December 3-4, 2009
Charleston Place
Charleston, SC

Miriam Wilson
SC Launch

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The Charleston Place Hotel
205 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC  29401

Location

The Charleston area is located on the coast of South Carolina, midway between Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head Island. It is easily accessible by car…I-26 has its eastern terminus in Charleston and connects with I-20, I-85, I-40, I-77 and I-95 from the north. US Highway 17m the coastal north-south route, runs through Charleston and connects with I-95 from the south.

Transportation
(Please be aware rates are subject to change)

By Air
Charleston International Airport is located 10 miles from Charleston Place Hotel and offers jet service with US Airways, Independence Air, Delta, Continental, Northwest Airlines, and United Express.  Transfer time from (CHS) Charleston International Airport to the Charleston Place Hotel is approximately 20 minutes by automobile.

By Train
Amtrak provides regular passenger service to the Charleston area.  A transfer from the train station and The Charleston Place Hotel will need to be arranged in advance because taxis are not readily available in Charleston.  If you require a taxi, Please make advanced reservations with Charleston Black Cab Company by phone - 843-216-2627 or email:  scott@charlestonblackcabcompany.com.  A curbside pickup will cost approximately $60.00 plus gratuity. Advanced reservations are strongly recommended. 

Airport Transfer Options
CHS has a Shuttle Van Service that runs 24 hours a day.  It costs $35.00 for a one way transfer.  This service is operated by several companies to shuttle arriving passengers to various destinations in Charleston.  You may have to wait for one of the vehicles to become available and no reservations may be made with this service.  To obtain a shuttle:  once you have your luggage proceed outside and across to the “Taxi Stand” and they will place your name on the list for shuttle service.  Payment is due at the time of service; acceptable forms of payment are credit card, debit card or cash. 

Taxis are not readily available at the Charleston International Airport.  If you require a taxi, Please make advanced reservations with Charleston Black Cab Company by phone 843-216-2627 or email scott@charlestonblackcabcompany.com.  They offer a Meet and Greet service for $70.00 or Curbside pickup for $60.00.  Advanced reservation will be needed on your outbound transfer as taxis are not readily available.  Charleston International Airport is located 10 miles from Charleston Place Hotel and offers jet service from US Airways, Independence Air, Delta, Continental, Northwest Airlines, and United Express. Amtrak provides regular passenger service to the Charleston area.

Directions
(Please be aware rates are subject to change)

Directions from Charleston International Airport and I-26 East

Upon leaving the airport, follow signs to I-26 East -- CHARLESTON. Continue on I-26 East until you are within the city limits of Charleston. Proceed to the LEFT lane as you approach the end of I-26 East.  At the end of I-26 East, follow the far left exit (MEETING ST./VISITOR CENTER.) At the traffic light turn RIGHT onto MEETING STREET. Continue on MEETING STREET for approximately 1.2 miles. The hotel entrance will be on your RIGHT just past the intersection of MEETING and HASELL STREETS.

Directions from US-17 North
(West Ashley, Beaufort)

Drive over the Ashley River Bridge, staying in the far right lane. Bear right on Lockwood Drive. Go under the overpass, then get immediately into far left lane. Take Calhoun Street Exit. Go 1 mile, turn right onto Meeting Street. Go past 3 traffic lights and take the first right past Hassel Street. A small sign on the right marks the entrance for Charleston Place Hotel.

Directions from US-17 South
(Mt. Pleasant, Wilmington, Myrtle Beach)

Begin on US-17 South toward Charleston. Continue over the COOPER RIVER BRIDGE (Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge) and follow the MEETING STREET exit. Turn LEFT onto MEETING STREET. Continue approximately 1.7 miles. The hotel entrance will be on your RIGHT just past the intersection of MEETING and HASELL STREETS.

Parking
(Please be aware rates are subject to change)

Self Park and Valet Parking are available at The Charleston Place Hotel.  Valet is $25.00 per day and can be charged to your room.  Self Parking is $15.00 a day paid by debit, credit or cash only.