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The Sanctuary At Kiawah Island Golf ResortvsJohn Rutledge House Inn
Both hotels are rated highly by experts. On balance, John Rutledge House Inn ranks slightly better than The Sanctuary Hotel at Kiawah Island Golf Resort. John Rutledge House Inn is ranked #13 in Charleston with approval from 10 sources including Star Service, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
The Sanctuary At Kiawah Island Golf Resort
Condé Nast Traveler
Star Service
Gayot
Forbes Travel Guide
Travel + Leisure
The Wall Street Journal
1 Sanctuary Beach Drive, Kiawah Island, SC 29455
From $585/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Condé Nast Traveler95.8
"“The service is spectacular, and everything is thoughtfully provided. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you must encounter.”" Full review
Star Service "The centerpiece of Kiawah Resort, this luxury haven draws fans from near and far." Full review
Gayot "This beachside hotel is a modern take on a grand 1850's seaside home that happens to be surrounded by ten miles of unspoiled beach, five championship golf courses and two highly-rated tennis centers."
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"A grand Five-Star resort, is the place to stay on Kiawah Island, thanks to its spectacular beachfront setting, fine dining and first-class spa." Full review
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Rooms (be sure to ask for an ocean view) have a breezy traditional feel
Travel + Leisure "The grand oceanfront hotel and spa where a new guest perk is use of a Mercedes Benz for an afternoon." Full review
The Wall Street Journal "The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort offers 255 balconied rooms, with many overlooking the beach"
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John Rutledge House Inn
Concierge
Fodor's Star Service
Michelin Guide
Zagat
Afar Magazine Travel + Leisure
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet Condé Nast Traveler 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 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
