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John Rutledge House Inn

Name: John Rutledge House Inn
Address: 116 Broad Street, Charleston, US

★★★★·9.4/ 10Excellent

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📍116 Broad Street · Charleston ↗

📞+18437237999

Air conditioningLuggage storageSafety deposit boxFax/photocopyingFacilities for disabled guestsParkingAll 38 facilities +

Review

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The accomodation comprises 19 cosy units. John Rutledge House Inn offers Wi-Fi internet connection in communal areas. The reception is open 24/7.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 231 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-12

Guests praise the historic charm, prime walkable location, and exceptional staff service. Breakfast, afternoon tea, and evening drinks are highlights. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. Minor complaints cite occasional maintenance issues or indifferent staff, but overall satisfaction is extremely high.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Rooms10.0

Location9.8

Service9.6

Facilities9.6

Surroundings9.6

Cleanliness9.4

Value8.8

＋ PraisedExcellent walkable location · Friendly and helpful staff · Delicious breakfast service · Comfortable and elegant rooms

－ ComplaintsNo elevator in some rooms · Lack of historical information · Limited afternoon tea for latecomers · High price

KEYIdeal for history lovers seeking top-tier service and walkability. Note: No elevator; guests must carry luggage up/down stairs.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationIs the hotel location convenient? What is nearby?＋

With a location score of 9.8, it is in the heart of Charleston's walkable district. Guests highly praise its prime position for exploring the city on foot.

diningWhat are the features of the breakfast and dining services?＋

Enjoy delicious flexible breakfasts in various settings, plus highly recommended afternoon tea and complimentary evening drinks. Vegetarian options are available.

businessHow is the experience for business travelers?＋

The hotel offers 24-hour concierge service, meeting spaces, and free wired internet/Wi-Fi in rooms, making it suitable for business needs combined with comfort.

coupleWhat makes it special for couples?＋

Highly rated by couples (93 reviews), it offers a historic charm, romantic courtyard, plush robes, and complimentary evening drinks for an intimate getaway.

familyIs this hotel suitable for families with children?＋

Children are allowed with supervised activities. However, note there is no elevator, some rooms have older facilities, and parking incurs a surcharge.

roomHow are the room facilities and comfort?＋

Rooms score 10.0 for comfort, featuring flat-screen TVs, DVDs, free Wi-Fi, robes, and seating areas. Rooms are sealed after cleaning for hygiene assurance.

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Room types · 4

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Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds

2 × Double bed33 ㎡up to 4

Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, parquet floors and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 2 beds.

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Standard King Room

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)33 ㎡up to 1

Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this single room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This single room features air conditioning, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

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RoomHouse, 1 King Bed (Carriage)

House, 1 King Bed (Carriage)

1 × King bedup to 2

1 King BedIndividually decorated room Relax - In-room massage availableInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator, room service (limited hours), and free bottled waterSleep - Tempur-Pedic bed, premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletriesPractical - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioningNon-Smoking

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RoomHouse, 2 Double Beds (Carriage)

House, 2 Double Beds (Carriage)

2 × Double bedup to 4

2 Double BedsIndividually decorated room Relax - In-room massage availableInternet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channelsFood & Drink - Refrigerator, room service (limited hours), and free bottled waterSleep - Tempur-Pedic bed, premium bedding, turndown service, and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletriesPractical - Safe, free newspaper, and iron/ironing board; rollaway beds (free) and cribs (free) available on requestComfort - Daily housekeeping and climate-controlled heating and air conditioningNon-Smoking

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239m

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John Rutledge House Inn

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 4

Standard Double Room with Two Double Beds

Standard King Room

House, 1 King Bed (Carriage)

House, 2 Double Beds (Carriage)

Facilities · 38

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