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The Ryder Hotel

3.5 star property
Experience city charm by day then relax at the rooftop bar or unwind in the outdoor pool surrounded by sun loungers.

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Suite, 1 King Bed
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Near Charleston City Market and College of Charleston, The Ryder Hotel offers a vibrant retreat with a poolside bar, coffee shop, and multiple bars. Guests rave about the pool and central location while appreciating helpful staff.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$425
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

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Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, 29401-1609

What's nearby

  • College of Charleston - 4 min walk
  • Charleston City Market - 7 min walk
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 10 min walk
  • Waterfront Park - 12 min walk
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 17 min walk

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 15 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Henry's House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hyman's Seafood - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Thoroughbred Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪TBonz Gill & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hank's Seafood Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Ryder Hotel

Hotel rejuvenated in 2021 and located near College of Charleston
A short walk from Charleston City Market and Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal, The Ryder Hotel provides a poolside bar, a coffee shop/cafe and 2 bars. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and valet parking (surcharge)
  • Concierge services, 1 meeting room and coworking spaces
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front desk safe and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things the pool, central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 91 rooms boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 53 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

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
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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.52 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 to 26 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 53 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 2.52 per cent

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Ryder Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ryder Hotel?

As of 17 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ryder Hotel on 23 Feb 2025 start from AU$361.74, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Ryder Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Ryder Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 53 per night.

What time is check-in at The Ryder Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Ryder Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Ryder Hotel located?

Located in Charleston Historic District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of College of Charleston and Charleston City Market. Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and Waterfront Park are also within 15 minutes.

The Ryder Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 479 out of 837 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 837 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 837 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 837 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 837 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

6/10 Okay

Steffanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check was a little bumpy. Was supposed to have two rooms as the reservation said but they only had one on their end. So we ended up on different floors on opposite ends of the hotel. And the coffee shops drinks are horrible. Short walks to really good coffee cafe’s. Do that. Breakfast was good though!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jannet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was absolutely amazing! Made our stay extra special. Love their amenities and such a cute quaint hotel. Cant wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to the French quater. Small room with uncomfortable sitting area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ryder hotel was convenient to everything in Charleston. The staff were very polite and cheerful. The Little Palm restaurant breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location. Loved the restaurant. Loved the vibe.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent. Wonderful restaurant on property. Room was just as described. Only drawback was there was not a refrigerator in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Massiel

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very inconvenient structure and model
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

KAYLAN

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the decor and overall vibe. It’s walkable to lots of great shopping and restaurants. My room smelled like it had been recently painted and seemed a little dirty. The comforter had stains on it and there was piles of dust under the beds. Really hated the paint smell as I’m pregnant. But overall it was a nice place with a great location. The pool area was really cute. I wish the weather had been better so I could enjoy. Good price point compared to other hotels in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. The decor was so cute. Loved the outside patio and fireplace. Will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Josue, New Bern

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice, especially the large bathroom. Restaurant on premises is also good. We had too many surprises with parking and extra charges.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and perfect location. Staff was incredibly helpful and fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Aubrey

Travelled with family
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Walls are paper thin- we could hear entire conversations next door and in the halls. No free breakfast or coffee, you have to eat at the restaurant. No parking, you have to valet or pay to park down the street. The room was clean and nice. Close to everything. Go eat at Hymens if you stay here, and check out the market. Very conveniently located but I would stay somewhere else if we return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully decorated hotel in a perfect area in downtown Charleston. Excellent restaurants just steps from the front door and all the shopping on King Street a block away. We had an excellent stay and would stay here again. No complaints.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Eliza

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hotel, would come again. Would prefer if quieter during the night.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There definitely needs to be a coffee maker in every room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at The Ryder between Christmas and New Year. Room was lovely with two queen beds and the beds were super comfortable. Coffee shop was super convenient onsite and we had a lovely breakfast in the restaurant. Only negative was the lack of coffee machine and refrigerator in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Outdoor Pool & Great Location
Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Star Rating
3.5