The Ryder Hotel

Met Kayla one morning grabbing my coffee, she was a very bright and friendly person. Always so great to start your morning off with a kind word and a friendly smile! Not to mention a delicious cortado!!

The location was perfect, the bed was really comfortable. The staff was nice.

We had room 206 and beware, it is literally in the middle of their outdoor restaurant. We are not opposed to noise, we were there to enjoy the atmosphere also. However 5 days of the music so loud and starting again at 7am when the staff comes to drag tables along the floors was a bit rough.

We reserved a room through the Chase luxury hotel and resort collection. The room we were given upon check-in was the smallest room in the hotel, room 217. The room is too small for one person, let alone two adults and two dogs. We then asked reception for a larger room and were told the other rooms had already been assigned and he couldn’t move us. We then asked if we could speak with a manager and were told that we could speak to a manager tomorrow morning. Since we were leaving the next day, as he well knew, that suggestion was disingenuous at best. Given the cost of the room for the evening (more that $500) and the membership in the Chase program, we were expecting better service. Here is our overall review: 1. Food: the food in the restaurant is subpar. Our appetizer and entree (hummus - bland other than overwhelming garlic, crab cake, just bland and tasteless). My husband was safe having selected the burger. Breakfast this morning was equally subpar. My husband ordered eggs over medium and I ordered the sausage and egg burrito. My husband’s eggs came out very runny and the breakfast burrito was as bland as all the other food. 2. Room: as stated above, the rooms are cramped in the extreme. We have bruised shins and stubbed toes after one night in this room. To move past the bed you need to turn sideways. The room also needs repairs and would greatly benefit from soundproofing. Every sound from the hallway makes its way into the room, including the drunk person in the narrow hallway that banged into our door and slurred “I’m not drunk.” We could also hear the people plugging things in to the outlet in the room next door and every single room door slammed and echoed inside our room. We were exhausted after a very poor night’s sleep. 3. Service: as stated above, the front desk person was unhelpful. The service in the restaurant in the evening was fine while the host at breakfast was a breath of fresh air as were the servers. They were professional and helpful. 4. Irony : There was a yoga mat in the closet which at least provided some comic relief. Where would one even put a yoga mat down in this room if one were so inclined to try to do yoga in here?! A thoughtless detail.

I stayed at the Ryder Hotel over a weekend in March with my mom. First off, location is incredible. I couldn't ask for better! Super central to everything and the staff is amazing on recommending things to do. Second, the hotel is renovated and super cute. The rooms are great and the price is fair for what you are getting. Additionally, the staff really makes it. Super kind and welcoming from the second we checked in. I now live in Charleston full time, but this is where I recommend all my friends and family to stay when coming to town!

The location cannot be beat! Walking distance to everything we wanted to see in Charleston. The staff at the bar was lovely, and the outdoor area is very Instagram-able. The room was nothing terribly exciting, but comfortable and clean. The alternative options were double the price - we were happy we chose this pick - the value for the money was heads and shoulders above the rest. Good stay!

The location of the Ryder is ideal, very close to great restaurants, bars, shopping and easy walking distance to the beautiful French quarter and the seafront. The Bed was comfy, shower was very good. we had breakfast in the Palm on one morning and the granola, muffin and coffee's were better than expected.

The room wasn't very big. The easy chair in the room wasn't comfortable and the lack of carpet or rugs gave the room a stark, cold feel.

Kayla at the ryder cafe was super sweet. She was great to chat with and find out about good places to go downtown !

Breakfast was ok. Room service was overpriced and limited to breakfast.

Room was very spartan. Great View of An adjoining alley

Super clean and centrally located.

Lots of fees on the bill and staff was not that friendly.

The staff was very friendly. The AC didnt work at first, but was resolved quickly.

The pool is open to the public and overcrowded. Do not count it as an amenity for the hotel guests if it’s overrun by those not staying. The pool bar has loud music until 11pm and is open until midnight. Only stay here if you are planning late nights every night and not interested in the pool. Otherwise this is Not a family friendly, work friendly hotel. Bachelorette party types only.