The Rutledge Inn

I was nervous about the hotel because of the mixed reviews but tried to be positive. Believe the low reviews. First room smelt like urine, the toilet was covered in it, pubic hair on counter in bathroom, debris all over carpet, old coffee filter in coffee maker. Asked for another room and was switched. Second room appeared cleaner until we went to bed and discovered blood on the sheets. Called and they brought new sheets up. We were there for baseball at Troy and needed to use the laundry. The dryer was broken and when I saw the condition of the washer, I refused to wash my son’s clothes in it. I filled the bath tub with hot water and detergent and washed them that way. Just pay the extra and stay somewhere else.

Dog friendly

Our stay at the Rutledge Inn was excellent. The night manager was helpful and courteous, and she assisted me efficiently. The room was very clean and comfortable. (Great hot water in the shower!) The breakfast selection was modest, but fresh. The hotel itself was very quiet when we visited, and the lobby was inviting. While the decor was dated, the pool was being renovated, and the room phone didn’t work, we had no complaints. The staff worked hard to provide a nice stay. It was friendly service and a clean, comfortable room at a fair price, and we couldn’t ask for more!

The hotel is clean and relatively comfortable. The door to the outside at the end of the hallway doesn't lock, so security is a concern. The staff sits watching loud movies on the front couch and don't come to the counter until you ring the bell which is an uncomfortable welcome to the place.

Front desk service was poor. The young man working did not greet us; was not visible any time we entered or exited the front door; he seemed to be sleeping in a chair behind the desk; questioned us multiple times about whether we had pets or a dog and did not speak clearly and I had to ask him to repeat a few times. We were in a room at the end of a hall near an exterior door that was not locked. When we reported that the door was not locked from the outside we were told they were going to get it fixed and rain had damaged it. There was no awning over the door. We asked for clean linens the second day and were given terribly stained ones that were very basic white and very rough. But Brandy the housekeeper was great to have us a very clean room. The bed was worn down and sank in the middle (probably time to replace) but otherwise comfortable.

For the second year the pool was "Closed for Repairs" The rooms were clean but they did show signs of age and lack of maintenance.

The pool was closed for repairs, but I never saw any being done. The singular washer worked, but the dryer did not. The desk clerk did allow us to use the hotels dryer, so that edmund too horrible. The fans in the bathrooms were horrendously noisy. It was so bad that I took a shower in the dark rather than allowing that fan to run.

Very friendly staff! Accommodated my pets and room was clean and smelled good. We got the non smoking and I was worried it might smell as we’ve dealt with that before because you know, people don’t wanna follow rules but this was not the case. It was surprisingly really nice. We will stay again!!!

The trip was ok. The pool is still down to repairs. It was also down back in July of 2025. Seems like it won't be repaired for this year. Will try again next year

1. Pool broken, dirty and abandoned 2. Carpet dirty and separating and tack strip exposed. 3. Hotel Entrance furniture was dirty and worn out 4. Door locks didn’t work. Told front desk. Never fixed 5. Lack luster work ethic of hotel management

When we walk in the bathroom at dirt on the floors, there marks on the toilet seat the towel smell like they haven’t been completely washed. The pillowcases had dirt on them just a dirty rundown place things were falling off the ceiling in the showerhead was coming out of the wall one out of 10 I do not recommend.

They were very friendly and kind, but that isnt enough. This property is seriously outdated and dirty. My niece's brand new shoes were black from walking on the carpet, the fridge had a huge amount of black mold in it, and there was a stinch in the rooms. They do not ise AC in the hallway or elevator. They need to completely renovate/clean all of the rooms and get rid of that nasty carpet.

This was such a nice, clean, quiet hotel to stay at. The room and bathroom were VERY clean and spacious and they were able to accommodate us coming in late. The customer service was great also. We will be book marking this hotel to stay at when we travel again.

The toilet hadn’t been cleaned!!! The a/c vents are moldy!

