John Rutledge HouseInn
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. Best months: February, April, June, October.
John Rutledge House Inn in Charleston, open February–October.
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.
What John Rutledge House Inn has put in writing.
Read from the venue's own pages, quoted where we can. Anything marked estimate is ours, from regional rates, and is not a quote. They say they host weddings here.
- Standing reception
- 40 guestssource
“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.”
- Rooms
- 19 roomssource
- Room types
- 4 listedsource
“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.”
“House, 2 Double Beds (Carriage)”
- Price
- US$300 to US$700 per nightestimate
- Nearest airport
- CHS, 22 min by carsource
- Parking
- Yessource
“CHS”
“It has a small parking lot with the cheapest daily rate of any hotel we considered.”
- Event spaces
- Banquet roomsource
- Indoors or out
- Bothsource
- Setting
- Urban, historic, elegantsource
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
“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.”
“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.”
4 our own notes.
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
Best held in February, April, June.
The months the weather, and the local rhythm, is kindest to a stay at John Rutledge House Inn.
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We hold dates in pencil. A first note comes back within two business days.
Things worth knowing.
Figures are estimates, modeled from regional rates and public sources, not a quote from the venue. Once the venue claims this page, their own rates take precedence.
Asked along the way.
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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Hold dates at John Rutledge House Inn.
A note to us with a rough season and guest count. We hold dates in pencil for three weeks before confirmation. A reply comes within two business days, from a person by name.