The Ansonborough

We were in room 109 where the room was positioned looked private but we were woken up every morning. The room is right where people gather for breakfast. Upon arrival the safe was shut took until the next day for someone to open it for us to use. The toilet seat is worse than in the cheapest motel. It didn’t fit or was broken so it was a workout to keep it in place. On the last night we were new towels which were huge and really nice. The first two days we had much smaller and smelled funny. On the up side the hotel is in a great location. The gentleman bartender was also extremely helpful and very nice. Our credit card was charge a recovery fee. At no point during check in, check out, the website, the invoice were we told about this. overall disappointing

The hotel is gorgeous! Well located. Historic and very boutique. The location is in the center of Charleston. Chloe at the front desk is very friendly and helpful and Tamara at the bar is really awesome. You will love this place!!!! The rooftop has views of the Cooper River Bridge! They allow pets and the rooms and beds are super comfortable.

The room had a great vibe with the high ceilings and industrial look was nice. From the moment we checked in, we felt at home as Chloe was amazing with her service, care for detail, and willingness to go above and beyond. The welcome cocktail after the long drive was a nice touch. The cleaning staff did a great job with the rooms and all needs were addressed quickly by everyone at the hotel. Ashlyn, our rooftop bar server was amazing in as well as she took the time to recommend different activities and restaurants. This hotel was definitely a highlight of our trip.

We stayed at The Ansonborough in May 2025 and loved it! Initially there was a mix up on rooms, as I had requested the 1st floor Accessible Room for my older aunt and mother, but once the situation was explained, we were moved to the correct room. The staff were so sweet and helpful. The comfy bar and the rooftop bar were the perfect visit at the end of a long day sightseeing. The location was perfect!!! Close to everywhere without the crowds and noise of downtown. And right across the street from a market for goodies. I am definitely looking forward to my next stay at The Ansonborough!

This was our second night in Charleston and we decided to switch hotels for the second night to see how another hotel would be for us. While we were enjoying the town throughout the day at dinner we started researching the hotels that we want to stay at and upon reviewing a lot of the local hotels and pricing we decided to stay at Ansonborough Hotel. When we came in we got checked in by Luis who was very courteous and helpful and when we got to our room we were amazed at the size of the room, the 20ft ceilings, nearly 100sq ft bathroom and all the design and all looks newly remodeled. On top of that we even had a fireplace which was great. There is some kind of smell in the hallway which feels like incest would you give the hotel a specific Aura but you cannot feel it in the rooms. This hotel really is well-built and is one of the better hotels we stayed at anywhere we have been as far as design and accommodations go. It's also very close walking distance to all the pubs restaurants in City Market which makes it very convenient and yet tucked away for privacy. Yes there wasn't much of a breakfast offered but who needs breakfast when you want to go out there and visit the local restaurants. Plus the food grocery store is right across if you want to save on food. The roof deck certainly makes this hotel even more interesting I am sure the prices will be skyrocketing for the future stays is this hotel is probably one of the better ones in town aesthetically.

We went last week for my 40th birthday. It is absolutely beautiful inside and we enjoyed the rooftop bar and breakfast. The rooms were large and comfortable. We were able to walk easily to things and it was convenient that there is a grocery store across the street. My only complaints were we were put in a room across from the lobby desk and we could hear people outside our room a lot. We could also hear people in the next rooms.

Great place! The staff was amazing from check in to check out. Quaint lobby/bar with phenomenal staff, shout out to Tamra and Reni in the bar. Rooms were spacious. The lift room is plenty for a family. The location is perfect for down time, work and very quiet, yet only 3 blocks from King St, with a Harris Teeter and Starbucks just across the street! Give it a try!

This was a very nice hotel with very pretty rooms and an excellent location. My only gripe was that the rooms have paper thin walls. I mean you can literally hear every conversation your neighbor is having. This was only a problem one of the nights when I was trying to sleep. Other than that everything was great.

Super cool boutique hotel in a great spot in Charleston. Nice rooftop deck. Neat little bar inside. Affordable too.

