John Rutledge House Inn

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

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Exterior
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Courtyard

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Showing 2 of 2 rooms

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

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 neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • College of Charleston - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Charleston City Market - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Waterfront Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

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

Luxury upscale bed & breakfast near College of Charleston
Located close to Charleston City Market and Waterfront Park, John Rutledge House Inn 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), a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, luggage storage, and a porter/bellhop
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Tempur-Pedic beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and heating

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 common area(s)

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Free rollaway/extra beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 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 elevators

More

  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

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

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

Property payment types

MONETIZATION_ON

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 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 elevators

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Frequently asked questions

Is John Rutledge House Inn 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?

Self parking is available for USD 18.00 per night.

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

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

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

Check-out is at noon.

Where is John Rutledge House Inn located?

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

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John Rutledge House Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 237 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 237 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 237 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 237 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 237 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

Douglass

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

Ross

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BARBARA

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

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

Joe

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

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

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

Kenneth

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

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jim

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