Staybridge Suites Charleston Hotel Review
This property in South Carolina was brand new, clean, and very comfortable.
If you’re heading to Charleston and want a great hotel, we’d like to recommend the Staybridge Suites Summerville. It’s a new property that opened last year and is conveniently located off I-26. We really like this hotel and will share our experience below.
Staybridge Suites is one of our favorite hotel chains because it is consistent in its experience and provides everything we need during our stays. We want to spend more in IHG properties, but they’re not always the easiest to work with, and the rewards system isn’t as good as Choice Hotels. But we’re not going to let that, or their staff telling us they didn’t want a review, affect our thoughts from our recent stay.
The Location: 9/10
The Staybridge Suites Summerville is located at 225 Holiday Drive, Summerville, South Carolina. It’s not far from the Charleston International Airport or downtown Charleston. You have plenty of restaurants nearby and are a few minutes from Walmart or Target. While we would’ve loved to be in the center of the city, this location worked great for us.
The Property: 10/10
Since the property is brand new, it looks great. The area is well-maintained and provides a very comfortable vibe. The lobby has plenty of space and you can enjoy breakfast without feeling cramped. It’s bright and cheerful, so if you like hanging out in the lobby area, you’ll be good to go here.
Unfortunately, we didn’t take pictures of this area because the desk staff said they didn’t want us to review it. How bizarre is that??? Everything else we experienced with the property was fantastic.
The breakfast and dinner staff and housekeepers were amazing and super-friendly. OH ... and this particular property serves dinner four nights per week, and it’s excellent food. Kudos to them!
The Room: 9.8/10
We stayed in room #310, a king-bed suite, as we prefer more space to work and chill out. As we entered the room, we felt at ease. The newness of it all helped our psyche and we always appreciate large windows that bring light into our space.
The Kitchen: 10/10
We loved this space! There was plenty of room to prepare meals and spread out, plus the frosted glass cabinets, subway tile, and stainless steel appliances were a nice touch. With a full-size refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, cooking utensils, coffee maker, and a few extras, you will be set for dining in and saving money.
The Living Room: 10/10
Any Staybridge Suites we’ve stayed in has the same standard living room with a sectional couch, footrests, a desk, and a TV with a dresser stand. The sofa was very comfortable to work from, as well as the desk. The TV was a good size, and the windows let us gaze outside when we needed a break.
The Bedroom: 9/10
Our bedroom had a beautiful wood headboard (without the squeaking) and a king-sized bed, which was super cozy. The sheets and pillows are a higher quality, unlike some hotel brands where it feels like you’re sleeping with sandpaper. The room itself was very spacious and included a sitting chair for reading or sipping coffee. The closet provided enough space for our suitcases and other traveling gear.
They could stand to upgrade to larger TVs in the bedroom, but I prefer to spend my time doing other things, so TV size doesn’t matter. And a few extra charging ports would be great, as they are limited here.
The Bathroom: 10/10
This is where I do my best brainstorming. The bathroom in our room at Staybridge Suites Summerville was clean, and the space was more than ample. The large sink area kept us clutter-free, and the tub was nice for a bubble bath while sipping wine and listening to Michael Bolton.
The Wifi: 10/10
Glorious it is when the hotel WiFi actually works and at a decent speed! It’s one of the pros and cons of hotel living. We had no problems with the internet or WiFi here.
Sound and Noise Level: 10/10
This rating is just as crucial as the WiFi. Having lived in hotels for over a year now, we sincerely appreciate properties with better soundproofing or that appeal to a better crowd. This was one stay where we can give two thumbs up for the quiet atmosphere.
The Price: 9/10
Our standard budget rate for hotel rooms is $80 or less per night, so that we can spend more on traveling experiences, but this budget isn’t always doable, depending on where we are (the East Coast is way more expensive) and the time of year. So it sucks when we have to spend more.
The Staybridge Suites Summerville rate was $122 per night (prices fluctuate), so it was over budget. However, if you consider that they serve a fantastic breakfast and dinner four nights per week, this is an outstanding deal.
The Final Score: 9.45/10
There really isn’t much that could be improved at this property. It’s as close to perfect as it could get. This was a great place to work and relax, with quick access to points of interest.
As for our trip to Charleston, we really enjoyed walking around downtown and visiting the marketplace. The people were friendly and the history there is incredible. We want to go back and see it when it’s not so hot. Other than that, it was an overall wonderful experience.