$149 Avg/night
Rate based on Check-in: Jul 3, 2013 Check-out: Jul 4, 2013

Anchorage Inn

3 stars
26 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.9
out of 5
34 reviews
Excellent value, location, charm

We enjoyed our stay greatly. Besides the lovely room, excellent location, and friendly staff, there... See full review

  • Sid Carl
  • May 24, 2013
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
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.
  • Parking fee costs $16 per day.

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

  • Wireless internet
General
Concierge
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

  • Charleston Waterfront Park: 0 mi
  • Old Exchange & Provost: 0.1 mi
  • Port Charleston: 0.2 mi
  • Dock Street Theater: 0.2 mi
  • The Black Fedora: 0.2 mi
  • The Calhoun Mansion: 0.2 mi
  • Heyward-Washington House: 0.3 mi
  • St. Michael's Episcopal Church: 0.3 mi
  • Gibbes Museum of Art: 0.3 mi
  • Nathaniel Russell House: 0.4 mi
  • Unitarian Church in Charleston: 0.5 mi
  • Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist: 0.5 mi
  • Edmonston-Alston House: 0.5 mi
  • Theater99: 0.6 mi
  • South Carolina Aquarium: 0.9 mi
  • Charleston Waterfront Park: 0 mi
  • Old Exchange & Provost: 0.1 mi
  • Port Charleston: 0.2 mi
  • Dock Street Theater: 0.2 mi
  • The Black Fedora: 0.2 mi
  • The Calhoun Mansion: 0.2 mi
  • Heyward-Washington House: 0.3 mi
  • St. Michael's Episcopal Church: 0.3 mi
  • Gibbes Museum of Art: 0.3 mi
  • Nathaniel Russell House: 0.4 mi
  • Unitarian Church in Charleston: 0.5 mi
  • Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist: 0.5 mi
  • Edmonston-Alston House: 0.5 mi
  • Theater99: 0.6 mi
  • South Carolina Aquarium: 0.9 mi
  • Charleston Music Hall: 0.9 mi
  • Charleston Museum: 1 mi
  • Children's Museum of the Lowcountry: 1 mi
  • Aiken-Rhett House: 1 mi
  • Arthur Ravenel Jr.Bridge: 1.4 mi
  • Audbon Swamp Garden: 1.5 mi
  • The Citadel: 2.3 mi
  • Magnolia Cemetry: 3 mi
  • Morris Island Lighthouse: 5.9 mi
  • American Military Museum: 6.2 mi
  • Drayton Hall: 11 mi
  • Magnolia Plantation & Gardens: 11.8 mi
  • Middleton Place: 14.8 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 (34)

Ratings and reviews for Anchorage Inn

Overall score

3.9 / 5
34 out of 34
Amenities:
3.8
Room cleanliness:
4.2
Hotel staff:
4.2
Room comfort:
3.8
Location:
4.8
Value:
3.9

79% would recommend to a friend.

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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

5
Anonymous
Huntsville, AL
Feb 28, 2008

VERY QUAINT

The room was cozy and a little bit worn down. The pillows and bed linens could be replaced. However the amenities such as wine and cheese and sherry in the evenings were delightful. We found the concierge service to be very helpful.

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

The straw market is a not to be missed destination.

Review of Anchorage Inn

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
USA
Mar 4, 2008

Very charming

This Bed & Breakfast was very charming. The bedroom was very attractive & comfortable, and the stairway with its large railings was visually pleasing. It seemed like a larger than usual B&B. The library where they held their afternoon wine & cheese reception was nice, as was the adjoining room where the buffet breakfast was held. Convenient location in the historic area. Very helpful staff.

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

Don't order a mixed drink anywhere if it contains 2 or more liquors because they charge $6-8 per liquor. For a rusty nail I was charged $6 for the scotch and $8 for the drambieue (which should have been only a splash).

Review of Anchorage Inn

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Hallandale Beach, FL
Jun 27, 2009

Absolutely fantastic

An excellent choice! Very charming, clean, and wonderful service and amenities. Nice touches like the wine and cheese, turndown service, etc. Very friendly staff. Outstanding location. Definitely would go back again.

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

Park the car at the rear of the inn, and walk everywhere!

Review of Anchorage Inn

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Saluda, SC
Oct 29, 2009

A Pleasant Stay

A very comfortable experience. Met very nice people at the wine and cheese hour. So nice to get away from the usual non personal hotel/motel routine. Everything was in short walking distance. We,along with our friends, intend to do it again next year!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
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Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Washington, DC.
Nov 24, 2009

Anchorage Inn, Charleston SC

Perfect location on E. Bay St and Vendue Range by the bay. Short walk to Market St. or the Battery. Staff arranged transportation and were helpful. Historic Cotton Warehouse converted to a clean and pleasant B&B. The internet was free with Connections in the room, WiFi and a stand alone computer in the lobby. The only two complains I had were that the in room connection only had a 3ft cable which made it hard to use and on my last day they missed my 5 am wake up call but there is an alarm in the room which woke me up. The B&B is in the middle of the tourist area surrounded by shops, resturants and tourist agencies which make it perfect for the person that wants to relax but also see the sights.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Money-saving tip: In Hotel

While staying here you don't need to rent a vehicle but if you need one they arranged for my transportation with PrimeTime Charleston which was private limo service in a Continental at less than taxi service. It was 13% less to the airport but then distance makes a difference.

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Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Charlotte, NC
Jan 25, 2010

Lovely hotel and location; great price

Perfect spot for walking downtown Charleston, the Market, historic spots and neighborhoods. Lovely restaurants and shopping within short walking distance. Very close to the water. Just all around wonderful experience.

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

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
springfield, ill
Jul 22, 2010

great location and very quiet

really nice and quiet, the evening cheeze and wine was very nice to end the day and meet others. no on site dining but with the great location and many options that didn't matter, breakfast was great and very nicely done.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
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

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.

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