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John Rutledge House Inn Charleston

John Rutledge House Inn Charleston
John Rutledge House Inn Charleston – Charleston, SC
John Rutledge House Inn Charleston – Charleston, SC
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM

About John Rutledge House Inn Charleston

Historic Setting John Rutledge House Inn in Charleston offers a historic building with a garden and terrace. Free WiFi is available in public areas. Comfortable Accommodations Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, bathrobes, and modern amenities. Additional facilities include a lounge, 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and outdoor seating. Dining Options Guests can enjoy American breakfast with an à la carte menu. Breakfast is available in the room, and special diet menus are provided. Prime Location Located 8 minutes from Rainbow Row and less than 0.6 mi from Charleston Waterfront Park. Nearby attractions include Charleston Museum and Charleston City Marina. Charleston International Airport is 12 mi away.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Fitness center
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.8 / 5
Excellent 255 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We loved our stay here and hope to repeat it! It's a beautiful house that has been carefully restored and is beautifully maintained. The concierges were fantastic - and we really tested them! Breakfasts, which can be served at your request in any one of 3 locations, were delightful, and our server Maurice was lovely, seeming to pay special attention to make sure that our food and beverages were just right. The room was large, the shower had great water pressure, and though it was hot and muggy outside, we were comfortably cool in our room. Beds were excellent. This house is within easy walking distance of nearly everything. It has a small parking lot with the cheapest daily rate of any hotel we considered. Stay here!( and be sure to check out the Preservation Society Store nearby!)

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great property and dog friendly, too!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Wonderful experience. The building is beautiful and it takes you back in time a bit. Great service!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    This is our new favorite place to stay in Charleston! We have been going to Charleston for many, many years, and realy enjoyed our stay. The cook to order breakfast was delivered to our room each day. The staff was so nice and helpful, and the room was very spacious and the best shower my husband said he has had in years! Afternoon tea was such a nice break also. Very peaceful and relaxing setting.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    It was a great stay

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Quiet location providing easy walking to most of the historic and museum sites as well as restaurants aplenty. Charleston provides a downtown area shuttle (DASH) if walking is an issue. Good included breakfast with many options. Friendly staff. The accommodations are not opulent but they're comfortable and enjoyable. The draw is the history of the building and the area. The other guests were all friendly. No one was there with a "one percenter attitude."

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Exceptional

  • Engine customer Feb 2026

    Exceptional across the board. The staff was beyond hospitable, friendly, welcoming, and genuinely nice people.highly recommend this place for a true southern hospitality experience. Location was excellent as well. I’ll be back.

  • Engine customer Dec 2025

    Location was great. Staff was great. Room was nice with a charm to it. Snacks and breakfast were wonderful.

  • Engine customer Nov 2025

    Great stay. The carriage house was located central to downtown Charleston and walkable to all the great activities downtown. Staff was friendly.

  • Engine customer Nov 2025

    Other than that location is great , the rooms are big and beautiful, the shower is very nice. The town is small and you can walk all day!

  • Engine customer Oct 2025

    Large restored rooms on south borde of french district.

  • Engine customer Sep 2025

    Had an amazing experience. Would highly recommend. Great location right in the heart of the historic dsitrict. Staying here is a destination by itself. Will definitely come back next time. The service is so personalized and friendly and has an old world charm that is so rare in these times.

  • Engine customer Aug 2025

    We stayed in back carriage house with lovely view of the courtyard. Very quiet and private. Exceptional breakfast service. Great location can walk all over the historic downtown. Loved it!

  • Engine customer Aug 2025

    Hospitality at its absolute finest! The small details make a huge difference. You definitely feel like you’re in the upper echelon of society while staying there. Centrally located but yet you feel like you’re far away from the hustle and bustle of downtown. Tea time was a nice treat in the afternoon and breakfast options are the same as a diner.

  • Engine customer Jul 2025

    Very quaint, staff were very welcoming. Room was lovely. Afternoon tea and evening drinks were really nice! The only drawback is the lack of an elevator.

  • Engine customer Jun 2025

    everything there as nothing to fault

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    Love live loved my stay there!

  • Engine customer Mar 2025

    Amazing property with excellent service. Morning Breakfast was the "Cherry-on -Top", delicious. It was our first trip to Charlston, and the location made exploring a breeze! We would absolute stay again in the future!

Frequently asked questions about John Rutledge House Inn Charleston

Does John Rutledge House Inn Charleston have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, John Rutledge House Inn Charleston offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does John Rutledge House Inn Charleston offer parking?
Yes, paid self-parking is available on-site at John Rutledge House Inn Charleston.
Does John Rutledge House Inn Charleston have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. John Rutledge House Inn Charleston offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does John Rutledge House Inn Charleston have a fitness center?
Yes, John Rutledge House Inn Charleston features an on-site fitness center for guests.
Where is John Rutledge House Inn Charleston located, and how walkable is the area?
John Rutledge House Inn Charleston is located at 116 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401. With a Walk Score of 95, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near John Rutledge House Inn Charleston
  • Siege of Charleston 0.1 mi
  • 2015 Charleston, South Carolina shooting 0.8 mi
  • Siege of Charleston 1.3 mi
  • USS Yorktown 1.8 mi
  • The Citadel 2.2 mi
  • Battle of Fort Sumter 3.8 mi
  • Fort Sumter 3.8 mi

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