The Ryder Hotel

Art Deco hotel with bars and a 24-hour fitness center

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

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

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

The Ryder Hotel, steps from Charleston City Market and College of Charleston, offers a lively yet relaxing atmosphere. Visitors love the central location, helpful staff, and vibrant social spaces, including a poolside bar, coffee shop, and multiple bars throughout the property.

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Bar
Room service
24/7 front desk

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Room options

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Tonight

Oct 4 - Oct 5

Tomorrow

Oct 5 - Oct 6

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 9 of 9 rooms

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2021

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Designer toiletries

Hair dryer

190 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2021

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Designer toiletries

Hair dryer

190 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Studio Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2021

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Designer toiletries

Hair dryer

503 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2021

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Designer toiletries

Hair dryer

319 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

1045 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2021

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Designer toiletries

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

275 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2021

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Designer toiletries

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

275 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Courtyard)

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2021

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Designer toiletries

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

312 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2021

Pillowtop bed

Premium bedding

Designer toiletries

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

279 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, 29401-1609

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
‪Frannie & The Fox - ‬4 min walk
‪Thoroughbred Club - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Ryder Hotel

Hotel remodeled in 2021 and located near College of Charleston

Charleston City Market and Port of Charleston are located near The Ryder Hotel, which provides a poolside bar, a coffee shop/cafe, and 2 bars. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a restaurant.

You'll also find perks like:

An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
A 24-hour front desk, coworking spaces, and an elevator
A front-desk safe, concierge services, and 1 meeting room
Guest reviews give top marks for the pool, central location, and helpful staff

Room features

All 91 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.

Extra amenities include:

Pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Bathrooms with designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
55-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

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

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Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

$340 nightly

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

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

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
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

1 building
4 floors
Art Deco architecture
Built in 1985
Communal living room
Renovated entire property - April 2021
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
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

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Property is also known as

King Charles Inn

The Ryder Hotel Hotel

The Ryder Hotel Charleston

The Ryder Hotel Hotel Charleston

Frequently asked questions

Does The Ryder Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ryder Hotel on Oct 13, 2025 start from $237.15, 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.

Is The Ryder Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Ryder Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 58 per night.

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 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Ryder Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is The Ryder Hotel located?

Located in Charleston Historic District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of College of Charleston, Port of Charleston, and Charleston City Market. Waterfront Park and South Carolina Aquarium are also within 1 mi (2 km).