Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, with off-street parking options as well.

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

Check-in is from 16:00 to 23:59, and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features does the property offer?

The property is not wheelchair accessible. Accessibility features include a well-lit path to the entrance, but no specific facilities for guests with disabilities are mentioned.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Downtown Charleston, within a 5-minute drive of the Medical University of South Carolina and College of Charleston. It is approximately 1.8 miles from the Port of Charleston and 1.9 miles from the South Carolina Aquarium.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor heated pool with 24-hour access available for guests.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age specified for children to stay for free.

The Inn at 257 - Charming Apartment in Charleston

Average nightly price at The Inn at 257 by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$144
February	US$173
March	US$229
April	US$267
May	US$261
June	US$249
July	US$197
August	US$188
September	US$235
October	US$233
December	US$189

What guests think

At The Inn at 257, guests praise the walkable location near King Street, a cozy historic setting with well-decorated rooms, and convenient perks like the plunge pool and free on-site parking that enhance short stays in Charleston.

Rooms often run small, and some are reached via a tight spiral staircase that can be awkward with luggage. A few guests note bathroom quirks such as compact showers or water splashing onto the floor, and occasional street noise. Service is frequently described as responsive and welcoming, with easy keycode check-in. A comfortable, low-fuss stay in Charleston.

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Facilities

The plunge pool is frequently highlighted as a nice perk, and several reviews value the free on-site parking.

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10

Angela

15 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a great, central location. Traveling as a single woman, I felt safe. Large yet cozy room. Perfect size bathroom with dyson hairdryer. Bed was very comfortable. The biggest and best perk was the soaking pool. I would return just to use that space. Courtney was extremely communicative from beginning to end. I highly recommend this property.

10

Samuel

3 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Small and cozy room w/everything you need in a large old downtownCharleston home a few blocks from upper King st. Has a parking spot and year round pool.

10

Kim

29 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great suite, great location and free parking. You can get in and out with a keycode, sobeasy access.

10

DJM

26 Jun 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Can't say enough about the property location and convenience. We walked everywhere. Only took an uber to go to wedding because it was too hot to walk in our suits. Pool addition was a GREAT surprise and felt wonderful after walking and shopping. I've never been to Charleston, but really enjoyed the area from our bungaloe on Rutledge st!!

10

Samala

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This historic home in downtown Charleston was an absolutely fantastic stay during our honeymoon. Courtney was a stellar, communicative host. We LOVED the plunge pool, and we got to see heaps of bats after it got dark. Highly recommend!

8

Louis

13 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice place. Off street free parking. Perfect for a couple. Wife and I walked everywhere. Just around a mile to all the shops and restaurants. Heated pool was very nice!

10

Madison

2 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I was beyond ecstatic with our experience at 257 Rutledge. The hospitality, amenities, and location was so much greater than expected. The heated pool was also a wonderful surprise. They said they strive for perfection and perfection is what we got :)

10

Faith

7 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Courtney was very accommodating and quick to respond. When we had technical issues with communicating over Expedia she was quick to switch over text. Free parking on property as well as pool access. While we didn’t use the pool others did and it looked great! I would definitely come back here for a long weekend away.

10

Deborah

6 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This was t he nicest room we ever stayed in. It was new, fresh, beautifully decorated, and perfectly appointed with many, many extras. They thought of everything we could have needed during our stay. It was in the historic area within walking distance of many fine restaurants and King St. parking on property. We will DEFINITELY return.

10

Matthew

19 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

wonderful location. really cool spiral staircase up to room. pool was nice. easy walk to “main” area of tourist attractions. would highly recommend!

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Cleanliness

Rooms are consistently described as very clean and fresh. A couple of reviews mention minor bathroom issues like small showers or water escaping the shower area.

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John

24 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great place. Stairs are tight but not a problem for us. Toilet has low pressure. Shower is small and water runs to sink. Did not bother us. Great location to get to downtown. Walk 1 1/2 miles or short drive.

10

Ann

5 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, easy to find. Very convenient stay near the Charleston Music Hall.

10

Nikki

1 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

So nice and clean. The only reason I gave 4 instead of 5 stars on facilities is the spiral staircase was difficult to navigate with luggage. But I knew that going in, but they were there.

10

Nathan

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The host was great, gave us advice on good eats, and the space was clean!

10

Deborah

6 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This was t he nicest room we ever stayed in. It was new, fresh, beautifully decorated, and perfectly appointed with many, many extras. They thought of everything we could have needed during our stay. It was in the historic area within walking distance of many fine restaurants and King St. parking on property. We will DEFINITELY return.

8

Brian

19 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Bed was comfortable and I had a good night's sleep each night. My only complaint was there was no shower curtain and bathtub. It was an open shower compartment with nothing on the floor to keep the water inside the compartment. So the water spilled onto the floor of the bathroom everytime you showered. So I had to clean up the water from the floor with towels each time I finished showering. Very inconvenient! Also, the Keurig coffee machine was very difficult to operate. It would be helpful if the room had instructions on how to use it.

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Rooms

Rooms are cozy, well decorated, and comfortable but often small. Some units require using a tight spiral staircase, and one review mentioned a bit of street noise.

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John

24 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great place. Stairs are tight but not a problem for us. Toilet has low pressure. Shower is small and water runs to sink. Did not bother us. Great location to get to downtown. Walk 1 1/2 miles or short drive.

