What a fantastic jem! This is a super cool property with an attached bar & lounge that is also, well, super cool!. My husband and I had lots of fun on karaoke and live band nights. The staff and management are great...full of great conversation.

I'm not a fan of the surrounding area...definitely not fit for a friendly neighborhood stroll. This is a "drive everywhere" location. Nevertheless, the property itself is safe, comfortable and walled off from unwanted visitors. You feel like you're in a mini resort in the middle of hustle and traffic.

Love the motel's mid-century character! Also like how the room is spotless and stocked very generously with coffee, toiletries and towels. And a direct bus line to town (where you can either walk to - or change to free shuttles - to the various historic points of interest).

Unfortunately, the area around the motel is a bit depressing, close to a freight rail that you can hear at night, and with very few dining options within walking distance. Fortunately, one of the few choices is a very good Jamaican joint! All said, I would still recommend this motel, for travelers like me who rely on public transportation.

We had a wonderful stay this weekend at the Starlight! The cute retro theme was my daughter’s favorite. The room was clean and the beds were super comfortable. The bathroom and shower were so nice! My daughter lost her wallet and keys by the pool on Friday night, but thankfully they were in the lost and found when we checked with the security guard! The Starlight staff go above and beyond, and we will be back soon for another stay!

Everything was wonderful!

The Starlight was super cool, clean, newly furnished and appointed, easy to find, and extremely comfortable inn. It is an incredible value as well given the rates one would typically pay in the Charleston area. I have already recommended the Starlight Motor Inn to numerous friends and look forward to staying there again. It was an easy 5 mile drive into downtown where you've got access to numerous parking garages.

The only fault I found was the internet coverage was intermittent and interfered with watching TV--which I believe received its signal from the facility's WiFi signal. This should be an easy fix and didn't detract from the great stay I had.

This place was so well designed. The owners thought through every detail of the hotel and also, the customer's experience. The smell of the room was good (so rare with hotels and especially motels), the artwork on the walls was thoughtful in a design and fashion way. The bed was comfortable, and firm. The hotel lobby and bar upstairs were destinations in and of themselves. And the check in/out and communication with the office was very easy with no issues whatsoever. If we ever visit Charleston again, I would definitely stay here.

You have to have a car to get anywhere.

Cracking super authentic but modern motel. Attention to details and fab amenities. Super comfortable bed. Felt safe. Loved the little on-site bar and live music. uSB charging poets. Pool looked lush but didn’t use. All communication via text, but friendly tone and responsive. No problems with accessing the room

No on site food options. As a motel and we arrived late would have appreciated some food availability. Parking lot could do with a bit of grounds attention.

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.

Loved the impeccable retro decor, the clean room and comfortable bed, the keurig coffee, the on-site bar with music (but the rooms are out of range of the noise, don't worry!) Staff, altho offsite, was friendly and prompt with messaging. Pool looked very inviting.

It was a bit far from Charleston itself, altho the drive to and parking in the city were fine. There are a few neighborhood places to eat but not many.

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.

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…).