King Charles Inn

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

I stayed at The Ryder for a few days as a solo female traveler and had such a great experience. The hotel is really chic, stylish, and has a fun vibe without feeling over the top. It’s also in a great location for exploring Charleston. The pool area was definitely a highlight. It filled up pretty quickly during the day, but it had a really social atmosphere and I actually ended up meeting a lot of people there. Since I stayed during the week, it felt much more relaxed than I imagine it would be on a busy weekend, which I loved. As someone traveling alone, I felt completely comfortable and safe throughout my stay. The hotel had a welcoming energy, and it was easy to strike up conversations or just relax on my own depending on my mood. If you’re looking for a trendy hotel with a great pool scene and a fun but laid-back atmosphere, I’d definitely recommend The Ryder. I would absolutely stay there again on my next trip to Charleston.