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The Ryder Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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A poolside lounge area with wicker chairs, a bar, and a pool.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$308
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec

Explore the area

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237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, 29401-1609
  • Place, Shops at Charleston Place
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Charleston City Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Marion Square
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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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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Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Studio Suite

  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, a window with curtains, and a patterned ottoman.

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 97 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, a window with curtains, and a patterned ottoman.

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Courtyard)

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Charleston

A stay in Charleston awaits you at The Ryder Hotel, a recipient of the prestigious Conde Nast Hot List award in 2022. Within a short 5-minute stroll, you'll find popular places like Charleston City Market and College of Charleston. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and a poolside bar. .Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to free bike hire. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Within a 15-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Charleston Historic District hotel, attractions include Charleston Music Hall and Waterfront Park.

What's nearby

  • Shops at Charleston Place - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • College of Charleston - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Charleston City Market - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Marion Square - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • 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
  • ‪Azur - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Little Palm - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Benne’s By Peninsula Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bartaco - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel offers its guests a seasonal 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 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
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Ryder Hotel offers 91 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bathrobes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 59 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

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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: 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 centre access
  • In-room safe
  • Nearby fitness centre 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
  • Valet parking fee: USD 59 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

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.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in February and close in October.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Ryder Hotel?

The Ryder Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ryder Hotel?

As of 7 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ryder Hotel on 7 Dec 2026 start from AU$308, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Ryder Hotel?

Yep, The Ryder Hotel has covered valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 59 per night.

Are there any beaches close to The Ryder Hotel?

The closest beach to The Ryder Hotel is Isle of Palms Beach (15.8 km).

Does The Ryder Hotel have a pool?

Yep, and guests love it! The Ryder Hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open from February to October.

What makes The Ryder Hotel a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service and 24-hour room service, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Ryder Hotel.

Does The Ryder Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Ryder Hotel?

No, The Ryder Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Ryder Hotel?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Ryder Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

The Ryder Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 802 out of 1259 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1259 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1259 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1259 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1259 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and property and very nice pool area and location, would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, room was nice, pool was great. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and friendly. The amenities were great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for walking to mostly anything. Super cute hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fun and cute place to stay, right in the middle of downtown Charleston. Very friendly staff and amenable to dogs. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ryder Hotel is a whole vibe. It's retro-styled, a very hipster atmosphere but good for the family too. It's walking distance to many attractions and restaurants. Love that it has a coffee shop right on the premises. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay and the location is perfect!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic hotel in a really convenient area of downtown Charleston. This place is very close to everything you’d want to see and do in Charleston.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

The Little Palm restaurant is fabulous and has a great vibe!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything they said and more. Just great room, service and amenities! Great location as well
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are nice and pool area is great! Nice bar area in little Palm
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel! Super clean and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in a weekday and hotel was busy. Beautiful restaurant on the roof with good breakfast and lunch. Poolside is nice and stylish. There is also a cute little coffee shop downstairs
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean, well appointed, and lovely- and the location was the best - close to everything. Lots to do within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the pool was a nice bonus. Good value for that area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was nice, king bed room was ok could use a refresh, overall good place, good location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was so cute and the pool and restaurant/bar area were really great.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026