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Emeline

181 Church Street, Charleston, SC, USA, 29401
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Gatherings at Emeline Gatherings at Emeline are thoughtfully crafted to welcome and inspire. Emeline offers 10 distinctive event spaces for a variety of group programs from executive board retreats to incentive programs to corporate meetings and conferences. The Emeline Team makes it effortless. We are the source for group programs or events in Charleston with an experienced team who will be there for you every step of the way in the planning process. We offer packages that include guest room blocks, as well as unique venue options and menu choices to bring a unique flare and sense of excitement to each of your program related events. Your meeting or conference at Emeline will be marked by layers of experience, thoughtful surprises, and an unmistakable sense of place. Emeline: the consummate host. Corporate events or retreats are a key component of your business success, we invite you to bring yours to life with us at Emeline-- for a most authentic and memorable program. We offer the perfect combination of southern hospitality and personalized service to each of our gatherings. Come, stay awhile. Experiences at Emeline Frannie and the Fox, our wood-fired eatery serving American ingredients with Italian sensibilities, offers the perfect setting for the curious traveler morning, noon or night. Dine with us over some great conversation, or simply stop by just take in all the Charleston charm over drinks at the bar or while lounging in the Courtyard. On-the-go, or just looking for something a little more effortless from point A to point B? Clerks Coffee Company is a down-to-earth, inviting café experience with all the authentic hospitality that Emeline has to offer. From coffee to not coffee, Clerks delivers an airy, vibrant setting with a timeless hint of nostalgia. Perfect for the quick social interaction or a long afternoon retreat from seeing all the sites. Keep Shop, a luxury retail experience located in the lobby of Emeline offers a spirited, genuine, noteworthy and inventive approach to finding the perfect memory to take with you. When we select an item for Keep, we think about the hands: the hands that made it-with care and craft and character-and the hands that will hold it. These are the treasures we value, the things that we keep.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1991
Renovated2020
Total meeting space16,920 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms212
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Northstar

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Mar 25, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025
Jun 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025
Oct 1, 2025 - Oct 31, 2025
Dec 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
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Seasonal Availability

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High season
Mar 01 - May 31Sep 01 - Nov 30
Shoulder season
Jun 01 - Aug 31
Low season
Jan 01 - Feb 28Dec 01 - Dec 30

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
16,920 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,500 sq. ft.
Space (private)
10,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
13
Second largest room
3,354 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
Available
Standing capacity
240
Seating capacity
240

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Max capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
3,354 sq. ft.
77 x 44 sq. ft.
14 ft.
360
90
300
350
360
288
100
-
100
2,279 sq. ft.
56 x 44 sq. ft.
14 ft.
240
71
210
240
234
168
88
-
88
2,322 sq. ft.
51 x 44 sq. ft.
14 ft.
240
71
210
240
234
168
88
-
88
1,032 sq. ft.
26 x 44 sq. ft.
14 ft.
110
33
90
110
108
72
41
-
41
1,247 sq. ft.
25 x 44 sq. ft.
14 ft.
110
33
90
110
108
72
41
-
41
1,075 sq. ft.
32 x 44 sq. ft.
14 ft.
130
38
120
130
126
96
47
-
47
1,504 sq. ft.
102 x 35 sq. ft.
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2,705 sq. ft.
76 x 35 sq. ft.
12 ft.
300
78
200
300
300
180
85
-
85
540 sq. ft.
-
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
212
Suites
132
Tax rate
8%
Occupancy rate
6%

Location

Getting Here

Charleston International Airport is easily accessible via I-26 and is only 20 minutes away.
Distance from airport 12 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $45.00/day )

Local Attractions

Charleston International Airport
Charleston International Airport
Airport
12 mi
Nine airlines serve Charleston International: Alaska Airlines Allegiant Airlines American Airlines British Airways Delta Air Lines Frontier Airlines JetBlue Airways Southwest Airlines United Airlines
5500 International Blvd
North Charleston, SC, US 29418
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The Charleston Museum
The Charleston Museum
Museum
1 mi
The Charleston Museum was founded in 1773 while South Carolina was yet a British colony. Now a modern 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, the Museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums.
360 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC, US 29403
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Fort Sumter
Fort Sumter
Historical landmark
1 mi
Decades of growing strife between North and South erupted in civil war on April 12, 1861, when Confederate artillery opened fire on this Federal fort in Charleston Harbor. Fort Sumter surrendered 34 hours later.
1214 Middle Street
Sullivan's Island, SC, US 29482
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Gibbs Museum of Art
Gibbs Museum of Art
Museum
5 blks
The Gibbes Museum of Art is located in Charleston’s Historic District at 135 Meeting Street 2 blocks south of the Market between Cumberland and Queen Streets.
135 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC, US 29401
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Waterfront Park
Waterfront Park
Park
3 blks
Overlooking Charleston Harbor, Waterfront Park is a short walk from the hotel.
1 Vendue Range
Charleston, SC 29401
Old City Market
Old City Market
Shopping
1 blk
Built in 1807, Old City Market features small shops, restaurants and a flea market with everything from produce to antiques.
188 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC, US 29401
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Rainbow Row
Rainbow Row
Historical landmark
1 blk
83 East Bay Street
Charleston, SC, US 29401
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The Charleston Battery
The Charleston Battery
Historical landmark
4 blks
One of the best spots to get to know Charleston, South Carolina is Battery Park. This lovely spot on the waterfront features southern mansions, cannons, cannon balls, oak trees, palmettos, statues, a gazebo, and incredible views of Fort Sumter, Castle Pinckney, and the Sullivan Island Lighthouse.
2 Murray Blvd
Charleston, SC, US 29401
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The Hunley Museum
The Hunley Museum
Historical landmark
3 mi
The H. L. Hunley was a submarine of the Confederate States of America that played a small part in the American Civil War. The Hunley demonstrated the advantages and the dangers of undersea warfare.
1250 Supply St,
North Charleston, SC 29405
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Additional Information

Additional details

Emeline is located centrally in Charleston's Historic District. The world famous Charleston City Market is directly adjacent to the hotel with many guest rooms overlooking the historic attraction. From the entrance, Charleston's historic district is within reach by simply walking and is steps from famed restaurants, King Street boutiques, antebellum mansions, "Rainbow Row", Waterfront Park, Charleston's High Battery, historic homes and gardens, theaters, carriage rides and more.

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Emeline Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Emeline's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
https://makereadyexperience.com/philosophy
Does Emeline have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
No

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Emeline and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Emeline's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
NA

Health and Safety

Were practices at Emeline developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Followed CDS guidelines as well as state/local authorities.
Does Emeline clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Public areas and elevator are cleaned regularly and sanitizer is available throughout the hotel.

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