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John Rutledge House Inn, dog-friendly hotel in Charleston
Daisy CuratedResearched & Verified4 Star · United States
Charleston, United States

John Rutledge House Inn

Four carriage house rooms, dogs up to 100 lbs, South of Broad

This hotel is part of the Daisy Curated Collection. Its information has been researched and verified, but Daisy has not yet personally stayed here. When she does, this page will be upgraded to a full Daisy Verified inspection.

Daisy's Assessment
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The John Rutledge House Inn is the 1763 townhouse of a signer of the US Constitution, on Broad Street at the top of South of Broad. Afternoon tea and hors d'oeuvres come with the room and breakfast can be taken in your room or the ballroom. It suits travellers who want the historic-house version of Charleston rather than a modern hotel. Only four rooms take dogs, all in the carriage houses off the courtyard.

What we've verified

Pet fee USD 40
Weight limit 100 lbs (about 45 kg) kg
Up to 2 dogs
4.8 from 274 reviews
Why it's in the collection

White Point Garden at the tip of the Battery is an eight-minute walk south, all live oaks and sea wall, and the Waterfront Park promenade is about ten minutes east.

Best suited for

Just four carriage house rooms take dogs, so ring the inn before you book.

The open question

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Pet pricing

USD 40, Per dog per night

Verified Experience Snapshot

What we've confirmed, at a glance.

Pet fee
USD 40
Weight limit
100 lbs (about 45 kg) kg
Max dogs
2
Restaurant
To verify
Bar
To verify
Breakfast
To verify
Beach
None here
Pool
To verify
Garden / terrace
To verify
Spa / wellness
To verify
Lobby
Yes
Hotel photography

The property.

Where dogs can go

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RestaurantTo verify
BarTo verify
Breakfast buffetTo verify
LobbyYes
Spa / wellnessTo verify
Main poolTo verify
Garden / terraceTo verify
BeachNone here
Unattended in roomTo verify

Dogs stay in the pet-friendly Carriage House rooms, which sit off the courtyard rather than in the main house. There's a grassy relief spot across the street.

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Practical details

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Pet policy & fees+

Pet fee: USD 40, Per dog per night

Weight limit: 100 lbs (about 45 kg) kg. Maximum dogs: 2.

Just four carriage house rooms take dogs, so ring the inn before you book.

In-room amenities+

Water bowls and treats. The dog package adds a poop bag and leash to use during the stay and a USD 30 gift card to a local restaurant.

Contact+

Address: 116 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

Phone: +1 843-723-7999

Website: johnrutledgehouseinn.com · Google 4.8 from 274 reviews

Compare

How it measures up.

Against two other stays in Charleston, on the things that actually decide a trip.

John Rutledge House InnCharlestonCharleston MarriottCharlestonEmelineCharleston
Dogs at breakfastunknownunknownunknown
Dogs at dinnerunknownNounknown
Barunknownunknownunknown
Beach accessNoneNoneNone
Pool for dogsunknownunknownunknown
Garden / terraceunknownunknownunknown
Pet feeUSD 40USD 125USD 200
Stars4 Star4 Star4 Star
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Information last verified 2026-09-20