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The Ryder Hotel

3.5 star property
Art Deco hotel near Port of Charleston

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Bar

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237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, 29401-1609
  • Place, College of Charleston
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Charleston City Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Port of Charleston
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 reviews)
  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite

  • 503 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

  • 319 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1045 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Courtyard)

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Charleston

Charleston Historic District stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Charleston Historic District hotel, you'll find College of Charleston and Port of Charleston. Shops at Charleston Place and The Riviera Theater are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • College of Charleston - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Charleston City Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Port of Charleston - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Waterfront Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • South Carolina Aquarium - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hyman's Seafood - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Clerks Coffee Company - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hank's Seafood Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Matador - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Meeting at Market - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Ryder Hotel

Art Deco hotel near Port of Charleston
The Ryder Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, 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. A complete renovation of The Ryder Hotel was completed in April 2021.

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
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
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.

Awards and affiliations

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 58 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • 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

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
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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

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.

Property 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 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

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

How close is The Ryder Hotel to the airport?

The Ryder Hotel is 12.8 mi (19-min drive) away from the Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Oct 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ryder Hotel on Dec 1, 2025 start from $194.65, excluding 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.

Does The Ryder Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Ryder Hotel.

How close is The Ryder Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 11.5 mi (21-min drive) from Front Beach and 8.4 mi (19-min drive) from Sunrise Park Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Ryder Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Ryder Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 6 and 26 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Ryder Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Ryder Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at The Ryder Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 58 per night.

Does The Ryder Hotel have a pool?

The Ryder Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does The Ryder Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Ryder Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Ryder Hotel to downtown Charleston?

The Ryder Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Charleston.

The Ryder Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 594 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1005 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was great! Rooms were spacious and we could walk everywhere we wanted to go.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

TAMMI

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ronel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Reserved a two queen room, when I arrived they didn’t have one and I was stuck in a tiny room with just one queen, too late to find another room. So we had to share a bed. Unacceptable I didn’t get what I paid for and was not given a discount. Will never stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudy

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is stunning and the staff are so kind! We had our baby in tow and the bar let us take our drinks and food up to the room. Valet was so nice and the hotel is gorgeous! It’s in a great location! Will stay again for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

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

4/10 Poor

SCOTT MALCOLM

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We were given the smallest room in the hotel at 150 square feet. We could barely get into the bathroom. We asked to be moved after a day and they did move us. The hotel then lost power at midnight and we had no air through the night or any power in the morning. We were packing in the pitch black with our iPhone flashlights. Hallways were completely black. 2 days later and we have not received any communication from the hotel which I think is terrible. We did like the hotel and location otherwise but our experience was not a good one.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Wednesday

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel lost power during our stay and their generators weren’t working, which left us in an 85 degree room overnight. While the power outage is out of the control of the staff, the overall handling of the situation was incredibly poor
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Rachel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

TRACI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Iryna

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super cute hotel. Definitely not your cookie cutter big box hotel. Every human I encountered has been coached in hospitality and has bought into the program. I had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property and location is perfect to walk the city.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this property was great!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kirstin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived early and were greeted with prompt valet service. We enjoyed the pool while our room was getting ready. Great cocktails and fun atmosphere. Rooms were easy to access and the location of our hotel was nearby a lot of good places to eat and shop. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was fabulous! I wish there was more communication about little Palm and how the reserved tables worked. We were at the pool early and saw reserved on the tables and had every intention of having lunch but assumed the tables were pre reserved only to learn that a group not staying at the hotel came in and were seated for lunch at the pool. Maybe even informed us when we book
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Felicia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall was a beautiful hotel. You could tell it is still working out service kinks.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location

Cute hotel within walking distance to everything we wanted. Loved the ability to borrow items for a beach day as well! Our only complaints were the cleanliness of the floors as there was something sticky in a couple spots from the day we arrived and throughout our stay that also included hair and gum on floor that was not ours. We could also hear and feel the vibration of the spin cycle from the washers as early as 7am to as late as 10pm throughout our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025