THE RYDER HOTEL, Charleston – Your ideal downtown stay
Hotel Overview
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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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- 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
- AM/FM alarm clock
Hotel Location
Guest Reviews & Ratings
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.
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.
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.
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.
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