Best Western Plus Charleston Downtown Hotel
146 Lockwood Drive
Charleston, SC 29403-5102
Rates Recently Found: ($89.99 - $99.99)
2 Star
Experience the charm of Southern hospitality and legendary guest service at this Charleston hotel, only minutes from Charleston's famous Historic District. Our restaurant has a new and exciting look and serves full hot breakfast. The BEST WESTERN PLUS Charleston Downtown Hotel offers easy interstate access and is close to many of the area's attractions including Folly Beach, world-famous golf courses and Internationally renowned restaurants. Guests will enjoy visiting the city's historic homes and plantations, churches, museums and antique shops and experiencing all of Charleston's grace, history and tradition. Every guest room at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Charleston Downtown Hotel features free high-speed wireless Internet and a private balcony with a beautiful view of either the river or the city. The hotel also features a 24-hour fitness center, business center and an outdoor swimming pool, sundeck and cabana and complimentary parking. This Charleston hotel is a pet-friendly hotel and is equipped with pet relief stations. The BEST WESTERN PLUS Charleston Downtown Hotel is located a half-mile from The Citadel and the Medical University of South Carolina and is minutes from the College of Charleston and the South Carolina Aquarium. Local historic sites include Patriots Point on Charleston Harbor, home of the USS Yorktown and Charles Towne Landing, the original settlement of Charleston. The city is also host to annual events such as the Copper River Bridge Run, Southeastern Wildlife Exposition and Spoleto Arts Festival. Hotel guests are eight miles from Charleston International Airport. Make a reservation today., Located minutes from Charleston's famous Historic District and a 100% smoke-free hotel!
Exterior

Amenities
· Air Conditioned· AM/FM Alarm Clock
· Audio Visual Equipment
· Beach
· Porters
· Business Center
· Complimentary Full American Breakfast
· Conference Facilities
· Coffee Maker in Room
· Complimentary Continental Breakfast
· Connecting Rooms
· Copy Service
· Cribs Available
· City Center
· Data port Available
· 24 Hour Front Desk
· Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
· Electronic Door Locks
· Elevators
· Express Checkout
· Executive Level
· FAX
· Free Parking
· Free Local Telephone Calls
· Exercise Gym
· Hairdryers Available
· Ice Machine
· High speed internet access
· Internet Access
· Internet Access
· Wireless Internet Access
· Ironing Board
· King Bed
· Guest Laundromat
· Lounge
· Microwave
· Meeting/Banquet Facilities
· Multilingual
· No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
· News Stand
· Pool
· Outdoor Pool
· Outdoor Parking
· Recreational Vehicle Parking
· Truck Parking
· Queen Bed
· Radio
· Refrigerator
· Restaurant
· Safe Deposit Box
· Safe
· Smoke Detectors
· Terrace
· Television with Cable
· U.S. Government Fire Safety Approved
· Voicemail
· Wake-up Service
· Wheel Chair Access
Miscellaneous Information
· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 3:00 PM
· Check out time is 11:00 AM
· Time Zone is EST
· Opened in 1980
· Renovated in 2007
· 153 rooms.
· 0 suites.
· 8 floors.
