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The Ryder Hotel

3.5 star property

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, 29401-1609
  • College of Charleston
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Charleston City Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1045 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

  • 319 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Studio Suite

  • 503 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Ryder Hotel

Hotel in Charleston Historic District
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and 2 bars/lounges. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness center, a poolside bar, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

In addition to an outdoor pool, The Ryder Hotel provides a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities consist of a meeting room and coworking spaces. This Art Deco hotel also offers coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and 24-hour room service. Onsite parking is available (surcharge). A total renovation of this property was completed in April 2021.

The Ryder Hotel is a smoke-free property.

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 transportation

  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 53 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 6 to 26 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1985
  • Communal living room
  • Renovated entire property - April 2021
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop 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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 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

Property 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 53 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 150 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. 548 out of 949 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 205 out of 949 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 949 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 949 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 949 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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler

Mediocre hotel at best

Mediocre hotel, they charged an amenity fee for what amenities I have no idea, no coffee maker or kettle in the room or fridge for that matter, or complementary bottles of water. With that being said, they don’t even sell bottled water in the hotel. Then there’s some straw mat around the bed. There are little hair fibers that shed from it and get everywhere and cling to your clothes or anything that touches, for that matter. And finally, the website said there is a gym here, but that was NOT the case. The gym is located in another hotel that is a 5-min walk away, so there is ONE small hotel gym for TWO hotels. Good luck trying to get a decent workout in. Overall, the only good thing was the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Average accommodations. The best part of the hotel is merely the location otherwise very average hotel. Loud music plays all night at the bar downstairs. Desk staff not very helpful. Valet were the most competent staffers. Hotel charges a daily “amenities” fee for rentable bikes, the hotel restaurant and bar even if you use none of the “amenities.” Would stay somewhere else the next time we are in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jannet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was absolutely amazing! Made our stay extra special. Love their amenities and such a cute quaint hotel. Cant wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Great location in Charleston within walking distances to all the major downtown spots. Updated hotel. Loved the coffee shop. Cons: not the cleanest room, beds were alright, but I’ve definitely had better in more affordable hotels. A lot of extra fees added on at the end of our stay, basically have to use valet if you have a car.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to the French quater. Small room with uncomfortable sitting area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Such a fun Hotel! Great service, beautiful setting. The hotel had an awesome fire pit/bar for after dinner drinks. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ryder hotel was convenient to everything in Charleston. The staff were very polite and cheerful. The Little Palm restaurant breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location in Charleston. The decor and vibe were really fun. Coffee shop had great coffee and the bar was lots of fun.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location. Loved the restaurant. Loved the vibe.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service, very friendly and helpful across the board. I would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent. Wonderful restaurant on property. Room was just as described. Only drawback was there was not a refrigerator in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Massiel

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very inconvenient structure and model
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

KAYLAN

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the decor and overall vibe. It’s walkable to lots of great shopping and restaurants. My room smelled like it had been recently painted and seemed a little dirty. The comforter had stains on it and there was piles of dust under the beds. Really hated the paint smell as I’m pregnant. But overall it was a nice place with a great location. The pool area was really cute. I wish the weather had been better so I could enjoy. Good price point compared to other hotels in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. The decor was so cute. Loved the outside patio and fireplace. Will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Josue, New Bern

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice, especially the large bathroom. Restaurant on premises is also good. We had too many surprises with parking and extra charges.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and perfect location. Staff was incredibly helpful and fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025