Kings Courtyard Inn

Road weary and hungry we arrived at Kings Courtyard without reservations. Zane the check-​in/​concierge/​really-​nice-​guy got us situated with a nice room, dinner reservations, and transportation to the restaurant. Talk about Southern Charm! THANK YOU ZANE! The rooms are quaintly majestic and are accessed from the courtyard, so you have the experience of the ambient temperature before you enjoy your cozy room. I liked that setting as you’re not walking through a stuffy hallway to your room. Overall, a great experience.

Loovvvvvvvvved our stay at the Kings Courtyard Inn. First off, the staff is amazing. I’ve worked front desk at a «fine» hotel and the staff of the Inn surpassed all expectations. They answered all of my questions pre-​arrival without any bit of annoyance (we visited around the time when the kast hurricane hit the SC, so Oct 2015), they didn’t freak out when my BF accidentally broke one of the keys, and they were always attentive and friendly. The wine service is great, really enjoyed our time sitting in the courtyard among the other guests. Which brings me to the hotel itself — old world charm. Beautiful in a very special kinda way. Shabby chic, if you will. I loved the inward facing balconies off our room, the oversized armoire, and the reliable wifi. The bathroom was nothing to write home about, but it was clean. Also didn’t visit Charleston for the bathroom. Which brings me to the location! Great location. In the middle of the King Street shopping district, just blocks from the market. Parking was incredibly convenient and we started to feel right at home in Charleston’s downtown area. Value-​wise… 95% Especially when compared to the other offerings in the vicinity. If you don’t need brand spanking new everything, if you’re the type of person who finds romance in nostalgia, if you like an hour+ of all you can drink wine and tasty cheeses in a great atmosphere — this is the hotel for you. Enjoy your stay! A++

This hotel is one of the best values in Charleston’s downtown area, but does have it’s rough characteristics.
Let’s get the bad out of the way first. The place shows its age. There is one elevator and it can be a bit slow to arrive. When we visited in July 2015, it had obviously just been painted (wood interior) because the paint smell was quite strong, but it also looked like it had been painted numerous times. The rooms were similar; a bit rough around the edges but overall they were clean so that’s all I really cared about. We were on the third floor in room 301 which has a view of the parking lot and a big tree. Unfortunately, that is also the area people with dogs will go to in the morning to let them do their business, so we were woken up three days straight around 7:30am by someone’s dog barking repeatedly for ten minutes. I’d recommend not staying on that side of the hotel, which would be the east.
Our room had wood floors and what appeared to be a working fireplace. The a/​c was excellent, although the air vent looked rusted, dirty and possibly moldy, so it could use some cleaning. The furniture was worn like an old pair of shoes; comfortable but not the best looking. Bed was comfortable. Bathroom, toilet and shower were about on par with what you’d expect at a Days Inn, of which there just happens to be one nearly next door.
Final complaint, which really makes me uncomfortable, is the fact that this hotel still uses traditional keyed locks, so who knows who may have copied the key to your room at some point in the past. I realize electronic locks can potentially be hacked, but that’s still going to be more secure than a metal key that can be copied at one’s leisure.
Now, the good, and why you may want to stay here compared to other options. We most recently stayed at the Wyndham a few blocks away. It is a fantastic hotel, but it’s $ 300/​ni or more in season and basically comes with nothing. Kings Courtyard is potentially in an even better location, as it’s closer to Market St and the Charleston Market, and is often a third or more less expensive. On top of that, the amenities are incredible for the price; you get free breakfast, and that includes room service and a long list of items you can select. We had them bring us a pitcher of coffee, several kinds of juice, yogurt, cereal, granola, hard boiled eggs, a variety of breads, and that was just a small selection of the menu. They would call each morning before bringing it up rather than just showing up, so we used that as our wakeup call. In the evening, free wine and cheese for an hour. In the lobby around dinner time, two bottles of sherry show up for your enjoyment.
The staff were great the entire time, the office is staffed 24×7, you can get bottled water from the office for $ 1/​ea, not some rip off price like other hotels.
The hotel is close to all kinds of shopping right out the back door. There are hundreds of bars and restaurants all within walking distance (I consider walking distance up to a mile). Über services the area, so if you walk a ways and don’t want to walk back, it’s an easy few clicks on your phone to get a ride which will only cost a few dollars.

Great downtown location to walk to almost everything. Staff was friendly and helpful with advice as it was our first trip to Charleston. Unfortunately the weather was cold for the weekend so we did not get to enjoy the various courtyards. They set up portable heaters which helped but there aren’t enough indoor seating areas for the breakfast and free happy hour. I’m sure this is awesome when the weather is cooperating.
The room was a decent size and the bathroom was updated and clean. They left us some pecan chews on the bed the first night because they knew it was our anniversary. That was a nice touch that they did something like that.
Free breakfast was fine. Nothing fancy but quick and functional it you want to get moving. Same with happy hour. Cheap wine, but it’s free and they have some cheese and crackers out with it. Good time to relax before you go out and meet other guests.
Overall and good place to stay for the price if you are looking for a cross between an old hotel and a B&B. Not high end accommodations, but functional and nice.

The good central location in Charleston on Kings Street. So close to shops and restaurants. The staff is very nice and helpful. It seems to draw nice guests too. Happy hour for guests between 4:30 — 6:30 each day. We will visit again.

