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The Ryder Hotel

3.5 star property
Travelers explore Charleston's historic charm during the day before retreating to a refreshing rooftop bar or lounging poolside at this centrally located hotel

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The Ryder Hotel, steps from Charleston City Market and College of Charleston, offers a lively yet relaxing atmosphere. Visitors love the central location, helpful staff, and vibrant social spaces, including a poolside bar, coffee shop, and multiple bars throughout the property.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

9.0 out of 10
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(10 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 97 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Charleston Historic District, a neighborhood in Charleston, The Ryder Hotel is in a rural area and near the beach. Patriots Point and USS Yorktown are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include South Carolina Aquarium and North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Credit One Stadium, or consider a night out at Historic Rice Mill. With jet skiing, kayaking, and water skiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Charleston travel guide
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237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, 29401-1609

What's nearby

  • College of Charleston
    College of Charleston
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Charleston City Market
    Charleston City Market
    6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cityscape of Marion Square in the historic downtown diistrict in Charleston, South Carolina
    Marion Square
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Waterfront Park
    Waterfront Park
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Shops at Charleston Place
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Getting around

  • Charleston Station
    21 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS)
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hyman's Seafood
    3 min walk
  • Thoroughbred Club
    5 min walk
  • Clerks Coffee Company
    5 min walk
  • Frannie & The Fox
    5 min walk
  • Palmira Barbecue
    5 min walk

About this property

The Ryder Hotel

Hotel near College of Charleston
Charleston City Market and Port of Charleston are located near The Ryder Hotel, which provides a poolside bar, a coffee shop/cafe, and 2 bars. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, beach towels, and coworking spaces
  • 1 meeting room, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the pool, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 91 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 58 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

  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Early check-in is available for a fee
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
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.45 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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:

  • Resort fee: USD 43.32 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room safe
  • Nearby fitness center access
  • Pool access
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

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 58 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.45 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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Ryder Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Ryder Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 58 per night.

What time is check-in at The Ryder Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Ryder Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Ryder Hotel located?

Located in Charleston Historic District, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Shops at Charleston Place and College of Charleston. Port of Charleston and Charleston City Market are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Ryder Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 614 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay and the location is perfect!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was so cute and the pool and restaurant/bar area were really great.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cannot wait to come back! Loved all the little touches, the service, the room was very clean and location was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel, beautiful room, great balcony, nice pool, and accommodating staff I would definitely return
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ryder hotel is lovely, staff is friendly and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and such a fun, and cool hotel! We loved our stay there
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Renee

Enjoyed our stay! Pool was always super busy as they allow passes to non-guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great walking location excellent Staff and pool area!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

kassaundra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool is so nice. The rooms and gardens are so clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location for walking to points of interest around Charleston. Most importantly accommodations were very clean, room was spacious and staff helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a reasonably priced hotel in Charleston especially if they don’t have a car.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly. Rooms could have used some touch up but they were fun, Maid service could be better. Overall a nice hotel. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, cool decor and pool
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and very friendly staff and clean rooms and lots of cool amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, amenities, location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice suite overlooking the pool. Plenty of room to spread out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffaney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Courtnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun stay. Great pool area! Cool rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ryder was a beautiful hotel located in a perfect location to see Charleston. The room was large and hotel staff were helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so accommodating. They brought up a box fan and rollaway bed which they set up and fixed for us. Pool area was fun, coffee shop was good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Coleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, nice rooms. Good location. Would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, great environment. There were some glitches, one day we didn't have hot water and we didn't have a phone in the room to call front desk. But overall, would definitely go back. Great location and all very nice folks working there.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean & staff friendly. Great coffee shop and location was perfect to walk everywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025