Live Oak, Charleston Historic District, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Charleston - Reviews, Room Options & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

425 Meeting Street, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America, 29401

Live Oak, Charleston Historic District, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel stands as a 3-star property in Downtown Charleston, the South Carolina port city founded in 1670. This pet-friendly hotel provides complimentary Wi-Fi, an outdoor heated saltwater pool, fitness center, and guest laundry facilities.

Custom Designed Guest Rooms

Each custom-designed room at the Tribute Portfolio property features 12-foot ceilings, luxury bedding, coffee makers, and mini-fridges. Select rooms offer patios or balconies with pool and city views.

Farm-Fresh Local Dining

The Meeting Room Restaurant serves farm-to-table cuisine for breakfast and dinner, incorporating local ingredients into American-inspired entrees. A full hot breakfast buffet costs $20 per person.

Fitness And Events

The fitness center includes two treadmills, an exercise bike, and an elliptical with extended stride length. Live Oak hotel offers flexible event spaces with custom catering services.

Central Historic Location

The hotel sits steps from King Street and Marion Square, with Charleston City Market 1 miles away. Charleston International Airport (CHS) is 11 miles from the property, with the free Charleston Trolley stopping directly in front.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Pool King Room

Max:

2 persons

30 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Pool view

Air conditioning

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Standard Queen Room Mobility or hearing accessible

Max:

2 persons

31 m²

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

Bathtub

Air conditioning

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King Suite

Max:

2 persons

46 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

City view

Air conditioning

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Getting around

A guide to all available transportation options

City Center

Charleston 1.2 mi

Airports

Charleston International (CHS) 11.8 mi

Hilton Head (HHH) 102.0 mi

Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments

Wi-Fi

Parking

USD 35 per day

Baggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Security
Baggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Elevator
ATM/Cash machine
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center

Guest Parking

Dryer

Services

Valet parking
Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

Saltwater pool
Heated swimming pool
Sun loungers
Sun terrace
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Patio
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Dryer

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location

425 Meeting Street, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America, 29401

Map view

425 Meeting Street, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America, 29401

City landmarks

Aquarium

South Carolina Aquarium

5100 ft

Parks

Marion Square

2900 ft

Market

Charleston City Market

1.1 mi

Market

Historic Charleston City Market

1.0 mi

Morris Island

Morris Island Lighthouse

2300 ft

Concord Street

Joe Riley Waterfront Park

1.0 mi

Bridges

New Cooper River Bridge

1.4 mi

51 Meeting St

Nathaniel Russell House

1.4 mi

Museums

Patriots Point

1.9 mi

Museums

Old Slave Mart Museum

1.4 mi

University

College of Charleston

4500 ft

Square

Rainbow Row

1.4 mi

342 Meeting St

Wragg Square

2200 ft

Museums

Joseph Manigault House

2300 ft

Church

Bethel Methodist Church

3400 ft

Museums

Confederate Museum

5200 ft

Church

St. Matthew's German Evangelical Lutheran Church

2300 ft

Synagogue

Congregation Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim

4900 ft

Church

Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church

2600 ft

Church

Saint Philip Protestant Episcopal Church

1.1 mi

Gallery

Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art

2900 ft

Museums

Philip Simmons Museum Home and Workshop

2700 ft

30 Mary Murray Dr

Hampton Park

1.5 mi

Museums

Mace Brown Museum of Natural History

3000 ft

Museums

MacAulay Museum of Dental History

4400 ft

Nearby

48 Elizabeth St

Aiken-Rhett House

1800 ft

Museums

The Charleston Museum

1600 ft

Museums

Children's Museum of the Lowcountry

2000 ft

Museums

The Best Friend Train Museum

1400 ft

437 King St

Ann Caldwell & the Magnolia Singers

1700 ft

Restaurants

Callie's Hot Little Biscuit

600 ft

476 1/2 King Street

Benny Ravello's

900 ft

520 King St

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

1400 ft

501 King St

Ice & Pan

1100 ft

567 King St

A.C.'s Bar & Grill

2000 ft

467 King St

Peking Gourmet Chinese Restaurant

1800 ft

545 King St

Peace Pie

1300 ft

509 King St

Brown's Court Bakery

1600 ft

199 Saint Philip Street

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

84%

enjoyed the hotel and would happily stay again

8.4/10

Great

Rooms

6.4

Location

7.8

Service

6.0

Dining

6.0

Richard

United States of America, February 2025

5.8/10

Overall, my stay at Live Oak was decent, the location was super convenient to downtown Charleston, but there were a few hiccups. My room was clean and comfortable, plus the valet service was excellent. However, I did have an issue with missing items from my room that was a bit strange.

Rooms

8.0

My room was spacious and very clean, though I did notice one uncomfortable chair. The view of the pool was nice too.

Service

6.0

The front desk staff was polite, but I had mixed experiences. While the valet team was great, another staff member was a bit rude when I had to deal with a service issue at the restaurant.

