Marriott Charleston - Charleston, South Carolina - Hotel

The Marriott Charleston was formerly known as the Charleston Riverview Hotel and is located at Lockwood Boulevard in Charleston, South Carolina. The hotel is approximately 12 miles from Charleston International Airport and 10 miles from Amtrak Train Station, and although the hotel does not run a shuttle service there are plenty of taxis for hire at the airport and station. The hotel does have complimentary on site parking spaces available to guests.

There are 341 guest rooms and six suites over 14 floors at the hotel, which has a smoke free and no pets policy. All rooms contain TV, telephone, wireless internet access, pay per view movies, hair dryer and ironing facilities. Select rooms have views of the Ashley River and there are no room charges for children 18 and under sharing a room with their parents.

There are three on site dining areas with a causal dress code including the Aqua Terrace, which is a seasonal rooftop terrace bar serving drinks and light snacks, sandwiches and salads. The Daily Grind is a coffee house and offers mainly light fare and drinks at breakfast, lunch and dinner times. Also open for breakfast, lunch and dinner is the Saffire Charleston's Oven serving mainly American cuisine, whilst there are also several restaurants and bars within walking distance of the hotel.

Meetings, weddings, exhibitions and other special events are catered for here with the hotel having nine meeting rooms covering a total of 14,864 square feet. The largest room is the Emerald Ballroom, which has a maximum seating capacity of 600. Catering at the events is provided by hotel staff including breakfast, lunch, dinner, receptions, and any coffee breaks required during the day.

There is plenty of meeting equipment available such as projectors, video cameras, microphone, computers, printers and a portable stage. For weddings there are qualified planners on site to help coordinate the big event no matter what type of wedding is required. This will involve setting an event budget, selecting the right menu, arranging table settings, and also finding florists, photographers, a band or any other entertainment for the wedding day.

For water and sun lovers the hotel has an outdoor pool and sundeck with towels provided. Folly beach is only nine miles away, and there are several beaches east and south of Charleston, which are popular destinations for surfing, swimming, and sailing. Six blocks away the City Marina offers fishing charters and watercraft rental.

An on site fitness center provides guests with an opportunity to try out the cardiovascular equipment and free weights. Charleston has numerous 18-hole golf courses situated between 10 and 30 miles from the hotel. Taking the walking tours of the Historic District are good ways to enjoy the city whilst getting some exercise at the same time.

There are many historic buildings, churches, museums and other attractions within a short distance of the hotel. The South Carolina Aquarium, home to 10,000 plants and animals is a popular tourist attraction. Other historic attractions include Middleton Place, Georgian-Palladian masterpiece Drayton Hall and the Magnolia Plantation.