Our room had bed bugs (especially in our beds), some nasty black stuff on the back of the door, a tub with black marks and dripping faucet, a dirty, smelly refrigerator, mold on the vents of the A/C and the guy at the desk had a bad attitude. To rectify the problem, we were offered to move to another room and receive a $10 credit or simply check out. This is a very small town with this hotel being the only one in town. They suggested the "motel" down the street. It was already nearly 10pm and my aunt is handicap. I suggested we get help moving to the new room. The woman (Bonita) from the desk did come and help. I went back to tell them other problems with the room the man at the desk was unapologetic and rude! I also mentioned 1/2 off the 1st night (of a 3 night stay for 2rooms, totalling nearly $500) would be better compensation. He said to me, we're done here ma'am and also said they rectified the problem with giving us a new room. My issue is bed bugs may have already got into our things before we moved. I feel itchy and creeped out! I am totally disappointed and will never stay here again!!

The hotel stay there is always fabulous excellent service n clean rooms

Breakfast was bare bones but just ok. The staff was very friendly, the room was clean and the price was great. Overall really good experience. Would definitely stay here again if our travels ever bring us through the area again.

The room was clean and inviting. Staff was friendly and helpful. Had I had the time to do remote work the space and WiFi would have worked for me. I didn’t eat breakfast as I’m vegan. I slept late and didn’t even see it.

We love this place however this time the sheets and bed skirt had blood on them, I do not think the beds had been stripped and new sheets put on from previous stay.

Nice place to stay rooms clean and comfortable and the barbecue place next door was delicious

The Rutledge Inn is quiet and peaceful; however, the swivel chair in the room is broken and will dump you on the floor if you are not careful!

An okay place to stay in a small town. Room was cleanish, however several items were broken, or in disrepair. Lamps, chair, coffee maker, etc. my biggest complaint is that it is listed as a non smoking property, however each day there was cigarette and marijuana smoke coming in from other rooms. I spoke with the front desk the first evening and was moved, which addressed the situation for the first night. When I spoke to management, they confirmed the policy of no smoking and assured that they would address the situation. However the same thing happened the next day. The property had several guests from construction sites and/or international trade from the local auto parts plant. It was rooms occupied by these individuals who violated the smoking policy. I am confident they valued the revenue created by these guests, over a two night traveling party, and chose to disregard the nonsmoking policy. Poorly done. Find a way to make everyone’s stay healthy and comfortable.

Bed was good and the room was large enough to have a loveseat to sit on.

Request for specific kind of room was accommodated. Room clean and comfortable. Some of the electric plugs didn’t work, or items weren’t plugged in. There is some maintenance that needs to be done. It is the nicest hotel in the area and very busy.

The room was just OK. The TV did not have HD channels. We watched a football game and the quality of the reception was poor. It was hard to tell 9's from 3's. There was no guide either on paper or electronically to tell what channels were available. The 2 young ladies at the front desk were very kind and helpful.

Overall a good stay ,beds could've been more comfortable kinda hard. Great service

The property was a good, basic place to stay - no frills, but adequate. The place was clean, a/c worked great, good shower & comfortable bed. However, the bed linens, although clean, were pretty worn & pillows hard & lumpy. The breakfast was adequate - but only if you like high carbs & fat! No protein😞 The people working there are friendly and helpful.

Beds, furnishing and bathroom were clean. There was evidence of water leaks in ceiling and popcorn covering was peeling in places looked like mole developing in one corner Black looking dust or mole developing on AC discharge vents TV had only few channels to select. Repairs needed.

The pool was closed for repairs, but I never saw any being done. The singular washer worked, but the dryer did not. The desk clerk did allow us to use the hotels dryer, so that edmund too horrible. The fans in the bathrooms were horrendously noisy. It was so bad that I took a shower in the dark rather than allowing that fan to run.

