The Ansonborough

Beautiful property and room, the staff is very pleasant and helpful

Atmosphere

The breakfast is pretty simple, but the place we're staying is really nice.

The Ansonborough Inn is located at the intersection of E Bay St & Hassell. E Bay St is 4 lanes and heavily traveled throughout the day. Our room was on the ground floor facing E Bay St. The traffic could be heard from 6 a.m. to midnight. If you open the shutters, you will be looking out at pedestrians and motorists at eye level. When we asked about the noise, the response was "We can't do anything about it". True enough, but not much empathy. We were offered ear plugs.
The room was spacious and clean with daily service to change towels. The bed was comfortable. There was no additional blanket or pillows (only what was on the bed). There's ample storage for clothes in drawers and the closet. The bedside lighting is good. The one chair in the room is uncomfortable because it has a very deep seat.
Don't bother to have breakfast, as the offerings are minimal & the space is poorly designed. Scrambled eggs were from a mix, just what you'd get at mass-market motels at much lower prices. Oatmeal was available...but there were no bowls or spoons. Dining space is quite limited: only 1 table with 6 chairs. Otherwise, you can be seated on a couch with cocktail tables to eat breakfast.

We stayed at an earlier incarnation of the Ansonborough in 2018, before it was renovated and the prices increased substantially. The room was away from E. Bay Street, with more "rustic" decor that was still very nice. Breakfast AND an afternoon social hour were included in the price. The breakfast/social area had multiple tables with chairs, so you could eat breakfast as a meal, rather than as a grab-and-go. Staff were very friendly and accommodating in 2028.

We would have been wise to look at online reviews before booking, because these same issues came up in other reviews over several years.

I booked the hotel for a girls weekend for five of us based on the positive reviews and did not go wrong! The hotel is very unique with its high ceilings and brick. It is in a perfect location to walk everywhere with a grocery store right across the street. Breakfast was simple, but a nice plus. The staff were friendly and accommodating. We had a King suite with a lovely large living space which was great for gathering. I had looked at many hotels before picking this one. Everyone was very happy with my choice and I would absolutely recommend. Thanks for a great time!

This hotel was absolutely spectacular! Incredibly relaxing, we felt like it was a home away from home. Room are gorgeous, comfortable, and had all the we needed. Light breakfast was just perfect for starting the day. The staff were so knowledgeable and eager to share all that Charleston has to offer. We loved our stay and will absolutely stay here again when visiting Charleston!

Beautiful building loved the rooftop patio. Breakfast was great pretty good selection as well. Friendly staff. Parking way too expensive though.

Location

Was fantastic in every way. Could not have been a better stay. Location, room, common areas were all really great. Staff was excellent and friendly. We were very, very pleased!

Interiors

I love this hotel and will recommend it to anyone visiting Charleston. First of all, check in was so quick and simple with free parking. I parked, checked in, and got up to my room within a couple of minutes. Front desk staff was so friendly and gave me a token for a free welcome drink at the bar. Next, I love the spaciousness of the room, which is actually more like a loft, with its soaring high ceiling, exposed wood beams, white painted exposed brick wall, and a modern kitchenette. Very cool decor that evokes relaxation while also uplifting the mood. I loved the uniqueness of a huge warehouse converted into a modern hotel.

I chose our stay in Charleston, based on the French Quarter location, The Ansonborough listings photographs and pricing. Unfortunately the 2026 historic winter Ice Storm “Fern’ spanning across much of the country prevented us from visiting the surrounding areas, but the photos of the Inn were spot on. Thie interior of the building was amazing, the room was very spacious and gorgeous. The building’s exposed exterior painted brick walls and massive wood Post and Beam construction with era style woodwork just tells a person that this is just not another over night stay, but a relaxing welcoming. Our booking app provided us with a complimentary cocktail coupon and to our surprise The Ansonborough did the same, buy way of a symbolic George Anson poker chip. We certainly took advantage of the offering especially after an 8-hour drive, at the Inn’s small but quaint bar. Outside dinning is a moderate walk. There is a light breakfast bar provided and checkout is by noon. There is a small refrigerator in the room, bottled water, no microwave. Parking across the street with limited parking along the Inn.
Highly recommend The Ansonborough.

We stayed at The Ansonborough to celebrate our anniversary and couldn’t have been happier with our choice. We booked a Luxury King room (just a step up from the standard, I believe), and the room itself was fantastic. Clean, comfortable, and exactly what we were hoping for on a long weekend getaway in Charleston. The hotel also accommodated an early check-in for a small fee, which was much appreciated after an early travel day.

The welcome cocktail was delicious, and breakfast each morning was excellent with plenty of options: breads, yogurt, waffles, eggs, bacon and sausage, oatmeal, fresh fruit, juices, and a solid coffee bar. The location is another big win. It’s right next to a Harris Teeter if you need anything, and only a short 3–4 block walk from the main strip. Close enough to enjoy everything Charleston has to offer, but far enough away to stay quiet and relaxed at night.

The only minor issue we had was a small shower leak that got some water on the floor, something that could easily be fixed with a line of caulk. Otherwise, the hotel was beautiful and well maintained. We would absolutely stay here again if we find ourselves back in Charleston.

Great breakfast. Everything was very clean. Friendly staff. Cello player was amazing! A very unexpected special treat.

Beautifully decorated, very warm and relaxing atmosphere. Staff was friendly.
Self Parking was a bit expensive though. $15 daily would have been better. Everywhere we went, we had to pay to park, but I thought $30 a day was a bit much.
Breakfast good. Except for the frozen egg patties. Scrambled eggs were much better. Grits, biscuits and gravy were my favorite.
I do wish the room had a microwave for my leftovers.

Parking and location