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The Ryder Hotel

3.5 star property

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$232
$203 nightly
$232 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 25 - Jan 26

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237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, 29401-1609
  • Place, College of Charleston
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Charleston
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Charleston City Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(60 reviews)
  • 190 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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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

  • 319 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1045 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Courtyard)

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Charleston

With a stay at The Ryder Hotel in Charleston (Charleston Historic District), you'll be a 5-minute walk from College of Charleston and 7 minutes by foot from Port of Charleston. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Charleston City Market and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Waterfront Park.

What's nearby

  • College of Charleston - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Charleston Gaillard Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Port of Charleston - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Charleston City Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Marion Square - 6 min walk - 0.4 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
  • ‪Meeting at Market - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Matador - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Little Palm - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Ryder Hotel

Art Deco hotel with bars and a 24-hour fitness center
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.

Stay in one of 91 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a communal living room.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and an elevator.
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.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • 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

  • 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
  • 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

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. 605 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thx
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

JULIE, Nashville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Charles, Alexandria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was rudimentary but comfortable. Staff was outgoing and engaging. Hotel location was good for all my needs and the parking garage was convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with nice amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is a great location for downtown. Centrally located and walking distance to most everything. Hotel was lovely with a boutique style and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

tara

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They kept charging my card random additional holds each night, still haven’t gone away like they said they would. The pool charges were disgusting. Great location. Shower didn’t drain properly and was not up to par. Cute aesthetic. Room was pretty clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great as always!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAREN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I fell in the garage and hurt myself pretty bad. Uneven pacement
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Cameron

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property and room were very clean. The restaurant and bar had great options. Overall, we were underwhelmed for the price though. The furniture and decor were cheap throughout the hotel, the phone in the room didn’t work and it was difficult to get a hold of the front desk using our cell phones for help getting an iron to the room. Housekeeping came to our door at 8:50 AM on a Saturday and after telling them we’d be out of the room shortly they never came back to clean the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Pool area and location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our girls trip at the Ryder Hotel. The staff was friendly. Addy at Little Palm was wonderful! We would definitely stay here again. Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute hotel in an excellent location. Could walk to many different places. It’s right by King street which was really nice. We loved the rooftop pool/bar area. Overall amazing vibes and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the decor. Clean. Comfortable beds. Delicious breakfasts.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Lovely boutique hotel in a walkable area. Little Palm is attached and a delicious restaurant as well
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

julie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joscelyn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Everyone was very nice. Place was clean and food was great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We absolutely loved the location and especially the mattress.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jazmine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel and all the staff. The lobby isn’t very accessible, but otherwise everything was amazing. The valet guys were personable and efficient, and we loved the poolside service!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jace

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms are comfy and not fancy. We made the mistake of not checking up on what room we’d be in and they put us in one facing the bar/restaurant. But the kindly switched us to one facing the street, which provides light and less noise. The pool and bar and restaurant are great and nice to have a cafe there as well. Best feature is the location. Walking distance to everything and in the historic district.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was great save for the lack of a front desk employee to help with check in and out. There was someone there, but not at the desk. Check out very early in the morning I had to wait for nearly 30 min for them to show up. It would have been easier if I could have just left and been sent a digital receipt.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025