Is parking available at the hotel?

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of USD 10 per day, which includes in/out privileges.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is at 3:00 PM and check-out is at 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer for guests with disabilities?

The hotel features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Additional accessibility features may be available upon request.

What is the hotel's location in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Charleston, just steps from the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center and a 5-minute walk from Laidley Court Shopping Center. It is approximately 0.4 miles from Haddad Riverfront Park and 0.5 miles from Heritage Towers.

Are children allowed at the hotel?

Children are welcome at the hotel, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, which is not specified.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The hotel offers rollaway beds for a fee of USD 10 per night, subject to availability. Advance request is recommended for rollaway beds.

Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center

Average nightly price at Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$91
February	US$101
March	US$134
April	US$105
May	US$113
June	US$95
July	US$99
August	US$108
September	US$108
October	US$107
November	US$105
December	US$93

What guests think

Across reviews of Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG, guests frequently praise comfortable rooms, friendly staff, and a complimentary breakfast, while recurring drawbacks include parking charges or constraints, thin walls and noise, and occasional maintenance or elevator issues.

The location is convenient to the civic center, mall, and interstate, though several guests described the surrounding area as run down or uncomfortable at night. Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many found rooms spotless, while others reported missed housekeeping details like hair, stains, odors, or slow drains. Best suited for event-goers and road trippers who value convenience over polish.

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Facilities

Parking often carries a fee and can be tight or disrupted by construction and nearby events. Several reviews note slow or out of service elevators, with heat or odor in the cars.

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William

17 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very nice, professional-grade hotel. I am not sure about its location. I arrived after dark, but nothing looked walkable - ie. no restaurants real closeby. It's kind of just off of the highway. Surprised we had to pay for parking because it was unsecured.

6

Carlo

26 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The elevator was not clean, it smelled of urine.

4

Steven

6 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Charged another $10 at the hotel for parking after paying for the hotel before the trip. No where on your site or at booking did it disclose the parking fee. I will not use hotels.com in the future if the $10 is not refunded to me. The price I paid on the app included all taxes and fees!!!!

10

Lynn

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking lot was under repair. limited parking. Early construction noises

6

Lindsey

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The lady at the check in acted like she hated her job. She wasn’t mean but not friendly and didn’t smile at all. Hotel is updated but the elevators are slow and smell like urine. The room was nice although the bathroom could have been cleaned better. The beds were comfortable. Breakfast was good and the morning staff was much friendlier.

8

Loretta

9 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very clean, comfortable Breakfast was very good I did not like charge for parking

8

John

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Elevator (one) out service made long waits getting to and from our rooms. Redoing parking lot so no place to park without going next door.

6

Kathy

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel and breakfast was good. Charging your clients to park their car in your lot, in my opinion, does nothing more than irritate your customers. Put an additional $5 charge on your nightly rate and forget the charges to park in your parking lot. It would be something that no one would complain about but charging a charge to stay followed by a charge to park when there really isn’t an option is ridiculous!

8

thomas

28 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Elevator not working. Delays to get to room. Room only somso clean. Hook o'on bathroom door broken off. Room 427. Outside not clean or kept up. Nearby construction empediment. Staff very nice breakfast good and lobby well maintained

6

Stephen

17 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had to pay for parking. That doesn't makebsense

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Cleanliness

Reports are mixed: many mention clean rooms and common areas, while others cite hair, mold, odors, stains, or drainage issues in bathrooms.

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Taylor

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

very dirty. stains, dirty mattress, ect.

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Brenda

31 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty. Mold. Stained carpet. Poor condition. Baseboard coming of. Low water pressure. Handicap room which the button did not open. Good thing I wasn't in a wheelchair. This was the worst room I've ever stayed in, in the past 40 years. I would have checked out if staying for more than one night,

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Kerrie

4 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The overall property was nasty... 1st the linens from the prior days cleaning remained in tge halls the ENTIRE time we stay - left at 6am. 2nd- there was a nast slime on the back shower wall with body hairs all over the tub. 3rd We refused to walk barefoot and glad we did became socks we filthy by time we left.... I moved to this chain because Grand Rapids location was amazing not sure i would book with ihg again.. I took.photo proof but not letting me attach.

