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Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near University of South Carolina

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Lobby
Terrace/patio
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$196
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar

Explore the area

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400 Gervais Street, Building 2, Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Place, South Carolina State Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Room

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(51 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Columbia

At Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like University of South Carolina and Colonial Life Arena. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a fitness centre, and has a business centre. Plus you'll find a 24-hour front desk. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Downtown Columbia hotel include Fort Jackson and Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.

What's nearby

  • South Carolina State Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • EdVenture Children's Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of South Carolina - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Colonial Life Arena - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 11 min walk
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bierkeller Brewing Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Republic Biergarten & Kitchen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hickory Tavern - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Hotel with free breakfast, near University of South Carolina
Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a business centre on site. Free breakfast is served daily. For a fee, parking is available.
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (USD 12 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Business services

  • Business centre

Policies

Special check-in instructions

The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Weight limit: 75 lb per pet
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Self-parking fee: USD 12 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet (varies based on length of 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown?

Yep, Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown has a self car park with in/out privileges for USD 12 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

How much does it cost to stay at Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown?

As of 14 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown on 8 Mar 2026 start from NZ$196.17, 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.

Does Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown serve breakfast?

Yep, free brekkie is served daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown?

No, Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 413 out of 531 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 531 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 531 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 531 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 531 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was very clean. Breakfast options were amazing. Especially the chicken verde tacos. Associate 'Gigi" was so helpful and friendly. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean, convenient location & the food was good!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room. Very courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was absolutely wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean, staff was super nice and friendly. Couldn't have had a better experience
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

DaShana

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean! Staff was extremely friendly. Breakfast was amazing and the location is ideal, close to USC!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shalonda

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terreka

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel, wonderful staff,great location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip and Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire hotel was nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brand new place!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If I could give more stars I would ... Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel clean. Staff efficient and friendly. Great location with parking. Close to USC.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff went above and beyond to help us and make us feel welcome after a late night arrival and long drive. Slept like a queen! Breakfast was plentiful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, the room and amenities were accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paulette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Rooms, pleasant staff, and great food in the Paradise Bar/lounge area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast had a variety of healthy and savory options. The coffee was very good. The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was clean and stocked with plenty of towels, hand towels and washcloths.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Ernest

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025