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The Ryder Hotel

3.5 star property
Art Deco hotel near Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal

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Relax in our spacious outdoor seating area or enjoy the view from a balcony.
Enjoy a refreshing drink at the bar, surrounded by lush greenery and a tropical ambiance.
Enjoy a peaceful moment on this balcony with a view, featuring a comfortable seating area and a beautiful floral arrangement.
Relax by the pool with a refreshing drink from the nearby bar, surrounded by lush greenery and comfortable lounge seating.
Relax in this inviting living room with a comfortable sofa, wicker chair, and coffee table.

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar

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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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 97 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Courtyard)

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Courtyard)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite

Studio Suite

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Charleston

Charleston Historic District stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Charleston Historic District hotel, you'll find College of Charleston and Charleston City Market. Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and Shops at Charleston Place are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • College of Charleston - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Charleston City Market - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Waterfront Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Henry's On The Market - ‬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

Art Deco hotel near Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
The Ryder Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, 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 a 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
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
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.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 55 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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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 2.45 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 150 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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'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
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 55 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 percent

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. 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

The Ryder Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 584 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1005 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

Theresa

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean and the people were wonderful!!! The pool is some and very difficult to get a spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Gia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wish there was more natural light to do your makeup. The lighting in the bathroom was poor. The gym at the sister hotel was below average. I was amenity fee $35 per night. No explanation for this. Also I assumed there was complimentary coffee. No. You have to pay for it. They do give you $10 for your stay but that only covers 2 small coffees. Not sure what the credit card recovery fee is for. It is in a convenient area close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alexandra

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

david t

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
It’s a great place because of the location and the facility is nice but when we got there, my wife asked the staff where we could grab a drink. We got there at like 1030 at night because of our flight being delayed and he said everything was closed and come to find out just by walking around the hotel we found a restaurant next-door called the Matador that was incredible with an amazing bar and food and then when we got back, we noticed there’s a pool at the writer with a poolside bar And a restaurant and he didn’t even mention that and told us it was all closed so it was very frustrating and the hotel staff was kind and and very nice, but I felt like no one went out of their way to speak to you. No one went out of their way to help you with anything or answer any questions it just felt like you stayed in your own place. I mean magically the room was clean every day. The cleaning staff was great, but as far as the engagement from the actual front desk, it was hardly none so it was just a unique place. I don’t think I would ever stay there again, but the location was fantastic, but I wouldn’t stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick and easy check in. Staff was super friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at The Ryder. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was very simple with a very comfy bed and pillows. The food was excellent at the restaurant and delicious drinks at the bar. I also loved having a coffee shop in the building, good and convenient. I recommend the Ryder!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michale Charles

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter and I stayed at The Ryder to celebrate her birthday and attend a concert at the Gaillard Center. The location couldn’t have been more perfect—just steps away from great shopping and restaurants downtown. The hotel has such a fun, funky vibe, and we loved every minute of it! The food at Little Palm was fantastic, and the coffee and pastries from the Coffee Counter were a treat. Every staff member we encountered went above and beyond—truly exceptional service. Definitely a 5-star experience!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, modern retro Beach vibes very cool
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Russell S, Jefferson Hills

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Nice onsite bar. Welcome afternoon cocktail was appreciated
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location only bad thing is they didn’t clean our room one day and didn’t offer any compensation.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

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

Amazing!!

Amazing!! Location is perfect, easy walk to shops, restaurants and other historic attractions. Pool and bar are fantastic!! Bed was super comfy, room spacious and the shower has great water pressure which can be a problem in some hotels. On site coffee shop a definite plus for me as a coffee lover. I must give a huge shout out to Chelsea at the front desk. She went above and beyond!! This girl is a gem!! Highly recommend The Ryder!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Trendy and beautiful with a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

Clean, beautiful, and comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the location was great within walking distance to restaurants and attractions and the staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quick stay

Stayed 1 night for a concert. The hotel was better than expected. Food and drinks were good. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun, great bar and pool. A little loud.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

My group of 6 loved the hotel, the staff and the location. The only thing I would change is where our rooms were... it's a U shape and we were at the far end of the U with the only exit back to the front at the beginning of the U. There is a door to the pool, but it stays locked. Would be awesome if there was a key reader so you can at least exit that way.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice place. Within walking distance to most everything. First room we were given was really small so i asked for a different room and they did give us one.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dyan

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

George

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025