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John Rutledge House Inn

4.0 star property
City-center B&B within easy reach of College of Charleston

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe
Nestled near the historic College of Charleston, John Rutledge House Inn offers a warm welcome with full breakfast, daily manager's reception, and a charming garden. Connect to in-room WiFi or unwind on the picturesque terrace.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge services
  • Picnic area

Feel at home (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
116 Broad St, Charleston, SC, 29401-2437

What's nearby

  • College of Charleston - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Waterfront Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Charleston City Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Medical University of South Carolina - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 20 min drive
  • Charleston Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blind Tiger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Thoroughbred Club - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bitty & Beau's Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Peninsula Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Toast Of Charleston - ‬7 min walk

About this property

John Rutledge House Inn

When you stay at John Rutledge House Inn, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and College of Charleston. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby kayaking and surfing/body boarding, and free perks include WiFi and full breakfast daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Other highlights at this luxurious bed & breakfast include a terrace and a garden.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 19 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Uncovered on-site self-parking (USD 28.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Discount at nearby fitness center
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1763
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Awards and affiliations

John Rutledge House Inn is listed in the 2021 Travel + Leisure 500.

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs USD 28.00 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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Frequently asked questions

Does John Rutledge House Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, John Rutledge House Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at John Rutledge House Inn?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 40 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at John Rutledge House Inn?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 28.00 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at John Rutledge House Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at John Rutledge House Inn and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, boat tours, and kayaking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

What's the area around John Rutledge House Inn like?

John Rutledge House Inn is in Charleston Historic District, a short 14-minute walk from Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and 9 minutes' walk from College of Charleston.

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John Rutledge House Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Breakfast
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Room
Historical

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was served daily and was very good, with guests enjoying the option to choose their meals. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

Love live loved my stay there!
3-night trip

10/10

The historic property did not disappoint! Staff was top notch as were the accommodations. When we return to Charleston this will be our go to.
4-night trip

10/10

Great location, beautiful place, incredible service and friendliness from the staff. Highly recommended
2-night trip

10/10

Excellent staff! Friendly, great locale.
3-night trip

10/10

We loved the property, room was beautiful and clean. Lots of history. Breakfast was excellent. Great location. Staff accommodating and knowledgeable of city.
1-night trip

10/10

Great historic location…perfect for shopping, dining, whatever within easy walking distance. We will be back..!
4-night trip

10/10

Great stay in another unit at the John Rutledge !
1-night trip

10/10

The John Rutledge House Inn is a living history museum. The building is incredible, the amenities are excellent, and the staff is knowledgeable about the building's history and the city.
2-night trip

10/10

Amazing property
2-night trip

10/10

An always cozy and peaceful stay at the Rutledge. A superior breakfast this time served in my room.
2-night trip

10/10

Excellent B&B experience. Wonderful staff and very nice facilities.
2-night trip

10/10

The service was impeccable, the location very convenient. Excellent breakfast in the AM.
4-night trip

10/10

We really enjoyed this historic property. It was quiet, but still close to shopping, restaurants, and the other historic attractions of Charleston. The staff is very attentive and friendly. We look forward to staying here again.
4-night trip

10/10

John and Jim went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Breakfast was served daily and was very good. Location prime!
5-night trip

10/10

A step back in time, very convenient location most attractions within 10 min.walk Concierge service friendly and knowledgeable
2-night trip

10/10

Great experience!
1-night trip

10/10

This place is amazing. Great service. Gorgeous room. Beautiful setting. Historic.
1-night trip

10/10

A perfect place to experience historic Charleston. The inn is beautiful and offers many amenities,,,, a full breakfast, coffee in the lobby, afternoon tea, and evening brandy. Staff are attentive. The area is walkable and filled with historic places of interest. Many fine dining choices.
2-night trip

10/10

Very friendly and helpful
1-night trip

10/10

Great staff. Lisa was very helpful and friendly. Maurice set a good breakfast. We will be back
1-night trip

10/10

The John Rutledge House Inn was everything we expected and more! John, our Concierge, was helpful in every way. We could not have asked for a better experience. I would give the John Rutledge House Inn my highest recommendations to anyone who asked. We will plan to stay there again on future trips to Charleston.
2-night trip

10/10

All of the above
2-night trip

10/10

We loved our stay. Its was our first family trip only ladies. Nicky welcomed us in. Such a friendly & family environment. Also Gabby, Maurice kitchen staff, and cleaning staff too. We started with an early morning having breakfast we enjoyed very much, choosing our meals every night. Shopping 🛍️ is close if you love shopping. Cafe place we did most of our stay was walking distance Souralle. Ru Ru we enjoyed ice cafe and pizza. We walking to the pier, pineapple 🍍. We want to return again next year. We loved it . Especially the Jacuzzi we had a blast .. we loved everything from 116 John R. We can't wait to return. Quiet place.
5-night trip

10/10

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!
2-night trip

10/10

2-night trip