21 Hasell St, Charleston, South Carolina, United States | (618) 248-8274
On the outskirts of Charleston's historic district; a short walk to restaurants, bars, and shops
Charming interiors combine rustic elements with antique pieces
Spacious and inviting rooms; some with fireplaces
Cool, nautical-themed pub serving beer and wine
Rooftop terrace with
seating and shaded area
Small fitness center with
treadmill and weight machine
Free breakfast with freshly baked bread and various hot dishes
Free afternoon wine and cheese reception
Free Wi-Fi
Some rooms get street noise
Fee for parking
Tiny fitness center
No pool or hot tub
Situated on the outskirts of Charleston's historic district, Ansonborough Inn is an upper-middle-range boutique hotel with charming interiors that hark back to its industrial past. This former stationer's warehouse blends rustic details, like exposed brick walls and wooden ceiling beams, with elegant antique pieces. Its 45 rooms are spacious and homey, and some even have fireplaces and soaring 16-foot ceilings, though travelers should note that street-side rooms might pose noise issues. The hotel
offers a free breakfast with freshly baked breads and various hot items, as well as a free afternoon cheese and wine reception and cookies throughout the day. There’s also an atmospheric nautical-themed pub on-site, as well as a rooftop terrace and tiny fitness center. Guests who don't mind staying outside of the downtown area should also consider the Inn at Middleton Place, a mid-range hotel on a beautiful former plantation that has an outdoor pool.
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Scene
Former stationer’s warehouse converted into boutique hotel
Ansonborough Inn is named
after Lord Anson of England, who was sent to Charleston in 1724 to protect the
coast from pirates and allegedly won the neighborhood in a poker game. Originally a stationer’s warehouse and dating back to 1901, the inn retains some properties of its industrial past, such as the large,
warehouse windows and exposed wooden
framework. The inn is full of charming period decor, like wooden antique pieces and lots of gilt-framed oil paintings adorning the walls throughout. Nautical-themed art decorates the atmospheric pub named after Admiral Anson, while the breakfast room is festooned with a collection of dog paintings. Outside, guests can relax on the rooftop terrace, which is skirted in potted plants and filled with patio furniture.
Location
Located on the edge of Charleston's historic district in the Ansonborough neighborhood
Ansonborough Inn is located on the outskirts of Ansonborough, a neighborhood in Charleston's historic district, which is filled with many quaint old houses and charming side
streets. King Street, one of the busiest shopping and dining areas in the neighborhood, is less than a 10-minute walk from the property. Marion Square, a lovely six-acre park, and Rainbow Row, a stretch of 13 colorful Georgian row houses, are 11 minutes away on foot. There’s a 24-hour grocery store right across the street from the hotel and a bus stop on the corner.
Rooms
Charming rooms with rustic details and classic furnishings
The spacious rooms at the Ansonborough Inn feature beautiful
structural details like brick walls and exposed wooden ceiling beams. These rustic elements are combined with traditional pieces like four-poster beds, chandeliers, and gilt-framed oil paintings. All rooms have microwaves, mini-fridges, tea- and coffee-making facilities, flat-screen TVs, and free
Wi-Fi. Extra features like 16-foot ceilings, wet bars, and fireplaces are
available in upper-tier options like Premium and Luxury Rooms. Bathrooms are outfitted with either walk-in showers or shower/tub combos, and are stocked with Neutrogena toiletries. Travelers should note, however, that there have been some complaints of noise in street-side rooms.
Features
English pub, rooftop terrace, tiny fitness center, and free breakfast, plus afternoon wine and cheese reception
The hotel serves a free breakfast
including freshly-baked breads, bagels, pastries, cereals, and various hot dishes. A free cheese and wine reception is served in the afternoons, and coffee,
tea, and cookies are available all day. The hotel has a charming English pub and a
rooftop terrace where guests can relax. There’s also a tiny fitness center with
three exercise machines, and a meeting room is available for private events.
