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John Rutledge House Inn Charleston

4.0 star property
Luxury bed & breakfast with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Located near the historic College of Charleston, the John Rutledge House Inn welcomes travelers with a full breakfast and daily manager's reception. Guests connect with in-room WiFi or relax in the charming garden and picturesque terrace.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 2 of 2 rooms

House, 2 Double Beds (Carriage)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

House, 1 King Bed (Carriage)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • College of Charleston - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Waterfront Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Charleston City Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Port of Charleston - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Medical University of South Carolina - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪82 Queen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blind Tiger Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sorelle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Poogan's Porch - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Azur - ‬7 min walk

About this property

John Rutledge House Inn Charleston

Luxury upscale bed & breakfast near College of Charleston
Located close to Charleston City Market and Waterfront Park, John Rutledge House Inn Charleston provides free full breakfast, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), luggage storage and a front desk safe
  • Coffee/tea in reception, tour/ticket information and meeting rooms
  • A 24-hour front desk, a porter/bellboy and concierge services
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Tempur-Pedic beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and heating

Awards and affiliations

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

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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)

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
  • Smoke-free property

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
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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Frequently asked questions

Is John Rutledge House Inn Charleston pet-friendly?

Yes, this bed & breakfast allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 40 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at John Rutledge House Inn Charleston?

Self-parking is available for USD 28.00 per night.

What time is check-in at John Rutledge House Inn Charleston?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at John Rutledge House Inn Charleston?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is John Rutledge House Inn Charleston located?

Located in Charleston Historic District, this luxury bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of College of Charleston, Charleston City Market and Waterfront Park. Port of Charleston and Medical University of South Carolina are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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John Rutledge House Inn Charleston Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 209 out of 245 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 245 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 245 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 245 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 245 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Douglass

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything there as nothing to fault
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ross

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

10/10 Excellent

jim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Top notch!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe

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

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