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The Ryder Hotel

3.5 star property
Art Deco hotel with 2 bars/lounges, near Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal

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2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Beach towels
  • Valet parking
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
Feel at home
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
The price is $234
includes taxes & fees
$205 per night
Dec 22 - Dec 23

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Studio Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, 29401-1609

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
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 19 min drive
  • Charleston Station - 15 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 - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Ryder Hotel

When you stay at The Ryder Hotel, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of College of Charleston and Charleston City Market. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, visit the coffee shop/cafe for a bite to eat, or unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A poolside bar, a 24-hour fitness center, and free bike rentals are other highlights at this Art Deco hotel. The pool and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 91 rooms
  • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

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

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Free use of nearby fitness center
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surf lessons nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Coworking spaces

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1985
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Communal living room
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium digital channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

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

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Awards and affiliations

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

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Destination fee: USD 39.90 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 6 to 26 per person
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2.52 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Parking

  • Covered valet parking costs USD 49 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

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.

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

Does The Ryder Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Ryder Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Ryder Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Ryder Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at The Ryder Hotel?
Yes. Valet parking costs USD 49 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ryder Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Ryder Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include 2 bars and a 24-hour fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near The Ryder Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Ryder Hotel like?
The Ryder Hotel is a short 10-minute walk from Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and 4 minutes' walk from College of Charleston. The local area is popular for its beaches and our guests say it is very central.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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 Exceptional

Fantastic location and accommodations! Perfect for a girls trip.
Courtney, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel
Great hotel in an excellent location. The rooms were spotless and staff welcoming and attentive. The amenities were superb.
A, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nick, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Eldar, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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 “hey” 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.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Gregory, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nicholas, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

The bed didn’t even have a fitted sheet. Just a top sheet laid over the mattress. I was double charged. Slow valet. Bathroom wasn’t clean. No mini fridge. About the equivalent to a holiday inn but still not even that decent. Over priced for what you get
Kimberly, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

timothy, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

leah, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Richard, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amber, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
David, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Krystle, 7-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Stephanie, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Emma, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in a GREAT location!
Natalie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great!
Natalie, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Sarah, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gail, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
CHRISTY, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel, even more beautiful in person with tons of amenities. Best hotel restaurant and bar that I've ever stayed at.
Marisa, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Marisa, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Hannah, 3-night family trip
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