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The Ryder Hotel

3.5 star property
Art Deco hotel with bars and a 24-hour fitness center

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar

Room options

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Studio Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, 29401-1609

What's nearby

  • College of Charleston - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Charleston City Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Waterfront Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Medical University of South Carolina - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Henry's On The Market - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hyman's Seafood - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Thoroughbred Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪TBonz Gill & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hank's Seafood Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Ryder Hotel

Hotel remodeled in 2021 and located near Charleston City Market
College of Charleston and Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal are located near The Ryder Hotel, which provides a poolside bar, a coffee shop/cafe, and 2 bars. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
  • An elevator, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • Beach towels, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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.

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 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

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 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

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 100 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Ryder Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 53 per night.

What time is check-in at The Ryder Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Ryder Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Ryder Hotel located?

Located in Charleston Historic District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of College of Charleston and Charleston City Market. Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and Waterfront Park are also within 15 minutes.

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The Ryder Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 541 out of 934 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 934 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 934 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 934 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 934 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

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, modern retro Beach vibes very cool
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Trendy and beautiful with a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick and easy check in. Staff was super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Prashasti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the location was great within walking distance to restaurants and attractions and the staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Russell S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Nice onsite bar. Welcome afternoon cocktail was appreciated
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool vibe interesting layout and GREAT outdoor pool and bar/patio space
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service level in this hotel was notable and amenities were FUN. The pool and pool bar with outdoor space was exceptional. Location perfect right downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at The Ryder. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was very simple with a very comfy bed and pillows. The food was excellent at the restaurant and delicious drinks at the bar. I also loved having a coffee shop in the building, good and convenient. I recommend the Ryder!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britainy Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was absolutely perfect for our girls trip! It is in walking distance of absolutely everything. The restaurant/bar and coffee shop on site were so convenient. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel, on a great location! Very convenient for walking and exploring the city. Love the restaurant and bar. Clean and quiet hotel. Definitely we will stay there on our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nihan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely hotel, Great location, quiet and very stylish
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun, great bar and pool. A little loud.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The multi levels and places to relax were fun and interesting.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located, the vibe is amazing, great food and drinks
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Great staff and cleanly
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice place. Within walking distance to most everything. First room we were given was really small so i asked for a different room and they did give us one.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aja

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great outdoor areas and yummy coffee bar. Central location. The tuna tartar at the restaurant was AMAZING!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I stayed at The Ryder to celebrate her birthday and attend a concert at the Gaillard Center. The location couldn’t have been more perfect—just steps away from great shopping and restaurants downtown. The hotel has such a fun, funky vibe, and we loved every minute of it! The food at Little Palm was fantastic, and the coffee and pastries from the Coffee Counter were a treat. Every staff member we encountered went above and beyond—truly exceptional service. Definitely a 5-star experience!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property! Friendly staff and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience at the Ryder. First time in Charleston and you could not beat the location. We could walk to everything we wanted to see. The property is so cute and the staff were friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay and The Ryder Hotel! The Little Palm is a great bar/restaurant and the hotel is close to all the dining amd shopping you could want. Wasnt my first stay, won't be my last.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location only bad thing is they didn’t clean our room one day and didn’t offer any compensation.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best stays I’ve ever had at any hotel. From the aesthetics, to the bar and restaurant, to the staff….. could not recommend more!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025