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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

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237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, 29401-1609
  • Place, College of Charleston
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Charleston City Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Waterfront Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(62 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 97 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Courtyard)

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Courtyard)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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

  • Shops at Charleston Place - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • College of Charleston - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Charleston City Market - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Marion Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Waterfront Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

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
  • ‪Clerks Coffee Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Frannie & The Fox - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Palmira Barbecue - ‬5 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 transport

  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 58 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • 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
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1985
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

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
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

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. 615 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1006 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Darling hotel, perfect downtown location, great customer service and love the bar and restaurant. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Hardik

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Nice staff, great location, but the room could have been cleaner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Xenophon

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy vibes and helpful staff. Unfortunately, the AC in our room was not consistently working, the bathroom mirror was cracked, and the room was definitely tight. It would have been nice to switch to a new room, but we were too busy exploring the beauties of Charleston to care much about the room. I would definitely recommend the Ryder Hotel if you are planning to just have a cozy place to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niko

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

S. Heather

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffaney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Donald, Gibsonia

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean & staff friendly. Great coffee shop and location was perfect to walk everywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cozy-eclectic vibe - bar, pool, pool huts were great and our room was large, comfortable and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and hotel was nice. Very walkable
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was top-notch at the hotel - the service, decor, and cleanliness. Our only issue was the pervasive aromatics. It was hard to sleep with them, and we were all congested the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a fun little hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Olivia

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at The Ryder for one night, and the hotel itself is absolutely adorable. The room was stylish, clean, and thoughtfully designed, and overall we truly enjoyed the atmosphere and aesthetic of the property. That said, the service did not match the quality of the hotel. Upon arrival, we were told valet was not available and had to park our car a block away, which was unexpected and inconvenient. At checkout, we waited quite a while for assistance, only to later realize my card had been charged twice for the stay. Resolving this required waiting on hold for about 45 minutes before finally reaching someone to process the refund. The hotel itself is great and has so much potential, but the service experience fell short. With better communication and more attentive guest support, this could easily be an excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Thi P

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Water is not hot enough, AC have noise.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Samuel K, Carlsbad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lied to me.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

brad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place! Welcomed with a cold bottle of champagne amd treats in the spotless room. Staff is amazing! Definitely staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of it was great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025