The Ryder Hotel

3.5 star property

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Restaurant
Interior
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Restaurant
Restaurant

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1045 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed (Courtyard)

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

  • 319 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite

  • 503 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 187 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

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

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
  • Smoke-free property

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
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 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:

  • 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
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 53 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 150 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

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

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 541 out of 936 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 936 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 936 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 936 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 936 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

8/10 Good

Angela

Traveled 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

Michelle

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service, very friendly and helpful across the board. I would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorita

Traveled 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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

6/10 Okay

Mary

Traveled 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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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