North Charleston is one of the major industrial cities of South Carolina. It is situated in Dorchester and Charleston Counties. As of 2009, it has an estimated population of over 95,000. According to the US Census Bureau, it ranks as the third when it comes to city limit population in the state, following Charleston and Columbia.
North Charleston started with a population of 21,000 and with an area of 7 square miles. Since then, it grew three times and it now even encompasses over 76.6 sq. miles.

Public Transportation in North Charleston

North Charleston is serviced by a bus system that is operated by the CARTA or Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority. A large part of the urban area is serviced by regional fixed-route buses that also have bike racks included in their Rack & Ride Program. For the rural parts of North Charleston as well as its metro area, these are serviced by the BCD-RTMA or the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Rural Transportation Management Association – a different bus system. This not only makes North Charleston a major industrial city but also a frequented stop-over destination.

North Charleston Hotels

Along with the bolstering of most of its industrial sectors, North Charleston continues to attract both business and leisure travelers. North Charleston has many elegant and pet-friendly accommodations to offer. Most of which are situated near the airport, shops and malls. Some are even close to North Charleston attractions and public transportation routes. It is easy to find a hotel that can suit your budget.

Radisson Hotel Charleston Airport – This pet-friendly hotel offers elegant accommodations that can fit your lodging needs. Amenities and facilities of the hotel include a steam sauna and fitness center. They also have a tropical atrium with a heated indoor pool, Jacuzzi and gazebo. They also provide business services, Wi-Fi access and free onsite parking as well as airport transportation to and from the Charleston International Airport. Other amenities include complimentary newspaper, in-room dining, dry cleaning valet, Spa treatments and many more. Rooms are equipped with Internet access, Cable TVs, hair dryers and irons with boards. Suites have microwave ovens and refrigerators.

The address of this Radisson Hotel is 5991 Rivers Ave. North Charleston South Carolina 29406. Their phone number is 843-744-2501. You may also fax them at 843-744-2501. North Charleston Inn – This pet-friendly hotel just opened recently. It is located behind the CentrePoint Complex. It is close to many shops, restaurants, the Fire Museum and the Tanger Outlet Mall. It is also near the American LaFrance Fire Museum & Educational Center that recently displayed 18 antique fire trucks with 2-horse-drawn steam engines and a hand-operated fire pump.

Amenities of this hotel include a landscaped pool with a large sundeck. They also have an onsite Arena Lounge. Other amenities and facilities include Internet access, front desk services, free breakfast, free local calls and many more. Rooms are equipped with Internet access, Cable TVs, hair dryers, telephones and irons with boards. They give special group rates, especially at their banquet and meeting spaces that are more than 3,000 square feet. .