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The Ryder Hotel

3.5 star property

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$401
includes taxes & fees
9 June - 10 June

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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, Waterfront Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top 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, pillow-top 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, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(28 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, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 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 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. 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. .Within a 15-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Charleston Historic District hotel, attractions include Charleston City Market 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 - 6 min walk - 0.5 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
  • ‪Thoroughbred Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Clerks Coffee Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Frannie & The Fox - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Palmira Barbecue - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Ryder Hotel

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 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 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

  • 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.

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

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ryder Hotel on 9 June 2026 start from AU$401, 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 58 per night.

Are there any beaches close to The Ryder Hotel?

The closest beach to The Ryder Hotel is Folly Island Beaches (13.9 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. 627 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 125 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1024 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Debora

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Marissa

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff wasn’t responsive to calls to the front desk, not great room service or housekeeping. A bit overhyped and overpriced
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, very nice and comfortable room. Great amenities, and friendly team. Would definitiley stay again, but we would ask for a room with a better view. The room was cave like because we face a wall and overlooked the driveway to the parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Darling hotel, perfect downtown location, great customer service and love the bar and restaurant. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Hardik

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Nice staff, great location, but the room could have been cleaner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Xenophon

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy vibes and helpful staff. Unfortunately, the AC in our room was not consistently working, the bathroom mirror was cracked, and the room was definitely tight. It would have been nice to switch to a new room, but we were too busy exploring the beauties of Charleston to care much about the room. I would definitely recommend the Ryder Hotel if you are planning to just have a cozy place to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niko

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

S. Heather

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffaney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Donald, Gibsonia

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean & staff friendly. Great coffee shop and location was perfect to walk everywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cozy-eclectic vibe - bar, pool, pool huts were great and our room was large, comfortable and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and hotel was nice. Very walkable
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was top-notch at the hotel - the service, decor, and cleanliness. Our only issue was the pervasive aromatics. It was hard to sleep with them, and we were all congested the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a fun little hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Olivia

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at The Ryder for one night, and the hotel itself is absolutely adorable. The room was stylish, clean, and thoughtfully designed, and overall we truly enjoyed the atmosphere and aesthetic of the property. That said, the service did not match the quality of the hotel. Upon arrival, we were told valet was not available and had to park our car a block away, which was unexpected and inconvenient. At checkout, we waited quite a while for assistance, only to later realize my card had been charged twice for the stay. Resolving this required waiting on hold for about 45 minutes before finally reaching someone to process the refund. The hotel itself is great and has so much potential, but the service experience fell short. With better communication and more attentive guest support, this could easily be an excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025