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The Capitol Hotel

2.5 star property
Travelers connect with free WiFi and start their day with breakfast before stepping out to explore downtown Charleston's vibrant scene and nearby attractions

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Best Western Charleston offers a convenient base near Haddad Riverfront Park. Guests enjoy a continental breakfast, a fitness gym, and a seasonal pool. Nearby attractions include the Clay Center. Visitors appreciate the attentive staff.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Business services

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi

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About the area

Located in Downtown Charleston, a neighbourhood in Charleston, The Capitol Hotel is near a train station. Charleston Town Center and Southridge Center are worth visiting if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Haddad Riverfront Park and Shawnee Sports Complex. Enjoy an event or a match at Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, and consider making time for Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences—a top attraction that's not to be missed. Visit our Charleston travel guide
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1000 Washington St E, Charleston, WV, 25301

What's nearby

  • A cityscape with a prominent clock tower, a mix of modern and historic buildings, and a clear road.
    Charleston Town Center
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A cityscape with a prominent dome-shaped building, likely a capitol, under a partly cloudy sky.
    Haddad Riverfront Park
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • GoMart Ballpark
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station
    12 min walk
  • Charleston, WV (CRW-Yeager)
    7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fife Street Brewing
    7 min walk
  • First Watch
    9 min walk
  • Noah's Restaurant & Lounge
    10 min walk
  • Black Sheep
    9 min walk
  • Mea Cuppa
    5 min walk

About this property

The Capitol Hotel

  • Hotel near Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences
  • Located close to Charleston Town Center and Haddad Riverfront Park, The Capitol Hotel provides free continental breakfast, a gym and a business centre. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
  • Other perks include:
    • A seasonal outdoor pool
    • Free self-parking
    • Outdoor furniture, a lift and a front desk safe
    • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall and laundry services
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 136 individually furnished rooms feature thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as desk chairs and WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/bath combinations
    • LED TVs with premium channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per stay.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per stay (for stays between 31 December and 01 January)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Masks are required at the property for guests who have not received COVID-19 vaccination
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to August
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does The Capitol Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is The Capitol Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Capitol Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Capitol Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Capitol Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Capitol Hotel located?

Located in Downtown Charleston, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences, Charleston Town Center and Haddad Riverfront Park. Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center and University of Charleston are also within 1 mi (2 km). Charleston Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Capitol Hotel Reviews

6.6

6.8

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 236 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 197 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 169 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 151 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly service and good room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay, friendly staff, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and convenient to airport
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff were super polite and rooms were so clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love this place

Clean helpful staff delicious breakfast and right there near everything u need
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All staff were amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s an older hotel, but the rooms are comfortable and the staff was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice quick overnight stay.

Stayed one overnight. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was fresh.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

BEN NATHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Rooms were nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rickey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel provided a comfortable bed and a good night of rest after a long day on the road.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The personnel were so friendly and so helpful that it made our visit a joy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CYNTHIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was kind, considerate and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so friendly and helpful. The room was very clean and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

DOUGLAS

Good location. Just off the interstate.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Amenities
Great location for Concert at the Clay Center. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sucora

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stay

The hotel was nice the pool and gym was closed and we had to switch rooms due to a bug problem other than that the staff was nice and funny and it was quite comforting
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CYNTHIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff were patient, kind and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barry Lee

The staff was extremely friendly and offered great advise and listened and took immediate action if I had any questions, the rooms were extremely large and clean and offered a microwave and refregerator and the daily breakfast was so good with both hot and cold foods and great variety
Stayed 25 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and safe
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice clean hotel.

Toilet was too low and wish the coffee pots were better. Bed was super comfortable and room was very clean and presentable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's was all i expected felt comfortable and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room and bathroom. Not a lot of breakfast options but plenty of restaurants around the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cheap

The room is as clear as the picture. The neighborhood has been passed by and the hotel and parking lot are run down. The people were nice and friendly. The wifi does work well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel is dated and being worked on. The staff is amazing, Ms. Lawade is one of those people that not only took care of a mix up in reservation but made sure everything was good with our stay. She deserves 5 stars! The room was quiet very clean and the bed was comfortable. Enjoy your stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025