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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds
33 square metres
2 Double Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Other room types
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
33 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Family-friendly Charleston bed & breakfast in Charleston Historic District with free breakfast

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 family-friendly 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, babysitting (surcharge), and a picnic area.

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 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

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

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • 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
  • Fridge
  • 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 childcare (surcharge)
  • 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 cots/infant beds
  • Rollaway/extra beds (free)
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Champagne service

Where to Eat

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 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

  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Boat tours nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-in time ends at midnight

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

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. Contactless check-out is available.

No lifts

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Security system

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

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

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitisation practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

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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