The hotel is fine for a one night stop over stay. There was no bugs and it was fairly clean. The room needs some updating. The AC did not work, when we spoke to front desk they said “what’s your room? Oh ya… the compressor freezes in that room” then he suggested “we should just use the fan option” that’s it, no option to change rooms even though the hotel was not booked by any means and if you know that’s a problem then stop putting people in that room. The room needs some updating for instance, the drain in shower and shower head is corroded and I mean bad. The toilet was broken at the bottom but repaired with putty, the sheets were stained, the wash clothes were stained, the walls and baseboards were scratched and gross, the door didn’t have an automatic close feature. Breakfast was ok, it was waffles, cereal and muffins no hot food other then waffles. Other then that and some nice upgrades like instead of a shampoo/conditioner combo (which people with hair hate) give some nicer toiletries, for a king size bed instead of three pillows maybe give us four and a shower curtain that doesn’t touch you when you shower. I say all this yet we still stayed, we slept in a comfortable bed, and for a one night stay it was clean enough and most importantly had no bugs. It was a safe location, and there is some amazing BBQ across from the hotel!

Staff was friendly. Hotel was clean. Had trouble with the room key cards. Overall, I was very satisfied with our stay and would be happy to stay there again.

It was peaceful and clean. The staff were so helpful.

Our room had bed bugs (especially in our beds), some nasty black stuff on the back of the door, a tub with black marks and dripping faucet, a dirty, smelly refrigerator, mold on the vents of the A/C and the guy at the desk had a bad attitude. To rectify the problem, we were offered to move to another room and receive a $10 credit or simply check out. This is a very small town with this hotel being the only one in town. They suggested the "motel" down the street. It was already nearly 10pm and my aunt is handicap. I suggested we get help moving to the new room. The woman (Bonita) from the desk did come and help. I went back to tell them other problems with the room the man at the desk was unapologetic and rude! I also mentioned 1/2 off the 1st night (of a 3 night stay for 2rooms, totalling nearly $500) would be better compensation. He said to me, we're done here ma'am and also said they rectified the problem with giving us a new room. My issue is bed bugs may have already got into our things before we moved. I feel itchy and creeped out! I am totally disappointed and will never stay here again!!

The room was just OK. The TV did not have HD channels. We watched a football game and the quality of the reception was poor. It was hard to tell 9's from 3's. There was no guide either on paper or electronically to tell what channels were available. The 2 young ladies at the front desk were very kind and helpful.

Our stay at the Rutledge Inn was excellent. The night manager was helpful and courteous, and she assisted me efficiently. The room was very clean and comfortable. (Great hot water in the shower!) The breakfast selection was modest, but fresh. The hotel itself was very quiet when we visited, and the lobby was inviting. While the decor was dated, the pool was being renovated, and the room phone didn’t work, we had no complaints. The staff worked hard to provide a nice stay. It was friendly service and a clean, comfortable room at a fair price, and we couldn’t ask for more!

The hotel is clean and relatively comfortable. The door to the outside at the end of the hallway doesn't lock, so security is a concern. The staff sits watching loud movies on the front couch and don't come to the counter until you ring the bell which is an uncomfortable welcome to the place.

Front desk service was poor. The young man working did not greet us; was not visible any time we entered or exited the front door; he seemed to be sleeping in a chair behind the desk; questioned us multiple times about whether we had pets or a dog and did not speak clearly and I had to ask him to repeat a few times. We were in a room at the end of a hall near an exterior door that was not locked. When we reported that the door was not locked from the outside we were told they were going to get it fixed and rain had damaged it. There was no awning over the door. We asked for clean linens the second day and were given terribly stained ones that were very basic white and very rough. But Brandy the housekeeper was great to have us a very clean room. The bed was worn down and sank in the middle (probably time to replace) but otherwise comfortable.

The staff was friendly & the accommodations were clean & comfortable. I will stay there again when i visit the area.

This was a great hotel. We had to come to Alabama for family emergency and looked for a hotel near family. This hotel was recommended by my nephew. Hotel was neat and clean with fresh smell as you walk in. It was quiet and beds were comfy. We slept very well. Even the baseboards were clean. Everyone was friendly. The only thing I missed was having fresh fruit or yogurt on the breakfast.

