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The Ryder Hotel

3.5 star property

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Courtyard) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Lobby
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar

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Map
237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, 29401-1609
  • College of Charleston
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Charleston City Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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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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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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

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

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility 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
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 2.52 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
  • Resort fee: USD 39.90 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 53 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 2.52 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. 554 out of 961 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 961 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 961 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 961 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 961 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

linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room clean staff courteous
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nihan, New York

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely hotel, Great location, quiet and very stylish
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like - walkable in downtown No like - limited breakfast menu, costly parking, no bathrobes
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful, we really enjoyed our stay. Only complaint was that someone brought their dog and it trailed poop two separate times. Because of that the hallway smelled awful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lipstick on a Pig

With the exception of Sara, the staff couldn’t have been more unfriendly. We walked in to find urine in the toilet, a public hair on the seat and a filthy counter of what was supposed to be one of their best rooms. As we were winding down for the night, we couldn’t drown out the sound of the deep, loud hum of the building’s air conditioners. No amount of white noise could help. So we packed up and moved to a smaller room. That night, a methane/bbq smell emanated from the vent, the door crack was so wide, we had to stuff towels in the jams. We didn’t need cleaning services until after the second night, but we weren’t ready to leave when the cleaning person knocked at 11. We asked if they could come back in 15 and she looked at me like I had 4 heads. I asked if it was a problem and she rolled her eyes and entered the adjacent room. They never came back to clean the room, EVER. The trash had piled up and we were out of towels so called the last night for some and that woman was very kind. $35/day resort fee when the temps were sub-50 is also exorbitant. Overall not a great experience, but the price was cheaper than a lot of the nearby hotels so in this case the mantra is true…you get what you pay for. Although I would expect cleanliness at the very least. Maybe turn the focus a little more on cleaning the room than on making every square inch of the place Instagram worthy.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Spring

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brendan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good but a little odd

My stay at the Ryder was nice, though the building layout is a bit odd. First for the good; my room was clean and seemed to have been recently refurnished, the staff was friendly and the location is hard to beat. My room was located on the 4th floor, for which there is no good way to reach from the lobby. The front of the building is only three stories, so to reach the 4th floor one has to either walk all the way around the second of third floor or cut through the garage. I would suggest to hotel management to make improvements to the garage finishes, lighting and signage to make this rout more appealing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

alexandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property! Friendly staff and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Alissa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and cute room. Parking was very very expensive. It didn’t include breakfast. Noisy room but it was clean and had a comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colby

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at The Ryder Hotel for Valentine's weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Slay ROCKED!!! Great accommodations- stylish and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Zachary D

Disliked: Amenities
There are probably better places to stay. On the day of our arrival, we called at 1:30 PM to see if our room was ready so we could check in early. The front desk confirmed that our room was ready but said it would be a $75 fee to check in before 3 PM (even though check-in is officially at 4 PM). I was so appalled by this policy that we considered canceling and booking elsewhere—I’ve never encountered such a charge at any other hotel. Otherwise, everything was just OK. The rooms lack mini bars, don’t offer bottled water, and don’t have hair dryers, which was disappointing. Overall, the experience didn’t feel worth the price, and I wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee, Toronto

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved the pool, the lounge and the free equiptment library.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
unique and comfortable spot!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carles

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

6/10 Okay

Steffanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check was a little bumpy. Was supposed to have two rooms as the reservation said but they only had one on their end. So we ended up on different floors on opposite ends of the hotel. And the coffee shops drinks are horrible. Short walks to really good coffee cafe’s. Do that. Breakfast was good though!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler

Mediocre hotel at best

Mediocre hotel, they charged an amenity fee for what amenities I have no idea, no coffee maker or kettle in the room or fridge for that matter, or complementary bottles of water. With that being said, they don’t even sell bottled water in the hotel. Then there’s some straw mat around the bed. There are little hair fibers that shed from it and get everywhere and cling to your clothes or anything that touches, for that matter. And finally, the website said there is a gym here, but that was NOT the case. The gym is located in another hotel that is a 5-min walk away, so there is ONE small hotel gym for TWO hotels. Good luck trying to get a decent workout in. Overall, the only good thing was the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Average accommodations. The best part of the hotel is merely the location otherwise very average hotel. Loud music plays all night at the bar downstairs. Desk staff not very helpful. Valet were the most competent staffers. Hotel charges a daily “amenities” fee for rentable bikes, the hotel restaurant and bar even if you use none of the “amenities.” Would stay somewhere else the next time we are in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jannet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was absolutely amazing! Made our stay extra special. Love their amenities and such a cute quaint hotel. Cant wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pros: Great location in Charleston within walking distances to all the major downtown spots. Updated hotel. Loved the coffee shop. Cons: not the cleanest room, beds were alright, but I’ve definitely had better in more affordable hotels. A lot of extra fees added on at the end of our stay, basically have to use valet if you have a car.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walk to the French quater. Small room with uncomfortable sitting area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025