Nightly rates from £94.20
Rate based on Check-in 14 Feb 2012 Check-out 15 Feb 2012
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.8
out of 5
30 reviews
CLUE like

The location of the Anchorage is excellent but I found it musty and cramped rather than charming... See full review

  • Mary Anne L Verified Customer
  • 18 Oct 2011
Excellent Location

This hotel had a great location. Near several restaurants and right next to the water. It had a... See full review

  • Honeymooner Verified Customer
  • 31 May 2011
Nestled in the historic district between the famous Market and Waterfront Park, this English Coaching Inn is the perfect address in Charleston. Handcrafted in the traditional decor of 17th Century English buildings known to Charleston's early inhabitants, Anchorage Inn is truly a special piece of history. Offering many fine complimentary services such as wine and cheese each evening nightly sherry, evening turndown service with chocolates, and a large continental breakfast each morning. The inn also offers complimentary high speed internet access in each guest room and all public areas. The Anchorage Inn was created inside the original walled city where the active shipping industry developed as it transported the rice indigo, and cotton for which Charleston was do well known. The port was the true raison deter behind the development of the city of Charleston, and it still remains one of the most active ports on the Eastern Seaboard. There are 17 guest rooms and 2 suites at the inn. Each room has individual character and is furnished with period reproductions built specifically for the hotel. Each bed is artfully draped with tapestry hangings. The ideal location in the heart of Charleston's historic district extends guests of Anchorage Inn an easy place from which to explore. The hotel overlooks Waterfront Park and the beautiful Charleston harbor. The rear entrance is adjacent to public parking and footsteps from the finest shops and restaurants in Charleston.

Anchorage Inn Rooms

Traditional Room with Canopy Bed
This room offers one king or one queen bed with canopy bed, tapestry headboards, free high speed internet access, full bathrooms and all modern comforts.

Hotel Map

26 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401

Area served
Charleston.
Nearby airports
The hotel is located only 15 minutes from Charleston International Airport. Private car or taxi service can be arranged with the hotel.
Area description
The hotel is located in the historic district of Charleston, within walking distance of the famous market. Charleston battery, King street, Waterfront Park, and all shopping and dining.

Amenities

  • Business Center
  • Concierge
  • Courtesy Breakfast
  • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
  • High Speed Internet
  • Internet Access
  • Smoke-free policy
  • Wireless Internet

Dining

Lounge, Restaurant
The hotel offers a complimentary wine and cheese reception each evening in the library, as well as an expanded hot continental breakfast each morning.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1100

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by ebookers

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Guest Reviews (30)

Ratings and reviews for Anchorage Inn

Overall score

3.8 / 5
30 out of 30
Amenities:
3.8
Room cleanliness:
4.2
Hotel staff:
4.1
Room comfort:
3.8
Location:
4.8
Value:
3.8

77% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Verified Customer hop a long
Pennsylvania, USA
18 Nov 2011

A good time was had by all

My wife and I recently enjoyed a five night stay at this Inn. From the initial contact with front desk staff, we were treated like valued clients. The entire staff was absolutly committed to providing for our every need...and did so with charm and warmth rarely found when traveling. The afternoon and evening "socials" in the library were so enjoyable that we scheduled our sightseeing around them. When in the Charlestown area, this will be a "must stay" for us. The location was very convenient.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Anchorage Inn

Reviewer score

3
Verified Customer Mary Anne L
NJ
18 Oct 2011

CLUE like

The location of the Anchorage is excellent but I found it musty and cramped rather than charming and quaint. Almost B&B like but the linens were soiled and the room was very small. No natural light. Breakfast in the library- felt like I was in a game of CLUE

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
2
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

short walk to all the best restaurants

Review of Anchorage Inn

Reviewer score

4
Verified Customer Honeymooner
Newport News, VA
31 May 2011

Excellent Location

This hotel had a great location. Near several restaurants and right next to the water. It had a great bed and breakfast feel without the price! We stayed for our wedding anniversary and were greeted with a smile. Very charming with solid wood doors, molding, wrapping staircase. Wine and cheese served at 5pm in the drawing room. Breakfast from 7-9am that included home made biscuits. Within walking distance of several ghost tours, wine tastings, open-air market, waterfront. Perfect!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Anchorage Inn

Reviewer score

5
Verified Customer Brooklyn Couple
Brooklyn, NY
21 Mar 2011

Location, Location, Location

We headed down for a long weekend in Charleston and we couldn't pass up the rate at the Anchorage Inn. Little did we realize, that the location was perfect! We woke up the first morning to see dolphins just down the road at the Waterfront Park! A great first trip (of what will hopefully be many) to Charleston!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Nightlife tip: Short walk from hotel

Check out the Blind Tiger - a great bar with an amazing outdoor bar in old horse stables.

