Corporate Meetings and Retreats

Reserve the Entire House

The Governor's House Inn is perfect for private corporate retreats or business seminars. When you book the entire house, executives can meet anytime day or night - without being disturbed. However, do schedule time to enjoy the fine dining, shopping, and golf courses in and around the historical city of Charleston.

Corporate Amenities and Corporate Rates listed below only apply to whole-house reservations. Gift certificates will be issued for unused rooms.

Corporate Amenitites:
Eleven luxurious guest rooms
One large and several small meeting areas
Over 2,000 square feet of common space
Flexible breakfast time
Exceptional concierge service
Complimentary off-street parking
Wireless high-speed internet access
Fax machine available
Phone with data port and voice mail in each room
AV rental equipment available
Superb restaurants within walking distance
Catered meals available upon request

Amenities

Governor's House Inn -- a Charleston, South Carolina inn famous for its hospitality and civility.

At Governor's House Inn, a luxury Charleston bed and breakfast, your ordinary cares will be forgotten, and daily life becomes effortless. We can handle all your arrangements for dining, tours and entertainment. Most important, in the tradition of the most admired Charleston, inn, our guests experience many gracious amenities, including: Gourmet Breakfast
Each morning, as the sun rises and the aroma of fresh coffee is drifting about, the staff is preparing a traditional southern breakfast. The menu changes daily and includes a special item like homemade quiche, sausage cheese bake or banana French toast strata with Amaretto sauce. Fresh fruit, warm breads, Charleston teas, coffee and juices complete the meal. Guests choose to be served in our elegant dining room, on the verandah or in your guest room.

Lowcountry Afternoon Tea
Tea in the afternoon is a southern tradition that refreshes the soul and indulges the senses. House made savories and sweets are baked each day from recipes featured in Charleston’s best cookbooks. Favorites include Charleston chocolate cake, chess bars, homemade toffee, and Sullivan’s Island cheese spread.

Wine and Cheese
Each evening guests enjoy a glass of wine paired with some of Charleston’s finest cheeses. Enjoy these treats on the Veranda, by the fireplace, or in your guest room.

Evening Sherry in the Parlor
Share a private moment, finish your novel or make new acquaintances after dinner. It is the perfect ending to a perfect evening. Welcome home.

Charleston Hospitality
Governor’s House is proud to uphold the longest tradition of luxury inn keeping in Charleston. Our knowledgeable staff has years of local experience to help guests enjoy Charleston’s romantic history, plan outings and book the best tables at the best restaurants.

Other amenities include telephone, Cable TV, Complimentary Wireless Internet Access, and Bicycles.

Complimentary on-site parking is a true luxury among Charleston hotels.

Accommodations

Rates may vary depending on season and length of stay.

Rate includes:
private parking,
high speed internet,
bicycles,
southern breakfast,
lowcountry afternoon tea,
wine and cheese and evening sherry.

Please call (800) 720-9812 or (843) 720-2070. Our staff is available to assist you from 9 am until 11 pm EST.
The Inn accepts Visa, Am Ex, Mastercard, cash, personal checks and traveler's checks.

All rates are double occupancy. Additional person charge may apply.
State and local taxes will be added to final tariff.
Children over 12 are welcome.

The Inn requires a minimum two-night stay on weekends, and additional nights during some special events. Rates may change. Check the rate for your travel date when making your reservation.
Your reservation is non-cancelable. If you must cancel your reservation, please contact our office 24 hours prior to your arrival date. We will change your deposit to a gift certificate in the amount of your deposit. The gift certificate will be valid for one year from the date of your cancellation.

History

In 1775, as one of South Carolina's representatives to the First Continental Congress, Edward Rutledge of Charleston distinguished himself as a vocal and steadfast advocate of expanded liberties for the Colonies. In fact, Patrick Henry himself viewed Rutledge as "by far the greatest orator" among a group that included John and Samuel Adams, John Jay and Thomas Jefferson. Thus began his participation in one of the most momentous episodes in human history--the American struggle for independence.

Eventually, on July 4, 1776, Edward Rutledge became the youngest person to ratify, and later sign, the Declaration of Independence. This simple act--considered treasonous by the British--put his entire future at risk. Yet Rutledge and his colleagues--Jefferson, Franklin, Adams, and John Hancock among them--pledged "our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor" in support of the cause. Edward Rutledge was just 27 years old.

During the Revolution that followed, the British considered Edward Rutledge a dangerous proponent of open rebellion in the South. In 1780, he was captured, taken from his home in historic Charleston and held prisoner in St. Augustine, Florida. While some citizens retained their freedom by pledging loyalty to the King, Rutledge never wavered in his stance against tyranny. A modest man with immodest ideals, the gentleman from Charleston helped define the meaning of "patriotism." He would go on to become Governor of South Carolina and one of the most prominent and influential leaders in America. He retained his home in historic Charleston until his death.

After the American Civil War, the Edward Rutledge House was acquired by Captain Wagener, a wealthy merchant, who helped renovate the mansion during Reconstruction in the South. During the Depression of the 1930's, the house fell into some disrepair and was purchased by the Catholic Diocese of Charleston. The current owners acquired the home from a prominent Charleston family in 1998.

Edward Rutledge occupies a unique and celebrated place in American history. In recognition of this fact, his former Charleston residence, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1971 it was declared a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior. Today, the elegant Governor's House Inn is a historic Charleston SC bed and breakfast.

About The Governor's House Inn

Eighteenth century elegance and Charleston’s rich romantic history define this former Governor's mansion. George Washington and John Adams presidencies, in the late 1700’s, created great opportunity in the Southern states.

The Governor's House was the residence of Edward Rutledge, South Carolina’s governor, patriot, statesman and the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence. Henrietta Middleton was Edward’s wife and a member of the prominent Charleston family that owned Middleton Place Plantation.

Over 200 years later, the exquisite mansion retains its grandeur and offers gracious hospitality to visitors from all over the world.

Governor's House Inn is located in the Historic District's premier residential section and provides guests with a unique historical perspective of the elegant lifestyle in the young state. From our doorsteps, guests can walk down legendary Broad Street, stroll to the Old Market or visit the harbor and historic Battery.

Charleston’s fabulous galleries, incredible dining, antique shops, Gibbs Art Museum and Spoleto Art Festival venues are within walking distance of the Inn. Governor's House is located in the center of the Spring Festival of Houses & Gardens and the Fall Candlelight Tours of Homes.