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John Rutledge House Inn Charleston

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A courtyard with a brick wall, potted plants, and outdoor seating.
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A warmly decorated room with a Christmas tree, a fireplace, and traditional furnishings.
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A decorated Christmas tree, a fireplace with candles, and a mirror in a warmly lit room.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services

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116 Broad St, Charleston, SC, 29401-2437
  • Place, College of Charleston
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Charleston City Market
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

House, 2 Double Beds (Carriage)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

House, 1 King Bed (Carriage)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

John Rutledge House Inn Charleston

Self parking, coffee/tea in a common area and concierge services are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, free newspapers and tour/ticket assistance.
John Rutledge House Inn Charleston offers 19 accommodations with a safe and free 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 and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at John Rutledge House Inn Charleston, you're just a quick walk from College of Charleston. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
  • Within a 15-minute walk of College of Charleston and Charleston City Market
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the luxury John Rutledge House Inn Charleston. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Charleston bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The bed & breakfast hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 28 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1763
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 28.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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John Rutledge House Inn Charleston Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 214 out of 251 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 251 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 251 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 251 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 251 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ashvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great. Staff was great. Room was nice with a charm to it. Snacks and breakfast were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay. The carriage house was located central to downtown Charleston and walkable to all the great activities downtown. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love live loved my stay there!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast! Only thing is no elevator for the luggage 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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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."
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harry

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large restored rooms on south borde of french district.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglass

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff! Friendly, great locale.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Best stay ever

Great location, beautiful place, incredible service and friendliness from the staff. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay in another unit at the John Rutledge !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the property, room was beautiful and clean. Lots of history. Breakfast was excellent. Great location. Staff accommodating and knowledgeable of city.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

charles

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

A great place to be on Broad Street

An always cozy and peaceful stay at the Rutledge. A superior breakfast this time served in my room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Param

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

A Must Stay in Charleston

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great historic location…perfect for shopping, dining, whatever within easy walking distance. We will be back..!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

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

Amazing place to stay in Charleston!

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025