Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

3.0 star property

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BBQ/picnic Area
Indoor pool, open noon to 8:00 PM, pool loungers
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Business centre

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is NZ$194
includes taxes & fees
28 May - 29 May

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1200 Pickens St., Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Place, Township Auditorium
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, South Carolina State House
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Room-Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Room With Roll-in Shower-Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

King Room With Tub-Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

2 Queen Beds Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room with Two Queen Beds-Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Guest Room With 2 Queen Beds And Tub-Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

One-Bedroom King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite With 1 King Bed And Roll In Shower-Mobility And Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 South Carolina State House and Columbia Urban League. 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 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Downtown Columbia hotel include University of South Carolina and Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.

What's nearby

  • Township Auditorium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • South Carolina State House - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Benedict College - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of South Carolina - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 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 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Knowledge Perk Coffee Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Halls Chophouse Columbia - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

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.

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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)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. 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 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC on 28 May 2026 start from NZ$194, 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. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 236 out of 503 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 503 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 503 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 503 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 503 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Tanya

Disliked: Staff & service
This was the worst check in experience I’ve ever had at any hotel. It’s bad enough to leave town in time to check in when you’re told you can to then be told your room isn’t clean yet- but to have the staff say things like “I just got on shift, I don’t know what to tell you” is inexcusable. The lobby looked like a bus station with people laid out on chairs with luggage everywhere. It was like this from 3 to 6 pm, when, despite them telling me they’d call when my room was ready, I stood in another line for 20 minutes to be told it was- 3 hours after official check in time. Our event was at 7 and we had 20 minutes to get our bags in and be ready- I felt really terrible for the many people still in the lobby waiting for rooms. There is absolutely no excuse for a place to be run like this when you know exactly how many rooms there are, how long it takes to clean them, and how much staff that should take. Other staff could have helped- there had to be a better way. This is what I would expect from a $100 room- NOT a $200 room experience. I will never visit this hotel again, and wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Megan

I didn't feel it was in the best area. Our room was near a very loud street that despite having 3 brown noise apps on our phones we could still hear the cars so we weren't able to get much sleep. Thankfully I bought the insurance so we could cancel our room for the net night and move to a much nicer marriott where we could walk to so much. I felt very bad for the two ladies working the front desk. They were so kind and trying so hard, but just couldn't keep up with it all. They are the only reason I'm not giving it one star.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Belinda, Norfolk

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Brittany

Travelled with family, Business traveller
The room was clean. However I woke up the next day with marks on my hand, arm, and back. I don’t know if it was bedbugs or spider that bite me.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

George, Salters

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Room looked clean until i opened the kurig and found a used k cup. Yuck. Had to pay to park. Ridiculous to charge patrons. Paid parking was not listed when i booked. The shower was great. Lots of hot water and a nice shower head. I did not use the pool nor room service. I also didn't eat breakfast since it was another additional charge. My biggest issue was the desk clerk continually used the wrong last name. I corrected him twice. He ignored me and continued calling me the wrong name. Made me feel like i didn't matter as a paying guest. I wouldn't recommend staying there. There's crappier places to stay. They get your name right, no pay parking and include a continental breakfast. The name thing dropped from 4 starts to 3.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room wasn’t very clean (hair in shower) and had a strange smell.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jalisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kendrick

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean. Everything was nice. CJ at the desk and Ned at the bar were excellent. Have stayed there three times in the last month. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Every day here is absolutely wonderful!! the staff is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was amazing! The property was clean and convenient to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was only 1 person to check in 2 hotels. Line out the door
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Ladawn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breanda

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mikayla

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness
Noise
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilesha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Ann

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Kill Devil Hills

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

lawrence

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn't know that we had to pay for parking. $13.00 per day the cost of the rooms should have covered fully functional.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025