Rate based on Check-in: May 27, 2013 Check-out: May 28, 2013

Anchorage Inn

3 stars
26 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.9
out of 5
32 reviews
Great value and amazing location

Given the awesome rate I was able to secure online, you can't get much more of a pleasant stay in... See full review

  • chapelthrill
  • Dec 17, 2012
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... See full review

  • hop a long
  • Nov 18, 2011
French Quarter Charleston hotel offers premium services by attractions
The Anchorage Inn combines historic charm with modern conveniences and amenities. Originally built as a cotton warehouse about 1840, the Anchorage Inn became a hotel in 1991 and was renovated in 2006. The hotel offers many free services usually found only at more expensive locations, including evening turndown service, free Wi-Fi and triple sheet bedding.
Features
The Anchorage Inn has concierge service and free high-speed wireless Internet service. Off-street parking is available (fees apply).
Highlights
  • Located just a block from the harbor and from Waterfront Park
  • Many historic sites within walking distance
  • Free wine and cheese reception, sherry nightcaps each evening

Rooms
The Anchorage Inn has 17 guest rooms and two large suites. All have 14-foot ceilings and separate vanity areas. Rooms are decorated with period antiques and reproductions made especially for the inn. The Anchorage Inn uses triple sheet bedding.
Dining
A free deluxe hot continental breakfast is served in the dining room daily. The Anchorage Inn does not have a restaurant on site, but many restaurants are nearby. 

Transportation
  • Charleston airport (11.9 mi/19.2 km)
  • Amtrak station (8.4 mi/13.5 km)
  • Tour pickup in front of the hotel
Attractions
  • South Carolina Aquarium (1 mi/1.6 km)
  • Fort Sumter and dinner cruises (1.1 mi/1.8 km)
  • Charleston Visitor Center (1.3 mi/2.1 km)
  • Patriots Point Naval Museum/USS Yorktown (5.7 mi/9.2 km)
  • Charleston Area Convention Center (9.8 mi/15.8 km)
  • Magnolia Plantation & Gardens (12.3 mi/19.8 km)

Policies and fees
No pets allowed. This is a smoke-free facility.

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

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.

Amenities

  • FREE breakfast
  • Wireless internet
  • Smoke-free policy
General
Smoke-free policy
Concierge
Dining
FREE breakfast
Services
Business center
Internet
Wireless internet
Accessibility
Handicapped rooms/facilities

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Hotel Map

32.779 -79.9265
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.

Nearby points of interest

  • Port Charleston: 0.2 mi

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

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the 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.

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Guest Reviews (32)

Ratings and reviews for Anchorage Inn

Overall score

3.9 / 5
32 out of 32
Amenities:
3.8
Room cleanliness:
4.2
Hotel staff:
4.2
Room comfort:
3.8
Location:
4.8
Value:
3.9

78% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
chapelthrill
Raleigh, NC
Dec 17, 2012

Great value and amazing location

Given the awesome rate I was able to secure online, you can't get much more of a pleasant stay in downtown Charleston for the money. The Anchorage Inn packs in plenty of extras that add value, including a continental breakfast, wine and cheese happy hour, as well as evening sherry service. Our innkeeper Lathronia was so warm and kind, and really made our trip special. Also, most of the major city highlights are within walking distance. We didn't move the car once!

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

For a perfect happy hour / app bar crawl, try Squeeze, Cypress, McCrady's and Pearlz. All are within a few blocks of each other.

Review of Anchorage Inn

Reviewer score

4
sonja ... in nc
north carolina
Aug 22, 2012

i have stayed at several hotels in historic charleston, and this is one i will revisit

.Only neg..... parking cost $14.00 per day Loved the location and the b&b feel of the hotel. The staff was extremely nice and helpful.

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

Reviewer score

5
hop a long
Pennsylvania, USA
Nov 18, 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
Mary Anne L
NJ
Oct 18, 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
Anonymous
Newport News, VA
May 31, 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
Brooklyn Couple
Brooklyn, NY
Mar 21, 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
Anonymous
Buffalo, NY
Jan 17, 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
FCMI
Business
Freedom, Maine
Nov 23, 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
K from SC
Beaufort, SC
Nov 21, 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
tri girl
Huntington NY
Nov 14, 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.

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