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John Rutledge House InnvsPlanters Inn

John Rutledge House Inn and Planters Inn are both rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Planters Inn scores significantly better than John Rutledge House Inn. Planters Inn has a TripExpert Score of 89 with positive reviews from 16 reviews like Zagat, Gayot and Hideaway Report.

John Rutledge House Inn
8/10
116 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29401
From $199/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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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 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 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 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 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 Afar Magazine
"Rooms evoke the property's Colonial Era origins, with canopy beds, tilt-top tables, and brass fireplace screens." Full review
Travel + Leisure 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 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 Lonely Planet
"Governor John Rutledge was one of four South Carolinian signers of the US Constitution." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler 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
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Planters Inn
8/10
112 North Market Street, Charleston, SC 29401
From $249/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"A member of upscale Relais & Châteaux collection, this exquisite, 62-room hotel lives up to its A-list reputation."
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Peninsula Grill is a hot ticket for a romantic dinner; book at least a month in advance.
Fodor's Fodor's
"Part of the Relais & Châteaux group, this boutique property with well-appointed and beautifully maintained rooms is a stately sanctuary amid the bustle of Charleston's Market." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"Posh period precincts aside, this place attracts small, select gatherings, weddings and individuals, gourmands among them—the restaurant is a sanctuary for foodies." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Accommodations in the original 1844 building of this historic-district Relais & Chiteaux property are elegantly designed... the inn's Peninsula Grill gets raves."
Gayot Gayot
"The décor here is wonderfully subdued... There is something about the careful placement of each treasure that makes you want to whisper as you walk through the halls."
Zagat Zagat
3.7
"Amid the “middle of it all” on Market Street, this “romantic” 64-room inn provides a “pleasant oasis of calm” from the moment guests step into the “lovely courtyard garden”."
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Planters Inn is an intimate 64-room, luxury boutique hotel with historic charm and antique-style furnishings." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The high ceilings, plush carpeting, handmade reproduction furniture, and gas-lit outdoor lanterns all work in concert to make each guest's stay as relaxing and authentic as possible." Full review
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"Old World charmer in the heart of Charleston, with a popular restaurant and wedding-favorite outdoor courtyard." Full review
goop goop
"Planters Inn sits right near Charleston’s City Market." Full review
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