The Ryder HotelvsTwo Meeting Street Inn
Both hotels are rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, King Charles Inn is the choice of most reviewers compared to Two Meeting Street Inn. King Charles Inn comes in at #20 in Charleston with endorsements from 4 sources like Star Service, Fodor's and Frommer's.
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"
Two Meeting Street Inn
2 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29401
From $109/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
Fodor's
"As pretty as a wedding cake, this 1892 Queen Anne–style mansion wears overhanging bays, colonnades, balustrades, and a turret." Full review
Star Service
"The property is in a fabulous location, overlooking the bay, Battery Park and the surrounding stately homes." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The three story home has 9 rooms and serves breakfast as well as afternoon tea. The best rooms are #2 and #3, which have access to the second floor porch, and #5, which has its own private balcony. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"What makes this hotel stand out?
There’s something quintessentially Southern and romantic about this inn, with its double porch and gleaming white columns buffered by a manicured garden." Full review
Frommer's
"The building features lofty ceilings, Tiffany stained glass windows, an attractive wraparound porch with rocking chairs and soothing views across the water...rooms are spacious, comfortable" Full review