Terrible selection of breakfast items, no gluten free, horrible online ordering experience. I will not be back. Disgusting for the amount of money it costs

It is pretty elegant inside. You walk in to see a wonderful mirror and beautiful art of puppies and nature adorning the walls. Also, the gentleman at the front desk who works here and handles the checking in process was approachable and friendly. The inn holds a wine and cheese social (salsa and chips, sugar cookies, iced tea, lemonade, Merlot, Chardonnay, spicy cheese, cheddar, pepper jack cubes) for the guests from 5-6 pm and offer a complimentary breakfast from 7 until 10 AM for us as well. Inside our room, I see a microwave and a fridge even a Keurig machine. I noticed coffee in the communal area (caffeinated and decaffeinated). I attached a photo of my room so you could see the art. Check in is 3 pm and check out is 12 pm which seems reasonable. There's a lot to like about the interior design such as the art paintings and the wooden beams above your head. In our particular room, there's adequate drawers and storage for your items. There is a closet with exposed brick and place to hang items like coats. I walk in to see mints on my pillow. Definitely a nice touch! There's beautiful tile in your bathroom and also a spot for coffee and tea in the communal area. Also I see a bar to get drinks later downstairs as well. It is walking distance to historic French quarter district where you can go shopping and walk around the neighborhood and try some local cuisine. The downside: For some reason, it smells like smoke inside my room. I don't smoke, but I get headaches when I am surrounded by someone who is smoking. I'm on the first floor, and it's something to consider when choosing your room if you have respiratory issues or struggle with asthma. Another thing is that when people speak, you can hear them in the parking lot or as they pass outside your window and in front of your door. Other than that, I would recommend it to friends.

Amazing location and even better staff. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. There's a grocery store across the street and the hotel is in walking distance to so many great restaurants and shopping. Great bar too and our dog had a great time.

1st, the staff was Great: Sussie , Eric, Christopher ,Finn and Renny. My wife went there for 4-5 days for our anniversary, Which I informed them, not even an acknowledgment. No wine in the room, or a small box of chocolates or flowers or even a card. I feel the hotel being smaller and not as many amenities as bigger hotels; they need to try harder. Nice place , clean room, but there try to make money off you any way they can. They charge $25 night for parking, there Free Continental breakfast is a joke, a brown box with 2 day old pastry you can't pick, a small yogurt (no spoon), small oj, nothing hot, and feels like a 7th-grade box lunch, I have had better at Bestwestern, days inn. No grits, no eggs, no meat.no bagel cream cheese, no English muffin with jam, very sad, not classy . they need to do better , they have breakfast sandwiches, To buy extra $10 they use too have a much better spread before the construction. The Free wine and cheese is out, they now have a bar and they want you to buy your wine and drinks. They don't offer free bottle water for the room, it's $3 per bottle. They have raised prices for the room because " they have upgraded" the hotel is not in the French Quarter, still have to walk 3-4 blocks to get to the city market. The main entrance is across the side of a supermarket and you can smell the dumpster in the back. I think my stay was okay, but I will look for a hotel that has real free amenities. They need to do better, try harder to go the extra mile for guests, Offer free parking, other hotels don't, and acknowledge guest's special events in their lives, birthdays, anniversaries, ect. better breakfast local hot grits, country ham, let the guest pick , not here's your box . Again nice hotel , clean room, great staff all helpful. The room has no microwave, you have to ask, the rooms with a "full kitchen" no plates or silverware to use . The tv has no channel guide, so your jets flipping through. nice place but still need improvements.

Mixed review. The staff is great, the location is great, and the property itself could be wonderful...with some TLC. The breakfast is underwhelming (think Comfort Inn), the property isn't very clean, room servicing is only available by request, and water costs $3. Thankfully there's a grocery store across the street.

Wow Charleston is full of history and this inn does not disappoint. We wanted to stay near the historic districts but did not want to blow the bank. This gem of a hotel is located just a short walk 6 min to the City Market. Also if you are going on a cruise out of Charleston you are 2-3 blocks from the boarding area. This inn is a converted paper factory and the rooms are amazing. Also all of the staff at the inn are super accommodating and ready with a smile. If you are going to Charleston check this inn out.

The Ansonborough Inn is a quaint, sweet mix of a smaller boutique hotel or a bigger bed-and-breakfast. It is definitely a hotel but the staff is so intimate and friendly that it feels like a B&B. They have free wine and cheese tasting every night from 5 to 6. There is a rooftop lounge with a view of Charleston. Free breakfast is also included from 7 to 10 every morning. If you'd like to sleep in, the free coffee and tea bar is open all day. Some might consider the rooms a bit small, compared to something like Homewood suites. I felt there was plenty of space to move around, and the bed was the centerpiece, risen high off the ground. We had a Big screen TV, refrigerator, microwave and a coffee maker in our room. THE DEAL: The Ansonborough Inn is a moderately priced, boutique hotel in the heart of the French Quarter of Charleston, South Carolina. The staff will make you feel like family!

