Anchorage Inn - Charleston, South Carolina - Harbor Themed Inn

The Anchorage Inn is situated at Vendue Range in the heart of Charleston, South Carolina and is approximately 10 miles from the nearest airport, Charleston International. Originally built as a cotton warehouse around 1840, the inn has spent many years under different guises and in different commercial roles. It has retained its current status as an inn since 1991.

The inn is situated in the French Quarter of Charleston's historic district and is just one block away from Charleston harbor. The name Anchorage means "safe harbor'' and was given to the inn due to its close proximity to the harbor. Furnished with period reproductions there are seventeen guest rooms and two suites in this two story property.

This accommodation features rooms with 14 foot ceilings, which are decorated with period antiques and handcrafted reproductions tailor made for the inn. All the guest rooms are designed in a traditional Charleston style and contain either a king, queen or two double sized canopy beds. TV, telephone and complimentary internet access are other features of all the rooms, as well as ironing facilities, a hairdryer and a valet laundry service from Monday to Friday.

The Palmetto Suite contains two part canopied double beds, a large sitting room with sofa and chairs, small dining area, a whirlpool tub and shower combo, and a large bathroom area with separate vanity. The Charlestown Suite features a full canopied queen size bed, a separate living and dining area with a dining table and two TVs, walk in shower, and a separate Jacuzzi tub. There is a no smoking policy enforced at the inn and pets are not permitted either.

Whilst there are no restaurants at the inn a complimentary continental breakfast is provided each morning in the dining room. In addition to this a complimentary cheese and wine reception is organized each evening and guests can also indulge in an evening nightcap and sherry. There are many restaurants in the surrounding area such as Magnolia's, Cypress, Blossom, Slightly North of Broad and High Cotton.

Wedding groups, small meetings, family reunions, parties and other special events can be catered for at the inn. There is a Business Center in the lobby area with free WiFi allowing easy computer and internet access for business travelers. Staff here can help to organize group accommodation and itineraries so guests can view some of the attractions Charleston has to offer, whilst there is a historic tour pick-up in front of the hotel.

Situated in the midst of Charleston's historic district the inn is within walking distance of tourist attractions such as the Battery, Charleston Market, museums, shops, and restaurants. Guests can also take a short trip to some of the beaches on the East Coast including Folly Beach, Kiawah Island, Isle of Palms, and Sullivan's Island, which are just a few minutes away from the hotel. There are several golf courses nearby too, as well as historic plantations and gardens such as Middleton Place and Drayton Hall.