Location

8.0

The location is a major plus! It's super convenient to walk to some restaurants and attractions, but I did feel the area seemed a little dodgy at night.

Dining

7.0

I didn't eat at the restaurant often, but when I did, the service was pretty fast, although they weren't very attentive at times. The food was good when I finally got it.

Facilities

6.0

Facilities were decent, but I found it annoying that there was no microwave in my room and had to go downstairs to heat things up.

Anna

United States of America, December 2024

5.6/10

I enjoyed my stay mainly due to the convenient location and the excellent service from staff members. The hotel is near King Street, making it easy to explore the area, though it would have been better if the hotel were more centrally located in the Historic District. While the amenities were decent, I did notice a few inconsistencies in service that could be improved.

Rooms

6.0

My room was clean and comfortable, but it did show signs of being dated. The furnishings could use some updating, which left me wanting a bit more for the price I paid.

Service

5.0

The staff was friendly and generally polite, though I experienced some inconsistency with customer service. Some team members were great, but I encountered issues getting late checkout and had a problematic experience with the restaurant manager over breakfast vouchers.

Location

7.0

Location wise, it was a great spot near King Street, allowing easy access to shopping and dining. However, it's not exactly in the Historic District, which may be a drawback for some travelers.

Dining

6.0

Dining options were fine for a basic breakfast, though I felt the menu could showcase more Southern cuisine. Additionally, the price of breakfast was a bit high for what was offered.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were well maintained, including a gym and pool area. However, I found that the pool could be cleaner, and it lacked sufficient lounge chairs.

Kimberly

United States of America, December 2024

7.2/10

I had a mixed experience during my stay at Live Oak. The location was great, making it easy to explore downtown Charleston. However, I faced some challenges with parking and had issues with the room's ventilation. The service was friendly, but some aspects of the dining could use improvement.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms felt a bit confined and stuffy, especially since the windows don’t open. They weren't nasty and were decently clean, but I did notice a musty smell after some time.

Service

7.0

While the breakfast team was friendly and helpful, I found the overall service inconsistent. During check-in, it felt like we waited a while before being acknowledged.

Location

9.0

The location was perfect, situated within walking distance to many attractions and restaurants. It’s great for anyone wanting to explore King Street and the surrounding areas.

Dining

5.0

Breakfast options were a bit limited and very sweet, lacking healthy choices. The overall dining experience could use a bit more variety.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel had good facilities like valet parking and room service, but parking was quite pricey at $35 per night. I appreciated the welcome drink and the spacious lobby, though.

Tom

United States of America, November 2024

7.0/10

I had a pleasant stay overall, with a great location near King Street, though there were a few drawbacks. The hotel staff was incredibly friendly and the room itself was fairly spacious and comfortable. However, the housekeeping could use some improvement, and there were issues with a musty smell in the room due to the ventilation system.

Rooms

7.0

The room was spacious and had comfy beds, but it felt a bit dirty with some concerns about the overall cleanliness. I noticed a musty smell which I was told might be from a nearby paper mill.

Service

7.0

I found the hotel staff to be very friendly and helpful, especially during check-in. However, some of the employees in the hallways did not greet me, which felt a bit off for a welcoming atmosphere.

Location

8.0

The location was perfect for exploring downtown Charleston, just a short walk to King Street and a variety of restaurants and shops, making it convenient for everything I wanted to do.

Dining

6.0

The on-site restaurant offered light bites, but I found that breakfast was supposed to be included and yet they attempted to charge us, which was confusing.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel offered various facilities like room service and valet parking, but I felt the parking options were somewhat misleading. I managed to park in a lot for a cheaper rate than the valet.

Stephanie

United States of America, October 2024

6.0/10

My stay at Live Oak was a mixed bag. The hotel's location was excellent for exploring downtown Charleston, with many restaurants and shops within walking distance. However, the service left much to be desired, with inconsistencies that detracted from my experience. Overall, while I enjoyed the atmosphere and cleanliness of the hotel, the service issues and additional costs for parking made my stay less enjoyable than it could have been.

Rooms

5.0

While the Standard Queen Room was clean, I found the lack of a microwave surprising given the price. The room was spacious but felt a bit dated, and I would have appreciated more comfort in the bed.

Service

5.0

The staff's friendliness varied. While some were helpful, check-in was unwelcoming, and I encountered rudeness at the bar regarding a billing error. Overall, I expected better service and more attentiveness.

Location

7.0

The location was definitely a highlight, as it was within walking distance to great dining options and downtown attractions. However, I was slightly uneasy about the surroundings, particularly the gas station across the street.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience wasn't bad, as I enjoyed my meal, but the bar prices were higher than expected. Better options are available at nearby local bars, which offer a more vibrant atmosphere.

Facilities

5.0

The hotel's facilities were decent, offering free Wi-Fi and a water station in the lobby. However, the lack of a microwave in the room and the need for paid valet parking were drawbacks.