We used this hotel as our stopover point prior to leaving the next day on a Carnival cruise departing from Charleston. The hotel location is approximately a 15 to 20 minute easy drive to the port on a Saturday morning.
My wife and I were very impressed with the hotel. The smoke free facility is very clean and the staff friendly & helpful. Our room was large with a comfortable bed. My wife was impressed with the bathroom lighting and complimentary toilet items. The expanded "free" breakfast should satisfy most guests. Since the hotel is located off the main traffic area and somewhat remote, the rooms were quiet.
The adjoining Charleston University campus offered us an opportunity to stretch our legs. It is our understanding that the University cafeteria is open to the public for those who do not want to drive for dining.
Fast food restaurants are located about a mile from the hotel. National chain family style restaurants are about 3 -4 miles away.
Bottom line, we had an enjoyable stay at the Wingate and would go back there again.
