Rand
Charleston
Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
Top hotels in Rand

Embassy Suites Charleston
very loud. Breakfast was good Property not well maintained or "shiny" clean Only 2 of 3 elevators working and place was packed Parking expensive and very inconvenient
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

Charleston Marriott Town Center
Staff in the bar / restaurant were not very friendly.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

Mardi Gras Casino & Resort
The continental breakfast would have been an added bonus if it had started on time and had been resupplied with food more often. The casino is small but nice. If you play video poker, there are few machines.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026

Wyndham Garden Cross Lanes Charleston
Everything was great. Marlena made the best drinks at the bar if that's what you're looking for while visiting.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026

Sonesta ES Suites Charleston
We have stayed in several Sonestas before, Kansas City, MO and Baltimore, MD areas. Always nice places. We wound up moving to a room next door when TV set in the room we stayed would not play. Overall a pleasant place to stay with very large rooms with kitchens and reasonable rates for the amenities. ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Charleston WV
Clean and comfortable Breakfast was a lackluster with limited hit food options
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rand

Malden
Visitors highly recommend Malden for its abundant dining options, and you can make a stop by African Zion Baptist Church while you're in town.

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 Kanawha Landing.

East End Historic District
East End Historic District is noteworthy for its casinos, and you can plan an outing to West Virginia State Museum and West Virginia Culture Center while you're in town.

Loudendale
Though Loudendale may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kanawha State Forest and Wallace Hartman Nature Preserve.

Grosscup Road Historic District
If you're spending time in Grosscup Road Historic District, you might enjoy its casinos and river views. If you've got time to venture a little farther, you can make a stop by Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences or Charleston Town Center.

Downtown Charleston
While visiting Downtown Charleston, you might make a stop by sights like Mountain Stage and Charleston Town Center.
