THE RYDER HOTEL | Stay downtown in Charleston

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

The Ryder Hotel - Boutique hotel with poolside bar near Charleston City Market

Located in downtown Charleston, the South Carolina port city founded in 1670. The hotel provides a poolside bar, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. The property offers a flavor-forward restaurant and a bar that reimagines the fine art of craft cocktails. Guests have access to an outdoor pool, complimentary wireless Internet access, and concierge services. The hotel is walking distance to Charleston City Market and College of Charleston. The Ryder Hotel was named in Condé Nast Traveler's 'Hot List 2022: The Best New Hotels & Industry Openings in the World' and voted 'Top 5 Hotels in Charleston' on the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards.

Additional perks of the hotel

A cozy American whiskey and beer bar with an extensive American-driven spirits collection

Bocce court, shuffleboard, and 80's arcade games

Complimentary wellness passport for access to group fitness, personal training, lap swimming, spin classes, spa therapies, and life & health coaching

Proximity to high-end shops, galleries, and restaurants along King Street

Access to an off-site fitness center

Rooms

All guestrooms at The Ryder Hotel include premium bedding, air conditioning, safes, and bathrobes. The double room offers a safe deposit box with one bed. The quadruple room has two beds and a safe deposit box. The suite features a safe deposit box and a private bathroom. The air-conditioned triple room includes a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a private bathroom, with one bed option available. Some rooms feature a terrace with an inner courtyard view.

Other conveniences

Flat-screen TV with streaming services

Mini refrigerator in select rooms

Private bathrooms in all rooms

Premium bedding and bathrobes

Air conditioning and safes in all rooms

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Deluxe King Room

Max:

2 persons

26 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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One-Bedroom Suite

Max:

2 persons

97 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Air conditioning

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King Room Balcony

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2 persons

29 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Balcony

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Transportation Tips

Transportation Options

City Centre

Charleston700 m

Airports

Charleston International (CHS) 20.3 km

Hilton Head (HHH) 165.3 km

Amenities

Thoughtful hotel amenities for a comfortable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

On-site car park

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
On-site car park
Handicap parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
Coffee shop
Fireplace
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

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

Board games

Spa & Leisure

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

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Terrace
Garden furniture

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Hotel Location

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

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

City landmarks

Landmark

Aiken-Rhett House

1.2 km

Aquarium

South Carolina Aquarium

1.2 km

Park

Marion Square

680 m

Museum

Old Slave Mart Museum

870 m

Landmark

Nathaniel Russell House

1.1 km

Museum

The Calhoun Mansion

1.3 km

Museum

The Charleston Museum

860 m

Square

Rainbow Row

1.2 km

Park

White Point Garden

1.8 km

Landmark

Joe Riley Waterfront Park

970 m

Museum

Edmondston-Alston House

1.5 km

Museum

Children's Museum of the Lowcountry

990 m

University

College of Charleston

810 m

Museum

Patriots Point

2.6 km

Park

Washington Square

660 m

Landmark

Morris Island Lighthouse

1.6 km

Landmark

Civil War history

640 m

Fountain

Pineapple Fountain

1.1 km

Museum

Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon

1.1 km

Public Building

Charleston City Hall

660 m

Museum

Heyward-Washington House

1.0 km

Landmark

Waterfront Park

1.1 km

Nearby

Market

Charleston City Market

420 m

Market

Historic Charleston City Market

320 m

Museum

Confederate Museum

250 m

Church

Saint Philip Protestant Episcopal Church

490 m

Synagogue

Congregation Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim

130 m

74 N Market St

One Of A Kind

390 m

108 Meeting St

Historic Charleston Foundation

580 m

Museum

Gibbes Museum of Art

470 m

Restaurants

Peace Pie Charleston

110 m

223 Meeting St

Sweetwater Cafe

340 m

137 Market St

Charleston Market

250 m

170 Church St

Ben & Jerry's

300 m

96 N Market St

Fire Street Food

340 m

293 King St

Freddo

280 m

239 King St

City Lights Coffee

360 m

141 Market Street

Market Street Deli and Salads

280 m

76 N Market St

Tazikis Cafe

410 m

306 King St

Callie's Hot Little Biscuit

280 m

188 Meeting Street City Market

Guest Reviews & Ratings

What Guests Are Saying?

Scott

United States, February 2024

8.0/10

I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! The rooms were lovely, and the common spaces were fantastic. I enjoyed great AC, excellent Wifi, comfy pillows, and the most wonderful pool. The added touch of ice-cold fruit-infused water 24/7 was a real treat. However, the ancient air conditioning and heating units were extremely noisy, which was a bit of a downside.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were lovely with a refrigerator, safe, and free bottled water provided.

Service

7.0

The service was polite, and the staff presented themselves well throughout my stay.

Location

9.0

The location was fantastic, within walking distance to almost everything I wanted to see and do. The onsite free parking was a rare gem. Kudos to the staff members Kaysi, Jayla, Griffin, Bryan, Rachel, Elliott, Johnny for ensuring a great experience!

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was simple but very nice, offering good size portions. However, I found the menu lacking variety, considering the price point.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were top-notch, especially the wonderful pool and amenities available.

Brian

United Kingdom, November 2023

7.4/10

The hotel has a great location near the French Quarter, marketplace, and waterfront areas. The rooms, although slightly larger than standard, had not been dusted in a while. The service, especially parking on-site, was welcoming and friendly. The dining options were slim but tasty, and the hotel is within easy walking distance of historic sites and restaurants.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were slightly larger than standard but had not been dusted in a while.

Service

8.0

The service, especially parking on-site, was welcoming and friendly.

Location

9.0

The location is great for the French Quarter, marketplace, and waterfront areas.

Dining

7.0

The dining options were slim but tasty.

Facilities

6.0

Some facilities were lacking maintenance.

Raymond

United States, November 2023

7.4/10

My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The location was perfect, making it easy to explore Charleston, and the staff were friendly and helpful. However, the rooms were not worth the high cost, and the dining options left much to be desired. Despite these drawbacks, the hotel's service stood out as a winning point, and the pool was a lovely amenity to enjoy.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were small and noisy, not ideal for a multi-day stay.

Service

9.0

The staff were friendly and super helpful, providing great recommendations.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location in Charleston was perfect for exploring the city.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were not good, and the recommendations were subpar despite having a concierge.

Facilities

5.0

The hotel had basic facilities, nothing extraordinary.

Ralph

United States, July 2023

8.0/10

While the hotel's location is superb, close to downtown and the arena, our room was disappointingly tiny, not as clean as expected. The staff, however, were wonderful and went out of their way to assist us, making sure the flowers were ready upon our arrival. Dining was pretty good, though the room could have been cleaner. The location is ideal for exploring downtown Charleston but not necessarily convenient inside the hotel.

Rooms

7.0

Our room was quite small, a lot smaller than I am used to, and the air-conditioning unit took up a large space.

Service

9.0

The staff were super nice and helpful, ensuring the flowers were in the room when we arrived.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location is perfect for downtown Charleston, close to excellent restaurants and within walking distance to most areas of town.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience at the restaurant, BREW Pub & Cafe, was pretty good with a decent choice of dishes.