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The Ryder HotelvsAnsonborough Inn
King Charles Inn and Ansonborough Inn are both praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Ansonborough Inn ranks slightly higher than King Charles Inn. Ansonborough Inn ranks #12 in Charleston with endorsements from 6 publications like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Oyster.
The Ryder Hotel
Oyster
Star Service
Frommer's
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Michelin Guide
Travel + Leisure
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
i
The retro, sunny mural helps but you might want to request an outward facing room.
Michelin Guide "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"
Ansonborough Inn
Concierge Fodor's
Lonely Planet Star Service Oyster Frommer's
21 Hasell Street, Charleston, SC 29401
From $119/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "Rustic-cum-nautical décor and huge rooms, big enough to house an entire family, set this all-suite B&B apart from the historic district's lace-and-doily crowd."
Fodor's "At this boutique hotel boasting a number of large, comfortable suites, you can indulge in evening wine and cheese on the rooftop terrace while enjoying views of the city and Cooper River." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"A central atrium done up with burnished pine, exposed beams and nautical-themed oil paintings makes this intimate Historic District hotel feel like being inside an antique sailing ship." Full review
Star Service "On a charming street of residential town houses, this is a tightly run, midrange ship, loft-inspired, with a bayside location just two blocks from the market area." Full review
i
For those in search of water vistas, choose either 330 or 332.
OysterUpper-middle-range
"An upper-middle-range boutique hotel with charming interiors... offers a free breakfast." Full review
Frommer's "The Ansonborough retains its enormous exposed pinewood beams and cavernous three-story lobby. The extra spacious rooms are comfy, with 25-foot ceilings, attractive furniture, modern granite bathrooms" Full review
