Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown, an IHG Hotel

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel near University of South Carolina

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Exterior
Premium Room, 1 King Bed
Restaurant
Exterior
Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • GymGymGym

Your area essentials

Map
1233 Washington Street, Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Popular LocationSouth Carolina State House5 min walk
  • Popular LocationColumbia Metropolitan Convention Center14 min walk
  • Popular LocationUniversity of South Carolina16 min walk
  • AirportColumbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)15 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility Access Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility Access Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Communications)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Mobility, Access Tub)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll Shwr)

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.5/10 Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9/10 Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

7.5/10 Good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

8.6/10 Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Communications)

7.5/10 Good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2019
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Columbia

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown, an IHG Hotel places you in the centre of Columbia, steps from First Baptist Church and within a short 5-minute stroll of Soda City Market. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a 24-hour gym and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning/laundry services. Added amenities include a 24-hour business centre and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily. 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 Williams Brice Stadium.

What's nearby

  • South Carolina State House - 5 min walk
  • Township Auditorium - 12 min walk
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 14 min walk
  • University of South Carolina - 16 min walk
  • Colonial Life Arena - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 6 min drive
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Market On Main - 3 min walk
  • Cola's - 8 min walk
  • Mellow Mushroom - 9 min walk
  • Cantina 76 On Main - 4 min walk
  • Main Course - 6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown, an IHG Hotel

Comfortable hotel near University of South Carolina
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 325 square feet (30 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown, an IHG Hotel also features a 24-hour fitness centre, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown, an IHG Hotel was completed in December 2019.

This 3-star Columbia hotel is smoke free.

  • 90 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • 325 sq ft of conference space
  • 30 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1954
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown, an IHG Hotel offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Filipino, Korean, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (USD 14 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 10 to 15 for adults and USD 8 to 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Toast to Toast-

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 325 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 10 floors
  • Built in 1954
  • Renovated entire property - December 2019
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation
  • A 2 per cent tourism 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 10.00 to 15.00 for adults and from USD 8.00 to 8.00 for children
  • Self-parking fee: USD 14 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown, an IHG Hotel?

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown, an IHG Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown, an IHG Hotel?

As of 22 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown, an IHG Hotel on 1 Jun 2024 start from NZ$198.50, 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 Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown, an IHG Hotel?

Yep, Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown, an IHG Hotel has a self car park with in/out privileges for USD 14 per day.

Is Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown, an IHG Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown, an IHG Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown, an IHG Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown, an IHG Hotel?

No, Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown, an IHG Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown, an IHG Hotel?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown, an IHG Hotel?

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

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown, an IHG Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 418 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 92 out of 418 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 418 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 418 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 418 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dalandra

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay, clean and felt safe. Not quite as comfy as we are used to but it was a good night of sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Renae

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Steven
Great stay, but rooms is to small. Overall great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

TARA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities