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Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

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

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BBQ/picnic area
Bar (on property)
Business centre
Bar (on property)
Indoor pool, open noon to 8:00 PM, sun loungers

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1200 Pickens St., Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Place, Township Auditorium
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Colonial Life Arena
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Living area

1 King Bed 1 Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Lobby

1 KING MOBILITY ACCESSIBLE W/ROLL IN SHOWER

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Columbia

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Columbia hotel, you'll find Trinity Episcopal Cathedral and Wilson House. South Carolina State House and Columbia Urban League are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Township Auditorium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • South Carolina State House - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of South Carolina - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Colonial Life Arena - 4 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 6 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cook-Out - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Knowledge Perk Coffee Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Halls Chophouse Columbia - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

3-star hotel near University of South Carolina
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 6 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 4500 square feet (418 square meters) and includes a conference center. The business-friendly Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC also features barbecue grills, a fireplace in the lobby, and laundry facilities. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Columbia hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 123 guestrooms or units
  • 4500 sq ft of conference space
  • 418 sq m of conference space
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC offers 123 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

This Columbia hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 13 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
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, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant 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 16.00 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 13.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from noon to 8:00 PM.
  • 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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC to the airport?

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC is 7.7 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 Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC?

As of Jun 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC on Jun 26, 2026 start from CA $137, 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 Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 16.00 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 13.00 per night.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC have a pool?

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from noon to 8:00 PM.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC to downtown Columbia?

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC is 0.5 mi away from Columbia.

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 242 out of 514 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 514 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 514 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 514 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 514 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious room, welcoming staff, very clean. Had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ilesha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. The room was clean and in good condition. Our room was in the street side so it was a bit noisy at night but overall good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always a great stay at this hotel. Courteous employees, room was very comfortable. A++
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Mohit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a pleasant stay, and the location is convenient. The front desk staff is friendly, but my room was not ready at the stipulated check in time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Trista

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless. Staff was very courteous. Would book again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was amazing! The property was clean and convenient to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Every day here is absolutely wonderful!! the staff is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Levi

Nice, clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jalisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One warning, if you book through Expedia or probably any other third party they will not cancel your reservation. Other than that nice place. The lady at the check in was great. Amika? Maybe ?
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Mikayla

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean. Everything was nice. CJ at the desk and Ned at the bar were excellent. Have stayed there three times in the last month. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

It was
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only complaint is that the shower doesn’t drain.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was absolutely spotless. Wonderful service and delicious breakfast!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The heater for the pool was out of service also the motel was not close to the downtown area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Check in was at 3 we didn’t get in our room until 6:15 had to get ready for our concert in the lobby since we had no time to wait
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

ERIC

No coffee in my room besides decaf and Tea.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Brittany

The room was clean. However I woke up the next day with marks on my hand, arm, and back. I don’t know if it was bedbugs or spider that bite me.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026