Which Charleston hotels have no resort fee?

The Loutrel states on its own site that no resort or destination fee is charged. Checked through Oct 5, 2026.

Is tax charged on Charleston resort fees?

4 of the 6 hotels that state a fee say tax is charged on top of it, and 2 do not say. Each row in the table marks what its hotel said.

What do Charleston hotels call the fee?

Of the 6 Charleston hotels that state a fee, 3 use a name with “amenity” in it and 3 with “destination”. None uses “resort”. Whatever the name, it is a mandatory nightly charge the hotel sets and collects, on top of the room rate and separate from government tax, charged whether or not you use anything it covers.

Charleston hotels with no resort fee, and what the rest charge in 2026.

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As of Oct 5, 2026, we have looked up 32 Charleston hotels: on their own websites, 6 state a mandatory resort or destination fee, 1 states it charges none, and 25 could not be confirmed either way. Among the 6 Charleston hotels that state a fee, the median is $33.50 a night, before any tax a hotel adds on top. The lowest is $2.00, at Hotel Bennett and The Dewberry; the highest is $40.00, at The Charleston Place.

Every figure on this page was read off the hotel's own website on the date beside it, and links the page it came from. The list of which hotels to check came from the wholesale rate feed we buy from; no figure from that feed is printed here as a fee.

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Hotels looked up

State a fee

Median per night

$33.50

Not confirmed

“From” prices are the total for the cheapest room we can sell for Fri, Nov 20 – Sun, Nov 22 (2 adults, 1 room), with the taxes and fees we know of counted. Checked Mon, Nov 9, 2026, 9:07 AM EST; we check again before anything is held.

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Hotels that state no resort fee

The Loutrel61 State St“No, we do not charge resort or destination fees. All core luxury guest amenities—including high-speed Wi-Fi, daily European breakfast, in-room mini-bar snacks/beverages, and 24-hour fitness studio access—are included in your room rate.”Hotel's site · checked Sep 19, 2026From $1,822.02

What the rest charge

Per night as the hotel states it, cheapest first. The per-stay column is that figure times 3 nights; “plus tax” means the hotel says tax is charged on the fee as well.

Hotel Bennett
404 King St
$2.00 a night
plus tax
3-night stay
$6.00
Called
Destination fee
Hotel's site · checked Sep 19, 2026
From $2,739.21
The Dewberry
334 Meeting Street
$2.00 a night
3-night stay
$6.00
Called
Destination fee
Hotel's site · checked Sep 19, 2026
From $1,959.48
The Inn at Middleton Place
4290 Ashley River Rd
$29.00 a night
3-night stay
$87.00
Called
Hotel amenities fee
Also charges
“The total stay amount includes an 8% lodging fee and $2 destination fee plus tax.” (source) Not in the figure shown.
Covers
General admission to Middleton Place National Historic Landmark for the length of stay; Complimentary breakfast in the Lake House; Complimentary self parking; Complimentary afternoon charcuterie during happy hour; Seasonal outdoor pool; Large selection of outdoor and indoor games
Hotel's site · checked Sep 19, 2026
From $608.41
Emeline
181 Church St
$38.00 a night
plus tax
3-night stay
$114.00
Called
Amenity fee
Covers
High-speed WiFi in all guest rooms and public spaces; Refreshment nooks on each guest floor; Welcome cocktail at check-in; Bicycles to borrow, based on availability; 24/7 access to our well-equipped fitness studio and on-demand classes; Wellness Passport; 20% off carriage tours with Old South Carriage Company; Complimentary snacks in your guest room upon arrival; Two tokens to redeem for complimentary wine or beer at our sister restaurant, Little Palm
Hotel's site · checked Sep 19, 2026
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The Ryder Hotel
237 Meeting Street
$38.00 a night
plus tax
3-night stay
$114.00
Called
Destination amenity fee
Covers
A welcome cocktail at check-in, crafted by the award-winning Little Palm Bar; 24-hour access to Emeline’s Fitness Center; Access to The Ryder pool; Bicycle usage, based on availability; Hi-speed WiFi in guest rooms and all public spaces; Picnic + beach blankets and cooler rentals; In-room wellness equipment; Outdoor games; Wellness Passport; $10 daily breakfast credit to Little Palm
Hotel's site · checked Sep 19, 2026
From $1,267.10
The Charleston Place
205 Meeting Street
$40.00 a night
plus tax
3-night stay
$120.00
Called
Amenity fee
Covers
Welcome drink and arrival amenity upon check-in; curated in-room coffee service refreshed daily; afternoon refreshments served daily; high-speed Wi-Fi; nightly turndown service; house car service for drop-offs within a 15-block radius; exclusive access to our BMW fleet for complimentary test drives (subject to availability); priority reservations across Beemok Hospitality Collection restaurants; preferred access to seasonal events and curated programming; dedicated Concierge services for both personal and conference needs; bottled, sustainably sourced refillable water bottles; access to pool and fitness center facilities; priority reservations at our spa; city cruiser bicycles; exclusive access to BHC's Hinckley experiences; access to electric vehicle charging stations
Hotel's site · checked Oct 5, 2026
From $1,350.26

