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The Ryder Hotel

3.5 star property
Art Deco hotel with 2 bars/lounges, near Charleston City Market

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Courtyard
Restaurant
Restaurant
Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Courtyard) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk
Near Charleston City Market and College of Charleston, The Ryder Hotel offers a vibrant retreat with a poolside bar, coffee shop, and multiple bars. Guests rave about the pool and central location while appreciating helpful staff.
VIP Access

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and 2 bars/lounges
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Beach towels
  • Valet parking
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe

Feel at home (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
The current price is $160
$233 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 17 - Dec 18

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)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 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
(60 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Studio Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 47 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • 97 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Courtyard) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Courtyard)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 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
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, 29401-1609

What's nearby

  • College of Charleston - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Charleston Gaillard Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Port of Charleston - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Charleston City Market - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Waterfront Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 19 min drive
  • Charleston Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hyman's Seafood - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Clerks Coffee Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hank's Seafood Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Frannie & The Fox - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Matador - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Ryder Hotel

The Ryder Hotel puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of College of Charleston and Port of Charleston. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, visit the coffee shop/cafe for a bite to eat, or unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A poolside bar, a 24-hour fitness center, and free bike rentals are other highlights at this Art Deco hotel. The pool and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 91 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

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
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
DONE

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Covered onsite valet parking (USD 58 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service

Traveling with children

  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Free use of nearby fitness center
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surf lessons nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Coworking spaces

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1985
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Communal living room
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium digital channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Awards and affiliations

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

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 43.32 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Additional inclusions
    • Fitness center access
    • In-room safe
    • Nearby fitness center access
    • Pool access
    • Sporting facilities or equipment

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 6 to 26 per person
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 2.45 percent

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

Parking

  • Covered valet parking costs USD 58 per night with in/out privileges

Policies

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
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.

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

Does The Ryder Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Ryder Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Ryder Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Ryder Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Ryder Hotel?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 58 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ryder Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Ryder Hotel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include 2 bars and a 24-hour fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near The Ryder Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Ryder Hotel like?

The Ryder Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from College of Charleston and 6 minutes' walk from Port of Charleston. The local area is popular for its beaches and our guests say it is very central.

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