Hotel Overview
Great trip to Columbia
Hotel was nice. Perfect location for us. The only issue I had was a cold shower on Sunday Morning....
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TheBestT
- Jan 9, 2012
Cozy and ...
Well..
This hotel was cozy and convenient.
It was good except the internet speed.
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Eodus
- Nov 20, 2011
Pet-friendly hotel near USC with free shuttle service and a pool
The Clarion Hotel Downtown in Columbia, SC is located just a short walk from the University of South Carolina and Columbia Museum of Art, and minutes from the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Guests staying at the Clarion Hotel Downtown enjoy loads of freebies including happy hour snacks, high-speed wireless Internet, and convenient local and airport shuttle service. This pet-friendly hotel also offers a fitness center, sauna, sundeck and seasonal outdoor pool.
Hotel Map
- Nearby airports
- Columbia Metro. Airport, (CAE), 6.00, MI, SW;
- Area description
- City Center, 1 blk USC/CAPITL
Amenities
- Air Conditioned
- AM/FM Alarm Clock
- Bus Parking
- Coffee Maker in Room
- Data port Available
- Elevators
- Exercise Gym
- FAX
- Fitness center
- Free Airport Shuttle
- High-speed Internet
- Ice Machine
- In Room Movies
- Internet Access
- Iron
- Laundry Service
- Meeting/Banquet Facilities
- Microwave
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Outdoor Parking
- Outdoor Pool
- Parking
- Pets allowed
- Pool
- Porters
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Safe Deposit Box
- Sauna
- Smoke Detectors
- Telephone
- Television with Cable
- TV Remote Control
- Wireless Internet
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out:
- 11:00 AM
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (42)
Ratings and reviews for Clarion Hotel Downtown
- All travelers (42) 3.5 / 5
- Business (17) 3.7 / 5
- Couples (4) 3.5 / 5
- Families (16) 3.3 / 5
- Friends (1) 2 / 5
- Singles (3) 3.7 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.5
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.8
- Hotel staff:
- 4.1
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3.7
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
TheBestT
Great trip to Columbia
Hotel was nice. Perfect location for us. The only issue I had was a cold shower on Sunday Morning. I mentioned it to the front desk when I checked out and was told possibly everyone was showering at the same time and the hot water heater was 'over compensating'. Restaurant had great food and drinks !!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Eodus
Cozy and ...
Well.. This hotel was cozy and convenient. It was good except the internet speed.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
FRIZZO
Nice Place & Friendly People
Casual restaurant, lounge, entertainment, pool. Don't have to leave , but they do offer shuttles to other restaurants.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Mdjef
Demand for better rooms
1) Allocated outside rooms near parking, though I do not know their basis of descrimination even though the rooms were available inside the hotel. 2) Charged 25$ higher even though i have booked a week before. My colleague was charged 25$ LESS for on the spot check-in In a nut shell charged higher and provided outside rooms. Just thinking, this treatment because i booked through orbitz ?
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
sorin
a good place
Room was very clean, staff was friendly and professional.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
sheray3
sheray3
I traveled with my daughter she is attending her freshman year at Benedict College for the 1st year. We really didn't tour the city that much because we had to shop for the dorm, but would like to have some information due to her being new to the city. We did go to the Comedy House for comedian show, and it was awesome. This hotel was very convient because the College was basically two street over. I enjoyed the hotel food service awesome, hospitality of the workers very helpful, cleanliness of rooms, and most of all I got a chance to swim and use the fitness center. I'll be back soon. I really wanted to go to gifts shops, but time was limited with her, and didn't want to do it alone.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
Everything was just a short walk away, restaurant and even shopping.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Traveller
Compact, downtown hotel
We checked in late -10pm but everything was ready in our room, including my 8 month old baby's cradle. The staff is kind and helpful. I would recommend this hotel if you need a place in downtown.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Money-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
The University of South Carolina is close by and there are nice and cheap eateries around.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
mom
Room not so clean
We had a great orientation visit to USC. The hotel location was great, but our room was in the motor lodge portion of the hotel and the rooms need to be remodeled and cleaned. They were quite dirty. I have stayed in the main part of the hotel and been perfectly happy, but they were booked so they could not move me to that part of the hotel.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
The C's
Nathan's Army Basic Training
Missed not having free contenital breakfast and free drink hour. I though I read it in the hotel description.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Constant Business Traveler
Average
Room fairly clean, front desk clerk helpful and polite. Room had a dying roach on the carpet near the desk - I put a garbage can over it. This location near the State House and The University of South Carolina will always draw guests. This would be the main positive of the facility. Exterior corridors are never safe. Consider this before booking.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Nightlife tip:
Short walk from hotel
Many restaurants, bars, entertainment venues and university buildings are nearby. However, under no circumstances would I feel safe walking after dark in this area of Columbia. Plan for driving, a taxi, or for being robbed if you walk.
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