Hotel	Per night	Per 3-night stay	Called	What it covers	Source
Hotel Bennett404 King St	$2.00plus tax	$6.00	Destination fee	Not stated	Hotel's sitechecked Sep 19, 2026From $2,739.21
The Dewberry334 Meeting Street	$2.00	$6.00	Destination fee	Not stated	Hotel's sitechecked Sep 19, 2026From $1,959.48
The Inn at Middleton Place4290 Ashley River Rd	$29.00	$87.00	Hotel amenities feeAlso charges: “The total stay amount includes an 8% lodging fee and $2 destination fee plus tax.” (source) Not in the figure shown.	General admission to Middleton Place National Historic Landmark for the length of stay; Complimentary breakfast in the Lake House; Complimentary self parking; Complimentary afternoon charcuterie during happy hour; Seasonal outdoor pool; Large selection of outdoor and indoor games	Hotel's sitechecked Sep 19, 2026From $608.41
Emeline181 Church St	$38.00plus tax	$114.00	Amenity fee	High-speed WiFi in all guest rooms and public spaces; Refreshment nooks on each guest floor; Welcome cocktail at check-in; Bicycles to borrow, based on availability; 24/7 access to our well-equipped fitness studio and on-demand classes; Wellness Passport; 20% off carriage tours with Old South Carriage Company; Complimentary snacks in your guest room upon arrival; Two tokens to redeem for complimentary wine or beer at our sister restaurant, Little Palm	Hotel's sitechecked Sep 19, 2026See rooms
The Ryder Hotel237 Meeting Street	$38.00plus tax	$114.00	Destination amenity fee	A welcome cocktail at check-in, crafted by the award-winning Little Palm Bar; 24-hour access to Emeline’s Fitness Center; Access to The Ryder pool; Bicycle usage, based on availability; Hi-speed WiFi in guest rooms and all public spaces; Picnic + beach blankets and cooler rentals; In-room wellness equipment; Outdoor games; Wellness Passport; $10 daily breakfast credit to Little Palm	Hotel's sitechecked Sep 19, 2026From $1,267.10
The Charleston Place205 Meeting Street	$40.00plus tax	$120.00	Amenity fee	Welcome drink and arrival amenity upon check-in; curated in-room coffee service refreshed daily; afternoon refreshments served daily; high-speed Wi-Fi; nightly turndown service; house car service for drop-offs within a 15-block radius; exclusive access to our BMW fleet for complimentary test drives (subject to availability); priority reservations across Beemok Hospitality Collection restaurants; preferred access to seasonal events and curated programming; dedicated Concierge services for both personal and conference needs; bottled, sustainably sourced refillable water bottles; access to pool and fitness center facilities; priority reservations at our spa; city cruiser bicycles; exclusive access to BHC's Hinckley experiences; access to electric vehicle charging stations	Hotel's sitechecked Oct 5, 2026From $1,350.26

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Not confirmed on the hotel's site

We could not read a fee on these hotels’ own sites, or the site does not mention one. That is not the same as no fee, so they are listed without a figure.

