Not going to lie, two things I take very seriously when I’m traveling – where to stay and what to eat. When it comes to lodging, most of my experience has been with chain/boutique hotels or Airbnbs. “Bed and breakfast”, on the other hand, is something I have wanted to try for a while but never had a chance to – until this time we’re back in Charleston for Long’s birthday weekend.
This charming little gem we stayed in is called John Rutledge House Inn, the building of which was finished in the 18th century. Used to be the home of someone that signed the American Constitution, now it is one of the most historic inns in the country.
The minute our Lyft was pulling in, I was amazed by how beautiful the exterior of the house is. When we walked in, we were welcomed by the most attentive and kind staff at the concierge and introduced to every tiny detail we needed to know.
Walking past a lovely courtyard, in one of the carriage houses was our room. The property has only 19 rooms in total, spread out in 3 buildings, which makes the whole experience very intimate. The entire time during our stay, we felt like staying at an old friend’s house – where you know you could have a nice and casual chat whenever you want, but could also enjoy the feeling of having the place all to yourself if you like.
Every night before going to bed, we filled a breakfast card and hung it to the room door. If you are a breakfast person like me, then trust me you won’t be disappointed. Actually, the mornings were one of my favorite times for the trip simply because of the breakfast we were served – just to give you an idea how good the food was. And it’s not just about the food. For both mornings, we opted to have our breakfast delivered to our room (while you also have the choice of eating in the courtyard or the ballroom). So, think about it – freshly cooked shrimp and grits, warm biscuits/croissants, together with just brewed coffee, served to your bedside – can vacations be any better?
To say that John Rutledge is located in one of the best locations is no exaggeration. There are so many places to visit/shop/eat/drink within walking distance (which I will share in another post). An ideal day staying here would be like this: start your day with a hearty breakfast, walk or bike around the beautiful Charleston downtown, do some sightseeing or shopping, AND come back to the inn at 4:30pm – because you can’t miss the afternoon tea (and sherry if you feel like it)!
This post was in collaboration with John Rutledge House Inn, but as always opinions are my own.
