John Rutledge House InnvsFulton Lane Inn
Both properties are recommended by experts. On balance, John Rutledge House Inn ranks significantly higher than Fulton Lane Inn. John Rutledge House Inn is ranked #12 in Charleston with approval from 9 reviews like The Telegraph, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
John Rutledge House Inn Show All Reviews
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 Telegraph
8.0
"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
Fulton Lane Inn
202 King St, Charleston, SC 29401
From $139/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Business Center
Fodor's
"This inn is both lovely and quirky: its Victorian-dressed rooms... are laid out in a bit of a floor-creaking maze, but it adds to the inn's individuality." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Stay at this unassuming inn in the heart of Charleston’s downtown." Full review
Zagat
3.8
"This romantic hideaway in a "secluded" but central location along King Street is "well worth the price" say fans, thanks to “spacious”, "beautiful" sleeping quarters."