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The Ryder Hotel

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

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2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
Restaurant
Lobby sitting area
Interior
Suite, 1 Bedroom

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Explore the area

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237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, 29401-1609
  • College of Charleston
    4 min walk
  • Little Palm
    1 min walk
  • Charleston Station
    15 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    19 min drive

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Room, 2 Queen Beds, 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 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Charleston

Downtown Charleston stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Charleston 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
  • 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 Intl. Airport (CHS) - 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

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

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fence around the pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 49 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:30 AM: USD 6-26 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 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 signage
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • 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
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly 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

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 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 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

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

The Ryder Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 455 out of 797 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 797 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 797 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 797 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 797 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

10/10 Excellent

KAREN, MARION

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the tropical atmosphere- staff very friendly and accommodating. Overall fun place to stay!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Price perfectly for downtown Charleston. Love the setting and walkable convenience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nitza

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ryder is an adorable boutique hotel. The rooms were very comfortable and it's at a great location where you can walk to many bars and restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was cute, great place for a bachelorette weekend. I like that the rooms did not have carpet. Nothing dates a room more than stained carpet. The Little Palm restaurant was good. They offer inside and outside setting and there are three bar areas, one of these is by the pool. Downside there was a dog in the hallway that would not stop barking. I tried calling room serve and could not get anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Fun vibes all throughout the property. The pool is a little small for how popular it is. We had a great time in the "backyard" which was a great size, great seating & great music. Only downside I had was going to breakfast in the morning. They asked if we had a reservation. We did not, I've never had to make a reservation for breakfast at a hotel I've ever stayed in. Since it is popular and on the smaller side i understand but we then had to venture out in the morning looking for breakfast options and had to hurry back to make check out time. I just think this should be noted to everyone when checking in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Colleen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The pool was nice. The bedding could be refreshed and improved.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

eni

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
I loved how friendly the staff was amd very understanding, only thing i didnt like was the floors in our room being very dirty but that wasnt such a big deal for us. We just wore shoes imstead of being barefoot. I loved the pool / food they had and coffee was over the top delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kavita, New York

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming vibe. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the Ryder is it exceptional. There is 24/7 front desk staff that are able to advise about dining, tours, beaches, shopping. Everything is walkable. This was the best of being in the city and also having relaxing pool vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Krystle

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall I would give this hotel a 4/10. The only reason I would go back would be the convenience to downtown and the availability of a pool. Don’t let that fool you, the Little Palm restaurant food/cocktails were atrocious for the price that you pay on top of staying there. Want to sleep in and then have a nice relaxing day at the pool? Goodluck with limited poolside loungers. Don’t even get me started on the coffee bar downstairs. You’d think with paying $300 a night you’d have a coffee maker or AT LEAST a mini fridge in your room. Nope! Room service? Goodluck with that when the phone nor QR code work. Staff did come and clean the room every single day with fresh towels but an 8am knock on the door to ask if you need fresh towels? Not very demure of them. Overall, I’d rather stay at a Holiday Inn than deal with that.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was great other than the walls are super thin and we have a few random guest constantly knocking on our door in the middle of the night. Other wise stuff was great and the room was cute.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a GREAT location!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love this hotel and have stayed 3 times. The condition is getting increasingly more worn in but they redid the patio area which was nice. Carpet may need to be replaced soon and some of the furniture needs reupholstering in the common areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a wonderful experience. They allowed us to check in early. Everyone was so friendly and the property is so cute. We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, even more beautiful in person with tons of amenities. Best hotel restaurant and bar that I've ever stayed at.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ryder hotel is one of the best hotels I've ever stayed at. From the welcoming front desk to super clean room with all amenities. The decor is exquisite!! The pool area and bar are so inviting and beautifully decorated. The restaurant is a 5-star, the chef's creations are delicious. Would highly recommend this hotel over all others when visiting Charleston.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous, boutique-sized hotel right in the heart of the city. We loved the cafe, the staff, and the pool! Friendly & helpful staff made the stay even better than imagined! While the rooms weren’t super quiet(due to other guests always talking in the hallways), we found that putting on white noise on (from our phones) worked like a charm!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024