Hotels + Resorts Boutique Hotels This Charleston Hotel Has the Most Instagrammable Pool and Bar in the City The Ryder’s vintage South Beach-meets-St. Tropez aesthetic adds something new to the Holy City scene. By Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes Instagram Twitter Website Elizabeth Rhodes joined the Travel + Leisure team in 2019 as an associate digital editor, covering everything from luxury hotels to theme parks to must-pack travel products. Originally from South Carolina, Elizabeth moved to New York City from London, where she started her career as a travel blogger and writer. Her favorite things include beautiful hotels, surprise flight upgrades, and talking about the places she loves. * 5+ years of experience working as a travel writer and editor * Received a master's degree from the London School of Economics and Political Science Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Published on December 18, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Since opening in May this year, The Ryder — a new boutique hotel located in downtown Charleston, South Carolina — has welcomed guests to its 91 rooms and super-Instagrammable bar and restaurant, Little Palm. Tucked inside the hotel, up a flight of stairs and past the pool deck, you'll find the pink-and-green space. With a beautiful bar, tropical wallpaper, and warm decor that is equal parts laid-back, beachy, and sophisticated, Little Palm adds a completely unique experience to the Charleston restaurant and bar scene. Courtesy of The Ryder Helmed by Gin & Luck — the hospitality group behind Death & Co., an award-winning cocktail institution with beloved locations in New York, Los Angeles, and Denver — the hotel's food and beverage offerings include inventive and delightful cocktails and light bites in a charming setting. Drinks range from new takes on classic recipes and ABV-free mocktails to some of the tastiest frozen drinks around (seriously, get the Night Call). In the summer (and really, for most of the year thanks to Charleston's warm weather), the indoor-outdoor space spills out onto the retro-inspired pool deck, where mosaics at the bottom of the pool read "a good time state of mind." Courtesy of The Ryder Related: Inside The Loutrel — a New Luxury Boutique Hotel in Charleston Courtesy of The Ryder The Ryder offers a fresh take on Charleston's Lowcountry lifestyle. Interiors by Cortney Bishop Design are tropical and relaxed with a vintage influence, offering a new aesthetic not found elsewhere in the city. The 91 guest rooms and suites include custom furnishings, Malin + Goetz bath amenities, and robes embroidered with the hotel's name, making for a cozy home base to explore the Holy City and nearby beaches. And thanks to its location in the heart of the historic district, the hotel is just a short walk from Charleston attractions like King Street, Rainbow Row, and more. Courtesy of The Ryder Elizabeth Rhodes is an associate digital editor at Travel + Leisure. Find her on Instagram @elizabetheverywhere. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit