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Junior Suite
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Studio Suite
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Room, 1 Queen Bed
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Room, 2 Queen Beds
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Room, 1 King Bed
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Suite, 1 Bedroom
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Art Deco Charleston hotel in Charleston Historic District with bars/lounges

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk
Concierge services

With a stay at The Ryder Hotel in Charleston (Charleston Historic District), you'll be a 4-minute walk from College of Charleston and 10 minutes by foot from Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Charleston City Market and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Waterfront Park.

Stay in one of 91 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.

Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a communal living room.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and an elevator.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Concierge services
  • Total number of rooms - 91
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Free use of nearby fitness centre
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free property
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1985
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Number of bars/lounges - 2
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Covered parking
  • Coworking spaces
  • Fence around pool

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

The Ryder Hotel offers 91 accommodations with safes and bathrobes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Designer toiletries
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Premium TV channels
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Digital TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • TV size 55
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Champagne service
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Wardrobe
  • Desk chair
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Where to Eat

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

The Ryder Hotel has a restaurant on site.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Free bicycles on site
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

No cots (infant beds) available

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available for guests

Masks are available for guests

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Cashless transactions are available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 39.90 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 6–26 per person
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 49 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.85 percent

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

Hotel Names

  • King Charles Inn
  • King Charles Inn
  • The Ryder Hotel Hotel
  • The Ryder Hotel Charleston
  • The Ryder Hotel Hotel Charleston

We should mention

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Awards & Affiliations

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

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