Kings Courtyard Inn - Charleston, South Carolina - Bed and Breakfast Inn with Meeting and Banquet Facilities

The Kings Courtyard Inn is situated at King Street in Charleston, South Carolina and is approximately 10 miles from Charleston International Airport. There is off street parking available behind the Inn although there is an overnight charge, and motorcycles are not permitted. The property is non smoking throughout and pets are not permitted.

The three story property was built in 1853 and has had many uses throughout its history including as high quality shops and private residences. At one time, the upper floors were used as an Inn catering to plantation owners, shipping interests and merchant guests. The building was transformed to an Inn in 1983 and now contains 41 guest rooms and suites.

Each bedroom has a TV, wireless internet access, clock radios, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards and a refrigerator. There are various room types to select from, including a Standard with a King Bed or two Queen Beds. The Courtyard King rooms feature a king-sized bed and are situated adjacent to one of the interior courtyards.

Deluxe King rooms are larger than the standard sized guest rooms and feature canopied beds, a fireplace and jetted tubs. The Two Room Suites have two rooms separated by a door, with both having their own bathroom and TV and a king bed in one room and a double bed in the other. Parlor Suites are larger and have a living room with fireplace, a bathroom and a bedroom with a king-sized canopied bed

There are no restaurants at the Inn but guests do receive a complimentary continental breakfast, which can be eaten in their room, courtyard or breakfast room, or alternatively guests can order a full breakfast from the kitchen. Charleston does have many restaurants near the Inn including Circa 1886, Magnolias, Mistral and The Boathouse. Evening cheese and wine receptions and afternoon or evening sherry and brandy are other complimentary services offered to guests at the Inn.

Staying at the inn entitles guests to use the nearby East Shore Athletic Club for a minimal charge. As part of the Charming Inns chain there are group meeting packages available for guests. The Kings Courtyard Inn has several options for meetings, banquets and conferences.

The staff can assist with all A/V needs and will serve breakfast, lunch, breaks or afternoon cocktails, hors d'ouevres or dinner as part of the full day and half day meeting packages. There are a couple of courtyards, which can be used for outdoor dinners seating 20 to 30 guests. The Blockade Runner room is the largest at 713 square feet, and can accommodate up to 50 seated guests for a banquet or wedding reception.

Many tourist attractions are within walking distance of this hotel including several historic houses, churches and museums. Charleston Waterfront Park is less than a mile away. The South Carolina Aquarium on Charleston harbor is home to 10,000 plants and animals and is also a very popular tourist attraction.