See all properties
Save

The Ryder Hotel

3.5 star property
Art Deco hotel with bars, 5-minute walk to College of Charleston

Photo gallery for The Ryder Hotel

Restaurant
Creator video
Restaurant
Restaurant
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

View map
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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

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
Designer toiletries
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

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
Designer toiletries
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite

Studio Suite

Studio Suite

Highlights

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

View all photos for Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Junior Suite

Highlights

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds

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
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

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
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Courtyard)

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
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed

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
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

You may also like

Ad
Interior

The Ansonborough

Charleston Historic District
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 1,222 reviews
The price is AU$397
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
The Ansonborough

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 just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find popular attractions like College of Charleston and Port of Charleston. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include 2 bars/lounges, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own poolside bar. Enjoy the 24-hour gym and pool loungers as well as access to free bike hire. Additionally, you'll find 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. .Attractions within a 15-minute walk of this Charleston Historic District hotel include Charleston City Market and Waterfront Park.

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, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 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

Art Deco hotel with bars, 5-minute walk to College of Charleston
The Ryder Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre, 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.

Similar properties

Interior
Emeline
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 1,700 reviews
The price is AU$464
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Emeline

Property amenities

Internet

  • 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: 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

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 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

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

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.

Is parking available at The Ryder Hotel?

Yep, The Ryder Hotel has covered valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 58 per night.

Are there any beaches close to The Ryder Hotel?

The closest beach to The Ryder Hotel is Front Beach (16.6 km).

Does The Ryder Hotel have a pool?

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

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. 612 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1005 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything didn’t get to stay there was turned away rooms were over sold. Please need refund, staff extremely rude didn’t want to help us after a 30 hour flight from Australia
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yelena

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large room good location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Beaufort

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

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay nice staff nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa, Seminole

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

cathy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Margot, Mattapoisett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The music at the bar is loud and you can hear it in your room. Luckily it stops
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harris

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with partner
This aspect of the hotel was excellent but everything else was average.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in Charleston.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon, Dorado

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need a snack shop for soda's or chips, etc...
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Travelled with group
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

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thx
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christi

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

JULIE, Nashville

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

8/10 Good

Charles, Alexandria

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

Lori

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

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with group
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