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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

2.5 star property
Hotel near University of South Carolina in Columbia

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Property amenity
Lobby
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Reception
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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501 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Place, Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 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 Columbia Marionette Theater and Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park. Finlay Park and Trustus Theatre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • South Carolina State Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • EdVenture Children's Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of South Carolina - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 19 min walk
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bierkeller Brewing Company - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tsunami Sushi Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Twin Peaks - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Hotel near University of South Carolina in Columbia
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A fitness center, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services are also featured at the business-friendly Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown. Parking is available for a fee.

This Columbia hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 81 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown offers 81 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 10 per night)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Transfer shower
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 10 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

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.

  • Self parking fee: USD 10.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per stay

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
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, Diners Club, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Up to 10 children 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Columbia Downtown
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Columbia Downtown
Holiday Inn Express Suites Columbia Downtown
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Columbia Downtown
Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown Hotel
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown Columbia

Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 556 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely friendly. Ana checked me in and was very helpful. The thing I did not like at all was getting charged $10 for parking. Just add the $10 to the reservation. Overall good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

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

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pricing for the room, front desk staff nice and personable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a great stay

I was reassigned rooms due to cleanliness issues with both rooms twice. The third room was not that good either. I just settled for that room because I was frustrated at that point. This hotels needs to have a full renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patrice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We didn't like having to pay for WiFi. It should be free.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not how a Marriott property should be

Great location. Front desk staff very friendly. Road noise is pretty loud. I requested a room not on the highway side but they could not honor request. Housekeeping is awful. Room was ok but bathroom not great. Other people’s food in refrigerator, Hair in shower, dirty floor, something all down the front of vanity I’m hoping was just dark make-up. No ventilation so it steams up even with a cold shower. You have to request housekeeping, which I did and still had to go to the front desk for towels and washcloths. One of the days the beds were half made 1/2 of our dirty towels left and no clean towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kelly Dunnam, Edina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lousy, old, dirt
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is excellent! Comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

George

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Nektarios

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and price met my needs,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jesus R

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We arrived on Wednesday, August 6 early and we try to see if we maybe could’ve checked in the front lady told us that we couldn’t because there was no rooms available. The parking lot was empty probably at most five cars so I just didn’t understand, that’s fine we left and came back About four hours later. The second person at the front desk was really nice and accommodate us on all the issues we had. with the first room where the AC unit was located had a puddle of water so they switches to a second room and the second room The bathroom sink was clogged and when we reported it there was no Maintenance personnel available. The room was muggy. The floor felt sticky and dirty. And there was also a crack on the shower wall. Unfortunately I didn’t capture the gentleman‘s name. He was extremely nice and the cleaning lady was also very nice and Ava the last person we talk to. She was extremely helpful very nice and polite, but the first lady in the front was not very nice or accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Konrad

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

10/10 Excellent

Trina

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica, Oregonia

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice. Booked King room. Its NOT A KING size bed. Hotel manager wouldn't refund any of stay. No Hot water. Neess updated. Stay somewhere else. Management only apologized and nothing else was offered for the stay that I booked and didnt get what I bought.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Briana

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Javier

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel had mold & we got in late didn’t notice it. We let the front desk know as we were leaving to our grandson’s graduation from the Army they had to move us but they didn’t have a room when arrived back later to drop off some food they still didn’t have a room. As we were getting to our room there were two gentleman spraying up at the ceiling & wiping.we were on the third floor. Not happy at all we came a long way to deal with this.My husband took a picture I don’t understand how anyone could not notice it. It was growing it had spores
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dana

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
This hotel is old. The AC unit was very loud, which made sleeping @ night restless. They don't have a large breakfast menu! The hotel smell old. Old furniture, shower is old! This is my 1st and last time. This is just my opinion!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025