Title: The Lodge Alley Inn, Charleston, South Carolina, Studio Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # The Lodge Alley Inn, Charleston, South Carolina, Studio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34460000/34453600/34453588/0be2d330.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34460000/34453600/34453588/bbb6c587.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34460000/34453600/34453588/8455db52.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34460000/34453600/34453588/ff899062.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34460000/34453600/34453588/8b2d9a98.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of old Charleston, The Lodge Alley Inn invites you to experience European heritage and Victorian-styled suites. This resort is rich in history with grand and utterly majestic rooms featuring a Queen Bed or 2 Full Beds, mini fridge, microwave, coffee pot, cable television and DVD player. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4344 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Breakfast available - Dryer - Washer - Gym - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Lodge Alley Inn, Charleston, South Carolina, Studio This is a full-service resort. Your check-in procedures will model that of a hotel and your room number will be assigned during check in. SEE FOR YOURSELF! There is more to discover and explore here at The Lodge Alley Inn found in the heart of old Charleston, where layers of history await your arrival! This resort is rich in European heritage and Victorian-styled suites that makes you feel as if you've stepped into the 18th century, grand and utterly majestic! Approximately 344-585 square feet, this state of the art studio features 1 Queen Bed or 2 Full Beds, and 1 Sofa Bed in the living area including a mini fridge, microwave and coffee pot, bathroom and laundry situated in the common area. Maximum of 4 occupants. Additional amenities include: cable television and DVD player. The person checking in must be 21 years of age (or older). With this notion, please prepare a VALID ID and credit card in your name. A $100 Pre-Authorization from any major credit card upon checking in is required. Cash is not accepted. After purchase you will receive an email confirmation showing your name on the reservation as the guest checking in within 14 days of check in date. Please bring a valid form of Picture ID. However, if you would like to change the name of the person checking in after you have provided this information, there will be a $99.00 name change fee. Any damages will be charge upon check-out. Resort check- in time is 4 p.m. and check-out time is 10 a.m. The nearest airport to The Lodge Alley Inn is Charleston International (CHS) which is 13 miles by car respectively. Hence, if you have any concerns, our office are open 24 hours to respond to your requests. For here at The Lodge Alley Inn we ensure that your stay is comfortable and well-served to your satisfaction. \*\*\* Parking Policy \*\*\* Off-site valet parking. Cost: $33 per night for Bluegreen Owners; $38 per night for Non-Bluegreen Owners. Handicap parking in the city public parking garage located at 1 Cumberland St., or metered street parking, with a valid sticker or placard is free, however the owner must park their own vehicle. If someone with a handicap placard or sticker wishes to valet, they are subject to the same Owner/Non-Owner daily rates. Owners and guests may self-park in the city public parking garage located at 1 Cumberland St. for $2/hour, max $18/day without moving the vehicle. After midnight or when the vehicle is moved out and back into the garage, the clock resets and $2/hour, max $18/day rate begins. One vehicle per reservation. No trailers, RVs, motorcycles, or oversized vehicles allowed. City public parking phone: (843) 805-3232. The resort is not responsible for any damages to vehicles while in the public parking garage. \*\*\* Pet Policy \*\*\* No pets allowed. Subject to $300 fine. However, pets are permitted in RV parks only. \*\*\* Smoking Policy \*\*\* No smoking inside, including electronic cigarettes. Subject to $300 fine, unless if it's in a designated area. \*\*\* Other notes \*\*\* Two-story (loft) units typically have spiral staircases, and other unit types also have staircases. We cannot guarantee unit placement. Due to the historic nature of the buildings, floor plans and exact sizes will vary among rooms and suites. While The Lodge Alley Inn does not offer daily maid service, complimentary towel exchange is available for guests staying less than 7 days. For guests staying 7 days or more, a complimentary mid-week cleaning service is provided. The Lodge Alley Inn is located in the heart of Downtown Charleston. Due to the urban location of the resort, guests may expect to hear city or street noise from guest rooms. The resort has white noise machines, ear plugs, and box fans available on request to help ease city, street and traffic noise. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Wheelchair-accessible parking available - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bicycles - Boat - Golf - Gym - Heated pool - Kayak - Optional golf privileges - Tennis - Water park - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycles - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 344 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events are allowed on site Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Lodge Alley Inn Charleston Studio Lodge Alley Inn Studio Alley Charleston Studio Alley Studio Condo The Lodge Alley Inn - Charleston - Studio Charleston Charleston The Lodge Alley Inn - Charleston - Studio Condo Condo The Lodge Alley Inn - Charleston - Studio The Lodge Alley Inn - Charleston - Studio Charleston The Alley Charleston Studio The Lodge Alley Inn Charleston Studio The Lodge Alley Inn - Charleston - Studio Apartment The Lodge Alley Inn - Charleston - Studio Charleston The Lodge Alley Inn - Charleston - Studio Apartment Charleston The Lodge Alley Inn Charleston Studio 274234 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C32.77972%2C-79.92734&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Ift07eOeCHZ6V0hDbeGBkKMJMu8=) Charleston, SC #### What's nearby - Charleston City Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Waterfront Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Port of Charleston - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles - College of Charleston - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - South Carolina Aquarium - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles #### Getting around - Charleston Station - 16 min drive - Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 25 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Carmella's - ‬1 min walk - ‪Charleston Crab House - ‬3 min walk - ‪The Vendue - ‬2 min walk - ‪Church and Union - ‬3 min walk - ‪Well Hung Vineyard - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Lodge Alley Inn, Charleston, South Carolina, Studio pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Lodge Alley Inn, Charleston, South Carolina, Studio? