Charleston lies in South Carolina in the United States. It is Charleston County’s seat. It has moved from its original location during the 1670s along the west banks of the Ashley River to Oyster Point. Founded as Charles Towne or Charlestown, it is the county’s largest city while it remains the 5th largest in North America and amongst the 10 largest in the US.

According to the 2007 census, the city has an estimated population of 118,492. This made Charleston South Carolina’s 2nd most populous city following Columbia. Aside from this, the city is noted as South Carolina’s fastest growing central city.

Marjabelle Young Stewart, the most published etiquette expert in America, mentioned Charleston as the Best Mannered City in the United States last 1995. It even has the US’ 1st established Livability Court.

Charleston Limelight

The city of Charleston is actually a popular filming location both for TV and movies. Many plays, novels and other notable works of fiction were also set in this city. This includes Porgy & Bess (The Gullah Opera), books of novelist and Citadel alumnus Pat Conroy, Galilee novel of Clive Barker, Timeline 191 of Harry Turtledove, The Carolinian novel by Rafael Sabatini, Scarlett – the 1991 bestseller sequel to “Gone with the Wind”, and the 2004 award winning film “The Notebook” – starring Ryan Gosling and Rachael McAdams.

Charleston Motels

Motel 6 Charleston South – This motel is only 20 miles from the airport. It is near restaurants and public transportation. Amenities and facilities include an outdoor pool, wireless Internet, data ports, free local calls, expanded cable, morning coffee and non-smoking rooms. They allow pets; they have handicap accessible rooms and kids get to stay for free.

The address of this motel is 2058 Savannah Highway Intersection 526 at US 17 Charleston, South Carolina 29407. Their phone number is 843-556-5144. You can also fax them at 843-556-2241.

Andrew Pinckney Inn – This inn is a meticulously restored boutique hotel that is grandly surrounded with more than 300 years of history. It overlooks the historic market area of Charleston which lies along the central historic district. It also has a 3-storey plant-filled atrium, courtyard and a rooftop terrace that promises views of church steeples, historic homes and the Charleston harbor.

Guests of this Inn are amazed by the horse-drawn carriage tours, art galleries, museums, antique shops and even world-renowned dining facilities. It is also near South Carolina’s best beaches which include Kiawah, Folly Beach, Sullivan’s Island and Isle of Palms along with world class golf courses and the historic district. Amenities include a business center, hair dryers, handicap facilities, parking areas, valet/laundry services and express check-out as well as safe deposit boxes, banquet/meeting facilities, complimentary local calls, 24-hour front desk and TVs with cable.

This 2-star hotel has a total of 41 rooms in their 4 floors. Check in time is at 3pm while check out is at 11am. Their address is 40 Pinckney St. Charleston, South Carolina 39401. The nightly rate in this accommodations ranges from $159 to $229.