The Ryder Hotel

The property seems to prioritize creating “Instagram moments” more than creating memorable guest experiences. Visually, it’s beautiful—the design, décor, and overall aesthetic are thoughtfully curated. Unfortunately, that’s where the positives largely end. The service was consistently disappointing. Most of the staff lacked any sense of urgency, didn’t seem particularly knowledgeable, and rarely came across as warm or welcoming. More often than not, it felt like guests were an inconvenience rather than the reason they were there. There were also operational issues that detracted from the experience. Several menu items at the pool were unavailable, and the pricing at the coffee bar felt excessive. While the hotel advertises a $10 daily credit, it’s somewhat misleading. A simple coffee and croissant quickly exceeds the credit, leaving you with what feels like a standard-priced bill despite the “perk.” Also many issues with the bill for many of us at checkout. Charging us for late check out when it was told we wouldn’t be charged in writing for our issues. Also in writing they amenities fee will be taken off. It wasn’t. And also charges for parking. We had no car. To end on a positive note, the coffee itself was excellent, and Miranda at the pool was a standout. She was friendly, engaging, and genuinely seemed to enjoy interacting with guests. She was the only staff member who made us feel welcomed and added a bright spot to an otherwise underwhelming stay.

Location was great

Most of the food, beds and pillows were good, and the location was good.

The Ryder Hotel was the perfect choice for our girls trip! From the moment we arrived, the decor stood out—it has such a fun, stylish vibe that’s both modern and welcoming, with every space feeling thoughtfully designed.
The rooms were clean, comfortable, and beautifully decorated, making them the perfect place to relax after a day exploring Charleston. The pool was one of our favorite spots, with a great atmosphere that made it easy to spend hours lounging and enjoying the sunshine.
The food and cocktails were outstanding. Every meal we had was delicious, and the drinks were creative, well-made, and definitely worth ordering. Whether we were grabbing breakfast, lunch, or evening cocktails, everything exceeded our expectations.
Overall, The Ryder Hotel made our girls trip unforgettable. Between the beautiful rooms, amazing food and drinks, fun pool, and gorgeous decor, it’s a place we’d absolutely stay at again and highly recommend to anyone visiting Charleston.

If you’re planning a girls’ trip, stop looking… you’re in the right place!

The second we walked in, we were greeted by the GM, Rachael, with a glass of white sangria?? Honestly, we knew we were in the right place. She told us all about the hotel and made us feel like VIPs from the very beginning.

We headed straight to the pool for cocktails and a bite to eat. The food was great, but the cocktails were even better. The staff was so friendly and fun to talk to. They genuinely made us feel welcomed and taken care of the entire stay. Also, I have to mention the pool chairs because they were hands down the most comfortable chairs I’ve ever lounged in. Perfect for a poolside nap after a few too many piña coladas, if you know what I’m saying.

The room was beautiful, spacious, and super aesthetic. The beds were unbelievably comfortable… we slept like babies.

And the Dot Cake latte? She was the star of the show. Don’t skip the coffee bar.

One of my favorite details was the shop on-site where you could rent longboards, coolers, cameras, bags, and other beach essentials. Such a fun touch!

The decor was so cute, the vibe was amazing, and every little detail made the whole experience feel special.

This hotel absolutely made our trip. So don’t make life harder than it needs to be… book the hotel, bring your girls, drink by the pool, eat the good food, order the piña coladas, and just be happy. Honestly, what more could you need? We’ll definitely be back!

The property and pool are amazing, go we’re not enough chairs at the pool. The large lounges are amazing but would be much better with pool chairs and more of them! We had a great time, but that was the only negative !!!

Coffee shop and robe in room

This hotel was horrible! Dated furniture, filthy seats in the restaurant, service staff that could not care less, and the room was a dated mess. The bathroom had broken hardware, the bedroom window curtain remained closed as we looked right into the bar and they looked in on us! The hallway noise was at a all-time high, and the lobby is hard to find! Go through the coffee shop, and through a dark hall to get to a new girl who did not have a clue on how to check us in. The pool was dirty, as were the pool furniture. DO NOT waste your money!!

I visited friends who had booked the hotel. If you want kitschy boutique style hotel this would be a good find. The rooms with a balcony are much larger and have a great view. The bar/lounge area seems really cute and relaxing. It is an old building and very oddly designed to get to the 4th floor. . The lobby is very tiny and I am not sure about the restaurant. Kind of reminded me of something you would expect more in NYC then downtown Charleston

Location

Great location. Really nice style and decor.

This was such a gorgeous and thoughtfully designed hotel. The pool was amazing, the room was perfect, I loved the restaurant. Perfect for solo relaxation and a bit of work the next day!

So fun! Pool awesome and great location!

It has a very cute look. I think the best park of the hotel by far was the garage where you could borrow chairs and towels for the beach. The valet was quick and really nice to interact with!

Nice pool area and comfy bed, central location