We found a fantastic rate for a suite so switched from our first choice to Hampton Inn. Actually had a real 2 room suite - many hotels call a room with added sleeper sofa and a chair a suite. This suite had a kitchen (without a stove), living room with sleeper, bedroom separated by a wall and solid door and a huge bathroom with whirlpool tub. Staff was great - always pleasant; substantial hot complimentary breakfast; clean room but showed age and had a large stain in the carpet; very comfortable bed with clean linens. William checked us in VERY late but you would have thought it was mid-day he was so professional and friendly. Gernette checked us out and made certain our Hilton HHonor points were recorded. Would have rated "Excellent" except our room wasn't cleaned the first day - notified front desk when we got back that night but of course there was nothing they could do by then except offer clean towels and/or more toiletries.

We planned out trip to Charleston, SC, pretty late and most of the hotels in down town were either sold out or beyond our means. The city center is really the peninsula of Charleston. It is a beautiful place indeed and well worth a visit. By beyond our means I mean over $150 a night. We chose the Hampton Inn because we had some positive past experience. This particular hotel is about 6 miles from downtown. You may know that because of its location access to 'downtown' and the historic area is over various bridges -which in my opinion lends to the attraction of the whole are. Our hotel was very clean, tidy and neat and with nice decor -the hot breakfast which was included in the price was top class, the breakfast area being an attractively furnished high ceiling affair, the staff was helpful and courteous.
We drove into down town and got parking at the Visitors' Center for $10 a day. We strolled the city from there.
Next time we will plan in time and hopefully make a reservation with Hampton Inn's other area hotel, smack in the middle of historic downtown.

My family stayed 3 days in late October 2011 for my daughter to be seen at MUSC.
It was very nice because it was super clean and all employees had a warm smile and a friendly
greeting at each passsing. We had to return to Charleston SC on November 6, so Hampton West Ashley was my choice. This stay was for 6 days and was just as wonderful, really better than our first stay. It was so convenient to MUSC and Folly Beach. This is truly a taste of why you go to Charleston. The friendly employees let you know that you are in the South with warmth and caring. I just made my reservations to be there 2 days starting in nine days. It is truly a nice Hampton Inn. The location makes you close to so many of the great places in Charleston.

We had a pleasant stay because of Gernette. We walked in and Gernette was there with her smile . You have a question about anything, directions she has them. We enjoyed the managers reception.