The Ryder HotelvsThe Vendue Charleston's Art Hotel
Both King Charles Inn and The Vendue Charleston's Art Hotel are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Vendue Charleston's Art Hotel scores slightly higher than King Charles Inn. The Vendue Charleston's Art Hotel comes in at 81 with praise from 7 publications such as Condé Nast Traveler, Jetsetter and The Telegraph.
The Ryder Hotel
237 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401
From $199/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
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
"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"
The Vendue Charleston's Art Hotel Show All Reviews
19 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401
From $178/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
Fodor's
"Two 19th-century warehouses have been transformed into an inn with nooks and crannies filled with antiques." Full review
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Ask for one of the renovated rooms—each is themed around a notable person from Charleston history.
Frommer's
"This three-story inn manages to convey some of the personalized touches of a B&B." Full review
Lonely Planet
"This teeny boutique hotel, in the part of downtown known as the French Quarter, is decked out in a trendy mix of exposed brick and eccentric antiques." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel's proximity to restaurants, shops and everything of historical significance is another strong point.
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Lonely Planet
"This 84-room boutique inn exudes an inviting, smart modern style...Simplicity and comfort blend seamlessly in rooms in the main building, while eye-catching art adds oomph to classically styled rooms." Full review
Afar Magazine
"On-site docents ready to guide you around the property's exhibition spaces, an artist-in-residence whose studio is open to visitors, and pieces from local galleries available for sale." Full review
Jetsetter
"Southern charm in Charleston with in-room fireplaces, a rooftop bar and Lowcountry fare." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"The Vendue, located in a building where America's first female newspaper publisher made history, strikes the perfect balance between Charleston's rich heritage and its fun, eclectic present." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This sleek 84-room 'arts hotel' is comprised of two buildings formed out of a series of reclaimed 18th-century red brick warehouses on both sides of a palmetto-lined street." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The upscale Vendue Charleston’s Art Hotel is a stylish boutique hotel with a delightful mix of old and new in the city's historic district." Full review