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The Ryder Hotel

3.5 star property
Travelers explore Charleston's historic charm during the day before retreating to a refreshing rooftop bar or lounging poolside at this centrally located hotel

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The Ryder Hotel, steps from Charleston City Market and College of Charleston, offers a lively yet relaxing atmosphere. Visitors love the central location, helpful staff, and vibrant social spaces, including a poolside bar, coffee shop, and multiple bars throughout the property.
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8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(60 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • 97 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Courtyard)

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Courtyard)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Charleston Historic District, a neighbourhood in Charleston, The Ryder Hotel is in a rural area and near the beach. Port of Charleston and Wild Dunes Resort Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit South Carolina Aquarium and Patriots Point. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at North Charleston Coliseum and Performing Arts Center or Credit One Stadium. With jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Charleston travel guide
Map
237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, 29401-1609

What's nearby

  • College of Charleston which includes heritage architecture and street scenes
    College of Charleston
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Charleston City Market which includes markets and interior views as well as a small group of people
    Charleston City Market
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cityscape of Marion Square in the historic downtown diistrict in Charleston, South Carolina
    Marion Square
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cruise Ship Terminal Charleston SC, Shutterstock ID 1327618064, Purchase Order: SP-1891 Wave 0, Client/Licensee: Hotels.com
    Port of Charleston
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Waterfront Park showing a sunset as well as an individual femail
    Waterfront Park
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station
    21 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hyman's Seafood
    3 min walk
  • Thoroughbred Club
    5 min walk
  • Meeting at Market
    3 min walk
  • The Matador
    2 min walk
  • Little Palm
    1 min walk

About this property

The Ryder Hotel

Hotel near College of Charleston
Charleston City Market and Port of Charleston are located near The Ryder Hotel, which provides a poolside bar, a coffee shop/cafe and 2 bars. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and valet parking (surcharge)
  • Concierge services, 1 meeting room and coworking spaces
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front desk safe and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the pool, central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 91 rooms boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 58 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 1985
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

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
Early check-in is available for a fee
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
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.45 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 43.32 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness centre access
  • In-room safe
  • Nearby fitness centre 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
  • Valet parking fee: USD 58 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 2.45 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Does The Ryder Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Ryder Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Ryder Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 58 per night.

What time is check-in at The Ryder Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Ryder Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Ryder Hotel located?

Located in Charleston Historic District, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Shops at Charleston Place and College of Charleston. Port of Charleston and Charleston City Market are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

The Ryder Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 606 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean & staff friendly. Great coffee shop and location was perfect to walk everywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very attentive and friendly staff. Great location and price point
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

madeline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and hotel itself was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, great room, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort was absolutely stunning. The vibe was on point and the staff were friendly, helpful, and attentive. Location was perfect for checking out the market and downtown. I highly recommend and I will be coming back for a longer visit.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal room in a perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with nice amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ryder Hotel was conveniently located and kept clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joscelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Everyone was very nice. Place was clean and food was great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is a great location for downtown. Centrally located and walking distance to most everything. Hotel was lovely with a boutique style and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Amenities
Lovely boutique hotel in a walkable area. Little Palm is attached and a delicious restaurant as well
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property very convenient to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute boutique hotel! Great, Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous hotel in a cute and safe area
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our girls trip at the Ryder Hotel. The staff was friendly. Addy at Little Palm was wonderful! We would definitely stay here again. Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer service at the Ryder Hotel was excellent! The hotel was clean and in a convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute hotel in an excellent location. Could walk to many different places. It’s right by King street which was really nice. We loved the rooftop pool/bar area. Overall amazing vibes and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was rudimentary but comfortable. Staff was outgoing and engaging. Hotel location was good for all my needs and the parking garage was convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location to do anything I wanted to do in downtown Charleston
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the decor. Clean. Comfortable beds. Delicious breakfasts.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room easy check in and out. Great little pool area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff & great hotel would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and location is perfect to walk the city.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the hotel's decor. The pool and bar area with the backyard bar was beautiful. Beds and pillows so comfortable. One thing I would add is minifridge for the room, but otherwise 5 star!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025