Location is great! Right across the street from a market and in a quiet neighborhood, that is walking distance from the heart of old town Charleston. The lobby and serving area was comfortable, spacious, and the breakfast and coffee was appreciated. All the staff were genuinely sweet. The works! One bad point, and this might be important to a lot of folks. My room was incredibly musty with a strong pervasive odor of mold, there was noticeable mildew throughout and while the room was spacious and beautifully adorned, the smell was just a bit difficult.

Location is great and the front desk staff were sweet. Disappointed in the housekeeping. There were some cute touches such as the toilet paper was folded into a flower... but... I cleaned the remote for the bedroom and it was disgusting. I left a gift bag there by accident and it was not found by housekeeping when we checked out. Yes- absolutely my fault for leaving it- but when you pay $400 for a room, you would think there would be better care when checking the room while leaving. I would not stay again due to the cleanliness.

Over all fair place. Very spacious. We did the loft suit and it was perfect with a lot of privacy for 2 friends to have their own space. I do think it was alittle pricy but we also did go in the heart of summer. The power went out in the morning as we were eating breakfast which was frustrating. It started to get very hot. We left during the day And when we came back , it came back on. Only thing o would say is they really need to update the carpets they look horrible . Lol breakfast was not great. Actually pretty bad for how expensive it was I thought they would have more options.

My family does a trip to the Outer Banks every year around this time and this year, my fiancé and I decided to include an overnight stop in Charleston as part of our plans to drive from Florida to North Carolina. We were really excited as he's never been, so I booked a night's stay. We were planning to leave on Friday but, unfortunately, my fiancé had a medical emergency Tuesday morning and had to be rushed to the ER where, after surgery, he stayed until Friday morning. Most of my family was already out of town so I spent those days going back and forth between the hospital and our home from 9am - 9pm to take care of our dog and our house, while working a full time job. On Wednesday, once I knew my fiancé would get surgery, I realized I needed to begin changing our travel plans. When I called to cancel our stay, the agent was incredibly abrupt and immediately notified me I'd be charged since we were within the cancellation period - no, "hope he gets better soon," "sorry to hear that," etc. I worked in hotels/hospitality for years and we always made exception for medical emergencies. We also always made sure to show some sense of compassion and understanding to guests who were clearly on distress, because customer service is a thing. I had to cancel several appointments and reservations this week and this was the only time I was met with shortness rather than some sort of well wish and assurance it wasn't a problem to cancel. I was just very unimpressed with the lack of courtesy and focus on policies that are unrealistic to expect a person to be more focused on when their loved one is in the hospital. I sent an email that day explaining the situation and asking if there were other options than waiting for Friday night to pass to see if they sold the room to get a refund, or disputing the charge with my credit card. No answer. I sent an email to the hotel manager. Still no answer. So, card dispute it is. When I did finally hear back from the manager a week later, I was surprised to discover that was who I spoke to on the phone. She doubled down on not offering a refund but did at least "regret" that she "came across as insensitive" on the phone and say she hoped he felt better. I understand running a small hotel means you have to be strict with cancellations, but I don't think one whole night for one room is going to bankrupt them - had she offered at least a legitimate apology for the abrupt conversation and/or some sort of very small, nominal credit I'd have not written this review. I guess customer service and courtesy aren't values that are apart of their hotel. So, if you plan to stay here even for a night make sure that, God forbid you have a medical emergency you be sure to have it more than 72-hours before your check-in. And, if you do, make sure you tell your family to call the Ansonborough Inn to cancel your stay before you have them drive you to the hospital.

OVERDELIVERING SURPRISES! If you're like us, the thought of a quaint inn serving as a holiday season family gathering spot in Charleston seemed like an incredible idea. Well the Ansonborough Inn truly overdelivered when it came to surprises. From the minute we arrived, tripping over construction ladders and pulled-up carpet, we could feel the vibe. Doors replaced by tarps and pictures removed from walls were an excellent touch. Greeted with the news that the bar and lobby seating area was shuttered due to these unannounced renovations, we were told not to worry...since the regular dining area had also been demolished, a makeshift converted guest room stuffed with 3 tables was serving the entire inn for complimentary breakfast. Don't miss breakfast! You say, enough surprises! No, no, many more were delivered! Our intoxicatingly, deeply musty room, toilets that never stopped running and dust filled vents were thoughtful as well. Not to be overlooked, the undersized rutted parking lot was half filled with construction vehicles and material. The sound of hammering, sawing, banging and dancing around construction workers during the day only added to the magic. All this, along with an thoroughly unpleasant general manager, was ours at FULL PRICE...less of course, a concession to waive the gratuitous add-on parking fee! Lucky us! Completely overcome by Ansonborough Inn magic and their deep commitment to customer prevention, we cut our family vacation short a day early and drove home through the night, thinking of the lifetime memories we made - like when hammering woke our granddaughter from her nap and she said "why does our room smell so awful?" Well done Ansonborough Inn!

