The Starlight Motor Inn0

Again, it was a very nice stay - 4 us it was by far the best motel / accommodation we had on our US-trip. Our room had a poster of Fats Domino. The interior is very comfortable, functional and new. There was somebody who really thought about it how to create a very good motel room. Compared to German hotel rooms, there are very functional little things like the multi-plug in port for cell phones and stuff. The positioning of the big bed and the huge TV was perfect, also never seen before a free access to streaming channels (and my wife could watch ‚port protection season 3 which is not available in Germany…).

Where do I begin? There are so many things that we marveled at upon arrival, and so many more that we have continued to marvel at since our stay. The entire place was so well-designed; it was like walking into a vintage magazine spread called "America's Most Chic Roadside Motels," and The Starlight Motor Inn is at the top of the list! We loved the color scheme. As an artist, I appreciated how everything, from the stationery to the pool towels, was within a consistent design. It made everything look and feel so complete. The bar was it's own entity-- it exudes style and vintage soul. The drink menu was top-notch and the staff were all so welcoming. My fiance's favorite was definitely the Burgundy Lounge. As for my favorite? It's between the pool and the bed, and it's a very close call. The pool might win, simply because it was just so aesthetically pleasing and perfectly cooling for a walking tourist on a 90-degree Charleston afternoon. We were only in Charleston for a few days to celebrate our engagement, but the next time we are back (and there will be a next time SOON), we are coming right back to Starlight.

I don't like that I can't pick this place up and put it in my pocket to carry around with me forever.

We booked this Inn due to it`s retro look mainly & good price for Charleston. We asked for a particular room & they obliged. There are no "staff" on site as such but our room key code was emailed to us perfectly & everything ran smoothly. We used the excelent pool & the bar at night time for a few drinks. The bar also had a great look about it being early 60`s in decor with some great B&W pictures. Everything was still like new in our room. Everyone we spoke to loved the vibe, even the early 60`s music. The sign at the roadside was perfect at night. We`d stay here again in a heartbeat if visiting Charleston again.

Nothing was bad for us except the Canadian couple next door having a "fight" when they came back after midnight, but that is out of the hotels control really. Just a sad reflection on young drinkers today. Luckily someone helped to calm them down & I believe take the lad away so she could calm down.

Cute, clean room. I really liked the keyless entry. It was so easy for everyone to access the room with the pin code. The decor was perfect, just like the photos that were online. Pool was still a little cold but my son went swimming anyways.

My only complaint was that we stayed for 3 nights and they only gave us 3 cups, one sugar and one creamer for the entire stay. I'm sure we could have gotten coffee (and the fixings) at the office but it's not staffed 24/7 so I wasn't sure if I'd be wasting my time.

The hotel is an excellent example of what can be done bringing a retro property up to date with modern conveniences

The check in and pass code controlled doors is very modern and obviously works well for domestic visitors. In the case of overseas visitors due to the high cost of data usage in the US we rely on WIFI but of course you don't get WIFI until you check in therefore you done have access to emails re check in. Luckily the manager was on site when I arrived so there was no problem but if I had arrived late evening it could have been different

Just like everybody says this is a great idea, very authentic feeling mid-century roadside motel. The bar/lounge has vibes right from those days as well.

There's nothing good in the neighborhood that you're going to walk to unless you walk 20 to 30 minutes through the roughest section of town. But it doesn't matter because it's in a great location as far as being halfway between the airport and everything you want to see downtown.

we booked two nights there. the location is a 15 minutes drive by car from the town centre of Charleston. this is the first time that we give 10 points. the interior is in terms of function and design focused and just nice. it’s very clean, new, a huge TV right in front of the big bed with a good quality bed clothing in white. a small coffee edge, the bathroom is modern and new and functional, towels new in white. a Thelonious Monk (111) and a old VW-bus T1 poster (207) on the wall. free WLAN, combi set box with different plug in’s 4 cell phones an s free access to streaming channels ( e.g. Netflix). for us close to perfect. just one thing to improve is the check in process after 2 pm which is fully automatic. maybe it is 4 Europeans a bit more difficult with their phone cards. anyway, there is a phone number that can be called and a friendly man helping out.

We were really pleasantly surprised when we opened the door to the room and saw a very modern, super-clean hotel with tasteful decorations. Plus, it's nice to be able to just drive right up to your own room. And we felt the pricing was very reasonable.

We were in Charleston as tourists, and it's a little far from the historic center (about 10 - 15 minute ride). But we didn't really mind since it's such a nice, comfortable and relaxing place to stay.

We loved the retro atmosphere. It was vintage, yet the room was spotless and nicely decorated (the fifties/sixties vibe was just right, not overdone). We really enjoyed the jazz music (recorded) at the poolside! This is a wonderful place to stay! Loved it!

The location was not the greatest for walking or dining. Nevertheless, the concept of giving new life to a vintage motel (and I say “motel” in the best nostalgic meaning of the term) is absolutely fantastic!

Awesome stay. The staff was very thoughtful with their check in texts and reminders about live music in the bar. We were there unfortunately to say goodbye to a friend with cancer. It was a nice surprise when the staff responded to my text with condolences. Comfy bed , clean room, nice staff. If you drink , take your own. Floridians are not use to no alcohol after 7 pm or on Sunday :).

Perfect stay minus the sad part