John Rutledge House Inn, Charleston
About the Hotel
Rooms and Suites
John Rutledge House Inn(R) offers 19 rooms with varied features. Main House Ground Floor Rooms feature period antiques and private bathrooms with showers. Carriage House Rooms provide period antiques and private bathrooms with showers or shower/tub combinations. Main House Deluxe Rooms include Italian marble gas fireplaces, 12-foot high ceilings, and canopy beds. The Mini Suite features a canopy bed, original details, 12-foot high ceilings, an Italian marble gas fireplace, and a spacious bathroom with a whirlpool tub and walk-in shower. Grand Suites provide 12-foot high ceilings, canopy beds, Italian marble gas fireplaces, and spacious bathrooms with whirlpool tubs and walk-in showers.
Breakfast and More
Guests enjoy a complimentary deluxe cooked breakfast in their room, the ballroom, courtyard, or piazza. Afternoon tea includes light hors d'oeuvres. Evening offerings feature port, sherry, and brandy. Gaulart & Maliclet, also known as Fast & French, is a cafe with breakfast, lunch, and night specials, plus coffee, beer, and French wines. Those dining at Circa can pair their wine with one of two tasting menus.
Things to Enjoy
The inn's amenities include a private courtyard. Discounted passes are available to an Athletic Club 1.6 miles from the Inn. Guests can explore the historic city of Charleston. Nearby beaches include Folly Beach (12 miles) and Sullivans Island (10 miles). The intimate spa features 14-foot vaulted ceilings, arched windows, exposed brick, and rustic beams.
Location and Proximity
Located in Downtown Charleston, the John Rutledge House Inn dates back to 1763. Nearby landmarks include the Nathaniel Russell House (0.5 km), Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon (0.5 km), and Historic Charleston City Market (1 km). The inn is near six museums, four parks, a Revolutionary War powder magazine, and historic churches along a one-mile section of Meeting Street.
Southern Hospitality Awaits
The John Rutledge House Inn provides a 24-hour concierge service and turndown service. Other services include complimentary newspapers and Wi-Fi. The inn offers dog-friendly accommodations for an additional fee of $40 per day. For more than two guests in a room, there is a $40 charge per night for each additional adult guest (13+), and $25 per child ages 2-12.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Babysitting/Child services
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- CD player
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
