The Anchorage Inn is a four star hotel located on The Promenade in Portstewart. The Anchorage Inn is situated inside the Anchor Bar Complex. All rooms are en-suite and have under-floor heating. A TV and safe is provided, along with a dressing gown and slippers. The room also includes tea and coffee making facilities and a bottle of water. The hotel is smoke-free and has Wi-Fi throughout the whole complex. Free breakfast is provided and there is a dry cleaning service available. The hotel also has a business suite that is equipped with LCD projection and controlled lighting and sound. Dining options include The Anchor Bar, which was established in 1898 and has remained its Victorian character. The Anchorage Bistro also serves food. Both are located on-site and have an extensive drinks list. Aura Nightclub is located within the complex. Coastal walks and views can be easily accessed along Water’s Edge and Portstewart Strand.
WiFi in lobby
Free WiFi
Pool
Spa
Parking
Pets
A/C
Restaurant
Hotel bar
Gym
Guests have been very complimentary of the comfortable rooms. Guests have remarked that the rooms are very well equipped, and the beds are reported to be very comfortable with soft pillows. Rooms are renowned for being cleaned to a very high standard.
The staff members at The Anchorage often get a special mention in reviews. Guests have consistently noted how friendly and helpful the employees are, and many guests have claimed that the good service is what keeps them coming back.
A tasty, generous meal is on store if you are dining on-site. Meals are reported to be very good and extensive menus for both dinner and breakfast caters for all sorts of dietary requirements. The restaurant is very popular and is known to fill up quickly.
The lack of temperature control in the rooms has been flagged by several guests. There have been reports of rooms becoming warm and stuffy, as well as rooms that remain chilly throughout the night. In each case, management has responded and it is reported that the inn is working to rectify the issue.
The inn is perfect for party-goers, but if you are looking for a peaceful weekend with the family then you may need to search for a more subdued atmosphere. The pub is very popular, especially on weekends, and the sound has been known to drift into the rooms. There are numerous accounts of loud music and noise from the pub continuing well into the night, with some guests claiming that they were unable to sleep.
Keep in mind the limited amount of parking if you are planning on driving to The Anchorage Inn. Street parking can get busy on weekends, so try to arrive early in the afternoon if possible.
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