The 1763 home of John Rutledge, a signer of the US Constitution — now a 19-room inn with original ironwork, piazzas, and fireplaces. one of the most historically significant places to stay in Charleston.
Why We Chose It
The John Rutledge House Inn was built in 1763 for John Rutledge — one of only 39 men to sign the US Constitution and later Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court. The house is a National Historic Landmark with 19 rooms preserving original 18th-century architecture: elaborate plasterwork ceilings, Italian marble fireplaces, and ornamental ironwork. Complimentary full Southern breakfast and evening sherry included. The most historically significant place to sleep in Charleston.
What Stands Out
- National Historic Landmark — built 1763 | Home of John Rutledge, signer of US Constitution | Original plasterwork, Italian marble fireplaces | 19 rooms | Full Southern breakfast and evening sherry included | Broad Street — Four Corners of Law steps away | Most historically significant inn in Charleston