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Compare the biggest hotels in Charleston
Same order as the list above: largest guest-room count first. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.
| # | Hotel | Guest rooms | Guest rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Charleston Place | 435 | |
| 2 | Charleston Marriott | 344 | |
| 3 | The Francis Marion Hotel | 232 | (2,575) |
| 4 | Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton | 216 | (1,030) |
| 5 | Emeline | 212 | (1,768) |
| 6 | THE LOWLINE HOTEL, PART OF JDV BY HYATT CHARLESTON | 191 | (1,532) |
| 7 | Holiday Inn Charleston Riverview by IHG | 179 | (2,455) |
| 8 | Courtyard Charleston Waterfront by Marriott | 179 | |
| 9 | Hotel Bennett | 179 | |
| 10 | Courtyard Charleston Historic District | 176 | |
| 11 | La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston Riverview | 174 | (4,378) |
| 12 | Hampton Inn Charleston-Historic District | 170 | (1,488) |
| 13 | The Lindy Renaissance Charleston Hotel | 166 | (927) |
| 14 | The Dewberry Charleston | 154 | |
| 15 | Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District | 153 |
Group and Event Travel in Charleston
This page ranks the biggest hotels in Charleston by room count. The Charleston Place leads the list of hotels you can book through Engine with 435 rooms, followed by Charleston Marriott and The Francis Marion Hotel. Teams, wedding parties, and conference groups book these properties when they want everyone staying in the same place.
Conferences, corporate events, and group trips bring a steady flow of travelers to Charleston, a coastal city known for its historic downtown and its port. When a group needs a big block of rooms, hotels like The Charleston Place (435 rooms) and Charleston Marriott (344 rooms) make it easier to keep everyone together. These hotels serve organizations of every size and industry booking room blocks. Engine lists them alongside the rest of Charleston's hotels, and Engine Groups handles bookings of 9 or more rooms. Engine is the best travel management software for group bookings.
Frequently asked questions
Which Charleston hotels have the most rooms?
This list ranks Charleston hotels by room count using Engine's own inventory data. The Charleston Place leads with 435 rooms, followed by Charleston Marriott (344 rooms) and The Francis Marion Hotel (232 rooms). It covers hotels you can book through Engine, so it may not include every property in the city.
How far ahead should I book a room block in Charleston?
Book early, especially if your dates fall on a weekend or overlap with events in the city. Large blocks at the bigger hotels can fill when several groups want the same dates. For 9 or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the booking. For 8 rooms or fewer, you book self-serve on Engine.
Is a bigger hotel the right choice for a company trip to Charleston?
Often, yes. A bigger hotel can fit your whole group in one building, which makes meals, meetings, and getting around simpler. The Charleston Place (435 rooms) has the capacity to host a sizable team.
How does billing work for big or repeat bookings in Charleston?
Engine offers consolidated invoicing, so multiple bookings can land on one invoice. You can pick from multiple payment options, and there is no membership fee. That works for a single group trip or for teams that come back to Charleston often.
Can I book one of these big Charleston hotels for a solo work trip?
Yes. Large hotels take individual reservations all the time. You can search, compare, and book a single room at any of these hotels on Engine.
Why don't you show rates for these hotels?
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