10

Briana

21 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and quiet

10

Sarah

25 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great clean room, front desk staff welcoming and good breakfast Thanks

4

Jenny Lynn

10 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My room had an unpleasant smell and the shower was dirty.

4

Lizabeth

19 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was hair and mold in the tub when we arrived - not usable

10

Bernardine

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is clean and the breakfast is plentiful.

4

David

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bathrooms need a deep cleaning. The beds had hairs on it too.

4

Darnell

29 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There were multiple pubes in the tub and around the toilet. Floor was sticky. Not a good experience.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally updated and comfortable with good beds, but thin walls and hallway noise are common. Guests also reported occasional HVAC or thermostat problems and, less often, slow internet or nonworking outlets or USB ports.

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Scott

24 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel has the thinnest walls of any hotel I have ever stayed in. We could hear everything above us and beside us.

8

Audrey

3 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Looking for a place to spend a night on a long trip. The room was comfortabke but it was a bit frustrating that rhe bedside USB ports did not work. The morning front deat person was very friendly but when i checked in the night before the person working seemed to be having an off night. Breakfast was a good variety

8

Bernd

8 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The walls are too thin, I can hear the neighbors.

6

Margaret

5 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very slow internet. Utensils for breakfast were cheap and kept breaking.

8

Laura

5 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Really noisy but great room

4

Myhang

1 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The check in pro was quick and easy. Everything was fine until we got settled in. We noticed the temperature in the room was only 64 degrees and the thermostat had an error on it. We tried to change the temperature but it didn’t work. We checked in late at night and were too tired to be bothered. When we woke up the next morning it was still at 64 degrees. This issue should have been resolved prior to checking in. It was a very cold night but luckily we had a long busy day so we were out cold for the night.

6

John

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Air conditioner was very noisy. Carpet in the room was frayed at transition from tile to carpet.

10

Amy

11 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beds comfortable, quiet, great breakfast all for good fair price

6

Lisa

5 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Whle the rooms were updated, the hotel itself seemed very old. Thin walls, people yelling. The HVAC wouldn't shut off in our room, the thermostat kept sticking. Good size TV screen and beds were fine.

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Keith

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was quite nice as the room was nicely sized and had modern decor. I found the bed though to be a bit uncomfortable, not horrible, but not great. The breakfast buffet was nice, and the fresh roasted coffee machine was a nice bonus.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, and some issues were resolved promptly. However, several guests experienced slow or unprofessional check in, room or key errors, and inconsistent communication.

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JoAnne

7 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All were very friendly

4

Kenneth

29 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I have never left a bad review of any hotel until this one. After waiting 10 mins for someone to come out. The lady checking me was almost completed when her manager comes out getting on her for leaving an hour early during a previous shift. Waited another 5-10 mins to ask if they had any luggage carts because they were still talking about her leaving early unexcused. By the way only one luggage cart and they couldn’t locate.Half the rooms outlets didn’t work, super thin walls so you could hear everyone by the elevator all night.

10

Carrie

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was a breeze the receptionist was more than welcoming and exceeded my expectations. She explained breakfast as well as check out times. Overall I would book again.

10

Frederick

2 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was very busy when we checked in. The agent, Promise was pleasant and remained calm and professional while many guests waited for rooms. Ours was ready. Our room agent, Frank greeted us and offered his assistance if we needed anything. 2 of your best people. Please commend them both!

8

Sherri

23 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Girl working front desk was not friendly whatsoever. No smile, no greeting, no ANYTHING. I am ALWAYS asked if I'm using card reservation was made with to complete the charge. I wasn't, and she charged card I wasnt planning on using. I had other card in my hand ready to present to her. When I gave it to her she said..."I already charged card on file". I said you never confirmed if that is the one I wanted to use. She said "you booked through expedia so it is assumed". Upon checkout was told I couldn't get receipt because expedia would send it. I reached out to expedia and was told hotel is to provide it since i opted to pay at property.

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Tobie

24 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Promise was great! Give her a raise

10

Gina

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful stay. Clean rooms, excellent service and friendly staff. Breakfast was great.

