John Rutledge House Inn Packages

Celebrate Charleston

From $570 Weekdays $700 weekends

Discover all of the pleasures of Charleston, SC, in a package that includes a carriage ride through the historic district, a plantation and garden tour OR visit to Fort Sumter, and a tour of one of Charleston's most historic homes.

Rates vary depending upon Season

Package Includes:

*Accommodations for two persons for 3 days/2 nights

*A Carriage tour through historic Charleston, the most delightful way to see and learn about the Holy City.

*Admission to the Nathaniel Russell house, one of Charleston's most historic homes.

*Tour of Fort Sumter, Middleton Place Gardens or Drayton Hall

Romance Package

From $785 Weekdays $905 Weekends

Experience the beauty and elegance of Charleston at Charming Inns with our Romance Package. You will relish the personal service and incredible dining experience as you enjoy dinner for two at Circa 1886 Restaurant, one of many luxuries in your evening of Romance.

Gift certificates available

Package includes:

*3 days/2 nights accommodations for two

*$100 gift certificate at Circa 1886 (Gratuity and tax not included)

*Round trip rickshaw ride to Circa 1886 for dinner

*Bottle of Champagne

*Chocolate covered strawberries

*Two-45 minute in-room massages

Rates vary depending upon Season
Please call the inn's toll-free number at 866-720-2609 to book this special package.

"DogGone South” Package

Friday & Saturday-$619 & Sunday-Thursday-$559

All packages must be booked directly with the hotel, no online bookings for this package.  Based on availability. Restrictions may apply.

2 nights for two people and their dog(s) in a standard room; package includes a “to go” water bottle and dish; a leather pet frame; travel size dry pet shampoo; locally made doggie treats and a SC bandana.    

Land and Sea in historic Charleston, SC-$469

See the sites before you set sail

Enjoy one night in a deluxe room.  Also included in the package is a romantic three course dinner for two people at Circa 1886 restaurant (www.circa1886.com) with a rickshaw ride to and from the restaurant; an afternoon carriage ride and a two hour walking tour (www.bulldogtours.com) as well as complimentary parking for up to 10 days and transportation right to the door of the cruise ship terminal!

A two night minimum stay may be required.

25th Annual Progressive Dinner Package

Monday-Thursday from $389 per night

December 1-4, 6-8, 9-11, 13-14, 16-18, 20-23
The restaurant’s Progressive Dinner is an annual tradition that takes visitors by horse-drawn carriage to three of Charming Inns' historic and elegant establishments -- the Kings Courtyard Inn, Circa 1886 and the John Rutledge House Inn, all decorated in grand style for the holidays -- for different courses of a four-course gourmet meal. 

The Progressive Dinner Package includes accommodations for two, the Progressive Dinner (excluding room tax and beverages), a rickshaw ride to Kings Courtyard Inn and a Junior League Party Receipts Cookbook.  

Weekend rates are also available.

Charleston Weddingmoon Package

3 Nights-$2550

Retreat to Charleston for a romantic wedding getaway.  Let Charming Inns take care of all of the details for your wedding, from the location to the flowers!  Your romantic weddingmoon package includes 3 nights in a suite including continental breakfast, daily newspaper, port, brandy and sherry in the ballroom, afternoon tea in the ballroom, wireless internet access and the following itinerary which is interchangeable: Activities listed below are for bride and groom only.
Arrival night may not be Friday or Saturday due to 24 hour waiting period for marriage license.

Day 1/Night 2:
Meet with Wedding Coordinator and Go to City of Charleston to get Marriage Certificate (24 hours before license can be picked up)
One Hour in room couples massage 
Schooner Pride Evening Harbor Cruise

Day 2/Night 3:
The Wedding Day
The Wedding-moon Package includes the officiant, photographer, bridal bouquet, boutonnière, a bottle of champagne and a small wedding cake. A Private Carriage Ride after the ceremony as well as a romantic dinner for two at Circa 1886 with return to the hotel by rickshaw.

