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Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Property class: 3

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An outdoor seating area with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, and a view of the cityscape in the background.
A modern indoor space with a curved reception desk, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a seating area with chairs and tables.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.
A modern building entrance with a geometric ceiling design, large glass doors, and a sign reading "COURTYARD."
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television screen above the bar.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$267
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

Explore the area

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630 Assembly St, Columbia, SC, 29201-4029
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Koger Center for the Arts
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Colonial Life Arena
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A neatly made bed with a headboard, two bedside tables, and wall-mounted lamps.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible (Mobility Accessible with Bathtub)

A neatly made bed with a headboard, two bedside tables, and wall-mounted lamps.

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible (Mobility Accessible with Bathtub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

A neatly made bed with a headboard, two bedside tables, and wall-mounted lamps.

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a small table, and a desk.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a small table, and a desk.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible (Mobility Accessible with Bathtub)

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a small table, and a desk.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible (Mobility Accessible with Bathtub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a small table, and a desk.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the area

Columbia

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC places you in the centre of Columbia, steps from Carolina Coliseum and within a short 5-minute stroll of University of South Carolina. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Business amenities include 2 meeting rooms and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3-property class Downtown Columbia hotel include Koger Center for the Arts and Colonial Life Arena.

What's nearby

  • University of South Carolina - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Koger Center for the Arts - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Colonial Life Arena - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • South Carolina State House - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 17 min walk
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪University of South Carolina Bookstore - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Fellow - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC offers its guests a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and 2 meeting rooms. The business-friendly Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC also features gift shops/newsstands, coffee/tea in common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Columbia hotel is smoke free.

  • 189 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Front desk safe
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC offers 189 accommodations with free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay-per-view films. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Covered parking on site (USD 10 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 10 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 9 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 100.00 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 10 per day (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in September.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC?

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC?

As of 30 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC on 12 Oct 2026 start from NZ$267, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC?

Yep, Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC has a covered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 10 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Does Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC have a pool?

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from April to September.

What makes Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC.

Does Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order brekkie is offered on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC?

No, Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 633 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay for a quick trip!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The stay was great would come again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel very clean very nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Enjoyed ourcstay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice accommodation and close to campus. Very friendly staff!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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perfect location for graduation!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We truly enjoy my stay at this hotel very clean friendly staff, room was excellent. This will be my go to hotel whenever I’m in South Carolina.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean, excellent staff, had a shuttle to take us to & from our wedding venue
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice spot to stay in Columbia SC for work and play. The zoo is so fun here
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location close to USC. Room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location to colonial life Colosseum is perfectThe hotel is clean, and the staff was very friendly and helpful during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean very nice room and lobby.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, adequate parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel was clean and comfortable with a friendly staff in an excellent location. Moreover, it provided good value given the price of a room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location for the colonial arena ! Clean and accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location and excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our absolute fav in Columbia! Great pool, food, bar and people. Love the big window rooms. Clean and roomy.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel is clean and well maintained. I liked it
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Had an awesome time here
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff went above and beyond to accommodate us
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Front desk was always so helpful and friendly! The hotel has a courtesy van to drive you around downtown Columbia. And the room was very clean and had everything we needed. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room, excellent staff, convenient location, quite rooms, amazing breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Great hotel! Good experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shops and restaurants nearby
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026