Directions
From: Interstate 26. Exit 221A will merge onto US Highway 17 South. Travel approximately one mile, the BEST WESTERN PLUS Charleston Downtown Hotel is located on the right, after Arby s fast food restaurant. From: Highway 17 south. Follow US Highway 17 South into Charleston. US 17 South will cross over a large bridge (Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge). At the foot of the bridge, continue traveling on US 17 South for about one mile. The Follow US Highway 17 North into Charleston. Cross over the Ashley River Bridge. While on the bridge, travel in the second from the right lane and exit onto Lockwood. At the stoplight, turn left onto Lockwood Boulevard going north. Follow Lockwood Boulevard under the bridge, the BEST WESTERN PLUS Charleston Downtown Hotel entrance is on the right. Charleston Downtown Hotel will be on the right, after Arby s fast food restaurant. From: Highway 17 north. Follow US Highway 17 North into Charleston. Cross over the Ashley River Bridge. While on the bridge, travel in the second from the
1.38 mile(s) from Medical University of South Carolina, colleges of medicine, dental medicine, pharmacy, health professionals, graduate Studies, nursing
17.66 mile(s) from Charleston Southern University
1.30 mile(s) from College of Charleston
0.50 mile(s) from The Citadel College of South Carolina, military college
13.00 mile(s) from Northwoods Mall
1.00 mile(s) from Market Street, open-air market, sweetgrass baskets, homemade low country items
3.00 mile(s) from Mount Pleasant Towne Center
9.00 mile(s) from Tanger Outlet Mall
69.00 mile(s) from Beaufort, SC
95.00 mile(s) from Myrtle Beach, SC
107 mile(s) from Hilton Head, SC
106 mile(s) from Savannah, GA
9.43 mile(s) from DCS
1.00 mile(s) from King Street, variety of shops in the historic district
5.00 mile(s) from Citadel Mall
2.40 mile(s) from Trident Technical College, Palmer Campus
110 mile(s) from Columbia, SC
12.06 mile(s) from Boeing
12.77 mile(s) from Verizon Wireless Business
16.64 mile(s) from Robert Bosch
16.41 mile(s) from Blackbaud
12.77 mile(s) from Hawthorne
City
(CHS), 12.00, E, Mile
Restaurant Information
California Dreaming0.70 mile(s) from California Dreaming, Full Service, Seafood, Open for: lunch, dinner, a family favorite located on the Ashley River offering a variety of seafood, steaks and salads.
SapphireAdjacent to Sapphire, Full Service, American, Open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, offers a wide range of meat, seafood and unique dishes cooked on wood-fired ovens
Basil1.00 mile(s) from Basil, Full Service, International, Open for: lunch, dinner, this trendy Thai restaurant serves a great variety of delicious appetizers, entrees and desserts.
Sweetgrass Gathering PlaceSweetgrass Gathering Place, on premises, Full Service, American, Open for: breakfast, dinner, featuring good food and good drinks. Offers lowcountry cuisine, daily happy hour specials, and a complimentary hot breakfast buffet each morning.
Blossom2.00 mile(s) from Blossom, Full Service, American, Open for: lunch, dinner, known for its seafood, Blossom is a one of a kind restaurant. Enjoy courtyard dining or dine in the light airy dining area. From seafood to pizza to amazing desserts, this in
Marina Variety Store0.50 mile(s) from Marina Variety Store, Full Service, Seafood, Open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, enjoy delicious seafood and a selection of local favorite dishes while watching the boats come and go from the Charleston City Marina.
Grill 2251.50 mile(s) from Grill 225, Full Service, American, Open for: lunch, dinner, this upscale restaurant serves 100% USDA prime beef and seafood. While there, visit the rooftop bar and enjoy a breathtaking view of the city and the Ravenel Bridge.
Pearlz2.00 mile(s) from Pearlz, Full Service, Seafood, Open for: lunch, dinner, this fun, trendy restaurant is where to go for oysters. Don't miss their happy hour where prices on many items are cut in half.
Hominy Grill1.00 mile(s) from Hominy Grill, Full Service, American, Open for: breakfast, lunch, dinner, eat inside or out on the cozy patio with Southern specialities and brunch served on Saturday and Sunday. A local favorite.
39 Rue de Jean1.00 mile(s) from 39 Rue de Jean, Full Service, French, Open for: lunch, dinner, enjoy a delicious meal at this cozy french restaurant. Brunch is served on Sunday.
Meeting Facility
Accommodates up to: 100Accommodates up to: 100
Area Attractions
- DirectionsDirections to the property.