What a lovely Inn! The rooms are unique with high beamed ceilings and art that adorned the walls. Our room also had a small bookshelf (with actual books you could read) a leather hide-a-bed, coffee table, a small table with 2 chairs that you can use to plan your adventures or eat on, refrigerator, microwave, Keurig, 2 televisions, and there is a small safe in the closet. We found the location very walkable to most attractions and ended up only using our rental car 1 of the 4 full days we were here. We took advantage of the free breakfast but never seamed to make it back for the wine and cheese. We did take advantage of the roof top deck though as it was nice to sit there in the evening. Oh yes, did I mention they are pet friendly? They even post the names of the pets by the front desk. Made me smile. I have to say, beside the unique rooms, the thing that really sets this inn apart from any other places I have stayed is the staff. Everyone is extremely friendly and accommodating. I especially want to give a shout out to Ellie!! She made us feel right at home from the time we checked in. Every evening when we came back from a day out she had a smile on her face while asking us how our day was. She made us feel like friends. If I had to come up with a negative, it would be the walls between rooms are a bit thin in that there were times we could hear next door's tv. Even with that we had a lovely time and would definitely stay here again if we ever come back to Charleston.

We had a great 2-night stay here. Absolutely beautiful, historic building. The room was massive and the high ceilings were amazing. Free wine and cheese every night from 5 to 6!! Walking distance to everything Charleston has to offer. The front desk staff was super nice and helpful. Parking is $25 a night. seriously no complaints, and we will definitely be staying here again!

By far one of the coolest and unique hotels I've ever stayed in! The room was absolutely huge, with high ceilings, exposed brick, wood beams, and gorgeous oil paintings on the wall. The staff was incredibly nice and helpful, and answered all of our questions about the history of the inn and best places to check out in downtown Charleston. The best park was the complimentary wine and cheese in the evening! We loved grabbing a plate and heading up to the rooftop terrace for sunset views. We would definitely stay here again!

We're live nearby Charleston but wanted to stay downtown when friends visited from out of state. We could not have picked a better spot. First and foremost the staff were as pleasant and welcoming as could be...starting with the ladies at the front desk, to the folks working the complimentary breakfast and social hour. The entire decor is top notch and our rooms were spacious and comfortable. This is definitely the first place we'll check next time the occasion warrants

We stayed at this wonderful inn and it was an amazing experience. I actually made a YouTube video about it which is 6 minutes long with narration. Type in Ansonborough Inn on YouTube and it should come right up under Pat's Adventures. Our single room was giant with microwave, fridge, coffee maker, comfy bed, plenty of plugs for devices and the bathroom was also giant. Fantastic friendly staff all around. From 5 to 6 it is free wine and great snacks with cheese. Breakfast in the morning included with great coffee. The outside observation sitting area is on the 3rd floor with a great view. Location, location, location - right in the historic area of Charleston. This place is a gem and worth staying at.

Very nice place to stay! Walking distance to downtown but on a quiet street. Had a nice included breakfast too

This hotel is so cute, I truly loved staying here and had such a wonderful experience! From an early check-in to check-out, everything was great. The entire staff is friendly and makes you feel very welcomed. The rooms are spacious, clean and so nice and charming. The hotel offers free breakfast in the morning, a complimentary wine and cheese happy hour and they keep the dining area stocked with fresh baked cookies, water, coffee, etc. throughout the day. They also have a nice rooftop which was perfect for relaxing and enjoying a glass of wine. We even met some lovely people while hanging out on the rooftop watching the sunset. The decor is historic yet unique - plus they really love dogs here (see the pictures). The location was walking distance to everything we did during our long weekend stay and there is a grocery store across the street. Overall I would highly recommend staying here if you are visiting Charleston!

