Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

3.0 star property
Hotel with an indoor pool, near University of South Carolina

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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (USD 16.00 per person)
BBQ/picnic area
Bar (on property)
Indoor pool, open noon to 8:00 PM, pool loungers
Reception

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$190
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Explore the area

Map
1200 Pickens St., Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Township Auditorium
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • University of South Carolina
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Colonial Life Arena
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Columbia

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC puts you in the heart of Columbia, within just a 10-minute stroll of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral and Wilson House. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and a 24-hour gym. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers. 4500 square feet (418 square metres) of event facilities include 6 meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Downtown Columbia hotel include University of South Carolina and Colonial Life Arena.

What's nearby

  • Township Auditorium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of South Carolina - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Colonial Life Arena - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Williams Brice Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 6 min drive
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cook-Out - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Knowledge Perk Coffee Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Colloquium Café - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Hotel with an indoor pool, near University of South Carolina
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 6 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 4500 square feet (418 square metres) and includes a conference centre. The business-friendly Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC also features barbecue grills, a fireplace in the lobby, and laundry facilities. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Columbia hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 123 guestrooms or units
  • 4500 sq ft of conference space
  • 418 sq. m of conference space
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC offers 123 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes and hairdryers.

This Columbia hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 13 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Garden Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (4,500 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 2 per cent destination fee will be charged.

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: from approximately USD 16.00 per person
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 13.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards and cash
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, debit cards and cash. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from noon to 8:00 PM
  • 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 Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC?

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC?

As of 1 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC on 31 Aug 2025 start from NZ$185.92, 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 Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC?

Yep, Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC has an uncovered self car park for USD 13.00 per night.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC have a pool?

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC has an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open noon to 8:00 PM.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC?

No, Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 405 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 405 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 405 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 405 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 405 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

debbie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it, we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice property, welcoming staff, convenient parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jagger

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Milena

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Let me just start off with saying that five stars go to the person who checked us in. She was very nice, professional, and helpful. But I cannot say the same for the room. As soon as I walked in, I tripped on a paddle off water, right outside the bathroom, causing a nasty bruise to my arm. There was also water around the toilet. Shower was not clean. There was a yellow urine like stain in the corner and some hair. Room had a mildew smell. There was also a random scrunched up pillowcase on the nightstand. I will usually ask for another room, but since we were there for only one night and it was already very late, we decided not to. At checkout, I informed the person at the front desk about the situation. She did say sorry but that was it. Nothing resembling official. Not that I’m looking for handouts, but something should be offer the reconciliation. In regards to parking, I had to make my own spot. We did arrive late, but while looking for a parking space, I did notice a people parking there and walking to town. There were many cars without parking permit which all hotel patterns receive to park.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

ylona

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You pay close to $600 for two nights and then they charge you extra for Wi-Fi, parking and breakfast. And there was absolutely no water pressure in the shower.. The staff was very polite and helpful. The rooms were average and the location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was cool
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, pleasant staff and easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Levi

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

jamie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Leah

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom was not clean - hair was visible in the corner where the shower met the floor. There were no clothes hangers, wash cloths, or a hair dryer. The room phone did not work, so I could not easily call down to request these items. The emergency phone by the elevator also did not work.

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Need clarification on pool. It is not a heated indoor pool. The soap and shampoo were not refilled and only 2 towels for 4 people. The room looks good just to stingy on the supplies.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leah

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The shower was dirty, I did not have washcloths or a hair dryer. I had to call 4 times to get a hair dryer. I still don’t have one and I have a meeting to go to!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

YoSha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Moses

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Never again

Stay started off bad and never improved. The first room they gave me had something on the bed that should not have been there. The second room was better until we showered. Every time we went in the bathroom we both started sneezing. So glad the stay is over and the sneezing and running nose is over. Parking is awful and having 2 hotels connected is not a good look. The heat in the room did its own thing and wouldn’t work using the thermostat on the wall. Finally I decided to try just using the unit and that worked. If you want quiet at night don’t stay here as were heard every car that drove past this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Raegan

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
King on the Hown 2 Suotes was wonderfully helpful at check-in. Crystal was extremely curt, rude and needs to recheck her tone with customers. Expedia did not show us staying at a dual property. Our reservations were stated for Hilton Garden. Crystal was quick to rudely under explain that we were in the wrong place. She told us very little except to rip our heads off. It was inappropriate. My suggestion for your property is to list each dual side separately. The Home 2 Suites representative was calm and professional and explained about the dual property. We have never stayed in a dual hotel property’s The room was under supplied. We were given two bath towels, one washcloth and one hand towel. We did not have an enough toilet paper. The bathroom door had rot on in it and the door stopper was close to detaching and scraped the floor. We did not have an ice bucket and every time we went down to ask for one, none one was at the desk. I refused to ask Crystal on the other side because she was so rude previously. The furniture was uncomfortable and worn. For what we paid and for being loyal Hilton brand customers, this property was a huge disappointment. We won’t book here again. I would like to reiterate that King on the Home 2 Suites side of the property was great. He was calm, professional and spoke to us with respect and kindness. Please let him know that his demeanor was invaluable. King is 5/5 all the way. The rest of your property and staff is maybe 2/5, sadly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It is so loud in and around the property. I stayed 3 nights and each night there was racing with cars with blast pipes for several hours. There is no insulation from the outside noise or between rooms. My neighbors were just talking and I could not only hear them but could understand every word.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Garrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025