John Rutledge House Inn

4.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Exterior
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Exterior
Courtyard
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available

Explore the area

Map
116 Broad St, Charleston, SC, 29401-2437
  • Dock Street Theater
    7 min walk
  • Gaulart & Maliclet
    2 min walk
  • Charleston Station
    17 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    20 min drive

Room options

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Charleston

With a stay at John Rutledge House Inn, you'll be centrally located in Charleston, a 9-minute walk from College of Charleston and 12 minutes by foot from Charleston City Market. .This bed & breakfast is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Waterfront Park and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal.

What's nearby

  • College of Charleston - 9 min walk
  • Charleston City Market - 12 min walk
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 14 min walk
  • Waterfront Park - 14 min walk
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 3 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Blind Tiger - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Thoroughbred Club - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bitty & Beau's Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Toast Of Charleston - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Poogan's Porch - ‬4 min walk

About this property

John Rutledge House Inn

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, a quick walk to College of Charleston
John Rutledge House Inn offers 19 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Charleston bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This bed & breakfast also features concierge services, a picnic area, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.
Take advantage of the bed & breakfast's room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (USD 18.00 per night)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Family friendly

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Free rollaway/extra beds
  • Fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Free rollaway beds
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic bed

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 18.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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John Rutledge House Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 228 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 228 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 228 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 228 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 228 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

charles

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
All of the above
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

LUANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I had to choose one word to describe my stay here, it would be phenomenal! From the moment I walked into this amazing, beautiful, historic home, I was greeted with joy by the staff, especially Nicole, who went above and beyond to make my stay delightful. The service was impeccable, with incredible breakfasts, Maria, the chef, made the best poached eggs I’ve ever had. The turn-down service and housekeeping were top-notch, room was spotless and dust free. Tea Time was also amazing, and they wonderfully accommodated my gluten-free needs, making the experience even more special. A special touch was the nightcap waiting for me upon my return in the evening, featuring amazing brandy, port, and sherry. The location is perfect for exploring the best points of interest in historic Charleston, all within walking distance. This has been the most exceptional experience I’ve ever had.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer Vanessa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
John and Jim went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Breakfast was served daily and was very good. Location prime!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Everette

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca, Montpelier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was impeccable, the location very convenient. Excellent breakfast in the AM.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John was welcoming from the moment we walked in. Always ready for some port and conversation. The room was xomfortable and beautiful. Flowers, afternoon tea, so much to complement. Maurice made breakfast every morning notable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing. Great service. Gorgeous room. Beautiful setting. Historic.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Lisa was very helpful and friendly. Maurice set a good breakfast. We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Viswanathan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A step back in time, very convenient location most attractions within 10 min.walk Concierge service friendly and knowledgeable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kristin

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent B&B experience. Wonderful staff and very nice facilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021