We stayed one night at the Hope Anchor during our honeymoon. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. We had to leave very early the next morning to catch a flight from nearby Lydd Airport and needed to leave long before breakfast time. We asked if a continental breakfast could be provided earlier and it was. The breakfast was excellent... more

A friend and I decided to stay at Rye to visit Hastings, Battle and the marshes. The Hope Anchor got deservedly good reviews and offered a special weekday deal that included room, full breakfast, three course dinner and a bottle of wine each night. We stayed five nights. The only twin room was the Nook and Cranny which was described... more

Typical small hotel - old fashioned furnishings throughout and the room a bit cramped. Quiet, genteel whispery atmosphere in the dining room though the food was very good. When booking we were not offered the 'dinner, b&b' option - only found out about it after leaving, so we paid over the odds which I think is a bit mean. However... more

I stayed for one night while performing at a concert in the town. I know Rye well but had not known this hotel before so was pleased to be recommended by your guide to somewhere new. It was pleasant and well situated with a clean but rather small room, adequately but not luxuriously furnished. The bed needed a new mattress... more

I booked this hotel for a break away for our anniversary. I came upon it by chance really on the internet but really liked the look of the individual rooms and what seemed to be really good value at £110 dbb per night. It is a bit of a fun journey down the cobbled street down to the hotel but... more

The receptionist at the Hope Anchor hotel greeted us with friendliness and enthusiasm. We had a charming room with a very nice view. The dinner menu did not appeal, so we went to the Ship Inn which was delightful. Breakfast was good, with no frills (it's a one egg hotel: always seems rather mean). Maybe because we went out the... more

Friendly service and a great central location make this a good base from which to explore Rye and the surrounding area. The interior decor in the bedrooms is a little quirky but the friendliness of the staff makes you feel very welcome. The only difficulty can be finding a parking space in the square next to the hotel - in... more

We have just returned from a 3 night mid-week break at the Hope Anchor. We had considered staying elsewhere, but the reviews on Trip Adviser convinced us to try there. We are so pleased we did - and will definitely be returning. In some ways we are loath to say too much - in case it gets so popular we... more

The Hope Anchor is a good hotel in most respects. It serves good (though not outstanding) food, attractively presented. The young waitresses are charming - invariably polite, friendly and eager to please. In fact every staff member in the hotel, without exception, is friendly and helpful. There is a small bar that is run, during some shifts, by a retired... more