The Nickel Hotel
★ 4.9 · 69 reviews Charleston Opened 2 June 2025
Fifty apartment-style rooms with full kitchens, wrapped around a courtyard on upper King
Full kitchens, marble counters and a washer-dryer in every room, this one's built for staying a while, not just a night. Fifty rooms and suites fill a five-storey building wrapped around an open courtyard, right where upper King Street meets Cannonborough-Elliotborough.
Bar Daniel sits off the lobby, and Rosemary Rose upstairs pours drinks with a view down King Street. Loaner bikes come with the room, which matters more than it sounds in a city where hotel parking costs real money.
Good to know
- Rooms have real kitchens and in-room laundry, which makes it a sensible pick for a week rather than a weekend.
- The house bikes are free to borrow and faster than parking downtown.
What guests say
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Jim Brandt 13 reviews · Local Guide 16 July 2026
Location is perfect for exploring the city by day and restaurants by night. Room was spacious, we'll appointed and quiet. The rooftop bar was a highlight for sunset and surprise fireworks. Staff was amazing and helped us navigate a downpour and loaned us an umbrella. Don't miss the second floor "secret" bar and inner courtyard. We cant wait to return
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Hunter Stones 7 reviews 27 May 2026
This was one of our favorite stays we’ve ever had. We chose this hotel for our post engagement stay and we were blown away. They even hosted our family and friends in their Bar Daniel Courtyard and arranged a champagne toast for when we walked out on the balcony and saw our loved ones below. They were friendly and kind. The food and drinks were up to standard. We travel for work and stay in hotels more than our own house and we were very pleased. Thank you to everyone who helped make our stay incredible.
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Russell Johnston 27 reviews · Local Guide 20 May 2026
Easily the nicest hotel I have stayed in given both the price and location. Truly excellent. My feedback would be to staff the Daniel bar more often as its the ideal location to "hang out" with friends. When I stayed at the hotel, the central "general area" was not too noisy. But I imagine it could be during peak season. If I come back to Charleston, I would come back to this hotel in particular.
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Patrick McDevitt 44 reviews · Local Guide 2 May 2026
One of the best hotel experiences I’ve had in a long time. Amber, the lady at the front desk was a warm and wonderful host as we passed through the lobby for the 3 days. I had booked reservations at a hotel nearby for a similar price (the meeting inn, terrible hotel) and felt very fortunate the Nickel had a balcony room for us looking out over the courtyard for the dates I needed. If you’re looking for a getaway in Charleston, this is the place to stay. Warm staff, wonderful accommodations, gorgeous rooms, and a human touch to show they care about your experience.
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Mike F 2 reviews 25 March 2026
I can't say enough about The Nickel. Beautiful rooms, great attention to detail (love the steamer and the hamper), amazing service, fresh ground coffee in the room, morning coffee and tea at the courtyard on the 2nd floor and a rooftop bar with stunning views. All of the staff is excellent and a special call out to Amber, who makes it feel like I'm coming home after a busy day in the office - she's the best! Absolutely one of the nicest places to stay in Charleston.
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