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Junior Suite
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Studio Suite
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
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1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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1 King Bed
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Get an overview of this hotel
Art Deco Charleston hotel in Charleston Historic District with bars/lounges

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk
Concierge services

With a stay at The Ryder Hotel in Charleston (Charleston Historic District), you'll be a 4-minute walk from College of Charleston and 10 minutes by foot from Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Charleston City Market and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Waterfront Park.

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.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

In addition to an outdoor pool, The Ryder Hotel provides a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities consist of a meeting room and coworking spaces. This Art Deco hotel also offers coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and 24-hour room service. Onsite parking is available (surcharge). A total renovation of this property was completed in April 2021.

The Ryder Hotel is a smoke-free property.

  • Free use of nearby fitness center
  • Coworking spaces
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Elevator
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Year Built - 1985
  • Covered parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Fence around pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Concierge services
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Beach towels
  • Total number of rooms - 91
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

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.

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Premium TV channels
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Digital TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • TV size: 55
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Champagne service
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Desk chair
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to Do

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.

  • Free bicycles on site
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Personal motor watercraft nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM

Check-in time ends at anytime

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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 6–26 per person
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 49 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 1.85 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • King Charles Inn
  • King Charles Inn
  • The Ryder Hotel Hotel
  • The Ryder Hotel Charleston
  • The Ryder Hotel Hotel Charleston

We should mention

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Awards & Affiliations

The Ryder Hotel is listed in the 2022 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List.

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