Ok first the good parts of this hotel - it's a charming older brick building. The hired staff is great, friendly and accommodating. The location is great, right by market street and most of what you will want to see is within walking distance. Unfortunately, we were woken up every morning by people talking, we could hear complete conversations. We thought we just had unusually loud neighbors. We finally figured out on our last night that our room was located directly above the breakfast area (rooms in the 220 and up range). When we called the front desk on our last morning to ask whether that is why we are hearing so much noise, they said yes, that is the reason. When we complained at check out about not being told in advance about the proximity of our room location and the noise associated with it, we were told that since we were leaving, there was nothing that they could do. There was no manager working that day and that they would call us when they were back in the office. This took 2 days. The owner/manager's response was that it is just an old building and that all of the rooms are loud and that there was nothing they could do since our stay was complete. (So, what would they have done had we figured it out sooner if all of the rooms are "all loud"?) I might've expected noise in a less expensive property but at $350 per night this shouldn't happen without full disclosure ahead of time. We are pretty solid sleepers and it was still disruptive for us. Another note, we selected this hotel because it had a bar in it, which it did, but it is not a functioning bar, just a space (see photo). The business center, if you need that, is just a space, as well. No computers or laptops. The fitness center is very minimal (see photos). We also booked through Expedia, which the hotel doesn't seem to like based on other reviews) and while Expedia says that the hotel is able to issue refunds, the owner claims that this is not possible. Expedia has been little help, as well. They know about the noise issue from the breakfast area below and should inform customer's about this upon check in.

Arrived yesterday forr a 2 night stay to be greeted by the immediate god awful smell from the grocery store dumpster directly across the street from the hotel entrance. My wife had to hold her nose after almost vomiting..The rank smell was overbearing to say the least. Front desk manager refused our request to check out after our 1st night. Our request 'did not meet their cancellation policy'! Pretty ridiculous!! They did not even offer any type of consideration, free parking or a partial refund.for our very disappointing stay. I would say avoid this hotel unless you like the smell of rotten garbage. Who knows how frequently this occurs??

Was a great place to stay at. Staff was always friendly. Room was a good size. And was located perfectly as it was within walking distance to about everywhere downtown! Complimentary breakfast was good every morning. As well as the complimentary wine and cheese. Would definitely consider staying at again.

Was a bit nervous to book here because it looks older, but honestly so glad I did! Loved our room (king sized bed, walk in shower, high ceilings, tv, coffee, fridge), loved the complimentary wine & cheese hour (allowed us to drink a free glass before dinner) (note the cheese is nothing special but tastes good), breakfast is basic but good, and the LOCATION is great. Staff was very friendly. The rooftop is small but cute. I also liked the style of the hotel and the historical decor. It's close to the waterfront park. Everything in downtown Charleston is like a 10-15 minute walk. We stayed for a weekend and walked everywhere. Super close to good restaurants and the market. There's a grocery store right across the street.

The Inn was such a wonderful surprise in so many ways. In, as in the old fashion concept, was exactly what we needed tired and hungry from our camping trip We were actually camping in Cherokee North Carolina and we commune with the Native American Cherokee tribe. We were hungry and we still had leaves in indigenous mother earth dirt on us when we showed up The ambiance was so warm and pleasing to the eye because of the gorgeous wood beams throughout the lobby and the rooms. Add the four-story open space to the lobby topped with a ceiling of skylights, an abundance of oil paintings- originals, chandeliers, and fireplaces, presto, an exceptionally architecturally satisfying experience. The staff embodies southern hospitality with a down-to-earth attitude. It is ideally located in the French Quarter with the bonus of being right across from a full-sized organic style (independently owned ) grocery store. "Harris Teeter"- a regal name . The room had 14 ft. ceilings and 480 sq. ft. A bespoke: couch, lovely classic writing desk and chair, compact refrigerator and microwave. of course, a large flat screen tv. The bathroom was well appointed with well-lit mirror and shower with a powerful and large head shower. We only had one day in Charleston on our way back to Sarasota, FL. But it almost seemed as if we were a time war. The time pushed through to where we felt we have been there at least a week maybe more and maybe with the original captain, and abnormal, that had captured many pirate ships and taking their gold. There was even a chest that I found, although it was empty in one of the hallways and I imagine the golden jewelry that was in it and that century We are definitely coming back and cannot imagine of any other home-style respite we'd ever stay. We are definitely world travels as Christine had a business in eight states with 16 officers and she traveled worldwide with her employees. Kent Norton was a training manager in Iran traveled extensively and Russia the Middle East and I actually went to school in vienna. We know quality and we got it at such a reasonable price it was unbelievable Kent Norton "neuroGuru" mindfulness instructor & supreme court certified mediator/Florida mystic pics Professional Photographer Christine Weiss MS, MBA certified court family mediator and relationship counselor

I could not give a single complaint about this hotel experience. Every single one of the staff, from the front desk to the kitchen was absolutely sweet and accommodating. (Thanks, Finn, for all the recommendations)! We stayed here for our honeymoon, and they even gifted us a bottle of champagne! Our room was so clean, and so beautifully decorated. This hotel could be an art museum in disguise and I wouldn't even know the difference.