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Lodge Alley Inn, Charleston, South Carolina, Studio? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Lodge Alley Inn, Charleston, South Carolina, Studio located? > Located in Charleston Historic District, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Charleston City Market, Port of Charleston and Waterfront Park. College of Charleston and South Carolina Aquarium are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Lodge Alley Inn, Charleston, South Carolina, Studio Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 26 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 2 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen B. 21 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Perfect location , great for walking around Charleston, super eating places nearby, quiet, very comfortable accommodations. Highly recommend! ##### Kathleen B. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Theresa S. 10 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### TV Confusion Using the TV was a bit difficult. Other than that it was lovely. ##### Theresa S. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mickey D. 26 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great vacation Really enjoyed our 4 night stay in Charleston. Great location for sight seeing - food and excursions. Easy check-in and people bent over backwards to help us. Definitely recommend if traveling to Charleston. ##### Mickey D. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### COLETTA R. 26 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot! Excellent location!!! Beautiful courtyard! Central but quiet. Plenty of room in the room. Comfortable seating area. Bed could have been firmer but that’s my preference. ##### COLETTA R. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bridget H. 28 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charleston Perfect location, steps to everything. Staff friendly and helpful. 👍 ##### Bridget H. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William W. 13 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Everything was great from check in to check out. We will definitely be back. ##### William W. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jodi H. 30 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome location! The location was the absolute best to visit historical Charleston. Easy to walk to sites, ocean front, shopping, market or churches, or you could grab the free bus through town. Front desk staff was friendly and helpful. Room was perfect. Comfy beds, nice touch was fireplace. ##### Jodi H. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen R. 4 Nov 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent location, very comfortable This property is a timeshare resort so there is a staffed lobby and a concierge. The location is very convenient for walking to everything. Try to get a room away from the street as it is noisy early in the morning. ##### Karen R. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Pat K. 19 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charleston trip Room was clean and well furnished. The toilet rocked and needed to be fastened to the floor and we had to exchange our key cards many times because they continually did not work. Otherwise, staff was very courteous and we enjoyed our stay. ##### Pat K. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara O. 25 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charleston 2023 .Lovely room. Great location. Was worried about parking but lot was close by and convenient. ##### Barbara O. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elaine and Bill S. 12 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lodge Alley Inn is our favorite We always love staying at the lodge alley and because of its location the wonderful courtyard and good service. The staff there is very friendly and helpful. All of the guests seem to enjoy each other and interact with each other and we find that lots of fun. Only one thing is missing in the unit where we stayed and that would be a half bath on the main level. Thanks so much ##### Elaine and Bill S. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phyllis R. 24 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Roomy and good location. Nice I rented through VRBO. Some Confusion at the check in as they didn’t know exactly which unit I was supposed to have. But all was what I expected. ##### Phyllis R. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Susan G. 24 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy #### No comment No comment ##### Susan G. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Kali K. 8 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, location Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Inaccurate Listing The booking process was easy and we received communication on our booking almost instantly. The check in communication was poor. We were told to check in under a different name. At the counter, the very nice ladies told me they didn’t have a booking with that name. After some discussion and embarrassment, they found my booking. The room we stayed in is NOT even close to what these pictures showed. The room was closer, beds were smaller, different location. The actual venue and accommodations were wonderful. The location was wonderful. However, I will do my best to not book through this property management agency again. ##### Kali K. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Emily H. 17 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, location Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Horrible Customer Service This was my first time using VRBO, and I will NEVER book through this place again. My friend and I booked a place for us to stay in Charleston the week of our school’s spring break. We received FOUR separate confirmation emails confirming our visit. However, 3 days before our trip, we received an email from the management property saying the owner of the property had not been responsive/had removed this listing from the VRBO website. Thus, our reservation was canceled. My friend and I immediately reach out to VRBO and the management personnel of this property to reach a solution. They ended up finding us a place to stay for the last half of our trip, but we were displaced for the first half of the trip and had to make last minute accommodations on our own. Thankfully, they gave us a full refund for the days they could not accommodate us with housing. However, the customer service staff I spoke with on the phone were extremely rude and derogatory. I never raised my voice once on the phone, and the lady who assisted me was very short, snotty, and even hung up on us on the phone. They did not provide us with complimentary parking or any other sorry of benefit for this great inconvenience and hassle, since we ended up so ending more money booking a last minute hotel for the first days of the trip. The front desk staff at the actual property were not friendly or accommodating either upon our arrival. I am extremely disappointed and dissatisfied with my overall experience using this property. I will not recommend this service to my friends and family going forward. ##### Emily H. