Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

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

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Exterior
Premium Room, 1 King Bed
Exterior
Exterior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1233 Washington Street, Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • University of South Carolina
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Colonial Life Arena
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility Access Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility Access Tub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Mobility, Access Tub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Columbia

Heart of Columbia.A stay at this Downtown Columbia hotel places you steps from First Baptist Church and within a 5-minute walk of Soda City Market. Columbia Museum of Art and Prisma Health Baptist Hospital are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • South Carolina State House - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Township Auditorium - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of South Carolina - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Colonial Life Arena - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 7 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cola's Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cantina 76 On Main - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Camon Japanese Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Grand on Main - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

3-star hotel near University of South Carolina
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 325 square feet (30 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG also features a 24-hour fitness center, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Columbia hotel is smoke free.

  • 90 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • 325 sq ft of conference space
  • 30 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1954
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Korean, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 19 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 15 for adults and USD 8 to 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

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 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • 2 percent tourism fee will be charged

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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 15.00 for adults, and USD 8.00 to 8.00 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 19 per day (in/out privileges)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 339 out of 557 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 557 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 557 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 557 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 557 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property hidden in plain sight downtown!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Haliyah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
overall good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property felt very safe ! Thank you for having me !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

J C

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Cooper

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mostly the biggest issue was the parking garage. Very hard to navigate and get in and out if you are not in a car. But ultimately that is not the hotels problem.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jay

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raven

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean wonderful service 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

tiffany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself was great. The parking and trying to get to the right hotel was horrible!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Front desk employee very rude to me upon returning from going out. All other employees were pleasant. Disrespectful and mouthy. Too comfortable being unprofessional to customers. The opposite of hospitality more like hostility. Everything else was cool though.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel with inconvenient parking.
Comfortable, clean, and well located hotel with courteous staff. Bar is below average and parking garage situation is worse. Overall a good experience and would recommend with a disclaimer for the sketchy parking garage.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Perry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great assistance during a natural disaster
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry G

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Charlie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is a parking garage which made it a little less desirable but would stay again. Clean and near lots of places.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

gordon, swanbridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great lady that checked me in. Amazing city. Loads to do. Thanks for having me.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Don’t recommend the parking.
The hotel itself was clean and the staff was friendly. I did opt for the parking which was supposed to be $14/night taken from my security deposit. They give you a key card to use as you leave the parking lot. Day one it did not work, I was charged $9 to leave. I went in to the front desk and told them and they asked for my receipt and gave me a new card. The next day the card again did not work (said it was invalid) and I was charged $10. I went to the front desk and explained since this was a problem and the parking charge at the gate was cheaper than the hotel charged then just remove parking from my bill. They said no problem. Then when I checked out all of my deposit was returned minus $5. I’ve tried finding out what I was charged $5 for but no one is able to answer or return my call.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antwone, Summerville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Clarisse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROGER, Bluffton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Holiday Inn is a great option in downtown Columbia. The rooms were modern and clean and the location is great for USC football games.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024