Off Season lodging

I am hoping to budget in a trip to Charleston this year. Could someone give me an idea of what is considered the ';off season'; for Charleston?

Is there a difference in lodging prices during the ';off season';? And finally, where is the best place to stay around the historic district of Charleston?

Thank you. Any guidance is much appreciated.

Off Season lodging

Off season would be wintertime at the beaches (Nov to Feb or Mar) though you can get some fantastic weather during that time. (Last year on Jan 4 it was 70+; this year we had chillier weather and it has been breezier)

You can get a decent break in the off season.

Most visitors can do almost everything they want if they stay at a hotel near Market Street (b/w Meeting and East Bay). If you mark that on a map, there are many hotels within 5 blocks in almost any direction (except 5 blocks towards the Cooper River since that would put you in the river!)

Click on ';Map'; in the left column on this page and you%26#39;ll see what I mean. There are many beaches - since you want to be close to the historic district you could stay either at Folly or on Sullivan%26#39;s Island or Isle of Palms. Folly is S of Charleston; others are N of Charleston. Enjoy the planning!

Oh - one secret great place to stay in the off season is the Shem Creek Inn, Mt. Pleasant. I think I saw that they had $59 rates for some of winter.

Off Season lodging

Thank you so much for the imput. It really helps!!!

Culturehound is right on the money with this one. Winter time is the off season. January is typically the slowest month and many hotels might be dropping prices some to get folks to book.

We like the Residence Inn Charleston/ Riverview area.You are only 10 minuits away from the historic district but the trafic is less and it is a nice area right across the river.This hotel has a breakfast bar and social hour in the evening with drinks and food all free.This saves a lot of money while staying.