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane B. 16 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location Really enjoyed our stay, everyone was very nice and helpful ##### Diane B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alexandra J. 7 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick visit Clean and updated. Would come back! ##### Alexandra J. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott M. 18 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### The room was spacious and clean. The fireplace was a nice touch. Definitely come back again. ##### Scott M. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tamara T. 24 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Historic Charleston Perfectly situated in historic Charleston. Steps from the Charleston city market and the waterfront! Parking garage conveniently nearby. Mini fridge, microwave coffee maker and toaster handy for a meal when resting up from exploring. Laundry facilities came in handy to freshen up our clothes. Would definitely stay again!! ##### Tamara T. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Peggy T. 19 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location!! We were apprehensive in booking this property as it is a timeshare. The room was well stocked with perfectly comfortable beds!! The location could not have been any better!! The room was clean and very comfortable! My only issue was we were told we had to check out after two days and recheck into a new room for the remainder of our trip. We were told to bring our stuff down to hold for our new room. That wasn’t a big deal as we had tour reservations and we made it work. Upon checking out to recheck in, we were then told that “we will try to keep you in the same room and will let you know.” We had to leave anyway due to our tour time, and we found out we were still in the same room. It was an inconvenience because we didn’t have time for breakfast, and we packed up and unpacked again for nothing. This was not at all a big deal because the room and location was absolutely perfect! Communication could have been a bit better, but all in all we were very happy!! Go to Callie’s for breakfast and definitely put FIG on your list for dinner! ##### Peggy T. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Howard M. 27 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Awesome location and room. ##### Howard M. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Steve J. 17 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, location Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy #### BE AWARE BE AWARE when booking The Lodge Alley Inn through VRBO. Although a great location in Charleston, you need to know it is a timeshare. Over two months in advance, my wife and I paid and received a confirmation (VRBO ID 36206515) for a five-day/four night stay. However, the day before our trip we were informed our confirmation had changed to only three nights. So, I spent that day talking to, being transferred to, or in most cases trying to contact the following parties: 1.) VRBO; received case number 35626260. Recommended we show up and work issue once at the front desk in Charleston (on vacation). 2.) Bluegreen Vacations Customer Service (managing timeshare company); #YNMLM, but no resolution, 3.) Resort Rental Pros (timeshare company); said the property “can’t be rented”. 4.) Lodge Alley Inn Front Desk (also Bluegreen Vacations); “voicemail is full” 5.) Owner; I was not able to contact owner, and he/she made no attempt to contact me. After a full day I was able to contact VRBO Traveler Care. I received a new case number 35627094; but, VRBO did not contact me with an update before we started our trip. The night we checked in the front desk confirmed a three-night stay; and, they were working on our last night. It was day three of our stay when the front desk assigned us a room for our original confirmed last night. The room was an upgrade to a one-bedroom unit with kitchen, from our studio unit. Although we are grateful to the front desk for the room, we couldn’t simply move from one room to another. We had to get up well before our scheduled event to re-pack, then store our luggage at the front desk, then return that afternoon and unpack into our new room for the last night of our vacation. Throughout this process, I initiated every contact with VRBO. Despite case numbers and time to work this issue (two months before we traveled as well as our first three days of vacation) VRBO did very little if anything to resolve this problem. I was hoping to hear from VRBO before I submitted this review. However, almost a month later, I have not heard from any of the five parties listed previously. Finally, we met another couple with a similar problem as we checked out at the front desk. We watched and listened as reservation services and front desk, once again, blamed each other. There are limited options downtown, especially during large events. This should be only a very last resort. Sincerely, Steve ##### Steve J. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Tom L. 24 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Charleston visit Location, location, location. Having worked in Charleston some 10 years ago, I had a good idea where to stay. The French Quarter of Charleston puts you in close range to restaurants, historical sites and other interesting places to see without getting in your car. The room was clean, accommodating and quaint. It’s old but the remodel left you feeling you went back in time. And Charleston is the perfect place to dream it. ##### Tom L. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Ann Z., Rockford 13 Apr 2022 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Communication #### Caution longer stays The property was a great location and staff was great. However, we booked four days, we’re told we had four days, but ended up two days in one room and two days in another. Only problematic when check out is 10am and check in is 4pm. Tried contacting someone to address this but was impossible. The hotel staff was very accommodating and locked up our luggage and called us when our second room was ready later in the afternoon. ##### Ann Z. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Blaine H. 1 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Poor follow through by Vrbo The final night of our stay was not confirmed properly by Virbo or their partner, so we had to leave early. Not a good first impression of your service. ##### Blaine H. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022