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The Ryder Hotel

3.5 star property
Art Deco Charleston hotel in Charleston Historic District with bars

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Restaurant
Suite, 1 King Bed
Interior
Restaurant
Restaurant

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
The current price is AU$417
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

Explore the area

Map
237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, 29401-1609
  • College of Charleston
    ā€Ŗ4 min walkā€¬
  • Marion Square
    ā€Ŗ6 min walkā€¬
  • Charleston Gaillard Center
    ā€Ŗ7 min walkā€¬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ā€Ŗ19 min driveā€¬

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Emeline

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  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
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The price is AU$1,238
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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Charleston

A stay in Charleston awaits you at The Ryder Hotel, a recipient of the prestigious Conde Nast Hot List award in 2022. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find popular attractions like College of Charleston and Charleston City Market. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own poolside bar. Enjoy the 24-hour gym and pool loungers as well as access to free bike hire. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this Charleston Historic District hotel include Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and Waterfront Park.

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, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖHenry's House - ā€¬6 min walk
  • ā€ŖHyman's Seafood - ā€¬2 min walk
  • ā€ŖThoroughbred Club - ā€¬2 min walk
  • ā€ŖTBonz Gill & Grill - ā€¬4 min walk
  • ā€ŖHank's Seafood Restaurant - ā€¬4 min walk

About this property

The Ryder Hotel

Art Deco Charleston hotel in Charleston Historic District with bars
The Ryder Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre, 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 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
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Ryder Hotel offers 91 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bathrobes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

The Ryder Hotel is listed in the 2022 CondƩ Nast Traveller Hot List.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • 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

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
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.52 per cent 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
  • 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 per cent

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.Ā 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Ryder Hotel?

The Ryder Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ryder Hotel?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ryder Hotel on 24 Feb 2025 start from AU$354.87, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Ryder Hotel?

Yep, The Ryder Hotel has covered valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 53 per night.

Are there any beaches close to The Ryder Hotel?

The closest beach to The Ryder Hotel is Folly Island Beaches (13.9 km).

Does The Ryder Hotel have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! The Ryder Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes The Ryder Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service and 24-hour room service, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Ryder Hotel.

Does The Ryder Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Ryder Hotel?

No, The Ryder Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Ryder Hotel?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Ryder Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

The Ryder Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 483 out of 841 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 841 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 841 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 841 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 841 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

ELAINE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking wasn't the best
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The vibe was so good ! Great food and drinks ! Room service ! Close to all ! Festive for every holiday !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

A

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel
Great hotel in an excellent location. The rooms were spotless and staff welcoming and attentive. The amenities were superb.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda, Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was beautiful, room was perfect just wish it came with a refrigerator and microwave only reason I canā€™t give 5 stars. Restaurant attached had really great food. Only other complaint is it can be loud during nights itā€™s open until midnight could hear the music loud from my room. Other than that i had a great stay and appreciate the room service very much
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor Rae Van

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eldar

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel, Pensacola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Has been one of our favorite places to stay. However the actual hotel basic functions have suffered a s the management and staff pay more and more attention to the bars, restaurant, and entertainment space. Itā€™s become a very popular bar. The hotel rooms now seem to be a second property. We had major AC problems. And the rooms remain dark, in need of several more lamps, including a desk lamp for the desk. Appears to be a fair amount of staff turnover as well. We saw now familiar faces this time and weā€™ve stayed there 8-10 times since they opened.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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

8/10 Good

Laci

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Lewes

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ryder Hotel was amazing! The staff was delightful! The pool was great and the outdoor area was awesome, with the huge fireplace and fabulous outdoor bar. Felt like we were in a boutique resort. The decor was beach boho chic, I wanted everything off the wall! The coffee shop and The Little Palm restaurant in the hotel were both wonderful. I have nothing bad to say, we will definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointed
If you happened to be over 40, forget this hotel. Our room faced a wall, no toiletries, robes, Qtips, etc. When we called to see if they provided these things, they said no to everything. They called back and addressed my husband with ā€œheyā€ do you still want robes? I guess they found some eventually. When I mentioned that we paid close to $500 for this room, and they were posting the same room for $100 less, no adjustment was offered. Overall the place was lacking in most departments. Think twice before booking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Sarah, Clearwater

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great amenities. Nice, clean room. Close to everything in Charleston.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

lolisa, nixa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice stay. Did not realize there was a $35 fee daily for amenities I guess we should have used those amenities more. They need to hand out little cards saying that you get $10 off of breakfast because we did forget when you come in Traveling and they rattle off a bunch of stuff we did not remember the $10 breakfast per room so we wasted that $30. $50 day parking. Nice pool to relax by, coffee shop. $8 muffin. I guess it is Charleston though everything is probably a little bit overpriced.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay. We enjoyed everything this hotel had to offer. Only one issue with noise because our room was facing the courtyard. The bar was playing music that was very audible when trying to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jean

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was beyond spectacular.. so nice to be honest I travel a lot and everyone in this hotel was great from the valet to front desk to coffee shop to bar /restaurant .. great place and hope to come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Close to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very walkable town, great food options and a nice manager at hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location close to major tourist sites and restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peg

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ryder is a fantastic hotel! The location is perfect - walkable to many things in Charleston. The staff is friendly and welcoming, the sitting area off the pool is serene, the pool is such a wonderful place to relax and have a cocktail or breakfast, the food is delicious, and the rooms are comfortable. One unique feature is the shop where bikes, coolers, cameras, etc are for guest use! Definitely aplace to stay in Charleston and we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay!!
Wow, what a great hotel!! Very comfortable room, great rooftop restaurant & bar, great swimming pool, and great staff. Awesome location, with tons of nearby shops and restaurants. Very walkable. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024