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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds
350 square feet
2 Double Beds
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Other room types
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
350 square feet
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Crib)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, a quick walk to College of Charleston

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Smoke-free property
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)

With a stay at John Rutledge House Inn, you'll be centrally located in Charleston, a 9-minute walk from College of Charleston and 12 minutes by foot from Charleston City Market. This bed & breakfast is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Waterfront Park and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal.

Make yourself at home in one of the 19 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This bed & breakfast also features concierge services, a picnic area, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility.

Take advantage of the bed & breakfast's room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This business-friendly bed & breakfast also offers a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

John Rutledge House Inn is a smoke-free property.

  • Picnic area
  • Daily
  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free breakfast
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Meeting rooms
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 1763
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Free reception
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Free full breakfast
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 19
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Number of buildings/towers - 3
  • Garden
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access - wireless

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Self parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

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.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Free newspaper
  • Refrigerator
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room safe
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • In-room massage available
  • Slippers
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Rollaway/extra beds (free)
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Wardrobe or closet

Where to Eat

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, per night
  • 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
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Carbon monoxide detector

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

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.

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We should mention

This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-out is available.

Awards & Affiliations

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

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