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The Ryder Hotel

3.5 star property
Art Deco hotel near Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal

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Suite, 1 King Bed
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar

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237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, 29401-1609
  • College of Charleston
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Charleston City Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Charleston

Charleston Historic District stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Charleston Historic District hotel, you'll find College of Charleston and Charleston City Market. Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and Shops at Charleston Place are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • College of Charleston - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Charleston City Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Waterfront Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Medical University of South Carolina - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Henry's On The Market - ‬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

Art Deco hotel near Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
The Ryder Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a meeting room and coworking spaces. The Ryder Hotel also features coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and 24-hour room service. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of The Ryder Hotel was completed in April 2021.

This Art Deco Charleston hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 91 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1985
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
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.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 39.90 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 6 to 26 per person
  • Covered 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 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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.

Property is also known as

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

The Ryder Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 524 out of 910 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 910 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 910 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 910 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 910 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

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

Orly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not worth it.
If you're going for the pool, it's great, otherwise the room had a view of a brick wall and the HVAC was so loud. The fitness center was at a hotel down the street. The resort fee or whatever was highway robbery.
Stayed 2 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

8/10 Good

Laura, Myrtle Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charleston - Southern Charm with a modern twist
A great hotel with access to food, history, and shopping all within walking distance. Every staff member I interacted with was kind, and friendly, and went out of their way to make sure I was taken care of. Wonderful vibe to the hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

brad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Slay was the best! Valet was awesome Everyone so friendly and helpful!!!! F&B staff was amazing and we felt like everyone whi worked there went anove and beyond to make our trip great! Definitely coming back to to the ryder
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Boutique hotel with a fun rooftop bar, fireplaces, and super apps.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

clodes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

6/10 Okay

mackenzie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, good location, lots of bass
Hotel was clean and location was good. My room was facing the pool/patio area and my room sounded like a nightclub until 11PM every night. It was not relaxing or comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni

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

10/10 Excellent

Marnie

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

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024