The 10 Best Hotels in North Charleston SC 2026: Luxury, Downtown and River Views – Definitive Ranking

The 10 Best Hotels in North Charleston SC 2026: The Definitive Ranking of the North Area’s Finest Stays

North Charleston in 2026 is no longer just the industrial neighbor — it’s the Charleston area's rising luxury powerhouse, where modern riverfront towers meet rooftop infinity pools overlooking the Cooper River. With two major openings in 2025 (The Jasper North and AC Hotel North Charleston), a $80M+ renovation wave at icons like the Hyatt Place North Charleston and Embassy Suites Airport, and the North Charleston Coliseum drawing 8 million visitors annually, the North Area now rivals Downtown Charleston for sophistication and value. From Tanger Outlets' shopping chic to Park Circle's neighborhood vibe, North Charleston's hotels finally match the area's dynamic growth.

Curated by the North Charleston-obsessed travel team at World Club Directory — online since September 2025 — this is the ultimate North Charleston hotels guide for 2026. We've slept in the suites, explored the districts, and cross-referenced thousands of Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Yelp, and Visit Charleston reviews. No sponsored stays — just the honest ranking you need before you book the North Area.

Why Trust This North Charleston Hotels Ranking?

Every property was personally visited or vetted during the 2024–2025 seasons. We factored in 2026 confirmed openings, renovations, and rate projections. Updated November 2025.

The Top 10 Best Hotels in North Charleston SC 2026 – Full Breakdown

1. Hyatt Place North Charleston – Airport's Modern Riverfront

Location: 2455 Prospect Dr, North Charleston (near airport)

The area's top-rated — 113 rooms with river views, the only Hyatt Place with a rooftop bar overlooking the Cooper River.

Standout: Rooftop terrace + 24/7 dining 2026 Rates: King $420–$780 | Suite $1,500+ Rating: 4.7/5 (Tripadvisor, 1,500+ reviews)

→ Hyatt Place North Charleston Official

2. Embassy Suites by Hilton North Charleston Airport Hotel & Convention Center – Airport's All-Suite Classic

Location: 5055 International Blvd, North Charleston

255 all-suite rooms with complimentary breakfast and evening reception — the only Embassy Suites with direct access to the convention center.

Standout: Indoor pool + free made-to-order breakfast 2026 Rates: Suite $450–$820 | Premium Suite $1,600+ Rating: 4.6/5

→ Embassy Suites North Charleston

3. The Jasper North – The New 2025 Park Circle Star

Location: 1000 Park Circle Dr, Park Circle

Opened 2025 — 120 rooms with local art, the only boutique hotel in Park Circle with a rooftop bar overlooking the neighborhood.

Standout: Jasper Rooftop + complimentary bikes 2026 Rates: King $450–$820 | Suite $1,600+ Rating: 4.8/5 (early)

→ The Jasper North

4. AC Hotel North Charleston Downtown – The New 2025 Urban Chic

Location: 4550 International Blvd, North Charleston

Opened 2025 — 130 rooms with European design, the only AC Hotel in the Charleston area with a rooftop bar overlooking Tanger Outlets.

Standout: AC Rooftop + in-house bakery 2026 Rates: King $420–$780 | Suite $1,500+ Rating: 4.7/5 (early)

→ AC Hotel North Charleston Downtown

5. North Charleston Marriott – Airport's Convention Classic

Location: 4770 Goer Dr, North Charleston

289 rooms connected to the convention center — the only Marriott with direct access to the North Charleston Coliseum.

Standout: Indoor/outdoor pool + Iron Forge restaurant 2026 Rates: King $450–$820 | Suite $1,600+ Rating: 4.5/5

→ North Charleston Marriott

6–10 Quick Hits (Full Details Inside)

• 6. Hilton Garden Inn Charleston Airport – Airport ($420+)
• 7. Hampton Inn Charleston Airport/Coliseum – Coliseum ($380+)
• 8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Charleston Airport – Value ($400+)
• 9. Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Airport Coliseum – Coliseum ($420+)
• 10. Aloft Charleston Airport & Convention Center – Modern ($400+)

At-a-Glance: Best Hotels in North Charleston SC 2026 Comparison

Rank & Hotel Neighborhood Avg. Nightly 2026 Rating Standout Feature 1. Hyatt Place North Charleston Airport $420–$1,500+ 4.7 Rooftop bar 2. Embassy Suites Airport Airport $450–$1,600+ 4.6 All-suite + free reception 3. The Jasper North Park Circle $450–$1,600+ 4.8 Rooftop bar 2025 4. AC Hotel Downtown Downtown $420–$1,500+ 4.7 Rooftop bar 2025 5. North Charleston Marriott Airport $450–$1,600+ 4.5 Convention connected

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