Andrew Pinckney Inn

I absolutely loved this hotel. It was definitely one of my best experiences at a hotel. It’s in a great location and all of the staff were so nice. Breakfast was amazing. I will definitely be staying there again in the future.

The Andrew Pinckney was a very cute hotel and was in an awesome location, but we were deceived about the parking situation. We did not know when we booked that here was a $ 20 fee to park your car nightly. This should at least be rolled into the nightly hotel cost.
That said, the staff was very nice to us while we were there and recommended some great places to eat in the area.

Clean room, polite and helpful staffs. and an awesome breakfast on the patio… just loved it!

Stay away unless you like tiny rooms that smell like smoke for $ 500/​night, rude uncaring front desk staff, broken shades, freezing cold breakfast since the only place to eat is an outdoor terrace for breakfast and photos that do not represent where you are staying at all. I’ve stayed in all levels of hotels and Inns and this was horrible for the price!!! What a huge mistake!

I stayed there for Halloween with my boyfriend and it was amazing.
This hotel is very pretty outside and inside. Our room was very cosy and clean, plus quiet!
We had booked the petite queen bedroom and at our arrival they had updated us. Was very kind! Service is perfect.
They also have a great terrace with a nice view.
Very convenient and well located.
I definitely recommend this place! We loved our stay!

I let her chose our accommodations, and when she said «an inn» I was thinking of the typical new England inn… white federalist building with Autumn leaves… well that’s not what we drove up to… the building is a bright mustard yellow color right in the center off town. But she was right… comfortable bed in a relaxing room, with a decent view of the city. I loved sitting next to the amazing brick fireplace in a comfy chair with my books. (It was too warm for a fire but it must be awesome!) The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and PROUD of their city… the wealth of knowledge was impressive. They always had a smile ready too. We didn’t utilize the concierge much, but they knew how to make things happen. Other hotels need to learn from these folk
I loved, no… adored…the rooftop continental breakfast. I could have day out there all day as well… but we had a city to see. The rooms were perfectly appointed with the optional mix of old world charm and modern amenities. High count sheets… plush, absorbent towels, excellent bath amenities… I think I like being pampered.

Loved the southern charm of this quaint hotel. From the paint colors to details like crown molding and exposed brick, this hotel is southern charm through and through. The staff wears adorable bow ties and are very friendly. I loved this hotel! The 4^th floor terrace and breakfast was a nice bonus.

I travel to Charleston a lot for work so it’s important I get a good nights sleep but am also close to shopping and restaurants. This hotel is perfect for that. I am in walking distance to King St., East Bay St., across the street from the Market, and surrounded by restaurants. It’s an older building with reclaimed wood floors and updated bathrooms. Staff was super friendly too. Free breakfast was included on the 4^th floor where you can sit outside and take in the beautiful view. They also had complementary wine and cheese from 4−5pm! My room was smaller, but I didn’t care, I was by myself, and working all day so all that mattered to me was a clean room and comfortable bed! I will definitely stay here again. Love it!

I stayed one night at the end of February and had a GREAT experience. My room was great — very clean, comfortable, and with all the accouterments of a nice hotel (bathrobe, high-​quality personal items, etc.). The front desk staff was excellent. He got me a last-​minute reservation at the nearby Cru Café — which I HIGHLY recommend (the fried green tomatoes are amazing). The hotel’s location was perfect, located in the heart of the historic area of downtown, but on a side street with little traffic. No problems comfortably walking to all of the wonderful landmarks of beautiful Charleston.

Luxurious, historic and charming. Right in the heart of downtown Charleston. This staff to great care of us, and upgraded us to a townhouse suite since it was our wedding night! Thoroughly impressed!

Outstanding hotel!
All staff, from the front desk guys to the valet to the maintenance workers I met in the elevator were friendly and courteous
Rooms were spotless, and maid service excellent.
This is one of the best locations in the downtown area, within walking distance to nearly everything.
Front desk staff know EVERYTHING, and answered all questions immediately without having to check for info.
Highly recommended!

My boyfriend and I were visiting Charleston for the first time for his Birthday. I choose Andrew Pinckney Inn based on the reviews and location. We weren’t disappointed by our choice in the Inn.
When we arrived Friday at 11pm we were greeted by the staff. The check in process was quick and we were helped with our bags. We choose to use the valet service while we were in town, because this was our first visit we didn’t want the hassle of trying to find parking. When we needed the car we called down and the car was always pulled up front and ready for us when we wanted it. We were upgraded from a queen room to a king suite upon our arrival. The room was very nice. The bed was comfortable. My only complaint was the bathroom floor had what looked like a wine spill that was never cleaned up during our stay.
The Inn’s location was perfect. We walked everywhere except the days we went to the beach. There are a lot of options for bars and restaurants. Highly recommend the Gin Joint for drinks.
Each Morning we ate the continental breakfast on the 4^th floor. Its better then most I’ve had before. Biscuits and gravy, mini quiches, pastries, bagels, fresh fruit, cereal, oatmeal, juice, coffee, tea. There is a nice rooftop area to sit that was heated for the winter months that was a good spot to enjoy your breakfast and the view. The Inn also provided wine and cheese in the evenings for 4 – 5, we didn’t get to experience this while we were in town.
Overall this place was great. We would stay here again and would recommend it to friends and family.

It was our first time in Charleston and this is exactly what we were looking for. The hotel was very old world Charleston, clean and comfortable. The service was fantastic. Next time we are in town we will be staying here again and its not just for the fresh baked cookies they put out in the lobby everyday at 2pm.

