Booking a Longer Stay in Charleston

Extended stay hotels in Charleston offer apartment-style rooms with in-room kitchens for anyone booking a longer stay, from employees on temporary assignments or relocations to teams on multi-week projects. Among the properties you can book through Engine is Sonesta ES Suites Charleston, which features in-room kitchens and 108 rooms. These hotels provide the extra space and amenities that make a week or more away from home more comfortable.

Engine booking data shows April is Charleston's busiest month for business travel, with about 15% more room nights than the city's average month. If your project starts in April, book the block early.

Charleston serves as the state capital and home to a range of government offices, healthcare facilities, energy operations, and professional services that bring people to the area for weeks or months at a time. The hotels on this list offer apartment-style rooms with in-room kitchens or kitchenettes, giving travelers on temporary assignments, relocations, training programs, and multi-week projects the space and flexibility a standard room doesn't provide. You can search, compare, and book these properties on Engine, and for a stay of 9 or more guest rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking. Engine offers consolidated invoicing, pre-negotiated rates, multiple payment options, and no membership fee. Extended-stay brands often offer weekly and monthly rates below their nightly average, so it pays to ask before booking.

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Sonesta ES Suites Charleston

3-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (1002) 1.8 mi from downtown Charleston

Sonesta ES Suites Charleston offers 108 apartment-style suites with in-room kitchens, designed for employees on temporary assignments, training programs, or multi-week projects.

  • Free breakfast avail.
  • In-room kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Self-service laundry
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Suburban Studios Charleston - Civic Center

2-star hotel 3.9 Great (139) 0.4 mi from downtown Charleston

Suburban Studios Charleston provides lodging for longer trips near the Civic Center, with amenities that vary by property.

  • Free breakfast avail.
  • Free parking avail.
  • Self-service laundry
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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Charleston West by IHG

3-star hotel 4.3 Excellent (1003) 3.0 mi from downtown Charleston

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Charleston West features 150 rooms with kitchenettes, suitable for relocations, extended assignments, and teams working on longer projects.

  • Free parking avail.
  • In-room kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Self-service laundry
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Hampton Inn Charleston-Southridge

2-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (1068) 5.0 mi from downtown Charleston

Hampton Inn Charleston-Southridge has 139 rooms with in-room kitchens, serving business travelers on training assignments or temporary placements.

  • Free breakfast avail.
  • Free parking avail.
  • In-room kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Self-service laundry
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Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center

3-star hotel 4.5 Excellent (1000) 0.3 mi from downtown Charleston

Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center provides 119 suites with kitchenettes for employees on multi-week projects or relocations.

  • Free parking avail.
  • In-room kitchen
  • Self-service laundry
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Holiday Inn Express Suites Charleston by IHG

2-star hotel 3.9 Great (471) 4.3 mi from downtown Charleston

Holiday Inn Express Suites Charleston offers 84 rooms with in-room kitchens for longer stays, whether for temporary assignments or extended training.

  • Free breakfast avail.
  • Free parking avail.
  • In-room kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Self-service laundry
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Compare extended-stay hotels in Charleston

Ranked by guest rating, weighted by review count, so the order differs from the list above. Kitchen, pet, and laundry marks come from each hotel's amenity list. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.

Hotel BrandFrom downtown CharlestonIn-room kitchenPet friendlySelf-service laundryGuest rating
Hampton Inn Charleston-Southridge – 5.0 mi Yes Yes Yes 4.5 (1,068)
Sonesta ES Suites Charleston Sonesta ES Suites 1.8 mi Yes Yes Yes 4.5 (1,002)
Courtyard by Marriott Charleston Downtown/Civic Center – 0.3 mi Yes – Yes 4.5 (1,000)
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Charleston West by IHG – 3.0 mi Yes Yes Yes 4.3 (1,003)
Suburban Studios Charleston - Civic Center Suburban Studios 0.4 mi – – Yes 3.9 (139)
Holiday Inn Express Suites Charleston by IHG – 4.3 mi Yes Yes Yes 3.9 (471)

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a block of rooms at an extended-stay hotel in Charleston for my team?
If you need 9 or more guest rooms, Engine Groups handles the booking for you. For 8 rooms or fewer, you can search, compare, and book self-serve on Engine across properties like Sonesta ES Suites Charleston and Suburban Studios Charleston.
How far in advance should I book an extended stay in Charleston?
For a longer stay, especially if you need multiple rooms, book as early as you can to secure availability. Properties like the Sonesta ES Suites Charleston (108 rooms) and Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Charleston West (150 rooms) can fill up weeks ahead, particularly during busy seasons.
What should I compare when choosing an extended-stay hotel for a multi-week project?
Compare location relative to your worksite, in-room kitchen setups, and amenities that support longer stays. Also review the total cost, cancellation terms, and whether the property offers weekly housekeeping or on-site laundry, which varies by hotel.
What makes a hotel an extended-stay property?
These hotels offer apartment-style suites with in-room kitchens or kitchenettes, more living space, and features designed for stays of a week or longer. Brands like Sonesta ES Suites and Suburban Studios are built specifically for travelers who need a home base during temporary assignments or training.
What amenities do these hotels typically include?
Most offer in-room kitchens, on-site laundry, free parking, and wifi. Some include free breakfast and weekly housekeeping, but amenities vary by property, so check the details when you book on Engine.
Why don't you show rates for these hotels?
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