- Medical University of South Carolina,1.38 mile(s) from Medical University of South Carolina, colleges of medicine, dental medicine, pharmacy, health professionals, graduate Studies, nursing
- Charleston Southern University17.66 mile(s) from Charleston Southern University
- College of Charleston1.30 mile(s) from College of Charleston
- The Citadel College of South Carolina,0.50 mile(s) from The Citadel College of South Carolina, military college
- Northwoods Mall13.00 mile(s) from Northwoods Mall
- Market Street,1.00 mile(s) from Market Street, open-air market, sweetgrass baskets, homemade low country items
- Mount Pleasant Towne Center3.00 mile(s) from Mount Pleasant Towne Center
- Tanger Outlet Mall9.00 mile(s) from Tanger Outlet Mall
- USS Yorktown,5.98 mile(s) from USS Yorktown, Naval ship
- Boone Hall Plantation11.59 mile(s) from Boone Hall Plantation
- Exchange/Provost Dungeon1.00 mile(s) from Exchange/Provost Dungeon
- Charleston Museum2.00 mile(s) from Charleston Museum
- Gibbes Museum of Art2.19 mile(s) from Gibbes Museum of Art
- South Carolina Aquarium2.30 mile(s) from South Carolina Aquarium
- Citadel Museum,0.50 mile(s) from Citadel Museum, military college museum
- Carriage Tours2.50 mile(s) from Carriage Tours
- Children's Museum1.68 mile(s) from Children's Museum
- Fort Sumter Tours2.32 mile(s) from Fort Sumter Tours
- Beaufort,69.00 mile(s) from Beaufort, SC
- Myrtle Beach,95.00 mile(s) from Myrtle Beach, SC
- Hilton Head,107 mile(s) from Hilton Head, SC
- Savannah,106 mile(s) from Savannah, GA
- DCS9.43 mile(s) from DCS
- King Street,1.00 mile(s) from King Street, variety of shops in the historic district
- Citadel Mall5.00 mile(s) from Citadel Mall
- Old City Market,2.50 mile(s) from Old City Market, open air market
- Nathaniel Russell House,2.22 mile(s) from Nathaniel Russell House, historic home tour featuring a free-flying staircase built in 1808
- Trophey Lake,7.74 mile(s) from Trophey Lake, water sports center---voted the best ski lake in the world by Waterski Magazine
- Schooner Pride,2.32 mile(s) from Schooner Pride, tall ship
- White Point Gardens,2.46 mile(s) from White Point Gardens, also known as battery park, this park offers exceptional views of Charleston Harbor and historic homes
- Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge,2.50 mile(s) from Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, also known as the Cooper River Bridge, has one of the longest cable-stayed bridge main spans in the Western Hemisphere
- Charles Towne Landing,3.76 mile(s) from Charles Towne Landing, first permanent European colony in the Carolinas- Date back to 1670
- Angel Oak Tree,10.35 mile(s) from Angel Oak Tree, Said to be the oldest thing-living or man made- east of the Rocky Mountains, dates back at least 1500 years
- Trident Technical College,2.40 mile(s) from Trident Technical College, Palmer Campus
- United States Coast Guard1.58 mile(s) from United States Coast Guard
- Columbus Street Terminal3.24 mile(s) from Columbus Street Terminal
- Charleston City Marina0.75 mile(s) from Charleston City Marina
- US Army Corps of Engineers1.08 mile(s) from US Army Corps of Engineers
- South Carolina Department of Natural Resources1.88 mile(s) from South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
- Hunley Submarine6.26 mile(s) from Hunley Submarine
- National Oceanic & Atmospheric Adminstration6.88 mile(s) from National Oceanic & Atmospheric Adminstration
- Columbia,110 mile(s) from Columbia, SC
- Boeing12.06 mile(s) from Boeing
- Verizon Wireless Business12.77 mile(s) from Verizon Wireless Business
- Robert Bosch16.64 mile(s) from Robert Bosch
- Blackbaud16.41 mile(s) from Blackbaud
- Hawthorne12.77 mile(s) from Hawthorne
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Airport - Transportation
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Aquariums
South Carolina AquariumArt Galleries & Dealers
Addison Hatfield GalleryAudubon Gallery
Elizabeth O'Neill Verner Gallery
Arts of the Ashley
Penn's Art Gallery
Pink House Gallery
Thomas Kinkade Gallery
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Downtown CharlestonHistorical Places
Heyward-Washington HouseJoseph Manigault House
Calhoun Mansion
Hospitals & Medical Care Facilities
MUSC Medical CenterUS Naval Hospital
Roper Hospital
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Chippers Family Golf CenterMuseums
Aiken-Rhett House MuseumAmerican Military Museum
Charleston Museum
Confederate Museum
Drayton Hall Museum
Edmondston-Alston House
Gibbes Museum of Art
Karpeles Manuscript Library
Powder Magazine
Shipwrecks and Pirates Museum
Avery Research Center
Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon
Stadiums - Arenas - Athletic Fields
Blackbaud StadiumJoseph P. Riley, Jr. Ballpark
Theme Parks - Amusement Parks
Splash ZoneTours
Civil War WalkClassic Carriage Tours
Charleston Walk
General History Tour
Lowcountry Ghost Walk
Special Interest Tour
Plantation Tour
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Medical University of South CarolinaThe Citadel
College of Charleston
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