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The Ryder Hotel vs The Spectator Hotel

King Charles Inn and The Spectator Hotel are both rated highly by writers. On balance, King Charles Inn scores marginally higher than The Spectator Hotel. King Charles Inn has a TripExpert Score of 78 with endorsements from 4 reviews such as Oyster, Fodor's and Star Service.

The Ryder Hotel
The Ryder Hotel
7 / 10
237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401
From $199 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
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Oyster Oyster
Mid-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 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 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 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 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.
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The Spectator Hotel
The Spectator Hotel
8 / 10
67 State Street, corner of State and Linguard, Charleston, SC 29041
From $229 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Gayot Gayot
"With its stylish interiors, this hotel provides a pretty complement to its historic setting."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"A sleek hotel just south of Charleston's historic city market, The Spectator channels 1920s glam with accents like hand painted wallpaper, a gilded elevator, and mirrored ceilings." Full review
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Be sure to do cocktails at the bar in the darkly paneled, book-lined lounge just off the lobby.
Jetsetter Jetsetter
"An award-winning, 1920s-inspired hotel near the French Quarter and City Market, with a welcome drink, breakfast in your room, butler service and more." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"One of Charleston’s newest hotels, The Spectator has opened up to a great fanfare." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"A swanky Art Deco aesthetic fills The Spectator boutique hotel, which sits less than a block south of the bustling City Market." Full review
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