John Rutledge House Inn
The John Rutledge House Inn is a historic 19-block inn set in urban Charleston, with 19 guest rooms and an elegant character that suits smaller, dressed-up celebrations.
John Rutledge House Inn is a hotel destination wedding venue in Charleston, United States, hosting 25 at dinner and 30 at the ceremony, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$32,000 (our estimate).
About John Rutledge House Inn
The John Rutledge House Inn is a historic 19-block inn set in urban Charleston, with 19 guest rooms and an elegant character that suits smaller, dressed-up celebrations.
The property declares wedding services and offers a meeting and banquet event space holding up to 40 standing guests, with both indoor and outdoor areas to use across a wedding day.
Room options range from Standard King Rooms to Carriage House rooms with two double beds sleeping up to four, and parking is available on site.
Charleston International Airport (CHS) is the nearest airport, an estimated 22 minutes away.
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We stayed just one night, but what a great experience it was. Room 8 was well-decorated with a comfortable, canopied bed. The bathroom was not enormous, but sufficient in size, and the shower had excellent water pressure.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 25 guests
- Standing reception
- 40 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 30 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 19 rooms
- Room types
- 4 listed
- Whole property to yourselves
- Yes
- Whole property must be taken with the wedding
- No
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$32,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$2,500 to US$8,000 venue feeAisle estimate
House rules
- Pets
- Yes
- Children
- Yes
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- CHS, 22 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Step-free access
- No
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Urban, historic, elegant
The place
- Beach on foot
- No
- Historic building
- Yes
Venue highlights
- 19 guest rooms in a historic Charleston inn
- Meeting and banquet event space with capacity for 40 standing guests
- Both indoor and outdoor space available
- Carriage House rooms sleeping up to 4 guests
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- CHS · about 22 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into CHS.
- Direct line
- (843) 723-7999
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can the event space hold?+
The meeting and banquet space accommodates up to 40 standing guests.
How many rooms are available for our wedding party?+
The inn has 19 rooms, including Standard King Rooms, Standard Double Rooms with two double beds (up to 4 guests), and Carriage House rooms with either one king bed or two double beds.
Is there parking for guests?+
Yes, parking is available at the venue.
Which airport should guests fly into?+
Charleston International Airport (CHS) is the nearest airport, and we estimate a transfer time of around 22 minutes.
What should we budget for rooms?+
We estimate roughly USD 300 to 700 per night, though rates should be confirmed directly with the inn at 843-723-7999.
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Sources and booking notes
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Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 25 guests
“The Signers Ballroom is available for groups up to 40 for a reception and 25 for a banquet.”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 40 guests
“Open rain or shine, this expansive, sunlit courtyard offers a unique outdoor event space in Charleston, ideal for wedding receptions, private gatherings, and special occasions.”
Read the source for standing receptionCeremony, seated: 30 guests
“Reception Capacity: 30 Indoor / 30 Outdoor”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRooms: 19 rooms
“Each of our 19 guest rooms and suites is unique in size, character, and architectural detail, with period furnishings that reflect the history of our 1763 home.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 4 listed
“House, 2 Double Beds (Carriage)”
Read the source for room typesWhole property to yourselves: Yes
“Inquiring couples may either rent a Grand Suite in the main house or purchase a full house buyout for exclusive use of the property.”
Read the source for whole property to yourselvesWhole property must be taken with the wedding: No
“Inquiring couples may either rent a Grand Suite in the main house or purchase a full house buyout for exclusive use of the property.”
Read the source for whole property must be taken with the weddingOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“Outdoor Ceremony”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyPets: Yes
“We offer dog-friendly accommodations for an additional fee of $40 per day.”
Read the source for petsChildren: Yes
“For more than two guests in a room, there is a $40 charge per night for each additional adult guest. 13+ and $25 per child ages 2-12.”
Read the source for childrenParking: Yes
“It has a small parking lot with the cheapest daily rate of any hotel we considered.”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: No
“Please note the rooms in the main house are only accessible by stairs–there is no elevator.”
Read the source for step-free accessEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“The historic and light-filled Signers Ballroom offers a unique event space in Charleston, ideal for intimate receptions of up to 25 guests or conference-style meetings for up to 20.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“Open rain or shine, this expansive, sunlit courtyard offers a unique outdoor event space in Charleston, ideal for wedding receptions, private gatherings, and special occasions.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsIndoors or out: Both
“Open rain or shine, this expansive, sunlit courtyard offers a unique outdoor event space in Charleston, ideal for wedding receptions, private gatherings, and special occasions.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Urban, historic, elegant
“Today, this historic Charleston bed and breakfast pairs the character of its centuries-old home with thoughtful comforts, gracious hospitality, and a location in the heart of the historic district.”
Read the source for settingBeach on foot: No
“The closest beaches to our hotel are Folly Beach, about 12 miles, and Sullivans Island, about 10 miles.”
Read the source for beach on footHistoric building: Yes
“The John Rutledge House Inn is the only home of a signer of the United States Constitution that now serves as both a living national historic landmark as well as an inn.”
Read the source for historic building