Title: 4 Stars Hotels in Charleroi, Pennsylvania - Find Cheap Charleroi Hotels With 4 Stars | Expedia.ca [Charleroi Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Charleroi.dx3000454466)[Hotels in Charleroi](https://expedia.ca/Charleroi-Hotels.d3000454466.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Charleroi](https://expedia.ca/Charleroi-Vacation-Rentals.d3000454466.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Charleroi](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Charleroi.d3000454466.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Charleroi Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Charleroi.d3000454466.Car-Rental-Guide)[Charleroi Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Charleroi.d3000454466.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![Default HTG hotel image](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/fallback-images-brand/bex_lodging_v2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # 4 Stars Hotels in Charleroi, Pennsylvania - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Change your mind Book hotels with free cancellation - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Treat yourself Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__bed.svg) ### Be picky Search almost a million properties worldwide ## Check availability on Charleroi 4 Star Hotels Tonight [Dec 4 - Dec 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=3000454466&startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&adults=2&star=40&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Tomorrow [Dec 5 - Dec 6](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=3000454466&startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-06&adults=2&star=40&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) This weekend [Dec 5 - Dec 7](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=3000454466&startDate=2025-12-05&endDate=2025-12-07&adults=2&star=40&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) Next weekend [Dec 12 - Dec 14](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=3000454466&startDate=2025-12-12&endDate=2025-12-14&adults=2&star=40&rfrr=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Hotel&openPlayBack=true) ## Top Charleroi 4 Star Hotels ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7000/6939/94330509.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7000/6939/a20a1255.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7000/6939/3f645be8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Suite, Non Smoking | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7000/6939/b2e0a6e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Washington Meadow Lands Casino Area Washington 7.8/10 Good (872) "This hotel is in a great location to casino & outlets. 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