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The Ryder Hotel

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A short walk from Charleston City Market and College of Charleston, The Ryder Hotel provides a poolside bar, a coffee shop/cafe, and 2 bars. Free WiFi in public areas and a restaurant are available to all guests.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

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Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

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

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Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(66 reviews)
  • 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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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, a window with curtains, and a patterned ottoman.

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
(30 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, a window with curtains, and a patterned ottoman.

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Courtyard)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed

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

DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window.

Balcony King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

DOUBLE Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Located in Charleston Historic District, a neighborhood in Charleston, The Ryder Hotel is in a rural area and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Waterfront Park and Riverfront Park, while South Carolina Aquarium and Patriots Point are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at North Charleston Coliseum, 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

  • A historic building with arched doorways and columns, surrounded by lush trees and a paved sidewalk.
    College of Charleston
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • An indoor market with tables displaying various items, a large decorative light sculpture, and people browsing.
    Charleston City Market
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A park with a church and a tall building in the background.
    Marion Square
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A wooden boardwalk with a covered pavilion and a lighthouse in the background.
    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
  • Azur
    7 min walk
  • Little Palm
    1 min walk
  • Bartaco
    4 min walk
  • Thoroughbred Club
    5 min walk

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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, College of Charleston, and Charleston City Market. Waterfront Park and South Carolina Aquarium are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 747 out of 1185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 1185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1185 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Karissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and friendly Staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a great location. Clean and aesthetically pleasing. Loved the attached pool and restaurant where we spent a lot of time at, but we just wish the pool area was bigger and had more servers walking around taking orders.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel in the middle of French quarter. Pool filled up quick as loungers go fast. Very nice staff and location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were made to feel welcome when we arrived. Very nice 2 Queen bed room. There is a nice pool and breakfast was perfect and they offer a $10 credit for breakfast. It is a perfect location to see down town, we were able to walk to many venues. Check out was easy and again staff were very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Allana

Location was excellent, super cute decor, nice to have a pool, but somewhat hard to navigate between floors, small rooms, and the gym is actually located in the sister hotel which is a five-minute walk away.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a central location and room was clean. The floors are difficult to navigate, gym is at the sister hotel which is a 5 minute walk away, and pool was always busy with loungers typically filled up very quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ryder Hotel is a whole vibe. It's retro-styled, a very hipster atmosphere but good for the family too. It's walking distance to many attractions and restaurants. Love that it has a coffee shop right on the premises. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time. Staff was very nice. The $50 dollar early check was not our favorite. But overall very cute. Totally great for girl trips.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool can be very crowded. Free bike rental is convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything they said and more. Just great room, service and amenities! Great location as well
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Darien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel itself was lovely. Perfectly located & central to most of downtown Charleston. We found the pool area to be quite busy during the week & also the staff to always seem slightly rude and inconvenienced whenever being served at the pool. We stayed in one of the suites and although it was large and extremely spacious, the floors were scuffed and the cupboards in the kitchenette were off their hinges. The hotel could be better maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

allison

The Little Palm restaurant is fabulous and has a great vibe!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was nice, king bed room was ok could use a refresh, overall good place, good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are nice and pool area is great! Nice bar area in little Palm
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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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

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean, well appointed, and lovely- and the location was the best - close to everything. Lots to do within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the pool was a nice bonus. Good value for that area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Grant Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome aesthetic and great pool with attached coffee shop and restaurant. You can borrow bikes and beach chairs for your day trip. Single bed rooms are small
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very friendly staff. Awesome amenities. This was my second time here and I love it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique Boutique Hotel-If you’re looking for an intimate stylish stay, The Ryder is a great choice! The room and bathroom were spacious, the staff was helpful, and amenities (pool, bar, coffee shop) were amazing. You can walk to all of the hot spots with ease. This is def a #1 choice if staying in Charleston.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying at the Ryder Hotel. I travel a lot for work and it’s the perfect place to stay. Close walking distance to anything. They have a cute coffee shop in the hotel as well as a restaurant. The pool is always nice too! Highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Our room was nicely decorated as well as comfortable. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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