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The Ryder Hotel

3.5 star property

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Restaurant

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar
$233
includes taxes & fees
Dec 17 - Dec 18

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

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 this property

The Ryder Hotel

Hotel in Charleston Historic District
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 center, a poolside bar, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

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.

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
  • Renovated entire property - April 2021
  • 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

Reviews

The Ryder Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 605 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 134 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1017 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nia-Simone

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I went for my Bach trip! So pretty, everyone was so nice. Service is 10/10. Very walkable - sits between the markets and King st. Less than 25 mins from the airport. My gals and I had a fantastic stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Disliked: Cleanliness

It was just okay

The locations is great for walking to king street, Riverfront park, and other popular locations. However, the hotel itself was pretty run down in appearance once you left the lobby. The hallways and rooms need painting, there were numbers on the wall or door room numbers that were missing or falling off, and the room itself was pretty dusty and there was mold/mildew in the shower. Positives were that the hotel restaurant, coffee shop, and bar were nice and the workers at those places were very friendly. We wouldn’t stay here again, but it was only for 3 nights and the location made it somewhat worth the drawbacks.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close walking to everything in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay at the Ryder while I was in town for a conference. The staff were very friendly and accommodating, even helping me mail a package and do a few other unexpected chores. The vibe is very instagramable, which isn't really my thing but it was still nice to be somewhere it was clear thought had been put into the aesthetic and people cared about how the hotel was presented (rather than your usual boring hotel). I didn't get a chance to use most of the ammenities, but I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aurore

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

Fun and cozy hotel

The front desk staff was very friendly and helpful especially Van! The room was large, clean and the mattress was very comfortable We loved the outdoor space and restaurant. Breakfast was very good and loved the atmosphere. My only suggestion is maybe another bartender during happy hour. Had to wait over 20 minutes to get a drink. The bartender was slammed and couldn't keep up.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Cristina

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
The the hotel room was kind of annoying bash my legs on the bed constantly my mother ripped her toe off on the tub getting out of the shower and there was no refrigerator which I needed it for my medicine
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and reasonably priced right in the heart of Charleston. Our room was so cozy and clean. The pool was the perfect size and honestly not that crowed and the bar was grear
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

John, Murrells Inlet

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Lack of attention to detail. Our room was not clean as expected. Dust bunnies , lack of desk no chair. Towel racks pulling out of wall . Toilet tissue holder pulled out of wall . Body wash dispenser empty. Disappointment all the way around. JB
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

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

Wonderful!

Love The Ryder Hotel! Location is wonderful as well as the pool and coffee shop! Rooms are clean and modern and the staff is very helpful. Planning on staying there again soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked this hotel a lot but if you stay on the fourth floor you’re going to get lost guaranteed they built the higher floor on the opposite side of the building Other than that it was good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun vibe. Great location. Pool area so cool. Borrowed bikes, beach chairs and a cooler!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas Vincent

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beach getaway feeling. Super staff, loved the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanne Marie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was great with the stay except for the extra charges when checking out. $35 daily “amenities charge”, not even sure what that means. A $10 credit card usage charge ? I get I pay for food charged to room HOWEVER I assumed my reservation thru Expedia included all room charges, and taxes including pool usage?!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle Marie

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was absolutely adorable. The vibe was super
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

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

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to everything in Downtown Charleston!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

erica

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025