I really enjoyed my stay here - I'd totally come again. It has an interesting décor, and a nice little happy hour. We never managed to make it to breakfast, so I don't have much to say about that. But the happy hour has a few a carafes of wine and some snacks which hit the spot when you're footsore. Staff was extremely friendly. The only negative was that we could hear EVERYTHING going on in the rooms next to us. To be expected in an old building, but if you're a light sleeper, it may not work out that well for you.

Horrible experience!! A/C was not working properly...Was offered a fan. Management is PITIFUL. Front desk offered many excuses, "old building", someones chair may have tripped the breaker", maintenance is gone, manager has left for the day. Asst GM was useless. She stood there listened to our conversation at checkout and not once stepped forward to say "Hello I am the Asst GM, how was your stay". AC was only fixed after we notified the front desk that we would be checking out early. When GM returned my call she basically informed me the AC was perfect, we do not know how to work a thermostat, none of her staff gave any of the excuses, there was no reason for the Asst GM to speak to us at checkout because the AC was now working. Shocking these two women were chosen to represent/operate this Inn. DO NOT RECOMMEND and will not stay there again. TWO thumbs down. Customer service speaks volumes and management is tone deaf!!

We recently got my boyfriend's parents a two night stay during the holidays. When booking, we mentioned they were in town visiting us. We were pleasantly surprised when they provided a complimentary upgrade to a suite. The room had high ceilings and had a separate seating room from the bedroom. The seating area had a sofa, table and tv. We were told the bed was very comfortable. The only complaint was that the tub itself was pretty shallow so that it may be difficult to take a bath. The Inn was decorated beautifully. They offer a full breakfast, as well as an evening wine and cheese hour and cookies. Being from here, I can vouch that it's in a spot that's easy to get to numerous places without being in the middle of a noisy area. If it's not within walking distance, it's a short uber, bike ride, or pedi cab away. We look forward to recommending this place to others and having our family stay here again.

I arrived Thursday evening and was scheduled to check out on Sunday morning. The first two days were great, and honestly, I would have rated the experience up to Saturday the day before my check as excellent with a 5-Star. My issue is with the parking lot flooring on Saturday around 3 p.m. I noticed that the water was up to the doors on my car and I immediately moved the car to a dryer location. The manager on duty acted like this was no big deal. The front desk did not even attempt to reach guest with vehicles until I inquired about the situation. Though I was scheduled to stay another night, I secured my stuff and departed. The front desk told me that the GM would call me Monday. Today is, Wednesday of the following week and the GM never attempted to call me, so I called her. The only thing she would say is that I departed after the checkout time and that signed the parking waiver. The GM's response to this situation is sad. I plan on visiting Charleston more in the future and had decided that I would make future reservations with Ansonborough Inn. Not now! Future Guest... Beware of the parking it floods!

This was my first stay at the Ansonborough Inn and I cannot wait to return!! The hotel is historic and charming, the staff is friendly, the central location makes it easy to access the market, French quarter, and King St., and you can't beat the free wine and cheese happy hour! We loved our first room but had an issue with a baby incessantly crying in the room next to us. We made it through one night and decided to request a new room since we were on vacation. The staff had a new room ready for us within 15 minutes and we were actually upgraded. The experience was incredible!!

My wife and I stayed here recently and cannot have enough nice things to say about this place. We arrived very late at night after drive 8+ hours and the person at the front desk was very understanding and got us checked in right away. The rooms are very cool with exposed brick mixed with newer styles. Plus the location of the hotel is only about 5 min walk to market street and the restaurants on Market St. and East Bay Street. Will definitely stay here again.

We booked this hotel last minute. I had searched available rooms on Hotels.com and then filtered by highest guest rating. Ansonbough Inn was fifth on the list, and had a great rate compared to the other top rated hotels. On arrival we were greeted by two great front desk attendants and felt very welcome. We travel with our bikes and asked if we could bring them through the lobby and in to the room. There was no hesitation in allowing this. Later the first evening, we stopped in the hospitality suite, as we came back from dinner, to get hot tea. There was one of the kind we wanted. I went to the front desk and asked. He went in the kitchen and found us another tea. On Christmas night, the hot water urn had cooled when we went for tea. The front desk attendant came through again and got us steaming hot water directly from the coffee brewer in the kitchen. The staff here really seems to enjoy working here and helping their guests. The room itself was huge. A living room and kitchenette area and a separate bedroom can be expected in the Junior rooms. 16' ceilings with exposed heart pine beams and the brick walls bring the history of Charleston inside. The location is convenient to all of downtown Charleston. We barely used our car for the four days we were here. We will certainly return and recommend the Ansonborough Inn to our friends.