Andrew Pinckney Inn40 Pinckney StNot confirmed · tried Sep 19, 2026See rooms
Best Western Charleston Inn1540 Savannah HwyNot confirmed · tried Sep 19, 2026See rooms
Charleston Marriott170 Lockwood BlvdNot confirmed · tried Sep 19, 2026See rooms
Comfort Suites Charleston West Ashley2080 Savannah HwyNot confirmed · tried Sep 19, 2026See rooms
Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Waterfront35 Lockwood DriveNot confirmed · tried Sep 19, 2026See rooms
Francis Marion Hotel387 King StNot confirmed · tried Sep 19, 2026See rooms
French Quarter Inn166 Church StNot confirmed · tried Sep 19, 2026See rooms
Fulton Lane Inn202 King StNot confirmed · tried Sep 19, 2026See rooms
Hampton Inn Charleston-Historic District345 Meeting StNot confirmed · tried Sep 19, 2026See rooms
Harbourview Inn2 Vendue RangeNot confirmed · tried Sep 19, 2026See rooms
Hilton Club Liberty Place Charleston475 EAST BAY STREETNot confirmed · tried Sep 19, 2026See rooms
Holiday Inn Charleston-Riverview301 Savannah HwyNot confirmed · tried Sep 19, 2026See rooms
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston DWTN - Medical CTR250 Spring StreetNot confirmed · tried Sep 19, 2026See rooms
Homewood Suites by Hilton Charleston Historic District415 Meeting StreetNot confirmed · tried Sep 19, 2026See rooms
Indigo Inn1 Maiden laneNot confirmed · tried Sep 19, 2026See rooms
Market Pavilion Hotel225 East Bay StreetNot confirmed · tried Sep 19, 2026See rooms
Mills House Charleston, Curio Collection by Hilton115 Meeting StreetNot confirmed · tried Sep 19, 2026See rooms
Planters Inn112 N Market StNot confirmed · tried Sep 19, 2026See rooms
Sleep Inn Charleston - West Ashley1524 Savannah HwyNot confirmed · tried Sep 19, 2026See rooms
The Ansonborough21 Hasell StreetNot confirmed · tried Sep 19, 2026See rooms
The Lowline Hotel560 King StreetNot confirmed · tried Sep 19, 2026See rooms
The Restoration75 Wentworth StreetNot confirmed · tried Sep 19, 2026See rooms
The Spectator Hotel67 State StreetNot confirmed · tried Sep 19, 2026See rooms
The Vendue19 Vendue RangeNot confirmed · tried Sep 19, 2026See rooms
Town & Country Inn and Suites2008 Savannah HwyNot confirmed · tried Sep 19, 2026See rooms

How the fee reaches your bill

A resort fee is a mandatory charge per night that the hotel sets and collects itself, usually at check-in. It is not a government tax, and it is charged whether or not you use anything it covers. Some hotels call it a destination, facility or amenity fee; the table uses the hotel's own word.

Because the hotel takes it at the desk, it can sit outside the total a booking site quotes. We put it in the total, and we say which part is paid now and which part the hotel collects at the desk.

Where a hotel says tax is charged on the fee, the row says so; where it says nothing, the row says nothing.

Since May 12, 2025, the FTC's rule on unfair fees (16 CFR Part 464) has required the total price a seller shows to include mandatory fees. Government taxes may still be left out of it, and the rule governs what a seller displays, not what a hotel may charge.

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Questions

Which Charleston hotels have no resort fee?: The Loutrel states on its own site that no resort or destination fee is charged. Checked through Oct 5, 2026.
How much is the typical Charleston resort fee?: Of the 32 Charleston hotels we looked up, 6 state a fee. Among the 6 Charleston hotels that state a fee, the median is $33.50 a night, before any tax a hotel adds on top. The lowest is $2.00, at Hotel Bennett and The Dewberry; the highest is $40.00, at The Charleston Place. Checked through Oct 5, 2026.
Is tax charged on Charleston resort fees?: 4 of the 6 hotels that state a fee say tax is charged on top of it, and 2 do not say. Each row in the table marks what its hotel said.
What do Charleston hotels call the fee?: Of the 6 Charleston hotels that state a fee, 3 use a name with “amenity” in it and 3 with “destination”. None uses “resort”. Whatever the name, it is a mandatory nightly charge the hotel sets and collects, on top of the room rate and separate from government tax, charged whether or not you use anything it covers. Every hotel stating one, in every city we have read: destination fees · amenity fees.

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