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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

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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
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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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 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

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

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About this property

The Ryder Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and 2 bars/lounges. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a poolside bar, a coffee shop/cafe, and valet parking. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Ryder Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from College of Charleston. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 bars and an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, a poolside bar, and 2 bars/lounges
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, a meeting room, and an elevator
  • Onsite recreation includes complimentary bicycles
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the pool
  • Just a 5-minute walk from College of Charleston and 7 minutes by foot from Port of Charleston
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
The Ryder Hotel has a restaurant on site.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

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

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
  • 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 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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 652 out of 1039 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 1039 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 1039 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1039 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1039 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and such a fun, and cool hotel! We loved our stay there
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beatriz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location, clean room, many restaurants and shops nearby
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great walking location excellent Staff and pool area!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and very friendly staff and clean rooms and lots of cool amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, amenities, location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, great accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shelley

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Absolutely loved it here, just booked again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tiffaney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful. Hotel is in a great location.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Courtnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great location
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun stay. Great pool area! Cool rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Tammi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the outdoor fireplace and lounge areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ryder was a beautiful hotel located in a perfect location to see Charleston. The room was large and hotel staff were helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty hotel with a nice staff and very clean rooms. Loved having the restaurant, bar and coffee shop on the premises.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Coleen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, nice rooms. Good location. Would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were the oldest folks there! It definitely has a young vibe, but we loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a fun little hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Summer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything! The hotel itself is so cute, comfortable, location is wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

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