The Ryder Hotel - Charleston

$$$$||View on mapCharleston, United States of America237 Meeting Street, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America, 29401-1609|
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The Ryder Hotel - Charleston
237 Meeting Street, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America, 29401-1609·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.8Very good
Highest Rated
Location9.4
Cleanliness8.6
Comfort8.5
Staff8.4
Lowest Rated
Free WiFi7.9
Value for money7.2
Who stays here
Groups35%
Couples31%
Families23%
Business6%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.8Very good
Highest Rated
Location9.4
Cleanliness8.6
Comfort8.5
Staff8.4
Lowest Rated
Free WiFi7.9
Value for money7.2
Who stays here
Groups35%
Couples31%
Families23%
Business6%

Award-winning boutique hotel in historic Charleston with daily social events and complimentary welcome cocktails

Amenities

The Ryder Hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and a fence around the pool. Guests can borrow bicycles based on availability and attend daily yoga classes and fitness sessions at the off-site Pivotal Fitness center. The property also features a 24-hour coffee service at the Coffee Counter and board games in the shared lounge.

Rooms

Each room at the Ryder Hotel includes a flat-screen LCD TV and an in-room safe. Rooms are allergy-free and non-smoking, with access to an elevator and heating/air conditioning. The hotel also provides facilities for disabled guests and a 24-hour front desk.

Location

The Ryder Hotel is located one block from the College of Charleston and within walking distance of the Charleston City Market and Rainbow Row. The shopping and dining on King and Market Streets are minutes away, and the Dock Street Theatre is nearby. City tours depart from near the hotel, and the Old City Market is a short walk.

Dining

The on-site Little Palm daytime cafe and cocktail bar serves breakfast and offers a welcome cocktail crafted by the award-winning bar. The Coffee Counter provides 24-hour coffee service, and guests receive a $10 daily breakfast credit per room. The hotel also has three restaurants and a bar with extensive drink options including wine and champagne.

Entertainment & Activities

The Ryder Hotel hosts daily social engagement events such as happy hour, live music performances, and walking tours about local culture. Evening entertainment includes cocktail hours and board games, with bike tours available upon request. Guests can also enjoy the shared lounge and outdoor fireplace area.

  • Location: One block from College of Charleston, walking distance to City Market and Rainbow Row
  • Rooms: Allergy-free non-smoking rooms with flat-screen TV and in-room safe
  • Dining: Little Palm cafe and cocktail bar, 24-hour Coffee Counter, daily $10 breakfast credit
  • Wellness: Daily yoga classes, off-site Pivotal Fitness center, bike rentals on request
  • Activities: Daily social events, live music, happy hour, walking tours
  • Awards: Condé Nast Traveler's Hot List 2022, Top 5 Hotels in Charleston (Readers' Choice Awards)
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 16:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Paid Private parking is possible on site.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Building
Year renovated:2010
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:93
Former name
Best Western King Charles Hotel
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Rooms and availability

Premier King Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed1 Double bed
King Room Disability Access
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed2 Queen Size Beds1 Queen Size Bed
Studio Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

On-site parking lot

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness club

Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

TV

Flat-screen TV

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness club
  • Yoga class

Services

  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area

Children

  • Cribs
  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Leisure/ TV room

Room view

  • Courtyard view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about The Ryder Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 206 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 12.6 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Charleston International, CHS

Location

237 Meeting Street, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America, 29401-1609
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237 Meeting Street, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America, 29401-1609
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