Hotel Anthracite

A modern, boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Carbondale, PA that pays tribute to the city’s rich heritage and history

4.3

A modern, boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Carbondale, PA that pays tribute to the city’s rich heritage and history

4.3
Kol Steakhouse at Hotel Anthracite
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Kol Steakhouse Entree
Courtyard at Hotel Anthracite
Queen Suite
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Hotel Anthracite Fitness Center
Kol Steakhouse Bar
Hotel Anthracite Guestroom

The Basics

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A contemporary hotel featuring refined accommodations and all the amenities of today while offering a nod to the past. Hotel Anthracite pays tribute to the area's history through its name and décor. Guest rooms are ultra-comfortable, and the hotel is conveniently located near Scranton, the Lackawanna Valley, and the Endless Mountains Region. The property includes a scenic outdoor courtyard, Kol Steakhouse, and Gravity Hall, one of the largest event spaces in the area.

At a Glance

  • Free WiFi
  • Pet Friendly
  • Smoke-Free
  • Free Parking
  • Weddings/Events
  • Restaurant On-Site
  • Cont. Breakfast
  • Meetings/Retreats

In the Know

  • Visit the Carbondale Historical Society Museum housed within Carbondale City Hall which is adjacent to Hotel Anthracite. 

  • Merli-Sarnoski Park is open year-round. The 840-acre park offers 15 miles of dedicated mountain biking trails.

  • Take a walking tour of Carbondale to view the architecture, history, and the first underground Anthracite mine in the US.

  • Golfing is a popular pastime in the Carbondale area. Choose from seven challenging courses within 12 miles of the hotel

Stay for the Story

Hotel Anthracite celebrates the region’s rich history through its name, décor, and ambiance. Postcards, photos, maps, and historical items serve as artwork to decorate interior spaces and pay homage to the city’s industrial past.

Sip & Savor

Here are a few things to sip & savor when you visit…

Enjoy weekly specials and live music in the bar at Kol Steakhouse
Try wine tasting at Riverview Winery
Enjoy old world Italian dishes at Pettinato's Restaurant

See & Do

Here are a few things to see & do when you visit…

Hit the slopes at nearby Elk Mountain Ski Resort
Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, a 70-mile trail system, passes through Carbondale with trailheads just two blocks from Hotel Anthracite. 
Enjoy seasonal fun at Lakeland Orchard & Cidery. Cut your own Christmas tree in winter, enjoy apple, and strawberry harvests in warmer months

Guest Reviews

My husband and I would like to send out a four star review to Hotel Anthracite for a lovely two night stay in their suite. As we entered the lovely courtyard it was so welcoming with a wishing fountain flowers and comfy seats to take in the relaxing environment. Our rooms were spotless and welcoming too, even for our midsized shepherd mix, Dakota! We had a family dinner in...See More

- Bill Nanfeldt

Nice, clean, relatively large rooms that look like they have recently been updated. Stayed here a few times when it was a Best Western, so perhaps the change over inspired that. Per other review, I was not expecting to find cable TV in the rooms. Ownership must have heard that comment, as they now have a straightforward cable system in the rooms. Just two comments however: bar and restaurant...See More

- Jim Waurin

We loved staying at Hotel Anthracite! Everything about the hotel is beautiful, and I loved the art everywhere that illustrates the rich mining history of Carbondale. Our room was great in every way. The only downside was the pillows, which were kind've hard and small. The breakfast was just right and greatly appreciated, and the front desk staff were excellent throughout our visit. Also, this was one of the...See More

- Jack Pitzer

Nice rooms, not much open on a Sunday, breakfast not so good. Only 1 elevator which was very slow. We were there for a wedding, they made us wait for 45 minutes to get room because of poor scheduling and rooms were not ready till 3 45. Many other guests in same situation

- Kathy

Rooms & Suites

# of Rooms: 61

Room Amenities: Air Conditioning, Coffee Maker/Service, Hair Dryer, Telephones, Alarm Clocks

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For information on ADA accessibility for the facility or its rooms, please contact the property directly.

Policies

Smoking Policy: Outside - Only in designated areas

Family Friendly: Yes

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Food & Wine

Meals Offered: Breakfast, Dinner

Special Diets Accommodated: Yes

Restaurant on Premises: Open to the Public

Dining Amenities: Room Service, Special Diets Accommodated

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Guest Services

Internet Service: Wireless

Front Desk/Security: 24 Hours, Onsite

Corporate Rates: Yes

Inn Amenities: Hot Breakfast, Fitness Center, Free Onsite Parking, LGBTQI+ Friendly, Meeting Space Available, Restaurant On Site, Weddings & Events Available, Wine/Spirits Available

Weddings & Celebrations

Wedding/Reception/Event Facilities: Indoor, Outdoor

Events Supported: Private Parties, Receptions, Rehearsal Dinners

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Business Travel & Meetings

Meeting Types: Business Meetings, Retreats

Meeting Facilities: Yes

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Location Type: Small Town/Village