10

Sean

26 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We met the owner on arrival who was super helpful and friendly. This is a converted house on a nice, typical Charleston street. Easy short walk to Kings St where you can also pick up the free round town shuttle. On site parking is very handy. Room was small, but comfy and well equipped. Would definitely stay here again.

10

Samuel

3 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Small and cozy room w/everything you need in a large old downtownCharleston home a few blocks from upper King st. Has a parking spot and year round pool.

10

MARGARITA

11 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice room and en suite. Bed and pillows were very comfortable. Appreciate the coffee, wine, and water provided. Ask if your room is upstairs or downstairs if the spiral staircase would be a problem for you. The street traffic is a little noisy but didn’t really bother me.

10

SCOTT

23 Sept 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location and very nice room but small

10

Nathaniel

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Hotel was quite comfortable and cozy. All necessary amenities were available and functional. The room was well decorated with pieces of art that displayed the culture of Charleston. Courtney was an attentive and welcoming host who was available when needed.

10

Deborah

6 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This was t he nicest room we ever stayed in. It was new, fresh, beautifully decorated, and perfectly appointed with many, many extras. They thought of everything we could have needed during our stay. It was in the historic area within walking distance of many fine restaurants and King St. parking on property. We will DEFINITELY return.

10

Matthew

19 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

wonderful location. really cool spiral staircase up to room. pool was nice. easy walk to “main” area of tourist attractions. would highly recommend!

10

Matthew

4 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great room. Everything we needed, very private.

8

Leslie

15 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a much smaller space than I expected and was a little tight. Also, the winding steps made it difficult to get my belongings up and down to my room.

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Service

Courtney is widely praised as responsive, helpful, and welcoming, and keycode self check-in is easy. One review reported a rude greeting at check-in.

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10

Angela

15 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was a great, central location. Traveling as a single woman, I felt safe. Large yet cozy room. Perfect size bathroom with dyson hairdryer. Bed was very comfortable. The biggest and best perk was the soaking pool. I would return just to use that space. Courtney was extremely communicative from beginning to end. I highly recommend this property.

10

Darryl

26 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Courtney was wonderful and so helpful. When we got to our room we were delighted to find not only a coffee machine but a bottle of wine, bottles of water in the fridge and even a couple of granola bars. You can walk to Spring St and King to pick up a free shuttle.

10

Kim

29 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great suite, great location and free parking. You can get in and out with a keycode, sobeasy access.

10

Nathaniel

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Hotel was quite comfortable and cozy. All necessary amenities were available and functional. The room was well decorated with pieces of art that displayed the culture of Charleston. Courtney was an attentive and welcoming host who was available when needed.

10

Allen

17 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nicely remodeled historic home. Host was very responsive. We really appreciated all the extras they did to enhance our stay. Take a nice walk to all the shopping and restaurants or a short Uber ride.

10

Nathan

7 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The host was great, gave us advice on good eats, and the space was clean!

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Karyn

19 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything here was perfect. We enjoyed our stay and would absolutely return. Thank you Courtney. Your quick response time was appreciated.

10

Faith

7 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Courtney was very accommodating and quick to respond. When we had technical issues with communicating over Expedia she was quick to switch over text. Free parking on property as well as pool access. While we didn’t use the pool others did and it looked great! I would definitely come back here for a long weekend away.

8

Barbara

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was greeted by a horrible person. Rude and acted like we were interrupting her.

10

Samantha

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Super comfortable and easy check in. Clear the host is very experienced. Lovely walk through residential streets to King Street and the French Quarter. Would recommend to anyone visiting Charleston

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Location

Walkable to King Street and many restaurants and shops, roughly a mile or so from main tourist areas; rideshare is easy. Several guests found it safe and convenient for exploring downtown.

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John

24 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great place. Stairs are tight but not a problem for us. Toilet has low pressure. Shower is small and water runs to sink. Did not bother us. Great location to get to downtown. Walk 1 1/2 miles or short drive.

10

Sean

26 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We met the owner on arrival who was super helpful and friendly. This is a converted house on a nice, typical Charleston street. Easy short walk to Kings St where you can also pick up the free round town shuttle. On site parking is very handy. Room was small, but comfy and well equipped. Would definitely stay here again.

10

Ann

5 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, easy to find. Very convenient stay near the Charleston Music Hall.

10

DJM

26 Jun 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Can't say enough about the property location and convenience. We walked everywhere. Only took an uber to go to wedding because it was too hot to walk in our suits. Pool addition was a GREAT surprise and felt wonderful after walking and shopping. I've never been to Charleston, but really enjoyed the area from our bungaloe on Rutledge st!!

10

Allen

17 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nicely remodeled historic home. Host was very responsive. We really appreciated all the extras they did to enhance our stay. Take a nice walk to all the shopping and restaurants or a short Uber ride.

10

Julija

8 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice property! Walking distance to Kings St. very responsive host. I definitely recommend this place!

8

Louis

13 Nov 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice place. Off street free parking. Perfect for a couple. Wife and I walked everywhere. Just around a mile to all the shops and restaurants. Heated pool was very nice!

10

Anna

4 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Was a lovely place within walking distance of a lot of areas in Charleston.

10

Ricardo

18 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location.. plenty of restaurants in the area. Courtney is an excellent host

10

Samantha

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Super comfortable and easy check in. Clear the host is very experienced. Lovely walk through residential streets to King Street and the French Quarter. Would recommend to anyone visiting Charleston

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