The Ryder Hotel

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Room service
    Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available

Explore the area

Map
237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, 29401-1609
  • College of Charleston
    4 min walk
  • Shops at Charleston Place
    4 min walk
  • Marion Square
    6 min walk
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    19 min drive

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Charleston

With a stay at The Ryder Hotel in Charleston (Downtown Charleston), you'll be a 4-minute walk from College of Charleston and 10 minutes by foot from Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Charleston City Market and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Waterfront Park.

What's nearby

  • College of Charleston - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Charleston City Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Waterfront Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 15 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Henry's House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hyman's Seafood - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Thoroughbred Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪TBonz Gill & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hank's Seafood - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Ryder Hotel

Art Deco Charleston hotel in Downtown Charleston with bars
The Ryder Hotel offers 91 accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 91 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a communal living room.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and an elevator.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Ryder Hotel has a restaurant on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

The Ryder Hotel is listed in the 2022 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 49 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:30 AM: USD 6-26 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Free bike hire
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fence around the pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping

Business services

  • Coworking spaces
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Beach towels
  • Communal living room
  • Renovated entire property – April 2021
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.52 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 39.90 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 26 per person
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 49 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.52 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Property is also known as

King Charles Inn
King Charles Inn
The Ryder Hotel Hotel
The Ryder Hotel Charleston
The Ryder Hotel Hotel Charleston

The Ryder Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 442 out of 781 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 781 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 781 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 781 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 781 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love this hotel and have stayed 3 times. The condition is getting increasingly more worn in but they redid the patio area which was nice. Carpet may need to be replaced soon and some of the furniture needs reupholstering in the common areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful experience. They allowed us to check in early. Everyone was so friendly and the property is so cute. We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, even more beautiful in person with tons of amenities. Best hotel restaurant and bar that I've ever stayed at.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ryder hotel is one of the best hotels I've ever stayed at. From the welcoming front desk to super clean room with all amenities. The decor is exquisite!! The pool area and bar are so inviting and beautifully decorated. The restaurant is a 5-star, the chef's creations are delicious. Would highly recommend this hotel over all others when visiting Charleston.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous, boutique-sized hotel right in the heart of the city. We loved the cafe, the staff, and the pool! Friendly & helpful staff made the stay even better than imagined! While the rooms weren’t super quiet(due to other guests always talking in the hallways), we found that putting on white noise on (from our phones) worked like a charm!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Julie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We would go out all day and come back to an unmade up room, which is annoying. The pool is tiny so if you’re here on a weekend don’t expect to get in it! Room service is very overpriced.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cammie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cool, fun vibe!
This was the perfect place to take my daughter for an overnight shopping trip. Very hip and fun vibe, rooms were spacious, pool and bar area a happening place for couples and families.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here!!!! Rooms were clean, amazing pool and restaurant, and loved renting out items such as the polaroid camera, beach chairs!! Workers were so nice also, can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grayson

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Tyder
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy Jean

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice property , good amenities including a pool and free rental items.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice weekend away
Great location. Beautiful hotel with nice restaurants and bar area. Was not impressed with the extra $40 per day amenities fee. With an additional $50 day for parking (self parking is $30 per day a block away).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute trendy spot with all the amenities. They have extra perks that are a nice surprise upon check in. The pool and Little Palm bar was such a fun vibe ! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey, Linden

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So cute, great room size and close to king street but far enough away so you are way from the bars. Love the retro esthetic of the hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caressa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love vibe of this place! Very clean, great decor, Friendly staff. Great outside pool area with comfortable seating and bar area with restaurant indoor and outdoor.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dalia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. In a great area! Walking distance to everything. Would have given it 5 stars except for the fact that the fire alarm went off 3 times during our 3 night stay. Which when you’re in the shower when it goes off is not pleasant!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to everything, lovely pool, and fun amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024