My husband and I chose this hotel because the reviews on TripAdvisor rated it very high – we wanted an awesome historic hotel right in the heart of Charleston. We were celebrating our honeymoon and wanted an unique place to stay while enjoying the area. The hotel is located on one of the most popular streets, King Street, that’s filled with great shops and restaurants. We were in great walking distance to mostly everything which was super convenient. The hotel itself is gorgeous on the outside, however the rooms weren’t very impressive at all. There’s «historic and charming» and then there is dated which our room felt like from the moment we walked in. It needs to be updated. Our bed was horrible in that the headboard creaks with the slightest movement and you can hear the people who share the wall with you. We could hear all sounds outside the room at night from people talking in the courtyard, slamming doors, and the staff rudely dropping newspapers on everyone’s doorsteps at 6am. We had high expectations for the complimentary breakfast and wine/​cheese cocktail hour that’s included with the room. The cocktail hour in the evening is a great idea; it’s a fun way to interact with other guests staying at the hotel. The complimentary breakfast was very disappointing compared to what is available at a commercial hotel like Hampton Inn. They totally skimp by having you «order» it and they bring it to you as opposed to it being a buffet that allows you to select and choose the items you want. The «freshly baked pastries» are obviously from a grocery stores bakery aisle. If you want a «full» breakfast they recommend you go next door to a restaurant that offers it – which is affiliated with the hotel. We chose to eat breakfast elsewhere for the remainder of our vacation so we could have a real meal. The staff who works overnight at the front desk is extremely rude. Two days in a row, my husband went for an early morning run and asked the staff to hold his key; she told him that they don’t that sort of thing and was trying to brush him off. Eventually she took the key, but made it well known that each time she didn’t want to do it. You have to pay for parking each day which is an added expense. Overall, we wouldn’t stay here again – $ 200 plus a night, didn’t feel like we got our money’s worth and overall just mediocre accommodations. We paid for the location. Next time in Charleston, we will look in to the nearby inns and hotels which may offer better accommodations and amenities.

The perfect location in Charleston right on Kings Street! So close to shops and restaurants. It is historic inn with courtyards and fountains and rooms surrounding those. Happy hour for guests between 4:30 — 6:30 each day with apps and good wine. We were so close to everything we visited in Charleston that we never moved our car once we arrived. If I visit again, I will definitely stay here!

Had a nice stay at Kings Courtyard. The staff was incredibly friendly, and rooms comfortable. Parking is right behind the building. The inn is well located near Market St. We wouldn’t have a problem staying there again.

Lovely inn in a great location, walking distance to everywhere you want to be including shopping, restaurants, waterfront. The Concierge was sweet and helpful and they supplied the most useful information I have ever received with a great map and including a list of dog friendly places because the inn is dog friendly. Our room had an outside entrance, which was perfect.

Staff was super friendly. Great location. Historic hotel. Free wine and cheese reception from 5 – 6 nightly and free breakfast delivered to your room at the time you specify!

I can believe more people haven’t reviewed this place on Unilocal!
Fist off Excellent location, walking distance to anything worth seeing or doing.
Staff was very friendly and accommodating, parking right behind the hotel,
Very Historic & charming property, Pet friendly which is a big plus because i have a diabetic Pug & an old Basset Hound that has to go everywhere with me. The only down side was that the pet friendly rooms are small but your not there to sit in your room anyway!

I have stayed at the Kings Courtyard twice and both times have absolutely enjoyed it. This is a GREAT location to walk and enjoy Charleston. I found the staff at the check-​in desk very friendly and helpful. They have provided a number of excellent suggestions for dining and arranged reservations. They allow our dog, Greeley, and she has let me know she likes to make the trip. The rooms, at least on the backside are quite comfortable for a weekend. The furniture is old but that adds to the ambiance. The bed was quite comfortable. As far as work space… don’t want it. I come here for pleasure versus work. As for parking, it is included in your bill. Maybe going in and out is a hassle (Yes, if you don’t have your blue card, the attendent will charge you… go figure) but Charleston is a walking town. My car gets parked and stays until time to go home.
One thing I would like. This network of hotels charges the 1^st night on your card upon booking. How about just guaranteeing it? If not cancelled within 5 – 7 days, then charge. Other than that… no complaints.

I stayed here for three nights during a business trip.
First of all the staff aren’t very helpful. There are two ladies and a guy who work the counter. They act as though it’s a bother to assist you and give you weird looks in the morning. I will say that Jessica was helpful and nice but the other two didn’t lift a finger.
Next, the parking is a nightmare since you’re sharing a lot with other businesses. Also, don’t forget the little blue parking slip when leaving or the black lady at the booth will hassle you and demand payment.
The rooms aren’t horrible just inconvenient. You can literally hear people talking and coughing outside in the courtyard at all hours of the day/​night. All of the furniture is old and poorly constructed. The rooms have no desk or area to work on your laptop. The TV in the room is tucked away inside this big dresser and you can’t see it from your bed. Everything is very dusty and the cleaning staff do a poor job. I actually had a new towel with stains on it in my bathroom. YIKES!
Overall, the staff could be nicer and rooms quieter and cleaner. The courtyard and location is a plus.