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The Lantern Columbia

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near University of South Carolina

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Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Lobby

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking 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
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Colonial Life Arena
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Tower

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Tower

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, No Windows

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Patio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Tower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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 Columbia Regional Visitors Center. Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center and South Carolina State House 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 - 5 min walk - 0.4 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

  • ‪Cola's Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hickory Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪IHOP - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Republic Biergarten & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Lantern Columbia

3-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 fireplace in the lobby, shopping on site, and an elevator. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-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

  • 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
  • Private bathroom
  • 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
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 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 Apr 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lantern Columbia on Apr 19, 2026 start from CA $235, 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. 44 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

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