Very beautiful bright room on the 4^th floor of the newer building (across the way from the reception). I feared the smell of horses, per other reviewers, but this was never an issue, even in the heat of august. Cookies, biscotti, lemonade, iced water, and hot tea in the reception. Free Wine hour on the rooftop terrace provides cheese /​crackers, nuts, grapes, and red or white wine. Breakfast on the rooftop terrace was ok… Cheese eggs, hard boiled eggs, yogurt, cereal, fruit, pastries/​bagels. Overall would definitely return.

Our stay at Andrew Pinckney Inn was better than anything I could have ever expected. We stayed in room 101 across the street from the main lobby. It was a large king room with high ceilings, old hardwood floors, a chandelier and plantation shutters. We also had the flower boxes outside the windows since our room faced the street, which was a pleasant touch. The bathroom was on the small side but the overall size of the room more than made up for it.
Aaron at the front desk went out of his way to make sure that we were enjoying our stay in the hotel and the city in general. There was a mix up with some champagne we ordered and he was extremely responsive to the situation and we ended up with a second bottle of bubbles. The older gentleman with the black rimmed glasses in the lobby was also very nice and made some amazing restaurant recommendations. Finally, the young African-​American valet was very attentive and we never had to wait more than a minute for our car to be pulled out. He also helped us load our luggage into our car when we left.
On Sunday morning during our stay there was a problem with the wifi. I called the front desk to inform them of the issue. Later that evening we went to get some coffee from the lobby and the wifi was still not working. We asked the gentleman behind the desk if there was a known problem with the internet connection. He said that there had been some reports of it being out. We asked if anyone was working on the problem and if there was an estimate of when the service would be back up. He gave a very curt reply that he could call Comcast but that he wasn’t working on it, to which I thought they should have called Comcast 8 hours ago. The wifi was back up a few hours later. We weren’t there for the wifi but it does help save on our data plans. This was the only slightly unpleasant experience we had, but Aaron more than made up for this other gentleman’s shortcomings.
Overall, we would definitely stay at the Inn again and it is our top choice for lodging in Charleston.

The Good…
We had an issue with our room but the hotel staff took care of it and kindly accommodated us in the upmost respectful way possible. THIS is the only reason we will stay here again vs other establishments in the area.
Rooms and the bathrooms are clean and amenities are great.
The Bad and the Ugly…
A/​C unit is way too close to your bed in some rooms, so ask for an extra blanket in the hot summer months.

Absolutely lovely stay — and I’m in hotels quite a bit. Everyone we interacted with from the valet to the maid was very pleasant and helpful. Breakfast was nicer than standard hotel fare. The St Phillip’s suite is worth it if you can afford it and find a time it’s available.
I highly recommend this hotel and I don’t say that lightly.

Great Spot! Great location! Nice people, and we got upgraded to a suite!
Felt like I was taking a risk going with a non-«name-brand» hotel, but it was a bet that paid off for us!
We loved the rooftop area for drinking wine and overlooking the city, the breakfast was nice-​and included, and the location was perfect for walking everywhere. Staff was great and the cookies in the afternoon were absolutely delicious! I think we probably ate, like, 10 of them!

I wanted to stay somewhere I could easily walk to and from the historic downtown area and Andrew Pinckney Inn came up. Since I was booking pretty lay I didn’t have a lot of choices and this place was a bit more than I was hoping to spend but I decided to give it a go.
The folks in the check in lobby were very friendly. Check in time is around 3pm but sometimes they have the rooms available earlier from what I understand. When I came in the fellow at the front desk let me know that he didn’t think they’d be able to get my room ready early but took my number to call me when the room was ready. The lobby had cookies, biscotti, coffee and tea and comfortable couches.
I stayed in a room with a single queen or twin sized bed. You can tell the rooms have been here for some time. They have character that usually has to be emulated in many other hotels. The room had all the amenities one normally expects. I found the room to be comfortable though not without it’s faults which likely are due to the age of the inn. For instance there are not many outlets in the room. The only available power outlet in my room was in the bathroom. I ended up unplugging the in room iPod clock and using that plug for charging my devices. The other possible age related issue was soundproofing. While I did not find the place loud at all sounds from outside leaks in easily.
The continental breakfast is way better than what most places provide. As an example, the first day had scrambled eggs with good cheese and bacon, biscuits and gravy, muffins, croissants, cereals, yogurt, coffee, tea, milk, juice and coffee. And you can eat on the balcony, in an area in the middle of the inn with nice chairs or back in your room.
The location is a huge plus. Most of the things I decided to check out were within 20 minute walks with many things being much closer. If nothing else this feature alone makes the place worth the price.

My favorite part of staying at Andrew Pinckney was the fact that it definitely wasn’t haunted. Quaint, historic feeling, but unarguably –not– haunted. When you’re visiting a city as rich in history and thus, spiritual action, as Charleston, it’s nice to know your bone-​resting sanctuary is void of phantom life (or «unlife» as it were).
With my semi-​extensive travel through the Southeast I’m always on the lookout for spots that reflect the local culture and weave the vibrancy of the local lore but also feature the moden-​day comforts like plush bedding, flat screen TV, and an iPod charging station. Pinckney Inn catered to all of these needs. The AC unit proved to be the only thing less than fantastic about the room. Featuring its own handheld remote, the temperature and settings were a little funky to operate and if you consider yourself un-​tech savvy, you’ll likely need to call in reinforcements to get that thing going.
My king sized bed was fluffy and the sheets hit my weary bones with a puppy’s softness. While I couldn’t check in until close to 3, I converted the comfortable lobby into my own couch-​laden workstation. Plus, there’s never-​ending free lemonade and you’ll find free cookies waiting for you in the late afternoon.
The hotel is conveniently situated in the heart of the historic district action and you’ll find extensive dining and shopping options well within walking distance. Prefer a horse and carriage, you’re lucky, the sable is just around the corner. I’ll certainly return on my next visit to Chucktown.