Top Pet Friendly Hotels Charleston SC | Where to Stay
What’s better than a vacation with your furry friends? š¶ Charleston is a very pet-friendly city, and there are tons of hotels that welcome pets all throughout the city, many without additional fees. Here is a round up of the best pet friendly hotels Charleston SC which cater best to pets, so you can choose which one will work best for your trip!
Top 5 Best Pet Friendly Hotels Charleston SC
These are my choices for the top five pet-friendly stay hotels in Charleston SC. I chose them based on them of course being welcoming to pets with: amenities that will make your vacation more convenient like pet relief areas, AND within walking distance of grassy areas, attractions, and pet-friendly restaurants – all for fair prices in one of America’s best small cities.
#1 Best Pet Friendly Hotel In Charleston : Charleston Place
Price: $$$
- Big dogs Allowed? Yes
- 2+ Pets Allowed? Yes
- Pet Relief Area? Yes
- Pet Fee: None
Charleston Place is one of the best hotels in the city, boasting beautiful historic architecture in a great location in the heart of Charleston, right on King Street with easy access to everything the city has to offer. Even better, Charleston Place is ALSO one of the best pet-friendly hotels in Holy City. Some people say it’s the most pet-friendly hotel they’ve ever stayed at. You can’t go wrong here.
Make sure to tell the staff that you’re planning on bringing your furry companions so they can set you up with a bowl and some treats.
There are plenty of public areas you can enjoy with your furry pal at Charleston Place, although they aren’t allowed in the restaurants or bars, and they even have a grassy pet relief area on the property.
Keep in mind they don’t allow pets in the rooms unattended, but they do have pet sitters which you can inquire about at the front desk with hotel staff during your stay at Charleston Place. Perfect for a late night out or an un-pet friendly activity during your stay.
There is no pet or cleaning fee here and animals of all sizes and shapes are welcomed. This is why I’m choosing Charleston Place as the #1 best overall of all the downtown pet friendly hotels Charleston SC. It’s 100% worth the splurge. This one is next up on my list of places to stay!
Moderately-Priced : Barksdale House Inn
Price: $$
- Big dogs Allowed? Yes
- 2+ Pets Allowed? Yes
- Pet Relief Area? Yes
- Pet Fee: $20 per pet/night
Barksdale House Inn is the best choice for a moderately-priced stay right in Downtown Charleston. Built in 1778, this historic hotel contributes to Charleston’s rich history. With southern charm and historic architecture, plus uniquely decorated rooms, you can’t go wrong staying here.
Best of all, the hotel is very pet-friendly! Funnily enough, the name is not related to their pet-friendly policy in any way. š¤£
You can bring pets of any size who will receive a warm welcome here, and well-behaved pets can even remain in your room unattended. Treats are available at the concierge and there’s even a pet relief area on the property.
Towneplace Suites Mount Pleasant : Best Budget Pet Friendly Hotels Charleston SC
Price: $
- Big dogs Allowed? Yes
- 2+ Pets Allowed? Yes
- Pet Relief Area? Yes
- Pet Fee: $150 per stay
The Towneplace Suites Mt Pleasant is known for being a very dog-friendly hotel, in the best budget-friendly area of Charleston – Mount Pleasant! Luckily Mount Pleasant is right across the bridge from Downtown Charleston, so everything you’ll want to check out in the city is just a quick drive away.
Some rules to take note of – pets must be crated if left in the room unattended, and there’s a convenient grassy pet relief area right at the hotel.
As an added bonus, each room is suite-style and you’ll have plenty of space to stretch out. This makes Towneplace Suites a great place for digital nomads visiting the area for a longer-term stay as well.
P.S. If you need a place for your dog to run around during your trip, check out all the great dog parks in Charleston where you can take them off leash.
Homewood Suites By Hilton Charleston Historic District : Best Suite-Style Pet Friendly Hotel Rooms
Price: $$
- Big dogs Allowed? Yes
- 2+ Pets Allowed? Yes
- Pet Relief Area? No, try the Hampton Inn a few blocks away
- Pet Fee: $75 per stay 1-4 nights, $125 for 5+ nights
Homewood Suites By Hilton is my choice for the best of the pet friendly hotels Charleston SC with suite-style rooms in Downtown Charleston. Homewood Suites is known for being especially pet-friendly and this location is no exception.
Reviews are great for this one saying the staff is very accommodating to furry friends, and people say to use the pet relief area at the Hampton Inn a few blocks away since there isn’t one on site.
Perfect for families, you will have more room to stretch out in your suite, and it’s right near King Street so you’ll be within close proximity to everything in the city. You’ll also get a really great price here for a stay right in downtown Charleston.
Best Beach Stay : Tides Folly Beach
Price: $$
- Big dogs Allowed? Yes
- 2+ Pets Allowed? Yes
- Pet Relief Area? Yes
- Pet Fee: $100 per stay
Tides Folly Beach is the best of the places to stay in Charleston SC on the beach as it sits right on the oceanfront in Folly Beach near all the best restaurants and shops. Luckily it’s also the most dog-friendly of all the beach hotels in the area, making this an easy choice if you’re hoping for a beach stay just a short drive from Charleston. P.S., the front desk usually has dog treats for furry friends!
Amenities include room service, free parking, ocean views from every room, on-site restaurants and of course the pool deck.
Dogs are welcomed on Folly Beach anytime after Labor Day and before Memorial Day, or before 10:00am / after 6:00pm during the summer, so Spring and Fall are probably the best times to stay here with your pup. You can read all the Folly Beach dog rules on their website.
Alternative Options
There are a bunch of alternatives for hotels that allow pets, some with some light restrictions, in case none of the above fit what you’re looking for. Here are a few other dog-friendly hotels in Charleston SC to check out.
- The Vendue
- Hotel Emeline
- The Beach Club At Charleston Harbor Resort
- Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection
- Hyatt House Charleston Historic District
- John Rutledge House Inn
- Kings Courtyard Inn
- Hotel Bennett
- Wentworth Mansion
Just make sure to check with the hotel directly to get full details on their pet policy and complete hotel details.
Map of Pet Friendly Hotels In Charleston SC
Below you’ll find all the best pet-friendly hotels Charleston SC on a map, including ones near the Charleston International Airport. Enjoy!
Now you have all the info you need to have a great vacation with your furry companions in Holy City, make sure to check out my other blogs on Charleston to see the best of the city.
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Lauren Kessel
Lauren Kessel is the author of this blog post and the creator of the Inspired Backpacker travel blog. She is a passionate digital nomad, with the mission to make slow travel a more accessible way of life for everyone. Lauren believes travel is an important means of education and more importantly, a way for people of different cultures to come together and understand each other better. She has a BS in Tourism and has planned countless domestic and international trips for herself, her family and friends, having visited over 12 countries and 30 states so far.
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