Hotel
 The Ryder Hotel

237 Meeting Street, Historic District, Charleston, SC 29401, United States of America – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.6/10! (score from 217 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.0
Very Good
217 reviews

Great location, awesome facility, nice staff, amazing bar

Michael United States of America

The pool, free bikes to use, coffees in the morning, location.

Kimberly United States of America

The location and amenities- especially the pool and restaurants are super great. The rooms are quiet. The customer service here is phenomenal. It was really handy having the yoga mat in the room.

Michelle United States of America

the pool and bar were amazing. it was fun to get a welcome cocktail and the staff were very friendly

Marissa United States of America

Beautiful and thoughtfully designed, amazing amenities- the pool was fantastic. great location, helpful staff. can’t wait to stay again!

Bridget United States of America

The pillows, the bed, the location… The scent in the Libby is wonderful!!! Diego at front desk was the nicest and most helpful!!! He always went above and beyond for us.

Dina United States of America

Location was great. The food at the outside bar was very good.

Becky United States of America

location, in the middle of downtown Charleston. close to everything.

Brice United States of America

Very clean and the staff are very friendly. location was great and close proximity to historic district, restaurants and shopping. The Little Palm is a great spot for drinks and eats.

Robert United States of America

perfect location, nice bed and linens, cute bar/pool area

Sara United States of America
8.0
Very Good
217 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Great location, awesome facility, nice staff, amazing bar”
    Michael Michael United States of America United States of America
  • “The pool, free bikes to use, coffees in the morning, location.”
    Kimberly Kimberly United States of America United States of America
  • “The location and amenities- especially the pool and restaurants are super great. The rooms are quiet. The customer service here is phenomenal. It was really handy having the yoga mat in the room.”
    Michelle Michelle United States of America United States of America
  • “the pool and bar were amazing. it was fun to get a welcome cocktail and the staff were very friendly”
    Marissa Marissa United States of America United States of America
  • “Beautiful and thoughtfully designed, amazing amenities- the pool was fantastic. great location, helpful staff. can’t wait to stay again!”
    Bridget Bridget United States of America United States of America
  • “The pillows, the bed, the location… The scent in the Libby is wonderful!!! Diego at front desk was the nicest and most helpful!!! He always went above and beyond for us.”
    Dina Dina United States of America United States of America
  • “Location was great. The food at the outside bar was very good.”
    Becky Becky United States of America United States of America
  • “location, in the middle of downtown Charleston. close to everything.”
    Brice Brice United States of America United States of America
  • “Very clean and the staff are very friendly. location was great and close proximity to historic district, restaurants and shopping. The Little Palm is a great spot for drinks and eats.”
    Robert Robert United States of America United States of America
  • “perfect location, nice bed and linens, cute bar/pool area”
    Sara Sara United States of America United States of America

Categories:

  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities8.4
  • Cleanliness8.7
  • Comfort8.6
  • Value for money7.6
  • Location9.6
  • Free WiFi8.8

Stay in the heart of Charleston – Excellent location – show map

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This hotel in Charleston, South Carolina includes a restaurant that is open for breakfast. The College of Charleston is one block from the hotel. Free Wi-Fi is available in the rooms and valet parking is available with extra cost.

A flat-screen LCD TV is featured in every room at the Ryder Hotel. An in-room safe is also available in each room.

An outdoor pool is available at this hotel. An off-site fitness center is open to guests at the Ryder Hotel. The hotel includes a 24-hour front desk.

The Little Palm daytime cafe and cocktail bar is located on site and is open in the morning for breakfast. Guests can also enjoy a selection of drinks during the evenings.

The shopping and dining options of King and Market Street is walking distance from the Ryder Hotel. The Old City Market is minutes from the hotel. City tours are also available near the hotel.

