Ramada Charleston
The Ramada in Charleston, along Interstate 26 about six miles from the airport, is a dog-friendly hotel. As of fall 2009, the hotel charged a $50 fee for pets, $25 of which is refundable. A free breakfast buffet is served at the hotel and guests get a complimentary newspaper each weekday.
The hotel has a business center where guests can prepare documents or check their e-mail, and there's a guest laundry facility and a valet dry cleaning service. Rooms are equipped with a desk, microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker. The hotel charges a fee for use of its airport shuttle and it is five mile east of of the Wescott Plantation Golf Club.
Ramada Charleston
7401 Northwoods Blvd.
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 572-2200
ramada.com
Quality Suites Convention Center
Dogs are allowed at the Quality Suites Convention Center, located minutes from downtown and 3 miles from the airport. The hotel charges $49 per stay for pets and limits two pets per room with a maximum weight of 50 pounds. A free cocktail hour, coffee in the lobby, breakfast and Internet service is offered at the hotel.
Quality Suites has a free shuttle to the airport. Guests can enjoy an outdoor pool, whirlpool and an exercise room. Rooms are equipped with a balcony, cable/satellite TV, Wi-Fi service, hairdryer, coffee maker, ironing equipment, microwave and a refrigerator. Some rooms have a whirlpool. The hotel allows smoking in some rooms and there is a news stand. The Shadowmoss Plantation Golf Club is about 4 miles from the hotel.
Quality Suites Convention Center
5225 N. Arco Lane
Charleston, South Carolina 29418
(843) 747-7300
choicehotels.com
Residence Inn
The Residence Inn in Charleston is a dog-friendly hotel that charges a pet-fee of $100. Guests are allowed a maximum of two pets. The hotel serves a complimentary breakfast buffet and a managers reception in the afternoon on weekdays.
There is a 24-hour convenience store, a business center, a heated outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool. Rooms are equipped with hairdryers, full kitchens, desk, ergonomic chairs, sofa, oversize chair, ironing equipment and a dining room table. Rooms also feature separate living and dining areas. The hotel is smoke free and free Wi-Fi service is available throughout the facility. The Charleston City Golf Course is 2 miles southwest of the hotel.
Residence Inn
90 Ripley Point Drive
Charleston, South Carolina 29407
(843) 571-7979
marriott.com
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