The Ryder Hotel Charleston

ex. Best Western King Charles Hotel
Charleston, United States View on map
7.9 Good Based on 250 reviews
Editor's Pick

"A gear garage allows guests to borrow skateboards and bikes for exploring Charleston. Little Palm restaurant serves food and drinks in a courtyard pool area. Best for weekend couples, less so for anyone sensitive to noise."

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Check-in
4 Sept 2026
Check-out
5 Sept 2026
Guests
2 guests

Adults:

2

Children:

0
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Why guests choose The Ryder Hotel

  • Welcome Cocktail
    Crafted by Little Palm Bar
  • Outdoor Pool
    Open year-round
  • Bike Rentals
    Complimentary cruiser bikes
  • Wine Reception
    Complimentary cheese & wine
  • Fitness Classes
    Yoga & group workouts
  • Historic District
    Steps from Rainbow Row

Overview

The 3-star The Ryder Hotel Charleston is situated just a 5-minute stroll from Historic Charleston City Market and boasts a sun terrace, a courtyard, and a shared lounge. This Charleston hotel is proud to feature an amphitheater and an event space for meetings and celebrations, in proximity to Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist.

Nestled in an old part of Charleston, the hotel is 0.3 miles from Marion Square. Guests can visit The Powder Magazine Military Museum, which is only a 7-minute walk away, and Pineapple Fountain which is within reach of the smoke-free Ryder. Also, the property is merely 0.7 miles from the massive South Carolina Aquarium. The Charleston hotel is near a boat dock and Meeting St / Hasell St bus stop is approximately a 5-minute stroll away.

All 93 rooms are allergy-free and equipped with free Wi-Fi and a LCD TV set. Some bathrooms have a separate toilet and a shower, along with bathrobes and bath sheets.

In the onsite Little Palm restaurant, guests can have their breakfast while enjoying American cuisine. The onsite bar offers award-winning cocktails to please all tastes.

  • Check-in
    from 16:00 until 23:59
  • Check-out
    until 11:00
  • Hotel class
    3 stars
The Ryder Hotel
Our tips

Should you book The Ryder Hotel?

Perfect if you
  • Want a sit-down breakfast - Little Palm serves American cuisine for breakfast and brunch daily.
  • Want lunch or dinner on site - The Backyard is open for both lunch and dinner.
  • Want a quick coffee and breakfast - the Coffee Counter serves breakfast each morning.
Maybe skip if you
  • Need free parking - valet parking is available at an extra cost.
  • Want to avoid extra fees - the hotel charges a $35 per night destination amenity fee plus tax.
Best for
  • A complimentary wine and cheese reception held daily from 4:30-5:30 PM
  • Borrowing beach towels and polaroid cameras from the on-site gear garage

Facilities of The Ryder

General
  • No smoking on site
  • 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
Dining
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
Leisure & Sports
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Fitness club
  • Yoga class
The Ryder Guest Services
  • Valet parking
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour
Room Amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
  • Cots
  • Board games

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The Ryder Hotel applies these conditions to all bookings.
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in
from 16:00 until 23:59
Check-out
until 11:00
Important info
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no extra beds provided in a room.

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Check-in
4 Sept 2026
Check-out
5 Sept 2026
Guests
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Adults:

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Children:

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