This is our guests' favorite part of Charleston, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

The Ryder Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Feb 26, 2010

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Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Pet friendly
Parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Charleston, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Private parking at the hotel

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Guest reviews

8.0
Very Good · 217 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities8.4
  • Cleanliness8.7
  • Comfort8.6
  • Value for money7.6
  • Location9.6
  • Free WiFi8.8

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See what guests loved the most:

  • Michael
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great location, awesome facility, nice staff, amazing bar”
  • Kimberly
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The pool, free bikes to use, coffees in the morning, location.”
  • Michelle
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The location and amenities- especially the pool and restaurants are super great. The rooms are quiet. The customer service here is phenomenal. It was really handy having the yoga mat in the room.”
  • Marissa
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “the pool and bar were amazing. it was fun to get a welcome cocktail and the staff were very friendly”
  • Bridget
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Beautiful and thoughtfully designed, amazing amenities- the pool was fantastic. great location, helpful staff. can’t wait to stay again!”
  • D
    Dina
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The pillows, the bed, the location… The scent in the Libby is wonderful!!! Diego at front desk was the nicest and most helpful!!! He always went above and beyond for us.”
  • Becky
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Location was great. The food at the outside bar was very good.”
  • Brice
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “location, in the middle of downtown Charleston. close to everything.”
  • Robert
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Very clean and the staff are very friendly. location was great and close proximity to historic district, restaurants and shopping. The Little Palm is a great spot for drinks and eats.”
  • Sara
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “perfect location, nice bed and linens, cute bar/pool area”
Property questions and answers
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  • Will I be able to park for free?
    We do not provide complimentary parking. Valet Parking is $40.00 per day, per car.
    Answered on August 11, 2021
  • Do all the rooms have balconies?
    No they do not.
    Answered on August 11, 2021
  • How do I get a room with a balcony
    Only our rooms with King Sized Beds have balconies. There are only a select few and are based upon request and availability. They are not guaranteed.
    Answered on October 21, 2019
  • Is the property non smoking? Are rooms non smoking?
    Our property and rooms are non smoking.
    Answered on October 22, 2019
  • Is there coffee in the rooms?
    We do not have coffee in the guest rooms. There is complimentary coffee from 7am-10am in the Lobby and we also have Little Palm Café open from 7am-1pm for specialty coffee drinks.
    Answered on March 30, 2022

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Hotel surroundings *
Excellent location – show map
Located in the historic old town

Charleston is one of the oldest and most well-preserved cities in the United States. And it shows in this area's graceful Colonial architecture. Don't miss the distinctive "Pink House," built in 1694.

What's nearby
  • Confederate Museum
    0.1 miles
  • Charleston City Market
    0.2 miles
  • One Of A Kind
    0.2 miles
  • Rainbow Market Shopping Center
    0.2 miles
  • Marion Square
    0.4 miles
  • Old Slave Mart Museum
    0.4 miles
  • Washington Square
    0.4 miles
  • Charleston City Hall
    0.4 miles
  • Wragg Square
    0.4 miles
  • St Michael s Episcopal Church
    0.4 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Fig
    0.2 miles
Top attractions
  • Charleston Waterfront Park
    0.5 miles
  • Charleston Museum
    0.5 miles
  • Cannon Park
    0.7 miles
  • Charleston City Marina
    1.2 miles
  • USS Yorktown State Park
    1.5 miles
  • The Citadel Archives and Museum
    1.8 miles
  • The Citadel Daniel Museum
    1.8 miles
  • Patriots Point Links
    1.9 miles
  • The Citadel
    2 miles
  • I'on Club
    3.8 miles
Closest Airports
  • Charleston International Airport
    9.3 miles
  • Hilton Head Airport
    58.9 miles
How to get to The Ryder Hotel from Charleston International Airport
    Taxi
    Parking available
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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1 Restaurant On Site

    Little Palm

    Food: American

    Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Cocktail hour

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of The Ryder Hotel

Most popular amenities

1 swimming pool
Pet friendly
Parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 42 per day.
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free! All pools are free of charge
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Fenced pool
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules The Ryder Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0+ years
Extra bed by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express The Ryder Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about The Ryder Hotel

  • The Ryder Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Little Palm

  • Check-in at The Ryder Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The Ryder Hotel is 0.6 miles from the center of Charleston.

  • The Ryder Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Fitness
    • Swimming pool
    • Fitness classes

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at The Ryder Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at The Ryder Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Quad

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Ryder Hotel by:

    • Taxi 20min