John Rutledge House Inn

We offer our guests off-street parking located behind the inn for a charge of $28 per evening.

There is no on-site spa, but Woodhouse Spa at Wentworth Mansion is nearby.

Yes, we accommodate special diets.

Yes, breakfast is included. Guests enjoy a hot, cooked breakfast every morning in the Ballroom.

Rooms feature antique furnishings, Italian marble gas fireplaces, 12-foot ceilings, bathrobes, telephones, USB charging stations, cable TV, and jetted tubs in some rooms, with nightly turndown service.

No, there isn’t a restaurant or bar onsite, but we invite guests to visit our sister restaurant, Circa 1886, located on the grounds of Wentworth Mansion.

Here are a few favorite local spots near the inn: Discover an unexpectedly modern take on the city’s classic Lowcountry cuisine at Circa 1886 Restaurant. Enjoy fresh shucked oysters at 167 Raw Oyster Bar. Enjoy timeless Southern flavors for breakfast or brunch at Millers All Day.

Yes, we offer dog-friendly accommodations for an additional fee. Our dog-friendly rooms are limited; please contact our concierge directly to reserve your accommodations and explore our A Dog’s World Package today.

Cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to scheduled arrival.

Yes, children are welcome.

There may be a minimum stay required at certain times of the year.

Check-in time is 4:00 pm; check-out time is 12:00 pm.

We have 19 guest rooms and suites.

Step back in time at John Rutledge House Inn®, the only home of a signer of the Constitution that serves as a living national historic landmark and inn. Amenities like cooked breakfast, evening cordials, & turndown service make guests feel at home.

Accessibility is very limited, and there are no elevators in the main house or carriage houses.

There are beaches nearby. The closest beaches to our hotel are Folly Beach, about 12 miles, and Sullivan's Island, about 10 miles.

Yes, weddings and private events are available.

Guests often ask about nearby attractions. Here are some highlights: • Explore Charleston by foot with Bulldog Tours. Choose from Ghost Tours, Food Tours, and History Tours! • Rent a kayak any day of the week from Nature Adventures and explore Shem Creek • For a romantic evening, there's no better choice than Circa 1886 Restaurant on the grounds of Wentworth Mansion® Insider Tips: - Experience what life was like in 18th-century Charleston at Heyward-Washington House, a historic house with formal gardens. - Once a prisoner of war facility during the American Revolutionary War, Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon has quite a history. - Take a scenic boat ride to historic Morris Island, an 840-acre uninhabited island. - Visit the Charleston City Market, One of the nation's oldest public markets.

The nearest airport is Charleston International Airport (CHS), about 10 miles away. Savannah, GA is about 83 miles away. Columbia, SC is about 106 miles away.

John Rutledge House Inn offers several packages, including Romance, Holiday, Girls' Getaway, Honeymoon, Foodies, Dog's World, and Discover Charleston.