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The Lantern Columbia

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near University of South Carolina

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A spacious indoor area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a seating area with sofas and a TV.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside.
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a decorative partition, and a visible kitchen area.
A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.
A modern building with a brick facade, large windows, and outdoor exercise equipment.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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1001 Senate St, Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Place, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Colonial Life Arena
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of a brick building through an open door.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a television.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a television.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a blue lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with a view of a building.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

A neatly made bed with white linens, a blue throw blanket, and a headboard with a gold accent. There are two bedside tables, each with a lamp and a small object on top. Above the bed, there are three framed pictures on a shelf.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a phone, and a small table.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window.

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window.

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two windows, a door, and a patterned carpet.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a brick wall, and a view of surrounding buildings.

Suite, Mobility Accessible, Terrace

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, a staircase, and a city view.

Suite, Multiple Bedrooms, Tower

  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Columbia

Downtown Columbia stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Columbia hotel, you'll find University of South Carolina and Colonial Life Arena. Columbia Regional Visitors Center and Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of South Carolina - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • South Carolina State House - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Colonial Life Arena - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Koger Center for the Arts - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 18 min walk
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Halls Chophouse Columbia - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tin Roof - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hickory Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ruth's Chris Steak House - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Lantern Columbia

4-star hotel near University of South Carolina
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Lantern Columbia also features a fitness center, a fireplace in the lobby, and shopping on site. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Columbia hotel is smoke free.

  • 59 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Lantern Columbia offers 59 accommodations with hair dryers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers. This Columbia hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 30 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Pets

  • Pets: USD 150 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property 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: approximately USD 15.00 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 30 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per day
  • 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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Lantern Columbia to the airport?

The Lantern Columbia is 7.2 mi (19-min drive) away from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lantern Columbia?

As of Jul 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lantern Columbia on Jul 16, 2026 start from CA $223, excluding 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 The Lantern Columbia have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Lantern Columbia.

Does The Lantern Columbia offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Lantern Columbia, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 15.00 per person. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Lantern Columbia?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Lantern Columbia?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Lantern Columbia?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 30 per day.

Does The Lantern Columbia have a pool?

The Lantern Columbia does not have a pool.

Does The Lantern Columbia have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Lantern Columbia have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Lantern Columbia to downtown Columbia?

The Lantern Columbia is 0.4 mi away from Columbia.

The Lantern Columbia Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 129 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay and staff is incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay! We will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , staff was on spot and location was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at The Lantern! We loved the aesthetic of this boutique hotel. Staff was excellent and location is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was very clean, and the staff were professional and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Weston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice Hotel! Will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this new hotel and the adjoining restaurant. Great area to walk around and enjoy the city. Hotel was really cool and staff were friendly and welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place! The old Fire Station Headquarters was developed into a very cool hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space and room was super nice! I loved the lobby and evening vibe with fire pits on terrace. We also loved the workout center. Staff were very kind and welcoming. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms, good restaurant. This will be my go-to hotel in Columbia, SC
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The room was very clean and the bed and bedding was extremely comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location downtown. We enjoyed both the restaurant and the bar both nights. The lobby was spacious and inviting, and the outdoor fire pits were awesome. We’ll stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a brand new hotel with great amenities such as a Keurig outside your room in a shared corridor with many choices of coffee or tea, a water dispenser, and bags of ice. We slept amazingly well!! Will definitely be returning for another stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was exceptional and top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John-David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were fantastic...service was top notch...location was perfect and every thing about this place is 5-star. STRONGLY recommend The Lantern...amazing from top to bottom!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Summer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute hotel. Easy in and out. Great location. Nice atmosphere. The bed pillows were fabulous. Really enjoyed my short stay and would definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The valet was super sweet and welcoming ! The front desk staff was so nice and Abe did a great job cleaning my room! Bed was so comfortable and room was beautiful and cozy. Will recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the lantern was terrific. I loved th clean comfortable rooms and the lobby vibe the most
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous and helpful staff in person and via text. Location was great and VERY pet friendly!
Winston loved The Lantern!
Plenty of spaces to walk nearby - and all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hattie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was the best I have visited yet. From the rooms, to the service , and the amenities. Everyone was so welcoming , helpful and kind . I highly recommend the Lantern. Great job to their staff ALL so friendly and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Caylia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our stay was wonderful. The staff were friendly and the rooms were clean! The restaurant at the hotel has excellent food. I will definitely come back if I still in Columbia again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brand new and very nice. Beds and pillows were very comfortable. Large vanities and walk in showers. Staff was super helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem! Beautiful property that is so close to campus. Our room was so cozy and comfortable. Absolutely loved their embrace of the special needs community. True hospitality in every sense!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026