Post COVID REVIEW
After a long hiatus and one pandemic, we are back at it. Traveling the country (and hopefully soon the world). We have been masking up, sanitizing and encountering these new hotels. Located in historic downtown Charleston with proximity to the market, the Emmeline Hotel is a great new find. Masking restrictions are lifted for guests although the staff (for the most part) wears theirs when interacting. This place has a great hipster vibe for the world traveler.
For the Business/Professional: 5/5 points
Charging is quite convenient throughout the lobby. My mainstay spot was on the second floor lofted area. Their coffee shop (while not part of the lobby) offers charging stations at every seat. Music can get a little loud, but its a nice jazzy funk that’s good to work with. Free wifi, no login required. Didn’t find a business center but as we are doing more cloud computing, I don’t find this as necessary. This would be a great spot to meet up with out of town people to have a nice meeting.
For the Socialite: 5/5 points
This is an airy, light welcoming atmosphere. Its a little warm in the afternoon when the doors are open for the valets and guests popping in and out from the market. But still a great place to linger. There is ample outdoor space to enjoy the good weather as well. This could easily accommodate a group of 6-8. Any larger would be a bit much for seating. For groups of 6-8 there are little nooks to grab a seat around a table to chat. NO happy hour, but not a deal breaker. The in hotel restaurant has a walk up cocktail window. Brilliant.
Family: 2/5 points
Not a lot of kids running around, but there isn’t much for them to do. Nothing breakable, but it seems much more of a child free vibe. No televisions, but no room to run and play. If you have a few well behaved children, it might be a tolerable spot. Lots of spring breakers/graduates/bachelorette parties going down