Bit lacking in character. Not given advice on any parking alternatives to valet parking - in fact two alternatives within a block at half the price !

Great location. Good quality rooms. Lovely bar staff..and reception very helpful

Stayed in April 2025

Our stay was wonderful. The hotel was as described. Very comfortable and the friendliest staff! Loved the free cocktail too. The outdoor space was better than expected. Beautiful, spacious and relaxing. Would definitely return/recommend The Ryder.

Stayed in April 2025

Great location and wonderful amenities!

Stayed in February 2025

Walkable location right in the middle of EVERYTHING.

Stayed in March 2025

We were on the fourth floor and it didn’t have a direct elevator to the fourth floor. So at times it was confusing to get your room. We would have to take the stairs to get your floor.

Location was great and clean.

Stayed in March 2025

View of brick wall, smell on carpet outside our room # 313 was gross

Pool, bars, food, servers

Stayed in March 2025

No gym facility on site. Inconvienient getting up and down from the fourth floor.

Location was great. Nice staff.

Stayed in February 2025

Great location

Stayed in January 2025

Cost of parking

Decor, staff, breakfast was excellent

Stayed in January 2025

Our room was pretty dark (not really any natural light at all) but luckily not a major issue since we didn't spend much time in the room. Also one of the days we were there, they were setting up for an event and therefore had to take all the pool area furniture away (which wasn't ideal given there was no notice of that happening).

The Ryder hotel was in a great location, super walkable to all main "attractions" of Charleston. Also loved renting the bikes and riding around the charming neighborhoods. The pool / bar area was really nice to, and we enjoyed getting a drink at the bar and lounging on the daybeds.

Stayed in October 2024

The staff was not knowledgeable to where our room was. We walked around for 20 minutes, looking for an elevator to the fourth floor. There was construction in the room right underneath us. We could not sleep when we wanted to take a rest during the day. The hotel was not full and they could’ve put us in a different room, I was disappointed with our room location

Great location beautiful decor

Stayed in October 2024

Absolutely horrible wifi. Barely worked and could barely get onto internet/apps. Had some work to do and had to leave hotel. If going to the pool, you had to walk all around the building to access it when in reality, there was a door directly to the pool very close to the room. But since that door didn’t have a key pad it was always locked. Hotel should install and keypad door to make it convenient on guests. Also, there’s no view from most of the rooms, and the pool, restaurant and lounge is kinda loud until 10pm or so at night. There were also ants in my room.

Great location, friendly front staff. Was able to get early check in which was huge. Good quality hotel. Very trendy, hip design. King room is very spacious. Nice bar/restaurant and pool is a great feature. Go early to get your lounger. Love that you can sign out bikes, skate boards, coolers, beach chairs, etc. That’s a great amenity! Great coffee shop in front lobby. Also, in check in area, coffee/tea set up in the morning is nice and day of check in there is a free cocktail hour.

Stayed in August 2024

The hotel is very hard to navigate. Some stairs were closed for maintenance (which I understand is necessary) but to get to and from our room was complicated. Because they block the pool area door, we are forced to use the elevator farthest from our room, or enter and exit through the dark, dirty parking garage. I would not trust my wife's safety alone down there.

Location is very centrally located and it's easy to get to many popular places in Charleston. The room was adequate, and on par with similarly priced hotels.

Stayed in September 2024

The only negative we experienced when we ordered a nice red wine to our room it came in plastic latte cups which was very strange. I did mention to reception on departure and they seemed quite shocked so doesn’t sound like that it’s a common problem.

Stayed in August 2024

Parking was ridiculously expensive.

Stayed in June 2024

Pool was always very busy

Location and the bed was very comfortable. Pet friendly.

Stayed in June 2024

Rug in room was a bit dirty. Pool actually had mold growing on steps

Great location. Comfortable setting.

Stayed in June 2024

Service at the pool was a bit week.

Cute Vide. Good location. Definitely pay for the king size bed. The larger room is definitely worth the upgrade cost.

Stayed in May 2024

No coffee machine in the room.

Stayed in March 2024

Our room backed up to the courtyard so privacy was limited.

The location and cleanliness

Stayed in March 2024

No coffee maker or mini fridge in room.

Quiet and convenient location.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing to really say here.

The location and room were great. We walked all the main attractions and the staff were very helpful with ideas for restaurants and cocktails. The pool bar was our favorite nightcap place.

Stayed in March 2024

VERY expensive. We were there for a conference (SEWE) and expected to pay but got nothing really worth the extras. and our room looked over the back alley garage. beware the taxes in Charleston are very extensive (already knew this) but on top of that and the $50/day parking fee was the $29/day fee to use their bikes/skateboards/towels etc. NOT applicable for us and not really appreciated. the restaurant was ok. too cold for the little pool. So it met our needs but in no way exceeded. Oh, and if you want a mini-fridge they don't keep them in the room. you have to ask.

the valet and front desk person were very welcoming. the hotel is a manageable size. they have coffee available in the morning and if you want something fancier they have an in-hotel coffee bar. They are close to a lot of the hot spots. very easy to walk everywhere (which is why we chose them). it was very quiet except the dumpster on Saturday a.m. (our room overlooked it) but VERY clean. and the room service was a pleasant surprise.

Stayed in February 2024

Location. wish it had a fitness center and valet parking was very expensive.

Clean, good location

Stayed in January 2024