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John Rutledge House Inn
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  • Inn Details

    Built in 1763 by John Rutledge, a signer of the U.S. Constitution, this is one of the only fifteen homes belonging to those signers to survive, and the only one to now accommodate overnight guests. Beautifully restored, the John Rutledge House Inn re-creates the experience of Colonial Charleston each afternoon as tea is served in the ballroom where the presidents and patriots have met. Rates include breakfast served in the guest room or in our courtyard and evening turndown service with Godiva chocolates. Guests may choose from rooms and suites in the main house or in one of the Inn's two carriage houses. AAA Four-Diamond rating. Charter member of Historic Hotels of America.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Antiques/decor

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • CD player

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Private entrance

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • Turndown Service

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Copier

    • Fax Machine

    Other Amenities:

    • newspaper

    • afternoon tea

    • sherry and brandy

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  • Hot Deal: PRESIDENTS' DAY WEEKEND

    • 2/15/2012 - 2/22/2012
    • Regular rate:$349
    • Savings:21%
    • Discount rate:$275

    All rates include complimentary deluxe continental breakfast or daily cooked breakfast served in your room, the ballroom, or our courtyard, wine and sherry and wireless internet access. All rates based on availability. Rates do not include tax, transportation or parking. Certain restrictions may apply.

    Carriage House

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Our charming and secluded carriage house rooms feature antique reproduction furniture, triple bedded sheeting, along with such amenities as CD player clock radio, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, waffle weave robes, in-room refrigerator with bottled water, and a flat screen TV and DVD player. Some rooms are on the second floor and only accessible via a staircase.

    Main House Ground Floor

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Our large ground floor rooms feature antique reproduction furniture, triple bedded sheeting, along with such amenities as CD player clock radio, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, waffle weave robes, in-room refrigerator with bottled water, and a flat screen TV and DVD player. This room type is only accessible via a staircase

    Main House Deluxe

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

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    Our oversized deluxe rooms feature antique reproduction furniture, elaborately carved Italian marble fireplaces, and original parquet flooring and plaster moldings. Like our other rooms you will enjoy triple bedded sheeting, Oriental Carpets, a CD player clock radio, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, waffle weave robes, in-room refrigerator with bottled water, and a flat screen TV and DVD player. King bed deluxe rooms all have canopies. This room type is only accessible via a staircase

    Main House Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    The grand suites, each with 1000 square feet of space offer 18th century reproduction furniture, original plaster molding, an elaborately carved Italian marble, and original parquet flooring. Some of the suites do offer jetted tubs with separate showers. This suite offers guests the option to close the original grand wood doors between the bedroom and living area to offer more privacy or for entertaining purposes. Other room features you may enjoy are a canopied bed, triple bedded sheeting, a CD player clock radio, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, waffle weave robes, in-room refrigerator with bottled water, and a flat screen TV and DVD player. This room type is only accessible via a staircase.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 4 pm    Check out: Noon

    • Deposit amount required: First night's stay plus tax

    • Cancellations: 3 days notice prior to scheduled stay is required.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: wine and sherry in lobby

    • Drinks available: N

    • Children allowed: no charge for children under 12

    • Suitable for children: Yes

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • AAA
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 0

    • AARP
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 0

    • Seasonal Discounts
      Percent off: 0% Days required: 0

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Continental Plus

    • Time Served: 7 am till 10 am

    • Serving location: in Courtyard, Guest room

    Special meal options

    Additional food services

    • Wine and sherry in lobby

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  • Location Type

    • City

    • Downtown

    City

    • Directions to property:
      I-26 East to Hwy 17 South. Take King Street exit, right at stop. Follow King Street to Broad Street, take right. Inn is located on right side, one block down.

    Airport

    • Charleston, SC (CHS) 20 miles

    • Directions to property:
      I-526 North (towards Mt. Pleasant) exit to I-26 East to Hwy 17 South. Take King Street exit, right at stop. Follow King Street to Broad Street, take right. Inn is located on right side, one block down.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • Ocean

    • Ghost Tours

    • Carriage Tours

    • Fort Sumter Tour

    • Performing Theater

    • Religious Services

    • Bicycle rental

    • Historic Homes

    • Shopping

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    Charleston Break

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Oh, such a nice place to stay, enjoyed the afternoon drinks and nibbles, evening Brandy was so good - and all for free. Rooms were excellent, breakfast was a highlight. So close to middle of town, neighbourhood was full of interesting houses, so close to dining. We enjoyed our stay

    Southern Charm

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We enjoyed watching the goings-on of the town from the balcony off the dining area while drinking our coffee in the mornings!

    Divine Historical Experience

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    The photo of JR house does NOT do it justice. The house has symmetrical staircases leading to the front porch and door (unfortunately, the original iron entry gates to these staircases have gone missing). The upper veranda is accessed through the ballroom. Simply being in the ballroom and on the veranda gave me chills, and I could see the parties of long ago. The antiques/decor add so much to the reality of being amongst pre-civil war, genteel southern society. Upon arriving at the Inn, I decided to stay in a carriage house (instead of the main house). My room was period-decorated, CLEAN, and private. My carriage house window looked out to the beautiful courtyard. I was able to park my rental car behind the courtyard (easy access and not seen from the courtyard). The hostesses had extensive knowledge of Charleston sites. I enjoyed blueberry muffins and coffee delivered to my room each morning. My stay was several days, and I changed rooms once just for fun - I did not have any discomforts - air conditioning, plumbing, and breakfast all worked like a charm! Allison, St. Louis

    JOHN RUTLEDGE INN

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    VERY NICE INN. CLEAN AND THE STAFF WAS VERY HELPFUL. THE BREAKFAST WAS GOOD. WE HAD A VERY PLEASANT STAY.

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