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The Ryder Hotel

3.5 star property

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is $249
$219 nightly
$249 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24

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237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, 29401-1609
  • Place, Shops at Charleston Place
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Charleston City Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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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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Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Studio Suite

  • 503 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

  • 319 sq ft
  • 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

  • 1045 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • 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)

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed

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

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

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

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About the neighborhood

Charleston

With a stay at The Ryder Hotel in Charleston (Charleston Historic District), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of College of Charleston and Charleston City Market. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Waterfront Park and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Medical University of South Carolina.

What's nearby

  • Shops at Charleston Place - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • College of Charleston - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Charleston City Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Marion Square - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Waterfront Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 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
  • ‪Frannie & The Fox - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Clerks Coffee Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Little Palm - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Ryder Hotel

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 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.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. This Art Deco hotel also features a communal living room and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.
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 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

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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 681 out of 1090 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 1090 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 1090 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1090 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1090 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

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

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check in was quick and easy very friendly staff and very accommodating
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

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, clean room, many restaurants and shops nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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

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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10/10 Excellent

brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great! The location was perfect! The hotel pool bar was a nice bonus. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with everything onsite you could want- parking, pool, morning quick coffee, restaurant with indoor And outdoor seating. They’ve thought of everything. And the location is excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, great accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved it here, just booked again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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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

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

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

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful. Hotel is in a great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Courtnie

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