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Emeline

4.1(788)
Hotel

About

Emeline is a hip boutique hotel housed in a 19th-century building in downtown Charleston, blending historic charm with a stylish, retro vibe. Its spacious rooms and lively courtyard offer a comfortable, inviting setting for business travelers and small groups.

The hotel features 13,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space, ideal for meetings and gatherings up to 50 guests. On-site dining at Frannie & The Fox and coffee at Clerks provide convenient, hospitality-led options for breaks and receptions, all managed with attentive Southern hospitality.

Best for

  • Downtown Charleston corporate retreats & offsites
  • Client dinners with Southern flair
  • Multi-night group stays with local character

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Boutique hotel in a 19th-century building
Historic Architecture
Boutique hotel in a 19th-century building
Set in a carefully preserved 19th-century structure, Emeline blends historic charm with modern design, creating a stylish and lively atmosphere throughout its rooms and common areas.
Open courtyard with Italian fare and wine
Outdoor Courtyard
Open courtyard with Italian fare and wine
An inviting open-air courtyard offers a relaxed setting for groups to enjoy Italian-inspired dishes with Lowcountry flair alongside a curated wine selection, perfect for casual gatherings or cocktail hours.
Heart of historic downtown Charleston
Central Location
Heart of historic downtown Charleston
Located at 181 Church Street, Emeline provides easy walking access to Charleston’s cobblestone streets, City Market, waterfront paths, and King Street boutiques, placing guests in the center of the city’s vibrant business and cultural district.

At a glance

Rated 4.1 on Google · 788 reviews