Just returned from three days at the John Rutledge Inn. It was a college roommate reunion and all four of us were delighted. Our rooms in the carriage house were lovely and the service was above and beyond. Elizabeth and Katie were wonderful at taking care of our every need. They made reservations for us, called cabs and removed a stubborn wine cork. We enjoyed the breakfasts and our only disappointment was not being able to have breakfast in the courtyard because of the weather. We enjoyed our afternoon wine and nibbles and all of us would return to this charming property.

Stayed here for 4 nights from October 9 through the13th. We had a room on the 3rd floor of the main house. the room was huge with a fireplace, 12 foot ceilings, 2 beds and a sitting area. Staff was great with making dining recommendations and reservations. Afternoon tea with delicious cookies and treats were served in the Ballroom each afternoon. Breakfast was served either in your room or in the ballroom consisting of a choice of either a hot breakfast of the day or cold options. Great patio area behind the hotel for relaxing. Wonderfully quiet and comfortable, a great retreat after a long day of exploring the sights. One of the best Inns I have stayed at. Highly recommended.

My husband and I visit Charleston each year for our anniversary and do not stay in the same place twice. We may break that tradition for the John Rutledge House. We loved it and may have to come back next year.

The house itself is gorgeous and located in the historic district, walking distance to everything. The staff was quite helpful and courteous. We arrived in Charleston around noon and just wanted to stop by the inn before going to lunch. We were delighted to be told that our room was ready and we could check in and freshen up immediately.

The room (#8 in the main house, third floor) was beautiful and modern conveniences such as a television and small fridge were cleverly disguised. The amenities were nice, including the water in the fridge and in the cooler on the back porch.

Breakfast is served where and when you choose. The free continental breakfast included choices of juice, coffee, tea, bagels, croissants, grits, fruit, toast, cereal and yogurt. I chose the Rutledge biscuit with sherried fruit each morning and it was yummy.

The afternoon reception in the ballroom was nice. Each day they served sherry, tea and lemonade. One day they had pecan cookies, deviled eggs and blueberry muffins. The next day the choices were lemon tarts, pound cake with chocolate and turkey/ham/cheese phyllo cups. All very tasty and a great treat. The ballroom also had a fabulous menu book with photos of area restaurants.

The staff was the nicest we have encountered in Charleston, and in a city known for hospitality and manners, that is saying a great deal! I have only positive remarks about our stay and the most wonderful of memories from our trip.

We had the great fortune to stay at the John Rutledge House Inn from August 10 through August 14 of this year (2007). My wife and I were treated to the stay by our son as a gift for our 50th wedding anniversary. The entire staff at the Inn was courteous and went out of their way to be helpful and attentive to our needs. We could not have been treated any better. From the minute we walked in to register until the minute we left, we were made to feel at home and we were catered to in every way. The location of the Inn is very convenient to all the sights and restaurants but you still get ta quiet and serene atmosphere. The service was outstanding. The food was delivered when requested and in sufficient quanities and great quality. The accomodations were were extremely clean, orderly, roomy and we had absolutely no complaints about any part of our stay. We would highly recommend the Rutledge House Inn to anyone seeking an outstanding place to stay.