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The Ryder Hotel

3.5 star property
3.5-star Art Deco hotel near College of Charleston

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, 29401-1609
  • Place, College of Charleston
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Charleston City Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Charleston
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(62 reviews)
  • 18 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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Junior Suite

Junior Suite

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Courtyard)

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Courtyard)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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 Port of Charleston. Shops at Charleston Place and TD Arena are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • College of Charleston - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Charleston City Market - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Marion Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Port of Charleston - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Waterfront Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hyman's Seafood - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Clerks Coffee Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Thoroughbred Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Palmira Barbecue - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Frannie & The Fox - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Ryder Hotel

3.5-star Art Deco hotel near College of Charleston
The Ryder Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool 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.

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.

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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 58 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

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 43.32 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 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 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. 614 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1013 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cute boutique hotel in a great location! Walking distance to shops and restaurants and the beds were very comfortable. Parking is a challenge and expensive, and the “hot” water doesn’t get very hot (barely warm shower) and they couldn’t fix it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved it here, just booked again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Immaculate and adorably decorated. We loved the food and drinks so much we had multiple meals there. Staff was courteous and rooms were super comfortable and cute. Best place for selfies and we had a wonderful girls weekend and 50th birthday celebration
Great bar and drinks and delicious food
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

erica

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Myrtle Beach

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cool place with extremely friendly staff all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cute hotel with unique decor and wonderful spaces to enjoy. Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jesus

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noel Michele

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen M

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher D., Albuquerque

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Quiet and affordable Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Akram

Travelled with partner
The hotel location is great but it was not very clean No good coffee and tea in the room no slippers
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyra J.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top notch in every way.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The room was nice but we never had any housekeeping services during our 3 night stay which was frustrating. We had no refreshed towels and had to go to the front desk to ask for toilet paper as we ran out during the stay. Coffee bar and Little Palm was the only bright spot of the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yasuyuki

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly welcoming staff. Beautiful property with an excellent location for everything in old city. The rooms are well appointed and lovely, quiet as well. A small refrigerator would be an excellent addition. We stay at this beautiful property whenever we are in town
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

6/10 Okay

Peyton

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Ryder is a beautiful hotel! I definitely enjoyed it's appearance the most. All the employees were very courteous and kind. However, the layout proved odd. Having to take an elevator up to the third floor, walk down two hallways to get on yet another elevator and then walk down two other hallways again. The stairs ended up being much quicker (which was fine with me, but my friends complained it was annoying after we walked around all day). The phone in our room did not work when we arrived. We called the hotel/reservations line, who then attempted to call the Front Desk for us, but no one answered. Since we were in and out of the room for the stay, we just decided to relay any requests we had to the Front Desk directly. I LOVED being able to text the valet to pull my car around. That is a very convenient feature that not even some Five Star properties don't even offer. My only actual complaint is that I was billed after I checked out for an additional 12 dollars and some change. Unsure if that is just a pending charge, but found it odd because I settled my charges at the desk and did not visit any of the other outlets before leaving. I also tipped the bellman/valet in cash. Overall though it was a pleasant experience. The hotel is in a perfect location to be able to walk around downtown Charleston. Especially so if you want to get tons of shopping done on King St.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 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

Jo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room smelled of ammonia and we were moved to another room with only 1 bed not the 2 we ordered. They promised a change but did not. They did not adjust price til we demanded it. On check out they charged for 5 days of valet instead of 1. They charged fee to use credit card to check into hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025