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John Rutledge House InnvsThe Vendue Charleston's Art Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, John Rutledge House Inn scores marginally better than The Vendue Charleston's Art Hotel. John Rutledge House Inn scores 81 with positive reviews from 10 publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, Concierge and The Telegraph.
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
The Vendue Charleston's Art Hotel Fodor's
Frommer's Lonely Planet Star Service Lonely Planet Afar Magazine
Jetsetter Condé Nast Traveler The Telegraph
Oyster Show All Reviews
19 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401
From $178/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
Fodor's "Two 19th-century warehouses have been transformed into an inn with nooks and crannies filled with antiques." Full review
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Ask for one of the renovated rooms—each is themed around a notable person from Charleston history.
Frommer's "This three-story inn manages to convey some of the personalized touches of a B&B." Full review
Lonely Planet "This teeny boutique hotel, in the part of downtown known as the French Quarter, is decked out in a trendy mix of exposed brick and eccentric antiques." Full review
Star Service "This hotel's proximity to restaurants, shops and everything of historical significance is another strong point.
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Lonely Planet "This 84-room boutique inn exudes an inviting, smart modern style...Simplicity and comfort blend seamlessly in rooms in the main building, while eye-catching art adds oomph to classically styled rooms." Full review
Afar Magazine "On-site docents ready to guide you around the property's exhibition spaces, an artist-in-residence whose studio is open to visitors, and pieces from local galleries available for sale." Full review
Jetsetter "Southern charm in Charleston with in-room fireplaces, a rooftop bar and Lowcountry fare." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The Vendue, located in a building where America's first female newspaper publisher made history, strikes the perfect balance between Charleston's rich heritage and its fun, eclectic present." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This sleek 84-room 'arts hotel' is comprised of two buildings formed out of a series of reclaimed 18th-century red brick warehouses on both sides of a palmetto-lined street." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The upscale Vendue Charleston’s Art Hotel is a stylish boutique hotel with a delightful mix of old and new in the city's historic district." Full review