To book this wedding package contact Nancy Russell at nrussell@charminginns.com or 843-722-8680

Charleston Weddingmoon Package

5 Nights-$3600

Retreat to Charleston for a romantic wedding getaway.  Let Charming Inns take care of all of the details for your wedding, from the location to the flowers!  Your romantic weddingmoon package includes 5 nights in a suite including continental breakfast, daily newspaper, port, brandy and sherry in the ballroom, afternoon tea in the ballroom, wireless internet access and the following itinerary which is interchangeable: Activities listed below are for bride and groom only.
Arrival night may not be Friday or Saturday due to 24 hour waiting period for marriage license.

Day 1/Night 2:
Meet with Wedding Coordinator and Go to City of Charleston to get Marriage Certificate (24 hours before license can be picked up)
One Hour in room couples massage 
Schooner Pride Evening Harbor Cruise

Day 2/Night 3:
Middleton Place- Bride and groom to Middleton Place can experience 65 acres of formal landscaped gardens and explore the working Plantation Stable yards where costumed interpreters demonstrate the skills once performed by slaves. As part of the general admission, visitors can participate in an African American Focus Tour, Nature Walk and Garden Overview Tour. Also included is a 45-minute horse-drawn carriage ride through a bamboo forest and woodlands to an abandoned rice field where Carolina Gold once flourished.

2 hour Walking Tour of downtown, historic Charleston with Tommy Dew begins in the Old City Market

Day 3/Night 4:
The Wedding Day
The Wedding-moon Package Includes the officiant, photographer, bridal bouquet, boutonnière, a bottle of champagne and a small wedding cake. A Private Carriage Ride after the ceremony as well as a romantic dinner for two at Circa 1886 with return to hotel by rickshaw

Day 4/Night 5:
SC Aquarium
Fort Sumter Dinner Cruise

To book this wedding package contact Nancy Russell at nrussell@charminginns.com or 843-722-8680

Food and Wine Gastronome Package

This three night package includes accommodations for two people in a standard room in the historic John Rutledge House Inn.  Built in 1763 this home is one of only fifteen homes belonging to those signers of the US Constitution to survive and the only one to now accommodate overnight guests.  Located in the historic district of Charleston the inn is walking distance to Francis Marion Square – the site of the 2011 Wine and Food Festival. After enjoying a complimentary breakfast, guests will begin their weekend on Friday (12:00-3:00pm) with tickets to “Wine Around the Garden” a wine tasting at Middleton Place Gardens. Shuttles will chauffeur patrons to Middleton Place where guests will captivate all of the senses as they stroll through the historic and charming gardens with a glass of wine in hand and taste assorted foods prepared by local chefs. On Friday evening (6:30pm) tickets to one of the festival’s most coveted events the Restaurant Dine Around will treat guests to a special dinner at Circa 1886 an AAA 4 Diamond, Forbes 4 Star award winning restaurant located at the Wentworth Mansion (www.circa1886.com) where executive chef Marc Collins will play host to a guest chef.   On Saturday morning (11:00am-2:00pm) guests will enjoy the fantastic Culinary Village at Francis Marion Square where they will experience many samples of the finest food Charleston and the Southeast have to offer as well as taste wines from all over the country.  On Saturday afternoon (3:00-6:00pm) guests will take a Water Taxi (round trip) to Pinot Envy Uncorked on the banks of the Charleston Harbor.   You will enjoy an afternoon filled with intimate conversations with the festival’s winemakers on the pinot grape and its varieties while indulging in stations of local cuisine prepared by four Charleston chefs.  Sunday morning will prove to be one of the highlights of the weekend with tickets to the famed Sunday Gospel Brunch (11:00am-1:00pm).  The Gastronome Package is limited in availability and is offered at a special rate of $1895.00 for two people.  A deposit of 50% of the package price will be due at time of reservation.  Cancellation is 14 days prior to arrival – any cancellations after this date will forfeit their deposit.