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Hotel Anthracite

2.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Lackawanna River Heritage Trail

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Hotel Anthracite in Carbondale welcomes visitors with a warm lobby fireplace and continental breakfast. Guests dine at Kol Steakhouse, explore Merli-Sarnoski Park with free bicycles, and enjoy reliable WiFi. The attentive staff consistently earns praise from guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Carbondale, Hotel Anthracite is in the city center. Homestead Golf Course and Elk Mountain Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lackawanna River Heritage Trail and Merli-Sarnoski Park. Carbondale Historical Society and Museum and Crystal Lake are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like skiing.
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25 S Main St, Carbondale, PA, 18407

What's nearby

  • Carbondale Historical Society and Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Homestead Golf Course - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Crystal Lake - 10 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Merli-Sarnoski Park - 11 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Newton Lake - 13 min drive - 6.4 miles

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre Scranton Intl. Airport (AVP) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Aj's Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Arson's Ales - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sisko's Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Anthracite

Hotel near Lackawanna River Heritage Trail
Located close to Carbondale Historical Society and Museum and Merli-Sarnoski Park, Hotel Anthracite provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a fireplace in the lobby. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Kol Grill, the on-site steakhouse. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Free bicycle rentals, a ballroom, and a front-desk safe
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, ATM/banking services, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 61 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Kol Grill

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center (6,000 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cleaning fee: USD 8.48 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service fee: USD 3 per accommodation, per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 10.60 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 82-3210611

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Best Western Pioneer
Best Western Pioneer Plaza
Best Western Pioneer Plaza Carbondale
Best Western Pioneer Plaza Hotel
Best Western Pioneer Plaza Hotel Carbondale
Pioneer Best Western
Pioneer Plaza Hotel Carbondale
Hotel Anthracite Carbondale
Pioneer Plaza Carbondale
Grand Hotel Carbondale
Grand Carbondale
Carbondale Grand Hotel
Carbondale Grand
Anthracite Carbondale
The Carbondale Grand Hotel Conference Center
Hotel Anthracite Hotel
Hotel Anthracite Carbondale
Hotel Anthracite Hotel Carbondale

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Anthracite pet-friendly?

Yes, Hotel Anthracite allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Hotel Anthracite?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Anthracite?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Anthracite?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Anthracite located?

Located in the heart of Carbondale, this hotel is steps from Lackawanna River Heritage Trail and Carbondale Historical Society and Museum. Homestead Golf Course and Merli-Sarnoski Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Anthracite Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 527 out of 799 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 799 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 799 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 799 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 799 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was average.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful trip with excellent accommodations! The personal were so welcoming and professional. Hope to come back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check-in uneventful. Room was very clean. Bed comfortable. Staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No telephone in room. restaurants food not good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

LUCIEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great just great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything but we had very noisy neighbors!! Walls are way too thin, you can hear everything….
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the restaurant and I liked the free breakfast and I liked the covered parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Amenities
A very nice locally owned hotel. We ate at the bar which was comfortable. It has a gorgeous courtyard to enjoy the outdoors. A welcome change from the cookie cutter of a chain stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
new, updated, historical hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a nice hotel have stayed there many times for trips in the area. Quiet, friendly staff, rooms are comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean hotel. I’ve stayed several times at this hotel and it never disappoints.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish the bar and dining areas were open earlier than 5 pm. But food and drinks were excellent. A microwave in the room would be conveniant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
These pillows were the best of any hotel I’ve ever stayed in!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decorated nicely. Convenient to eateries.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were very comfortable. The staff is very accommodating and friendly. Hotel location is perfect for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Stay

Great Clean Stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ulf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely stay here again when I’m back in the area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
nice hotel and room. Breakfast is pretty bad
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cressandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay here again

Check in was wonderful and friendly. Hotel is historic and quaint, clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I absolutely love the Hotel Anthracite! I have stayed here multiple times on business and it is consistently exceptional on all levels!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value, well run hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was so surprised how wonderful this hotel was. Had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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