Review of Anchorage Inn

Reviewer score

4
Verified Customer Don
Buffalo, NY
17 Jan 2011

Beautiful Hotel, Great Location

The staff accommodated my early check in without missing a beat, and they were very responsive to any questions I had during my stay. While there wasn't a lot of extra space, the room was fairly well appointed with a couple of sitting chairs and a very comfortable queen-sized bed. I had one of the rooms without an exterior-facing window, but that wasn't at all bothersome to me. Housekeeping came around in the evening to offer ice and turn-down service, which I appreciated, but declined. I also didn't take advantage of the complimentary hot continental breakfast, evening wine and cheese reception, or evening sherry nightcaps, but it was great that they were offered. The only things I would have changed were (1) free wireless Internet access (only available via cabled connection) and (2) in-room coffee maker.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

The Anchorage Inn is two doors down from The Griffon, a wonderful English Pub with a very nice list of beers on tap. The food is also very good, and the staff as friendly and fun as can be. If that's not your scene, there are myriad dining options a scant block away.

Review of Anchorage Inn

Reviewer score

4
Verified Customer WGH
Business
Freedom, Maine
23 Nov 2010

Anchorage Inn -- Quaint

Anchorage Inn is quiet and pleasant with a B&B atmosphere. Complimentary breakfast is not wuite B&B quality, but very good. Complimentary late afternoon wine & cheese and evening sherry nightcap in teh Library are nice touches.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

A wide variety of high quality dining experiences within a two block radius.

Review of Anchorage Inn

Reviewer score

4
Verified Customer Ex-Northerner
Beaufort, SC
21 Nov 2010

Great location, friendly staff

The location is perfect for the great restaurants Charleston has to offer or just for walking downtown or along the river front to the Battery. The staff was friendly, and the afternoon wine and cheese, and sherry nightcap were a nice idea. The breakfast left something to be desired, but in Charleston, there are a lot of good options. The peculiarity of the room is that it is an interior room, and the only window opens on to the public area. Not a big deal, but not ideal either.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

There are some excellent restaurants just a short walk away: McCrady's; S.N.O.B.; High Cotton; Husk.

Review of Anchorage Inn

Reviewer score

4
Verified Customer tri girl
Huntington NY
14 Nov 2010

great find

Nice hotel in a great location at an affordable price. We stayed for two nights. The first night our room was very small, dark and cramped, but we were able to switch rooms for the second night and it was a huge improvement. I would suggest you specify the room you want & request a king size bed, (the queen is a bit small). The breakfast was an average decent continental meal, nothing fancy. So if you're expecting a B&B type of fare, you'll be disappointed. The staff was pleasant & very helpful. We would definitely stay here again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Not Applicable

The staff was very helpful in answering all of our questions on the local sites.

Review of Anchorage Inn

Reviewer score

4
Verified Customer Georgia Traveler
Lilburn, GA
31 Oct 2010

Great Place, Great Price

My wife and I stayed here for 3 nights. Super close to all historic attractions. Very quiet with old style charm. Extremely pleasant and helpful staff. My only negative is the continental breakfast was a carbohydrate overload with no protein.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Joseph's Restaurant at Queen and Meeting streets is superb.

Review of Anchorage Inn

Reviewer score

2
Verified Customer Love Charleston
Charlotte, NC
26 Oct 2010

It's OK

Hotel has the Charleston charm, however the rooms are very small with no outside windows which makes the rooms seem even smaller. Because all the rooms open to the lobby there is alot of noise. Not very good for sleeping in. They do have a couple of nice touches, the free wine and cheese and late evening sherry. And being close to East Bay is worth the price.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
2
Location:
5
Value:
3
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