Marriott Columbia

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near University of South Carolina

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Exterior
Daily buffet breakfast (USD 18.95 per person)
Serves lunch and dinner
View from property
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$304
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept

Explore the area

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1200 Hampton St, Columbia, SC, 29201-2826
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • University of South Carolina
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Colonial Life Arena
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Columbia

Marriott Columbia puts you in the heart of Columbia, within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like University of South Carolina and Colonial Life Arena. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a 24-hour gym and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Midlands', serves southern cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Rocks at Midlands is the hotel's own bar, serving drinks along with lunch and dinner. Enjoy the gym and pool loungers. 26996 square feet (2508 square metres) of event facilities include 17 meeting rooms and conference space. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and noon. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Downtown Columbia hotel include Williams Brice Stadium and Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.

What's nearby

  • Township Auditorium - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of South Carolina - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Colonial Life Arena - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Williams Brice Stadium - 6 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 8 min drive
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Prohibition - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Market On Main - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cantina 76 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Camon Japanese Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪MOA Korean BBQ & Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Marriott Columbia

Hotel with a restaurant, near University of South Carolina
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 26996 square feet (2508 square metres) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness centre, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Marriott Columbia. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Columbia hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 300 guestrooms or units
  • 14 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 26996 sq ft of conference space
  • 2508 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1983
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Marriott Columbia offers 300 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels, pay-per-view films and Netflix. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Columbia hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, German, Hindi, Korean, Romanian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 9.95 per night)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, covered parking on site (USD 20.52 per day)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 35.64 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to noon on weekends; USD 18.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Midlands'
  • Rocks at Midlands

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 17 meeting rooms
  • 26,996 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • 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
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 14 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 1983
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 18 October 2024 to 31 December 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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 buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 18.95 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 9.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 20.52 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 35.64 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott) guidelines.

We should mention

  • 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

Columbia Marriott
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Marriott Columbia?

Marriott Columbia offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Marriott Columbia?

As of 23 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Marriott Columbia on 19 Sept 2025 start from NZ$303.59, 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 Marriott Columbia?

Yep, Marriott Columbia has a secured covered self car park with in/out privileges for USD 20.52 per day.

What makes Marriott Columbia a romantic place to stay?

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

Is Marriott Columbia family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and a corner/local shop, as well as free infant beds and free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Marriott Columbia is a hit with families.

Does Marriott Columbia serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Marriott Columbia?

No, Marriott Columbia does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Marriott Columbia?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves southern cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Marriott Columbia?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Marriott Columbia?

No, pets are not allowed.

Marriott Columbia Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 531 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Abneris, Columbia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed at this hotel numerous times and I always recommend it. The rooms are alway clean, and the staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is always neat, clean and the staff is always friendly and very helpful. I enjoy staying there very much.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlton

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Justin

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

8/10 Good

Vanessa

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

Disappointed

Place an order for room service that took so long I had to cancel it. Returned from concert before midnight and front door was locked.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I showed up early (1:30) during a break at the conference I was in to see if my room was ready and if I could check in. I was told the room was ready but if I wanted to check in early it would be an extra $50. I did, but thought that was tacky. I expect money gouging from discount hotels,
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael T, Glenview

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

MONIQUE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

BAD ROOM SERVICE EXPERIENCE

Ordered coffee via room service.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sheria

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall we enjoied our stay. The only thing was parking. I paid $19.00 for parking but when it was time to leave the garage I was required to pay an additional $15.00. So I am not sure If I scanned my parking card incorrectly but that was the only issue. Overall We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulette

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Very nice stay

Have stayed here a couple of times and enjoyed it once again. Nice property, rooms are clean and spacious, the bathroom is nice and the shower is phenomenal. Lots of nice dining options very close and walkable. Have encountered the same desk clerk at check in twice and he is a gem. Breakfast is very good. Quiet neighborhood that feels safe . Only issu this time was the elevator needed to access the car park was not working; had to carry luggage up a couple flights of stairs
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Lillian

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

Weekend from Home

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

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

2/10 Terrible

Michael

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

4/10 Poor

Janet

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There were ants in my room. The GFI breaker in the bathroom kept tripping. The ice machine on my floor didnt work. Housekeeping left a dirty wet cleaning rag (wash cloth) on the desk area. No acceptable comps were offered.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very dated and dirty. Then toilet had a rust stain that run when attempted to be cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clara

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

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff gave us complimentary breakfast as they did not have the queen bed double room we had booked available at checkin
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025