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Charleston's historic charm, cruise port, Boeing manufacturing presence, and culinary scene have created South Carolina's premier hotel market with strong buyer demand and premium valuations.

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8%-10%

Charleston Cap Rates

$50K-$75K

Per-Key Values

100

Avg Room Count

Very High

Buyer Demand

Charleston Hotel Market

Why Charleston Hotels Are Selling

Charleston is consistently ranked among America's best cities for tourism, driving strong leisure demand year-round. The historic district's limited supply and strict preservation requirements create natural barriers to new competition.

The cruise port expansion, Boeing's SC assembly facility, and medical/tech growth add business demand to the leisure base. Boutique properties command significant premiums, while flagged select-service benefits from brand loyalty programs.

Whether you own a boutique property in the historic district, a select-service flag near the airport, or a beach property on Isle of Palms Charleston's market depth supports strong values.

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Net Operating Income (NOI)

$550,000

Number of Rooms

100

Charleston Cap Rate (8% - 10% typical)

9.0%

Estimated Value

$6,111,111

Value Per Key

$61,111

Charleston market typically trades at 8%-10% cap rates

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Demand Drivers

What Drives Hotel Demand in Charleston

✓Historic district tourism

✓Cruise port (400K+ passengers)

✓Boeing SC assembly facility

✓Medical University and tech growth

Market Details

Charleston Hotel Market Profile

Typical Buyer Profile

Boutique hotel investors, lifestyle buyers, institutional (for scale), regional management companies

Common Hotel Types

Boutique historics, full-service downtown, select-service near CHS airport, beach properties

Seasonality

Strong year-round with spring peak (March-May)

Key Considerations

Location and character, historic district vs. suburbs, brand positioning, cruise port proximity

Charleston FAQs

Common Questions About Charleston Hotels

What are cap rates for Charleston hotels?

Charleston commands South Carolina's lowest cap rates at 7.5-9.5%. Premium boutique properties in the historic district can achieve sub-7.5%. Suburban select-service trades at 8.5-10%.

Who buys hotels in Charleston?

Charleston attracts boutique hotel investors, lifestyle buyers seeking trophy assets, institutional buyers for larger properties, and regional management companies. Competition for quality assets is strong.

How do historic preservation rules affect hotel sales?

Charleston's Board of Architectural Review governs historic district properties. Buyers accept these constraints for the market's barriers to new supply. Compliance history and renovation flexibility are key due diligence items.

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