West Side Travel Guide
Charleston
Visit West Side
Popular places to visit
Mardi Gras Casino
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Mardi Gras Casino during your travels in Cross Lanes? Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
West Virginia State Capitol Building
Take a guided tour around West Virginia’s seat of government and marvel at its dazzling dome, which is covered in 23.5-karat gold.
Charleston Town Center
You can do some window-shopping at Charleston Town Center during your trip to Charleston. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its casinos.
University of Charleston
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Charleston during your travels in Charleston. While in this walkable area, find time to visit its casinos.
West Virginia State Museum
Familiarize yourself with the story of West Virginia at this nicely laid-out museum, which covers such diverse topics as coal and the Civil War.
Haddad Riverfront Park
Haddad Riverfront Park is just one of the places to see in Charleston, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in this walkable area, find time to visit its casinos.
Things to do
Promise Land Bee Farm Private Tour in Charleston
Top hotels in West Side
Embassy Suites Charleston
"Loved the clean rooms, breakfast was amazing. Only thing I didn't like was that the parking was all the way acrossed the street. Makes it hard with 2 younger kids and to bring all our stuff in."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express Charleston-Civic Center by IHG
"Staff was very nice, bed very comfortable"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
"We really enjoyed our stay at the Mardi Gras hotel and casino. The renovations were really nice. The room was nice and clean. Staff was helpful and friendly and overall we were pretty pleased. My only complaint was the pillows other than that I was very impressed and we will definitely be booking ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Charleston Marriott Town Center
"This hotel is just OK. It truly feels like it was a beauty in the 80s and 90s and now time has just passed it by. The former pool is closed and the accompanying rooftop patio is blocked off. The parking garage is a little on the sketchy feel. And, while not the hotel's fault, the abandoned lot where ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV
"Perfectly clean room. Free parking. Eggs for breakfast. Hardees across the street."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Charleston
"Very clean, quiet, and safe! Nestled on the top of some of West Virginias mountains! Sunset from the room was beautiful! Definitely recommend"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Where to stay in West Side
Downtown Charleston
While visiting Downtown Charleston, you might make a stop by sights like Charleston Town Center and Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences.
Teays Valley
While visiting Teays Valley, you might make a stop by sights like Teays Valley Lakes and Scott Junction Plaza.
Kanawha City
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Kanawha City. You might want to make time for a stop at Kanawha Mall Shopping Center or The Shops at Kanawha.
South Hills
While visiting South Hills, you might make a stop by sights like Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve and Cox-Morton House.
