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The Ryder Hotel

3.5 star property
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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

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237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, 29401-1609
  • College of Charleston
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Charleston City Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Port of Charleston
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
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(17 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 97 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Courtyard)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

  • 30 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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Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
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  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Ryder Hotel

Art Deco hotel with bars/lounges and 24-hour fitness centre
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 centre, a poolside bar and a coffee shop/cafe are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Ryder Hotel offers 91 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bathrobes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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

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

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Ryder Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Port of Charleston. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 bars and an outdoor pool.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, a poolside bar and 2 bars/lounges
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a meeting room and a lift
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym and complimentary bicycles
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 4-minute walk from College of Charleston and 6 minutes on foot from Port of Charleston
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
The Ryder Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a meeting room and coworking spaces. The Ryder Hotel also features coffee/tea in common area, concierge services, and 24-hour room service. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of The Ryder Hotel was completed in April 2021.

This Art Deco Charleston hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 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 Traveller Hot List.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 55 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
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • 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

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.45 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 39.90 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness centre access
  • In-room safe
  • Nearby fitness centre access
  • Pool access
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 26 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 55 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 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at 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. 587 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1012 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

Susanne, Valrico

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great hotel close to attractions

Great location and staff. My only negative was the cockroach in the bathroom one morning.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea, Mount Pleasant

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location to walk to all the main attractions in Charleston.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annmarie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were all happy with our stay at the Ryder and will definitely be back. Love the pool area. Great food and drinks! Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Robin Rose

Business traveller
The first room I was in was filthy. I went to bed laid in the sheets, and they were never even changed the next room that I got had hair in the shower. The staff was wonderful, but the cleanliness was disgusting.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

NURI

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, trendy boutique hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Disappointed on my last trip at Ryder. Stayed here before and had a good experience BUT this was the first time I tried to use the pool. There are 11 lounge chairs and it’s first come first serve. Fair. But what’s not fair is they sell day passes to people who are NOT staying on the property. So there are not enough chairs for your guests but you sell spots to others? Our plan was to have a girls trip by the pool. The Ryder had other plans for us. Next time I will stay somewhere else.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noisy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Cathy

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Las Vegas

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Completely overpriced and underwhelmed!

I am still in shock over the amount of money I just paid for our stay. Small boutique hotel in good location, with great marketing advertising…but what you actually get is along line of 2 star hotel. The tiny pool and small bar is quaint -it is trendy with lots of bachelorette parties going on. The front desk attendant at night was no help at all and 1/2 time no one was manning the lobby area and very non helpful staff Our room smelled of mildew and the lighting was dim at best. Had a view of alley. For $900 on a Friday night I expected way more. Not enough towels, no Kleenex and no fridge or coffee maker in room. Couldn’t believe my daughter and I had to share a bed and couldn’t find us a 2 queen bed room when requested months in advance. Threw away our room service food because undercooked. Carpet unclean and old in hallways. Where is the southern hospitality? Wow-so much buyers remorse right now. Luckily it didn’t influence the good time we had in Charleston, but wouldn’t recommend hotel at all.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had to change rooms due to a DJ playing on Friday and Saturday nights—the music was extremely loud until 2AM, which made it hard to sleep. While the location was excellent and the staff were wonderful, the overall property was just okay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Freya

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

Gorgeous hotel - a little noisy at night

Great adult hotel. I was traveling alone and it was perfect. There were a lot of adult couples and older family groups staying there and it is a perfect sunny retreat. My kids wouldn’t have loved the pool area, it’s for cocktails not cannonballs! I found the hallways noisy until past midnight, during the week. It’s a fun hotel - I definitely would have liked a white noise machine.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel for the clean room, really great staff and the bar and pool area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Why isn't a fridge supplied with room?
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tonya, Houston

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The location of this property is great; easily walkable to shopping and dining options. The decor is Scandinavian chic with wood floors in the rooms. The front desk is a small area next to a room with gear you can use during your stay. While that's a cool feature, it would be hard to use skate boards on the cobbled streets. The hotel places a $300 hold on your card for incidentals which was not stated in Expedia so a bit frustrating. The rooms do not include a coffee maker so they give you $10 per day that you can use at their coffee bar. The coffee bar is only open in the morning which was disappointing as we loved the Cairo coffee! The single elevator is small but you don't need it as the stairs are easier to use. The hotel shape includes three LONG hallways on each floor so be prepared to walk a distance if your on the long hallway furthest from the elevators. The carpet in the hallways is TIRED and really needs to be replaced. Just outside the stairway/elevator there is a great ice machine and water station. Each room includes an ice bucket and water carafe which was a great feature. That said, there are a LOT of young people staying at this property so I at least expected to find a bottle opener and corkscrew but neither were in the room. We purchased a bottle of wine from the 'mini' Target on the main shopping street and could not get a corkscrew from the front desk nor the restaurant. If ever in Charleston again, I would book another property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025