Property is nice & clean, staff was very friendly although i was booked into different rooms that were already occupied. Third room’s the charm!

The only negative about staying at Rutledge Inn was finding it. We drove past it twice but missed it because of the sign. Was looking for Rutledge Inn but name was in small print at bottom of sign and missed it twice. After catching it the 3rd try, we enjoyed the over nite stay!

Wish the pool was in working order, other than that great location, very clean and quiet.

It was a simple place but clean and nice. Easily accessible and a simple checkin. Enjoyed my stay.

Clean and convenient. This is our regular overnight stay hotel on the way to the beach. A little disappointed that the pool was closed, but otherwise everything was good. The BBQ restaurant directly in front of the hotel is very good and great for supper.

I am not sure how this hotel was rated 8.8. We stopped here on our way to Navarre Beach, making the morning drive only 2.5 hours away. Reviews and great price $70, led us to stay here. The hotel exterior has been painted and the interior too. The leather chairs in rooms should have been thrown out long ago as they were so worn, it was hard to tell they were once leather. Bathroom mirrors were cracked, and shower had rust. Beds were soft, but okay. Breakfast was as basic as it gets. Cereal, waffle maker, packaged donuts and granola bars. The sign said Executive Inn, but the printer was out of ink and didn't work. The receptionist tried to multiple ways to help print a document, but could not as the owner was out of the country and had logged off all applications. It was the only hotel in town, but is next to a good BBQ restaurant. As the title says, you get what you pay for. I'd rate this a 5 or 6 at best. You might stay here if you are on a VERY tight budget.

The property convenient for me to visit my relatives. Considering I was in town for a family reunion.

Great for our needs and price, as a stop over on our way to the beach

This was a nice surprise, The Rutledge Inn, was in a quiet area and very clean and the staff very friendly.

Safe, quiet area

Nice place to stay rooms clean and comfortable and the barbecue place next door was delicious

The building seems old and outdated. I wish there had more breakfast food items other than cereal, toast, and pastries. At least, there was coffee.

Clean room/ Breakfast could be better/ they could put air on in rooms when someone is going to stay in it took forever to get the room to cool off

We were very pleasantly surprised. It exceeded our expectations in terms of value for the price. The room was clean, the bed comfortable and the shower hot and refreshing. Breakfast was a bit disappointing but not unexpected. Due to dietary and health restrictions there wasn’t much there we could eat. Everything was pretty high sugar with no healthy options. But that’s true of many hotel free breakfasts.

Very limited choices with no fruit or protein.

Breakfast was ok but limited options. No eggs or meat or yogurt but very good pastries. Staff was friendly and helpful.

It was convenient for where we were going. Rooms were clean & comfortable. Limited breakfast was ok. Elevator was a little scary sounding. Inspection expires in it in a few days. Pool was nasty. Staff was nice.

Our stay at the Rutledge Inn was excellent. The night manager was helpful and courteous, and she assisted me efficiently. The room was very clean and comfortable. (Great hot water in the shower!) The breakfast selection was modest, but fresh. The hotel itself was very quiet when we visited, and the lobby was inviting. While the decor was dated, the pool was being renovated, and the room phone didn’t work, we had no complaints. The staff worked hard to provide a nice stay. It was friendly service and a clean, comfortable room at a fair price, and we couldn’t ask for more!

The property was a good, basic place to stay - no frills, but adequate. The place was clean, a/c worked great, good shower & comfortable bed. However, the bed linens, although clean, were pretty worn & pillows hard & lumpy. The breakfast was adequate - but only if you like high carbs & fat! No protein😞 The people working there are friendly and helpful.

everything was good except limited breakfast selection

Breakfast was bare bones but just ok. The staff was very friendly, the room was clean and the price was great. Overall really good experience. Would definitely stay here again if our travels ever bring us through the area again.