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Market Pavilion HotelvsThe Ryder Hotel
Both properties are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Market Pavilion Hotel scores significantly better than King Charles Inn. Market Pavilion Hotel comes in at 89 with accolades from 12 sources such as Jetsetter, Oyster and Forbes Travel Guide.
Market Pavilion Hotel
Concierge
Fodor's
Frommer's
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
Forbes Travel Guide
Condé Nast Traveler Show All Reviews
225 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401
From $209/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge "This hotel on the corner of Market and East Bay is for those who like some chintz with their antebellum charm. Don't."
Fodor's "It resembles a European grand hotel from the 19th century, and you feel like you're visiting royalty." Full review
Frommer's "The hotel evokes old-time Charleston so effectively that virtually everyone is amazed that the structure is from 2003." Full review
OysterUpscale
"This luxurious property is located across the street from the City Market, in the heart of the most upscale area of the Historic District." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Charleston's newest luxury hotel, with the best skyline and harbor views in town, plus a charming rooftop bar and pool from which to take them in." Full review
Star Service "This slick, traditional, purpose-built operation tops the list of deluxe small hotels in Charleston, along with the more authentic Wentworth Mansion and similarly new French Quarter Inn." Full review
Gayot "The hotel embodies the graciousness of historic Charleston, while at the same time venturing tastefully into the 21st century, most notably with its rooftop swimming pool."
Zagat3.7
"This landmark Downtown luxury hotel’s signature feature is the swanky rooftop pool and bar, but guests enjoy being “treated like royalty” throughout their stay."
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"It’s the hottest, most modern spot in the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Opened in 2002 one block from Charleston Harbor, this four-story granite hotel has gas lanterns, mahogany foyers, and crown moldings that recall the late-nineteenth-century South." Full review
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
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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"
