John Rutledge House Inn

If you wish to Step Back In History and enjoy the "Elegance of Times Gone By" then look no further the "The John Rutledge House Inn" in the historic district of Charleston SC. Inn Keeper Rashica Coakley and her staff are dedicatee to providing you with an experience that you will truly take home as a WONDERFUL memory.

The Inn is located so close to everything! Walking distance to King St, Meeting St and all the hot spots of Charlston. Its dedicated parking lot was also very convenient. We took our dog and were welcomed with bowls and treats and a listing of dog friendly venues. We had a lovely room in the carriage house and it was very easy for my husband to take Loki out to do his business. We had the option to select our breakfast and enjoyed it in our room. Coffee was available at 6:00am which was wonderful! It was truly a wonderful experience from check in to check out!

We had a wonderful stay at this charming, historic inn. The rooms are immaculate and comfortable, the grounds (even in February) were beautiful and the breakfast was excellent. What really made our stay memorable was the staff. John set the tone from the moment we walked in. He was warm, friendly and helpful. He ensured that we had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. Everyone we encountered was friendly, very knowledgeable and helpful. This place is wonderful.

Great sleep. Great breakfast. Great history.

Since we only had an overnight stay in Charleston, my wife and I wanted to have a brief way to experience the history and charm of Charleston. The John Rutledge House, built in 1763 by John Rutledge (one of the signers of the US Constitution), was the perfect way to absorb that. Since we had a Sunday night stay on a frigid night, the Inn was only occupied by us and another couple. Because of that, the staff upgraded us to the George Washington Suite - a huge sitting room with fireplace, a sumptuous king bedroom (also with fireplace), and marble shower and bathtub with jacuzzi. It was beautifully restored, preserving the historic aspects while offering modern "creature comforts". The staff (basically a concierge when you enter the Inn) couldn't have been more accommodating, making us dinner reservations at S.N.O.B. (highly recommended upscale low country cuisine restaurant), and helping with unloading our car and then loading on checkout. Breakfast, served in our room, was wonderful. A once in a lifetime experience! If you're wanting to experience Charleston to the fullest, stay here -- well worth it!

We stayed at the John Rutledge House Inn last week as a family of four, including our nine year old and spirited (read: feral) two year old kids. It was truly one of the most memorable travel stays we have had. While I can appreciate that our toddler was not likely a preferred guest, every interaction with staff was warm, patient, and full of true Southern hospitality. The other guests also embraced our children, which was appreciated. Staying in the spacious John Rutledge room was particularly special, as it felt like stepping back in time and it invited interesting conversations with our oldest child about the history of the property. The breakfasts were another delight. They were delicious, fresh and thoughtfully prepared each morning. If you are visiting Charleston and want a place that blends hospitality with rich history, John Rutledge House Inn is truly unmatched. We can't wait to return (when the youngest kid is older).

Traveling with my husband and pup to Charleston for a few days; neither of us had been to Charleston. This was a drive trip also to Savannah and Hilton Head SC. Charleston exceeded our expectations and so did the Rutledge House. The history alone of this beautiful Inn is worth the stay; we were greeted warmly by the front desk attendant and was provided much information about pup friendly places to eat as well as visit. We stayed in the Carriage House which was lovely and had our breakfast each morning in the courtyard. The Inn and the surrounding landscape is beautifully taken care of. We would not hesitate to once again stay at the Rutledge House Inn. Well done Rutledge House Inn!

Large restored rooms on south borde of french district.

Had a wonderful stay at this historic B&B. Service was exceptional. Rooms were comfortable and clean. We enjoyed walking to everything and just relaxing!