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John Rutledge House InnvsFrancis Marion Hotel
Both John Rutledge House Inn and Francis Marion Hotel are endorsed by writers. On balance, Francis Marion Hotel ranks slightly higher than John Rutledge House Inn. Francis Marion Hotel comes in at #10 in Charleston with praise from 7 sources such as Fodor's, The Telegraph and Travel + Leisure.
John Rutledge House Inn
Concierge
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Afar Magazine
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116 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29401
From $199/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "This charming 1763 building is one of 15 surviving homes owned by one of the 55 framers of the U.S. Constitution—and the only one converted into a hotel."
Fodor's "The building has a New Orleans–esque exterior with wrought-iron architectural details, and inside, parquet floors sit beneath 14-foot ceilings adorned with plaster moldings." Full review
Star Service "Don't let the amenities rating fool you—this is among the best small traditional inns in Charleston." Full review
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Guests can indulge in spa services or enjoy fine dining at the sister property Wentworth Mansion, which unfortunately is farther than what most folks choose to stroll.
Michelin Guide "Inlaid parquet floors, canopied rice beds and carved plaster moldings mark the National Historic Landmark's restoration to its mid-18C appearance."
Zagat "Set in a 1763 home that's been designated a National Historic Landmark (George Washington once ate breakfast here), this B&B offers rooms and suites furnished with period antiques."
Afar Magazine "Rooms evoke the property's Colonial Era origins, with canopy beds, tilt-top tables, and brass fireplace screens." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The towering mansion and two carriage houses now offer 19 rooms, including palatial suites with canopy beds, 12-foot ceilings, original wood flooring, and Italian fireplaces." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"A stylish hotel set in a historic Charleston townhouse where George Washington once stayed, and which has since survived earthquake, fire and a Union cannonball." Full review
Lonely Planet "Governor John Rutledge was one of four South Carolinian signers of the US Constitution." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"The "spacious rooms" have Italian-marble fireplaces, period furnishings, and canopy or four-poster beds, creating a "very romantic ambience."" Full review
Francis Marion Hotel Fodor's
Frommer's
Oyster Star Service Travel + Leisure The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Independent
387 King Street, Charleston, SC 29403
From $119/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's "Wrought-iron railings, crown moldings, and decorative plasterwork speak of the elegance of 1924, when the Francis Marion was the largest hotel in the Carolinas." Full review
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For the best view and quiet factor, go for the rooms that face King Street and are as close to the top floor as you can get.
Frommer's "A $14-million award-winning restoration has returned this historic hotel to its original elegance." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Still considered one of Charleston's grand dames, the historic Francis Marion Hotel has lost some of its luster." Full review
Star Service "At Marion Square, the Francis Marion is diagonally across the park from Embassy Suites and close to restaurants and shopping but a long walk north of the historic and market districts." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Location, location, location is the main draw of this historic hotel, set just across the street from Marion Square, home to the Charleston Farmers Market." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The grand dame of historic Charleston hotels, the Francis Marion is a throwback to days when travellers expected no-frills elegance." Full review
Jetsetter "An elegant, historic hotel in the heart of Charleston with a luxurious spa and fabulous onsite dining." Full review
Independent "The marble floors and crystal chandelier of the spacious lobby match the style levels of any of its peers...the rooms are unfussy and have a classic, traditional feel"