Beautiful historic hotel that is located in the French Quarter which puts you just a few blocks away from the heart of downtown.

This was my third visit to the Ansonborough and I have enjoyed each visit. The hotel is in a great location on East Bay in the downtown area of Charleston, a short two block walk away from Market street and about the same distance from Calhoun if you want to venture to the north side. The room was very spacious and clean. It does need some updating. The wallpaper in the bathroom was peeling off, the shower head dribbled water and was not able to have the angle of flow adjusted. I love the lobby and all of the wood exposed to the ceiling. The lobby looks up three floors, which each floor being about 15-20 feet tall. The staff are all nice and very friendly. The 5 oclock wine and cheese social is nice and intimate. They turn the lights down and serve brie, fruits, and other chesses with crackers and wine. Very nice touch. A little updating and some more attention to some of the details could really make this place shine!

Quaint boutique hotel with lots of personality. The service was impeccable. Johnie was there every morning to greet us for breakfast and took an interest in all of her guests. She treated us like family. The evening happy hour was amazing. You don't expect a free happy hour to be so substantial. It was the perfect hotel for our weekend.

We loved this place! The exposed brick walls in our room to the personal Keurig coffee machine to the complimentary wine and the awesome staff. This was better than any chain hotel.

This is a beautifully decorated old hotel with charm and all the amenities you need. We had a beautiful big room that was very comfortable. Service was excellent and came with breakfast included and a wine and cheese hour from 5 to 6pm. Walking distance to many nice restaurants and also UBER and Lyft available.

At a lower price point, they'd get a 3. The good: -Comfy bed (not in the league of hotels at a similar price point, but comfortable. Crisp sheets with a moderate thread count) -really nice housekeeping staff (I stayed two nights, left the "do not disturb" sign and they kindly left me a basket of towels and shampoo outside my door)///my room was clean (my coworker, OTOH, found long hairs on his sheets) -gorgeous lobby with exposed beams and soaring atrium that makes you feel like you're about to enter a rustic chic boutique hotel ...Only, you're not. I'm afraid the bad outweighs the good. The main thing: it really could use one of those hotel makeover guys in here. It's so incredibly outdated. For example, Andes mints left on the pillow and "do not disturb/maid clean room" signs that remind me of being a kid at a Holiday Inn circa 1982. Neither are a really big deal, but it's just to give potential guests an idea. My room on the first floor was dreary. It led right to the street (there's even a glass door to the street that you can't open, but it's still unsettling) and had no natural light, so the room was perpetually depressing. The ceilings have are wood-paneled. The carpet seems old. Each room has what seems to be mismatched old furniture (my room had shabby overstuffed love seat and arm chair, while my coworker's had a pleather couch and a table). The furniture is crammed in there and makes you feel claustrophobic. Don't expect a bathrobe (at this price point, I would) and towels are rough and thin. No mini bar. Not even a bottle of water, which is especially unacceptable, as waking up to a glass of tepid tap water is really not a great way to start the day. You can attempt to get some water in the hospitality room... if anyone fills the water thermos. Then there's the "work out room." Even a carefully placed mirror won't give you the impression that this is anything but a single treadmill, a single elliptical and a small cable weight unit in a florescent- lit closet. There isn't even a water cooler in there. Again, with the lack of accessible water. And a final note: it's family-friendly. Which isn't awesome when you're here for work (picture 6 am screams and shouts echoing around that beautiful atrium lobby). If you can get a room at a good discount, sure, go for it as it's not the worst place in the world. Do. Not. Pay. Their asking price. For that, you should be in a Westin or Omni, not a (barely) glorified La Quinta with a nicer lobby. Staying here should cost one half the price.

Room: I stayed on the ground floor, with a room facing the street, sandwiched between an exit and the exercise room. The street gets a bit noisy at times, and the walls/windows aren't great at buffering the sound. I wasn't a fan of the revolutionary-era decor, but the room itself was very clean and kept up very well. I kept experiencing a natural gas-type smell that would disappear, but I determined that was mainly because I'd get used to it, but noticeable again when I left the room and returned. Hotel: The workout room was essentially non-existent. It has an elliptical, bare-bones weight machine, and a treadmill, tucked into a closet-sized room with a TV. The daily wine and cheese hour was great, and the lobby and food area are very cozy. The staff was very nice and accommodating. Overall, I don't think I'd return for the price, but mainly because I think I'm not a boutique-hotel type person.

Awesome historic hotel converted from a warehouse. Very charming, high ceilings, very cozy.

