Bathroom QualityBathroom Quality 5.0
  • ServiceService 5.0
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on April 4th 2009
"My wife and I stayed one night and wanted to see the historic homes and gardens in particular. The concierge, Kevin McQuade, was astoundingly helpful,"...Read Full Review

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  • BedBed 2.8
  • Overall ValueOverall Value 2.6
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on April 3rd 2009
"Yes, it's all true - Kevin McQuade, the Concierge is the reason we stayed at the Holiday Inn and he's the reason our trip was so enjoyable! We did tal"...Read Full Review

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  • FoodFood 2.6
  • ServiceService 2.4
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on April 2nd 2009
"Kevin gave us great recommendaitons for several of Charleston's many restaurants. He also recommended the Walking Historical Tour with Tom. It was als"...Read Full Review

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  • HistoricalHistorical 5.0
  • TouristTourist 3.2
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on April 2nd 2009
"Like smart folks, we took the often great advice of Trip Advisor and booked our stay for this hotel. We loved it! It is in an excellent area, super cl"...Read Full Review

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  • BedBed 4.8
  • Prime LocationPrime Location 3.5
  • ServiceService 3.5
  • CleanlinessCleanliness 2.9
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Reviewed by Anonymous at Travelocity on April 1st 2009
"Excellent value, great breakfast and friendly service, rooms are large and well appointed, the location was perfect ... easy walking distance to the h"...Read Full Review

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  • Prime LocationPrime Location 4.2
  • ServiceService 3.8
  • Overall ValueOverall Value 3.2
  • FoodFood 2.9
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on March 30th 2009
"On the recommendations of other Trip Advisor readers, we stayed for three nights at the Holiday Inn in Charlestons Historic District. The hotel was lo"...Read Full Review

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  • FoodFood 4.5
  • ServiceService 4.2
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Reviewed by a user at Trip Advisor on March 30th 2009
"This is not your typical Holiday Inn! It exceeded our expectations and Kevin, the concierge, was amazing. His knowledge of Charleston and things to do"...Read Full Review

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  • TouristTourist 2.8
  • Bathroom QualityBathroom Quality 2.7
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Reviewed by R W. at Travelocity on January 1st 2009
"Was very pleased, start to finish, with my 2 day stay at this hotel. Room, staff, etc. all exceeded my expectations. Off season * rate."...Read Full Review

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  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 3.8
  • ServiceService 2.9
  • Room SizeRoom Size 2.5
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 2.5
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Reviewed by Pat A. at Travelocity on September 1st 2008
"This was a girlfriends trip, and it was perfect. The location was great. Lots of shopping and restaurants close by. The staff were friendly and attent"...Read Full Review

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  • BusinessBusiness 5.0
  • CleanlinessCleanliness 5.0
  • EntertainmentEntertainment 5.0
  • Room SizeRoom Size 4.5
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Reviewed by Anonymous at Travelocity on June 1st 2008
"This hotel is on the outskirts of the historic district. If you plan on checking out a lot of shopping or the historic homes - then you would want to"...Read Full Review

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  • CleanlinessCleanliness 5.0
  • BeachBeach 4.5
  • BusinessBusiness 4.2
  • ParkingParking 4.2
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Reviewed by Matthew B. at Travelocity on April 1st 2008
"Charleston was a great romantic getaway. This hotel was the most reasonable in the "Historic District", with decent reviews that we could find. We fou"...Read Full Review

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  • CleanlinessCleanliness 5.0
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 4.8
  • RomanticRomantic 4.8
  • Room SizeRoom Size 4.2
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 4.0
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Reviewed by Jim J. at Travelocity on March 1st 2008
"Checked in to the hotel and reception was good. The hotel has a complimentary concierge K M who was very helpful as to where to go and what to do. K's"...Read Full Review

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  • Room QualityRoom Quality 2.5
  • FamilyFamily 2.5
  • BedBed 2.2
  • Room SizeRoom Size 1.8
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 1.8
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Reviewed by Anonymous at Travelocity on March 1st 2008
"Our family of 5 stayed for 4 nights. The location is right in downtown Charleston within walking distance to shopping and historic destinations. We fo"...Read Full Review

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  • CleanlinessCleanliness 5.0
  • FamilyFamily 5.0
  • ServiceService 3.5
  • Prime LocationPrime Location 3.1
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Reviewed by Anonymous at Travelocity on February 1st 2008
"This was our first trip to Charleston, but it will not be our last! This hotel was an excellent jumping off point due to its fairly convenient locatio"...Read Full Review

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  • EntertainmentEntertainment 5.0
  • CleanlinessCleanliness 4.5
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 4.4
  • Room AmenitiesRoom Amenities 4.4
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Reviewed by Rick Y. at Travelocity on December 1st 2007
"This motel is easy to find from I-26 or Hwy 17. You can pretty much walk to anything in the historic district, even the battery. Charleston is a walki"...Read Full Review

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  • CleanlinessCleanliness 4.5
  • FoodFood 3.8
  • Prime LocationPrime Location 3.5
  • ServiceService 3.0
  • ParkingParking 3.0
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Reviewed by Anonymous at Travelocity on November 1st 2007
"I would definitely recommend this hotel to any vacationers in Charleston. As a mature traveler, I found this an excellent value, staff was most helpfu"...Read Full Review

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  • ServiceService 3.8
  • Prime LocationPrime Location 3.2
  • Overall ValueOverall Value 3.0
  • Room QualityRoom Quality 2.7
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Reviewed by Wells L. at Travelocity on September 1st 2007
"First empty nest trip and it was excellent! We booked this hotel because of reviews we had read here about the concierge service. My wife and I are ve"...Read Full Review

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  • ServiceService 2.7