The Ryder Hotel

3.5 star property
Experience city charm by day then relax at the rooftop bar or unwind in the outdoor pool surrounded by sun loungers.

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
The current price is AED 716
AED 992 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

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Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Junior Suite

Highlights

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

Studio Suite

Highlights

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 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
  • 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 Intl. Airport (CHS) - 19 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 Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Ryder Hotel

Hotel rejuvenated in 2021 and located near College of Charleston
A short walk from Charleston City Market and Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal, The Ryder Hotel 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 like:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
  • Concierge services, 1 meeting room, and coworking spaces
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the pool, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 91 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–10:30 AM: USD 6-26 per person
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fence around the pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

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

More

  • Beach towels
  • Communal living room
  • Renovated entire property - April 2021
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop-friendly 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 100 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 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 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

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 100 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Ryder Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 53 per night.

What time is check-in at The Ryder Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Ryder Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Ryder Hotel located?

Located in Charleston Historic District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of College of Charleston and Charleston City Market. Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and Waterfront Park are also within 15 minutes.

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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

8/10 Good

Aubrey

We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carter

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

clodes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jannet

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

8/10 Good

Angela

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

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ryder hotel was convenient to everything in Charleston. The staff were very polite and cheerful. The Little Palm restaurant breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great atmosphere and location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Lorita

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

8/10 Good

Donald

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Liked: Amenities
Boutique hotel with a fun rooftop bar, fireplaces, and super apps.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Eliza

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

6/10 Okay

Josue

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

KAREN

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

10/10 Excellent

A

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

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

Brooke

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