About
Douglas Parking Co is a family-owned parking and valet operator based in Charleston with roots going back to 1930. The company serves a range of contexts including general valet, private events, corporate events, and hospital or medical facilities. Their client portfolio includes commercial real estate firms and healthcare organizations, suggesting experience across office and institutional settings.
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Where they work
Venue types Douglas Parking Co works across West Virginia.
At a glance
| Founded | 1930 |
|---|---|
| Ownership | family-owned |
| Headquarters | 500 Lee St E, Charleston, WV 25301, USA |
| Phone | (304) 340-0981 |
| Coverage | West Virginia and 7 more cities |
Reputation
family-owned has operated since 1930 .
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Before you book Douglas Parking Co
A short checklist for booking valet. We have prefilled answers based on this operator's public information; confirm the rest with them directly.
- Staff and trainingDouglas Parking Co staffs hospitality venues regularly. Ask how many attendants they will assign for your guest count and whether attendants are background-checked.
- Permits and venue coordinationDouglas Parking Co works recurring venues including Ochsner - LSU Health Shreveport, Lincoln Property Company, Hines, so they typically coordinate permits with venue staff. Confirm the process for your specific venue.
- Has Douglas Parking Co staffed office buildings or medical facilities similar to yours in the Charleston area?Douglas Parking Co has staffed venues including Ochsner - LSU Health Shreveport, Lincoln Property Company, Hines. Ask whether they have staffed your specific venue, and request a reference or two.
- Booking termsDouglas Parking Co has operated since 1930 (96 years), which usually means published booking terms. Confirm deposit amount, cancellation terms, and when the final headcount is locked.
- Does Douglas Parking Co use its own staff or subcontractors for events in Charleston?Ask whether attendants are W-2 employees or 1099 subcontractors. This affects insurance and accountability.
In Charleston, a mid-to-lower cost market, tipping valet attendants 2 to 5 dollars per vehicle retrieval is a common and appreciated practice. Confirm gratuity policies directly with Douglas Parking Co when booking. More on valet tipping