The Governor's House Inn

Description

Circa 1760. One of the most classic of Southern cities, Charleston's grace and beauty can be experienced at one of its most historic and gracious inns. At the Charleston Governor's House, civility and romance are a tradition. Declared a National Historic Landmark, the former Governor's Mansion was built in 1760 and was the home of Edward Rutledge, one of South Carolina's representatives to the First Continental Congress in 1775 and the youngest person to ratify and sign the Declaration of Independence a year later. After his capture and imprisonment by the British, he became governor of South Carolina and lived in this stately home. Today, one of the finest suites in the inn bears his name. Antique Italian chandeliers look down upon a king-size, arched-canopy bed, and a fireplace warms an elegant sitting area. When the weather is fine, a private porch makes a good spot for conversation. Three other suites also feature fireplaces, canopy beds, marble whirlpools and showers, while four standard rooms have combinations of 12-foot-high ceilings, canopy beds, sitting areas and porches. Hardwood floors extend throughout the inn. Homemade Charleston muffins and fresh local fruit are presented each morning in the dining room or on the spacious double veranda -- also the locations for the inn's Lowcountry afternoon tea and evening sherry. Within walking distance of the inn are the other magnificent homes and gardens of the historic district of Charleston, the Battery and the Old Market.Publicity and Awards: Southern Living, Travel Holiday, Golf Digest, Discerning Traveler, Southern Living Favorites/Best of the South.Location: City/Urban, Ocean Community and Charleston Historic District.

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Rooms & Rates Rates: $195 to $549 Payment types accepted include American Express, Master Card, Visa, Personal Checks and Travelers Checks. Rooms: This property has 11 total guest accommodations with private bath, 5 with fireplaces, 6 with whirlpools, 4 suites and 2 conference rooms. The types of beds available include King and Queen.

Policies Minimum Stay Requirements: Two nights weekends, three nights special events Cancellation: 14 days Smoking: Limited.

Services & Amenities Meals Included in Rates: Breakfast, Snacks/Refreshments, Afternoon Tea and Hors d'oeuvres. Types of meals: Early Coffee/Tea, Continental Plus Breakfast, Afternoon Tea, Snacks/Refreshments, Room Service, Restaurant off Premises and Hors d'oeuvres. Amenities In Room: Air Conditioning, Modem Hook-Up, Cable TV, Refrigerator, Ceiling Fans, Central Air, Clock Radio, Telephone, Television, Data Ports, Turn-Down Service, Fireplace, Hair Dryer, Bathrobes, Bath Amenities, Wireless Internet Access and Iron/Ironing Board. Amenities On Site: Phone, Fax, Fireplace, Limited Handicap Access, Television, Gift Shop, Complimentary parking, on-site wireless Internet, Lowcountry afternoon tea and evening sherry.

Activities Events Hosted: Romantic Getaways, Meetings and Small events. Other Activities: Antiquing, Art Galleries, Beaches, Bicycling, Fishing, Golf, Horseback Riding, Live Theater, Museums, Parks, Shopping (Local Crafts), Tennis, Water Sports, historic sites and plantations.

Historic Interest Former governor's mansion, home of Edward Rutledge, signer of Declaration of Independence, First Continental Congress, Governor of South Carolina. Historic Awards: National Register (Granted), State Register (Granted), National Historical Site (Granted), State Historical Site (Granted), City Historical Site (Granted), National Historic Landmark and Charleston Preservation Society. Historic Memberships: National Trust and Local Historical Society. Historic sites nearby: Fort Sumter National Monument, Historic Charleston, Fort Moultrie, Charleston Battery, Old Market

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