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Good value but mixter maxter

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4 of 5 stars
ARDNAHOE 33 contributions
Glasgow
Aug 26, 2008 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

For Europeans, even with a strengthening dollar, the first thing to say is that this Inn represents terrific value - we had the VAST Admiral Anson Suite and the adjoining Scarborough Suite for $189 and $169 a night in mid August. We were a family of 5 - both suites easily each would have accomodated 4. Ours was the largest with a rather oddly configured setup. The Inn is a converted warehouse and, to make a bedroom, a couple of incomplete dividing walls have been put up. They don't reach ceiling height but it is no big deal as you are not overlooked - and the windows in the adjoining sitting room area are louvred. The inn is just on the edge of the historic district (tho provided it is not Charleston at its humid worst) within very easy walking distance of just about everywhere a visitor will want to go. Park up in the adjacent carpark and enjoy a pedestrian break in a very un-pedestrian location. Our rooms each came with wetbars,fridges and micro-ovens as well as fireplaces (why are Americans so keen on rooms with chimneys?). Decor is heavy handed Olde Worlde and the inn hosts possibly one of the world's most kitsch painting and repro collections. It would in fact be fascinating to see what a high tech minimalist with a wad of cash could make of this place but I suspect the owners judge that those visiting this lovely historic city want the overdone setup. The complementary breakfast could do with smartening up - given the rooms are not dear I doubt many would grudge paying a few bucks more for better vittels. We popped in to the afternoon cheese and wine having experienced this in smaller US B&Bs and inns. But here there was no friendly mein host dispensing local information and the wine was errrrmm horrible and I'm not surprised the cheese was free. There are excellent restaurants - try Fig and Fleet Landing and the Grill at the posh hotel near Market Street. A 24 hr supermarket is literally across the street. One big bugbear - and probably a bit unfair given the room size- but I was routinely wakened from my sleep by the THUNDERING A/C. Pack earplugs if you think it would disturb you. This place is not really a B&B (though it acts like one) and does not offer the full services (nor room rates) of the plusher Charleston hotels. It's a pretty unique mixter-maxter of decor, friendly and helpful frontdesk,slightly bizarre food and drink and great value esp for family travellers.

  • Liked — Room Size
  • Disliked — Cacophony of the AC
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay August 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Family with teenagers
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since June 21, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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Great Hotel

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4 of 5 stars
AliceInHerPartyDress 17 contributions
Lichfield, United Kingdom
Jun 29, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

We loved this hotel and if we ever get back to Charleston we would definately stay there again. The room was large with a separate seating and kitchen area to the bed, separated by a wall. Staff were very friendly. The hotel is clean and breakfast was lovely. They also offer lemonade and iced tea in the afternoon and a cheese and wine hour in the evening. We did sample the lemonade which was excellent but did not sample the cheese and wine.

My only problem with the hotel is its location. As others have said if it had been a few blocks nearer the town centre it would have been great. But it is not, so we will have to live with that. It is also opposite a supermarket. Which is very good I might add. However, if you were on the front then you may have been bothered by the noise from lorries delivering. We were on the back so did not have that trouble.

Overall we were very satisfied with the hotel and would stay there again.

  • Liked — The ice cold air conditioning as you walk into the hotel
  • Disliked — Its location
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay June 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with family
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since July 08, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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Great location & Gorgeous - Staff needs a bit of improvement

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4 of 5 stars
nl4822 1 contribution
SC
Jun 23, 2008 | Trip type: Couples

Great location & gorgeous inn. Staff was average in their helpfulness & attitude. The maid service did not clean our room while we were there - had to ask for clean towels. However, we would stay again due to room size, affordability, & convenience.

  • Liked — The rooms
  • Disliked — The staff
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay June 2008
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since June 23, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, Great pool scene, Families with young children
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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Wonderful choice

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5 of 5 stars
bmcrowe 1 contribution
Atlanta
May 24, 2008

My wife and I stayed here for our 1 yr wedding anniversary and it was wonderful. The atmosphere and asthetics of the Inn were perfect. It was really cozy and super convenient. The decor was very old world and rustic- much to my liking. The staff was extremely curtious and helped us with dinner reservations each night and gave us local opinions of what to do during the days. The location was well within walking distance from just about everything. My wife and I were able to park our car upon arrival and not move it until our departure. We loved our stay so much it took us until our third day to stop mentioning to each other how happy we were with our choice to stay there. We'll definately be going back!

P.S.> The afternoon wine and cheese was great. And so was the sweet tea and lemonade set out each afternoon.

  • Liked — The feel of the Inn. Everything from the architecture to the decor to the staff
  • Disliked — The breakfast spread could use some bolstering. But, this is coming from someone who likes to eat and not have breakfast snacks
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay May 2008
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Age group 18-24
  • Member since May 24, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles, Pet owners
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Other
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Great hotel with a noise problem...

Ansonborough Inn

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4 of 5 stars
CarolinaBulldog 4 contributions
Charlotte, NC
Mar 24, 2008

I just got back from Easter weekend at the Ansonborough Inn with friends. We thought the location was great and price reasonable since it's within walking distance to downtown and includes breakfast. The staff was great, especially Immad (sp?) at the front desk. He was always smiling and very cordial.

The only drawback I could find is the NOISE! You could hear entire conversations from the next room. Coughing in the middle of the night from other rooms woke us up. I would strongly reccommend that the management try to look into soundproofing. A great room/location and staff is not worth it when you can't sleep at night.

Keep up the good work!

  • Liked — Location
  • Disliked — Noise
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay March 2008
  • Visit was for Quality time with friends
  • Member since March 24, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for Young singles
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
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Average price*: $168 (year-round)
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