John Rutledge House Inn

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Courtyard
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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 this property

John Rutledge House Inn

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, a quick walk to College of 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 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.
During your stay at John Rutledge House Inn, 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 business-friendly John Rutledge House Inn. For a fee, parking is available.

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

Guests are served 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 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: 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 cribs (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.

  • Self parking fee: USD 18.00 per night
  • 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 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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 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