The Ryder Hotelvs20 South Battery
Both King Charles Inn and Battery Carriage House Inn are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, King Charles Inn ranks marginally better than Battery Carriage House Inn. King Charles Inn comes in at #20 in Charleston with accolades from 4 reviews like Fodor's, Oyster and Frommer's.
The Ryder Hotel
Oyster
Star Service
Frommer's
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Michelin Guide
Travel + Leisure
Mr & Mrs Smith
Tablet
237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401
From $199/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
OysterMid-Range
"This...property, located on busy Meeting Street, delivers more amenities than the average downtown Charleston inn, including a pool, a lounge, and free parking." Full review
Star Service "At Hasell Street, this U-shaped, three-story contemporary study is a good choice for frugal travelers who want to keep Charleston's sultry southern charm at an arm's distance." Full review
Frommer's "One block from the Historic District's market area, this three-story hotel has rooms that are better than you might expect from a motel and are likely to be discounted in the off season." Full review
Fodor's "Though the King Charles Inn was erected in 1958, the property sits on land that’s held hotels since the early 1800s." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Locals and newcomers mix at this stylishly modern boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Charleston" Full review
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The retro, sunny mural helps but you might want to request an outward facing room.
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"Rooms are stylish, decorated mostly in white and light wood, and carefully balance visual minimalism with the warmth contributed by organic materials...urbanely sophisticated and so beachy" Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Ryder, a sophisticated boutique hotel that playfully challenges the ordinary for the adventurous and authentic travelers,” the release added"
Mr & Mrs Smith "The trundle of horse-drawn carriages might set the pace in demure downtown Charleston, but The Ryder Hotel rolls on island time. Cobble-strolling mornings fade to piña coladas around the..." Full review
Tablet17.7
"In a way it’s an unusual fit for Charleston, with its midcentury inspiration and its slightly hedonistic, bohemian atmosphere. But in other ways, the Ryder Hotel is as Charleston as it..." Full review
New York Times20 South Battery Frommer's
Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure
Zagat Fodor's Fodor's
20 S Battery, Charleston, SC 29401
From $257/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Meeting Rooms
- Air Conditioning
Frommer's "In one of the largest antebellum neighborhoods of Charleston, this inn offers guest rooms in a somewhat eccentric carriage house behind the main building." Full review
Lonely Planet "Step through the iron gates and into this secluded 11-room treasure, where an interior garden filled with roses and whimsically trimmed topiary hedges begs you to sit down for a cup of tea." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Dating back to 1843, the Battery Carriage House Inn is located along the city's famous area known as The Battery and offers views of Charleston Harbor and historic Fort Sumter." Full review
Zagat4.2
"This "beautiful" 11-room inn provides a “charming historic locale” for guests hoping to “experience old Charleston” in the heart of the neighborhood south of Broad Street."
Fodor's "Facing White Point Gardens, this 19th-century house has views of Fort Sumter and Charleston Harbor from the front steps." Full review
Fodor's "Facing White Point Garden, this 11-room inn within a five-story 1843 mansion makes you feel like you've stepped back in time. Gaze up at the ceiling in the massive ballroom or relax in..." Full review
