travel42 Hotel Review: John Rutledge House Inn

John Rutledge House Inn travel42 Professional Hotel Review

Location and History

Don't let the amenities rating fool you—this is among the best small traditional inns in Charleston.

Located at King Street, four blocks west of East Bay Street, this hotel occupies a trio of beautifully restored historic properties, the centerpiece being the former residence of South Carolina's first governor, John Rutledge, whose name is one of 55 on the U.S. Constitution.

Built in 1763, and restored with an eye for detail, it is a shoe-in for the Nationa...