We were in town for our tenth wedding anniversary, and from the minute we walked in the staff couldn't have made our stay any better. They upgraded us twice, comped us a bottle of brut, and were more than happy to give advice and directions. Even without the extra though, this place was great. Clean, charming (not euphemistically, it really is a charming old building), and incredibly central. Thanks for making it anniversary amazing guys!

The most incredible service. From check-in to checkout, the staff at the Ansonborough Inn went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed. On top of the service, the location was perfect. Just a couple minute walk to Market street, King street, and other attractions in the heart of Charleston. We will absolutely be back and highly recommend this place to anyone going to Charleston!

Lovely hotel with very nice staff. Our 3rd floor room was very quiet, clean & elegant. The rooftop gathering space was a big plus. We also enjoyed the wine & cheese available in the evening. This hotel is walking distance to anywhere downtown. We were able to head S on a run through parks and historic districts and head N to run the Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge. If we visit Charleston again we will definitely choose Ansonborough Inn. restaurants within walking distance We recommend eating at 82 Queen for a nice couples lunch, Bay Street Biergarten for a nice brew pub, the Gin Joint for drinks, Fleet Landing for outdoor dining.

A nice historic themed hotel built inside an old warehouse. it's considered "walkable" to the main attractions (mostly shops and restaurants, many of which are closed; Charleston ain't Savannah). Lots of wood paneling and wainscoting inside and many historic looking oil paintings (probably painted in Hong Kong). They have a complimentary breakfast (haven't tried it yet) and a free cheese and wine between 5 & 6pm (think $3.00/bottle California wine, chicken tenders and various cubes of Wisconsin's best, which if you're from Europe, you'll know, is rubbish). Make sure to have a few glasses of the cheap wine to help cover the $25 parking fee. There is a rooftop seating area which is fairly pleasant on a hot day, and a beautiful little bar that isn't really a bar (apparently they lost their license and you have to go to reception to buy one of three local beers if you want to sit in there). They also have a TV in there (that doesn't work). Unless you get a deal, it's really not worth it, but looks as if it might be.

I'm rounding up from 4.999 stars. We stayed here for my birthday and had an absolutely amazing time! When we got there, we got our room upgraded, which was very nice. Our room had very tall ceilings and the beautiful woodwork seen in the main areas. The breakfast, cookies, and wine and cheese hour made the stay even better. All of the food was delicious. Their pimento cheese is perhaps the best I've ever had. The breakfast was great because it changed daily. So, on a three night stay, we got to try a lot of differ food. Also, check out the rooftop deck! We didn't know about it until our last day, but it is very nice! I spent a lot of time reading there and next to the fireplace in the lobby. Finally, the staff was amazing. These are perhaps the nicest people I've ever been waited on before. They were so kind and accommodating. The one downfall? Well, while our upgrade was appreciated, we where right next to the Harris Teeter loading dock, so we got unwanted wake up beeps every morning. In all, you should definitely stay here, just ask for a room that doesn't face Harris Teeter.

It's nice but pricy. Be fore warned it's $20 a day for parking that is not inc in the room charge. The wine and cheese deal is nice. The lady that was working that tonight was awesome. The front desk guys was awesome. The lady on the phone was awful. Parking lot is getting bit near the hotel.

Lovely hotel located in historic downtown Charleston. Very walkable to restaurants and the marketplace. My friend and I were very happy with our stay here: clean, well maintained hotel with a lovely staff. The ladies who manage the breakfast area in the mornings are especially sweet. I disagree with reviews saying the hotel needs updating. It's designed to look antique but I thought the upkeep was plenty. Nice rooftop to take your breakfast up to in the morning or cocktails at night. Every evening at 5, they set out wine and cheese for guests and have cookies out throughout the day. I'd definitely recommend this hotel if you're looking for something with more charm and cozier than a large chain hotel.

My husband and I loved our stay here at AI! We did some research and many of the B&B in Charleston are well over $200, but AI was at a reasonable price. We got an upgrade from the King Studio to a Luxury Room since we mentioned we were celebrating out anniversary. The room was very spacious! There was a bar area and living room area with comfy couches and chairs. The bathroom had marble and granite and Bath and Body Works toiletries. It was very clean and comfortable! AI isn't in the heart of Charleston, but a couple of blocks away from the shops and restaurants. There is also a Harris Teeter across from the Inn and Parking is $12 across the street too. We didn't drive anywhere all weekend. The continental breakfast included cereal, bagels, muffins, fruit, oatmeal, along with boiled eggs and mini sausage biscuits. The staff was friendly and the Inn was just lovely. The only negative is that we could hear everything in the room above us. At one point we heard part of someone conversation. Besides that, I would def stay here again!