$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
Sid Carl
New York, New York
May 24, 2013

Excellent value, location, charm

We enjoyed our stay greatly. Besides the lovely room, excellent location, and friendly staff, there are the nightly goodies (snacks, wine, desserts) prepared fresh each day. A great discovery.

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

4
Anonymous
USA
May 2, 2008

Charming place to stay

The Anchorage in Charleston, SC was a great place to stay. Staff was extremely friendly and you can't beat the location, being a short walking distance for almost everything in the historic district. Only criticism would be that there is no coffee or refrigerator in the room BUT the complimentary breakfast was better than most restaurants. Wine and cheese in the afternoon and sherry in the evening are very nice touches. The rooms and public areas are beautifully appointed. Would definitly consider staying here again.

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

There is always the 'market' for shopping but so many boutiques nearby.

Review of Anchorage Inn

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
South Carolina
Jul 12, 2009

Very Nice!!!!!

Location great, within walking distance of the Market area and the river. Fantastic staff! Complimentary wine/cheese in afternoon,along with nightcap sherry and great breakfast. Loved the rooms! Except the upstairs front room was noisy late night because the open air deck bar across the street. Evidently a popular bar, a line formed to get in around 9 and they partied until about 3am. No hotel restaurant or bar...though there are many within a block of the hotel.

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

don't stay the front upstairs rooms, unless you like to stay up late.

Review of Anchorage Inn

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Atlanta, Georgia
Aug 4, 2009

Great

It was great, and the location was fantastic. Right in the middle of the historic district and right off the harbor. Very nice.

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

Bocci Italian-can't remember the name of the street-excellent-not too expensive like some of the other fancified restaurants.

Review of Anchorage Inn

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Upstate New York
Jan 11, 2010

Great stay in Charleston

In spite of the freezing temps we loved Charleston. Anchorage in great location. Walked along water and to the aquarium, loved the Charleston museum. I was a little creeped out by the "cavelike" feeling in the windowless room. Good breakfast, nice wine and cheese daily and super internet on house computer. Will definately come back and request room with a window!

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

Reviewer score

4
Scherby
Boynton Beach,Fl
Jan 27, 2010

Great place to stay,close to everything

The hotel was walking distance to all the restuarants and different exhibits.Can't wait to go back and see more things

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

Reviewer score

4
HiltonHeadWolf
Hilton Head, SC
Apr 5, 2010

Great Location, Good Value

We were able to get a reservation here for Easter weekend when everything else in the location we wanted was either taken or ungodly expensive. We were not disappointed. Clean, decently appointed room with a nice bathroom in a fabulous location. Complimentary continental plus breakfast, wine and cheese in the afternoon and sherry in the evening. Very helpful staff and a public parking garage with which the hotel has an arrangement right behind the hotel. I would recommend the Anchorage to all but those who insist on either deluxe accommodations or a full service hotel. I rated the dining options low because the hotel has no bar or dining room. However, there are literally dozens of superb restaurants withing a three block walk.

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

For excellent French bistro fare, try 36 Rue du Jean. Take a pedicab from Anchorage as it is too far to walk. I would also recommend Mistral for French food, but sadly, they have closed after 25 years.

Review of Anchorage Inn

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Hickory, NC
Jun 5, 2010

amazing character

Great location! The hotel is within walking distance to great restaurants and nightlife in downtown Charleston, but conveniently located on a side street so as not to be disturbed by all the noise that comes with an active city. The charm of the hotel was also wonderful. We felt like we had stepped back in time, while still enjoying modern amenities.

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

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Lilburn, GA
Oct 31, 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

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.

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