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Burlin

1 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The lady who checked me in was so kind! We exchanged pleasantries. I just feel in a world where we are forced to speak with automated intelligence, and folks have no social skills, she just blessed me today! I wish I had paid attention to her name!

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Howard

5 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The STAFF was exceptionally helpful. We had a minor problem with the tv after hours. The manager had an engineer (Anthony) come in specifically to assist us. He fixed the problem in a few minutes. Could not ask for better folks!!

6

ALIZE

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The 2 hosts at the front desk were very rude when I went to check in. I said hi and they didn’t acknowledge me and went straight into asking for my information. Extremely short with me, didn’t tell me when breakfast was and checkout instructions. The bathroom had crumbs on the counter. Overall poor experience.

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Location

Very convenient for the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, the mall, and highway access, with some dining within walking distance. Multiple guests found the immediate area run down or uncomfortable, especially at night.

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Kylene

1 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Worked great for our stay cuz we were in town for an event at the coliseum which was literally right across the street so we could walk.

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Tiffany

19 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

great place to stay if your going to the Charleston civic center. Love the noon check out!

10

Elecia

12 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

not the best location. People congragating outside making it uncomfortable to go to your car.... not the best area to stay. rooms nice but a little sketchy....m

10

Patrick

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to the Civic Center and interstate off/on ramps.

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Lisa

21 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We've stayed here several times when seeing concerts at the coliseum. It's incredibly convenient.

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CYNTHIA

13 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It’s not in a great area and I was concerned

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Karey

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We have stayed here many times. Staff is great and it's close to the convention center

10

SARAH

17 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The location was convenient to the convention hall and easy to access downtown. Rooms were quiet. There were some stains in the carpet but overall, very nice accommodations.

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Thomas

5 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect place to stay if your attending events at the coliseum! Less than a 5 minute walk to the front door, free parking with attendant. Great breakfast, able to handle large crowds. Helpful and friendly staff. Area around hotel is a bit run down, homeless frequent the area.

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Harry

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They charged for parking in an open lot. The coffee was weak. The area was not very nice. The fixtures were old. The beds in the room was clean and the TV was nice.

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Dining

Complimentary breakfast is often praised for variety and quality. Complaints include limited non pork protein, occasional bland items or weak coffee, and rare hygiene or availability issues.

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Tom

29 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Outstanding breakfast nice room Easy walk to downtown

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Lori

13 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room. Great staff. Great breakfast selection.

10

sherry

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast options were much better than most free hotel breakfasts. Real Eggs & Bacon, cinnamon rolls. !!!

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lori

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There was no protien options other than pork. I do not eat pork

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Sandra

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There was a hair in the gravy.

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Charles

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I had great time staying. The staff is very friendly and helpful plus very nice. The breakfast was great and it was delicious. The hotel very clean no bad smells that is very pleasant. I will be back soon.

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Gina

18 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful stay. Clean rooms, excellent service and friendly staff. Breakfast was great.

10

Bernardine

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is clean and the breakfast is plentiful.

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Keith

23 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was quite nice as the room was nicely sized and had modern decor. I found the bed though to be a bit uncomfortable, not horrible, but not great. The breakfast buffet was nice, and the fresh roasted coffee machine was a nice bonus.

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Rachel L

25 Apr 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is clearly updated. I love the breakfast options (hot and conventient grab and go options.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $93	2 $105	3 $105	4	5 $103	6 $180	7 $147
8 $92	9 $99	10 $133	11 $135	12 $99	13 $106	14 $140
15 $92	16 $105	17 $133	18 $142	19 $106	20 $108	21 $107
22 $93	23 $97	24 $111	25 $102	26 $100	27 $106	28 $110
29 $97	30 $92

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1 $87	2 $90	3 $142	4 $146	5 $138
6 $81	7 $88	8 $88	9 $88	10 $84	11 $96	12 $97
13 $84	14 $83	15 $86	16 $88	17 $94	18 $95	19 $94
20 $80	21 $85	22 $88	23 $89	24 $84	25 $95	26 $95
27 $82	28 $88	29 $88	30 $89	31 $142

Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG

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