Inn at I'On, Ascend Hotel Collection

We decided to spend a few days in the Charleston area as we just droppes off our boy at USC and were now empty nesting. The Inn was beutiful, clean and so welcoming. Located between Mt Pleasant and downtown Charleston, ir was perfect for exploring the entire area and all the attractions with very short easy drives. The added bonus of using the Ion community pools, fitness center, and tennis courts added to the great stay. Will absolutly stay here again.

We come to the Charleston area every year and usually stay at the bigger hotels. However, this year we decided to try something different and stayed at the Inn at Ion. This is a great place that feels like part of the Ion community here in Mount Pleasant. I played tennis one day at the Ion Club which you can use while you stay at the Inn. All the staff was friendly and very helpful. We will be back in future trips.

We decided to treat ourselves on our way home from Beaufort, SC. One of our "seafood" trips we make each year. Fresh seafood! This hotel is something very special. The bedding was top notch, the decor inviting, and service was excellent. The breakfast delivery was something new to us as well. Since I don't like getting out and about too early, it was welcome. Front desk staff took very good care of us. The hotel sits in what appears to be a quaint neighborhood. It was quiet, but close to restaurants and shopping. We try to use Choice Hotel brand for most if not all trips, and were not disappointed with Inn At I"on!

The room was filthy and not cleaned prior to our arrival. The floor was filthy with dirt under our feet everywhere. We put a towel next to the bed to wipe our feet. The granite countertop in the kitchenette was dusty. The nightstand was covered in a thick layer of dust as was the clock and coasters on the nightstand. The AC unit was dusty and so was the molding ledges above the bed. There was hair in the tub. Extremely disappointed.

Found this hotel by accident scrolling around the internet when our Air B n B fell through for our first night of a multi night visit to Charleston. What a find! We were lucky they had a room available for the one night we needed it! David, Garrett and Amy treated us like we were staying with friends! They could not have possibly been more helpful, kind, gracious and charming! Absolutely fantastic! Kind of extraordinary in these staff-challenged times we are living in, but seriously, this trio....really made our stay something extra special just by how congenial and welcoming they were! We had King bed room with a balcony overlooking the The Community Table restaurant which is attached to the hotel. The weather was gorgeous the 2 days we were there so there were people enjoying the outdoor dining below our balcony but since the restaurant closed by 10, noise was never an issue at all. By the way, do have a meal at the Community Table. We had a table on their semi enclosed porch, excellent ambience, service and food! Back to our room at I'on! The bed was super comfy and the bathroom looked like a fairly new renovation. The decor was low country charming and so beautiful! Our door opened out to a balcony that had 2 rocking chairs and a small table where we enjoyed the late evenings with the ocean air and watching the comings and goings on the street below. They include a breakfast that comes in a to-go brown carry out type container which we ate on the balcony. You choose from like 3 possibilities on a card the night before and specify what time you want it delivered. Presentation wasn't great, but quality was decent and since it's included in your room it's fast and easy way to get on your way. The food is prepped by the kitchen staff of the Community Table. The Inn is located on a little square with handful of other restaurants and some shops. Easy location to drive to historic Charleston or out to the beaches of Isles of Palms and Sullivans. The community of I'on where the inn is located is off the charts beautiful. We maxed out our time and both days enjoyed nice walks through the neighborhood down to the inlet/harbor in the community. One home is absolutely more gorgeous than the next. We are from the Midwest - far up north. This was not our first time to Charleston, but was our first time to Mt. Pleasant and I'on. One thing that struck me was how friendly and outgoing everyone was. You couldn't pass by a yard or a person on the street without them calling out and greeting you. I loved it! We would absolutely hope to be able to stay here again on our next visit to the area but it is small and only has less than a dozen rooms I think. So, we will have to time it just right! Which we most definitely will! A couple of things. Parking - each unit gets on designated dedicated numbered parking spot on site. Yes, it is an older historic building. And just like a house, you can hear people in the rooms on either side of you. The balconies

We have visited the Charleston/Mt. Pleasant area for many years and I am so lucky to have found this wonderful Inn! Upon our arrival, Amy took fantastic care of us; checking us in and explaining all of the wonderful amenities. She told me it was a "hidden gem" and we would love it. She wasn't wrong! The Inn itself has only about 7 rooms total in the main building but was clean and the room, including the bathroom was huge! It's a beautiful coastal style without being kitschy. We had a lovely "porch" (balcony) with two rocking chairs and a table that allowed us to relax and enjoy the day with a salt air breeze that seemed to always be blowing by. We felt like we were in "Old Charleston" but better :) Our breakfast was delivered to our room each morning and it was very good. Throughout our stay Kierra (sp?) also took great care of us. This is the perfect location for couples. We took a walk around the I'on neighborhood, which holds absolutely stunning homes. My husband and I agreed that we have to stay at the Inn anytime we come back. There's a pub (O'Brions) across the street, which was fun also. We used the pass to visit the Club at I'on, which was fantastic too. Many thanks to the staff for making this Inn outstanding!