About North Charleston Lodge
Boasting a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and ample free parking, North Charleston Lodge offers straightforward budget accommodation at modern low-rise premises just off Interstate 26 in North Charleston, South Carolina.
Remodeled, colorful rooms with air-conditioning and vinyl flooring feature en suite bathrooms, free local calls, desks and flat-screen TVs with free expanded cable channels. Upgrade rooms add microwaves and mini-fridges. Accessible rooms are offered too.
Conveniences include a launderette, 24-hour reception, vending machines and paid Wi-Fi throughout. Children can stay free and pets are allowed.
Morning coffee is free in the lobby each morning and eateries located within five minutes’ drive include pan-Asian, fast food and Mexican restaurants.
North Charleston Lodge is within 30 minutes’ drive of Atlantic Ocean beaches and Charleston International Airport is roughly ten minutes’ drive away. It’s about 20 minutes’ drive from South Carolina Aquarium and the Charleston Historic District with its period architecture.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Customer service praised
The helpful, friendly and professional members of staff who happily went the extra mile to ensure guests had a pleasant stay won plenty of praise from reviewers. Many visitors also experienced a swift check-in. Animal lovers liked the way pets stayed free.
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Clean, comfy and inexpensive rooms
Travelers were often pleasantly surprised to find the simple but revamped rooms were clean and comfortable. The usually inexpensive room rates appealed to those prioritizing affordability. Many guests said they got a good amount of bang for their buck.
positive:
Handy location off the freeway
Reviewers were upbeat about this motel's location just off Interstate 26 in North Charleston, South Carolina. The city center and neighboring Charleston were both within easy reach by car as were local attractions, golf courses, shopping malls and Atlantic Ocean beaches. Air passengers welcomed the proximity of Charleston International Airport and said the motel's location was handy for them. It appealed to guests that there were lots of places to eat plus shopping options and gas stations close by. Motorists also said the well-lit free parking lot was a bonus.
Negative Reviews
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Unpopular charges for Internet access
Although the charge for access to the motel's Wi-Fi network was nominal, many guests disagreed in principle with having to pay. Furthermore, some critics occasionally reported underwhelming speeds or a patchy signal.
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Critics noted shortcomings in some rooms
Critics sometimes claimed certain rooms and bathrooms were rather small or wished little extras like shampoo, conditioner and hairdryers had been provided. There were some minor cleanliness grumbles over stained bedding and mold. Maintenance issues like weak water pressure and malfunctioning air-conditioning were also reported.
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Reports of nuisance smells and noises
Nuisance noise from neighboring rooms was occasionally audible for some light sleepers. Meanwhile, lingering smoky smells proved off-putting for several reviewers.