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John Rutledge House InnvsThe Spectator Hotel
Both hotels are praised by experts. On balance, John Rutledge House Inn is the choice of most professionals compared to The Spectator Hotel. John Rutledge House Inn comes in at #13 in Charleston with recommendations from 10 reviews like Condé Nast Traveler, Michelin Guide and Concierge.
John Rutledge House Inn
Concierge
Fodor's
Star Service
Michelin Guide
Zagat
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
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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
The Spectator Hotel
Gayot Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter The Telegraph Fodor's Condé Nast Traveler Lonely Planet
Hideaway Report Afar Magazine
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67 State Street, corner of State and Linguard, Charleston, SC 29041
From $229/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot "With its stylish interiors, this hotel provides a pretty complement to its historic setting."
Travel + Leisure "A sleek hotel just south of Charleston's historic city market, The Spectator channels 1920s glam with accents like hand painted wallpaper, a gilded elevator, and mirrored ceilings." Full review
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Be sure to do cocktails at the bar in the darkly paneled, book-lined lounge just off the lobby.
Jetsetter "An award-winning, 1920s-inspired hotel near the French Quarter and City Market, with a welcome drink, breakfast in your room, butler service and more." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"One of Charleston’s newest hotels, The Spectator has opened up to a great fanfare." Full review
Fodor's "A swanky Art Deco aesthetic fills The Spectator boutique hotel, which sits less than a block south of the bustling City Market." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "A beautifully designed boutique hotel with a sexy bar just steps from Charleston's historic market." Full review
Lonely Planet "One of the city's swankiest newest hotels offers above-and-beyond service and amenities (including things like personal butlers and warming towel racks), plus a bit of Jazz Age flair." Full review
Hideaway Report93.0
"Conveniently located near the Charleston City Market, this lovely hotel in a red-brick structure features an environment where Jazz Age glamour meets the Old South." Full review
Afar Magazine "The four-story hotel houses more than 40 rooms, all of which boast locally designed bedding and products from Deep Steep, a vegan and cruelty-free line of bathroom amenities. " Full review
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Should any needs arise, sit back and relax—personal butlers are at the beck and call of every guest and will take care of anything from drawing a bath to making dinner reservations.
Independent "Nods to the Jazz Age and its vintage aesthetic evoke a truly romantic atmosphere, and the hotel just exudes a timeless style...it’s one of the only hotels in town with a butler service"
