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Economy Inn and Suites Charleston

5020 Rivers Ave, Charleston, SC 29406
Economy Inn and Suites Charleston
Real Traveler Rating: 1.9 out of 5 based on 26 reviews from 4 sources
Average
Clean: Rating of 2.1 out of 5
Service: Rating of 2.5 out of 5
Location: Rating of 1.8 out of 5
Value: Rating of 2.1 out of 5
Room: Rating of 2.0 out of 5
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Based on 26 reviews
from 4 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 1.9 out of 5

    "Low class, would not recommend for anyone." source Priceline

    "Would not recommend for business travel." source Travelocity

  • Clean: Rating of 2.1 out of 5

    "if you're looking for just a cheap, clean place to stay, this is great." source Hostelworld

    "Suffice it to say that if you don't mind cleaning your own room, you like to walk around in the room with your shoes on, and you enjoy going out and buying blankets." source Orbitz

    "I am a very clean person and don't smoke and I think she sensed that and trusted me." source Priceline

    "The Hotel was clean, front desk clerk was very nice and rooms were larger than expected and the beds were quite comfortable." source Travelocity

    "They are kept clean and a comfortable place to stay." source Hostelworld

  • Location: Rating of 1.8 out of 5

    "This is quite some distance from Charleston and is in a rather questionable area." source Hostelworld

    "Location was good and easy access to Charleston. Good place to stay location wise and for a family budget excellent." source Priceline

    "First of all the location was terrible, the smell from the paper plant smelled like garbage." source Travelocity

    "Easy drive to downtown." source Hostelworld

    "The location was horrible." source Priceline

  • Value: Rating of 2.1 out of 5

    "No coffee No Internet Room shabby Good price." source Hostelworld

  • Room: Rating of 2.0 out of 5

    "The staff are unfriendly (they talk to you through a glass panel), the rooms are dingy and smell." source Hostelworld

    "This motel is run by a very nice family, but unfortunately, the rooms are unsanitary." source Travelocity

More information on Economy Inn and Suites Charleston

Less then one mile from Charleston International Airport and just a short drive to Medical University. Only minutes from the College of Charleston, Fort Sumter and Roper Hospital, Charleston Air Force Base is only 3 miles from our property.

Check-in Time:

1300

Check-out Time:

1100

Total Rooms:

95

Total Floors:

2 floors.

Rooms:

95

Directions

. Both Greyhound and Amtrak are 1/2 mile away and the Downtown bus leaves from our door every 20 minutes, so you can site see and hangout in historic Charleston. The Airport is tax or Local Shuttle Service- we are only 2 miles away .Directions from both the airport and Greyhound Bus. You may also use these if driving to us.From Bus Terminal (walking or drive or cab).Head west on Dorchester Rd toward Exit 215 315 ft2.Turn right to merge onto I-26 W toward Columbia 2 mins3.Take exit 213 to merge onto Mall Dr 3 mins4.Turn left to stay on Mall Dr 230 ft5.Slight left at Rivers Ave 0.2 mi1 minTo: 5020 Rivers AveCharleston, SC 29406Airport:1.Head northwest on International Blvd toward Air Cargo Ln 0.3 mi2 mins2.Slight left to stay on International Blvd (signs for Airport exit/Terminal) 1.7 mi5 mins3.Turn left to merge onto I-526 E toward Mt Pleasant/I-26 1.5 mi3 mins4.Take exit 18A to merge onto Rivers Ave/US-52 E/US-78 E 0.6 mi1 min5.Make a U-turn at Fuller St 436 ft1 minTo: 5020 Rivers AveCharleston, SC 29406

Area

This property is located less then one mile from Charleston International Airport and just a short drive to Medical University. Charleston Air Force Base is only 3 miles from our property

Dining

Restaurant / Dining InformationHardees, 1 mile Hominy Grill, 7 miles Charleston Grill, 7 miles AW Shucks, 8 miles Anson, 8 miles Magnolias, 8 miles

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