Hotel Overview
Just an overnight
the front desk was welcoming.
And informative.
The rooms where good but not great.
We did have a...
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Etms115
- Sep 8, 2011
everything you want and need
we were in columbia for a wedding and used the hotel as our home base for six nights. it was...
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mary
- May 31, 2011
Hotel in downtown Columbia near USC with free Wi-Fi, breakfast, pool
The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbia – Downtown is located just off I-126 and Huger Street in Columbia, South Carolina. Guests mingle at a free daily manager's reception with beer, wine and snacks. A free daily Express Start breakfast offers trademark Holiday Inn cinnamon buns. Travelers stay in shape in the fitness center and swim in the outdoor pool. The University of South Carolina historic Vista district and the Columbia Riverfront Park are nearby.
Hotel Map
501 TAYLOR STREET, COLUMBIA, SC 29201
- Area served
- COLUMBIA
- Nearby airports
- Columbia Metro Airport, (CAE), 6.00, W, Mile
- Area description
- Downtown - DOWNTOWN
Amenities
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliant
- Bath Tub
- Business center
- Coffee Maker in Room
- Connecting Rooms
- Cordless Phone
- Cribs Available
- Desk with Lamp
- Email Service
- FAX
- Free breakfast
- Free Local Telephone Calls
- Free Newspaper
- Hairdryer in Room
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- High-speed Internet
- Honeymoon Suite
- Ice Machine
- Internet Access
- Ironing Board
- Maid Service
- Microwave
- Mini Bar
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Outdoor Pool
- Pool
- Rollaway Beds
- Room Service
- Safe Deposit Box
- Sofa Bed
- Temperature Control
- TV
- White Board
Dining
- Blue Marlin
- Blue Marlin 1200 Lincoln Street Columbia, S.C. 29201 (803)799-3838
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 4:00 PM
- Check-out:
- 12:00 PM
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 (17)
Ratings and reviews for Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites COLUMBIA - DOWNTOWN
- All travelers (17) 3.9 / 5
- Business (3) 3.3 / 5
- Couples (2) 5 / 5
- Families (5) 4 / 5
- Friends (3) 3.7 / 5
- Singles (4) 4 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4.2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.2
- Hotel staff:
- 4.4
- Room comfort:
- 4.2
- Location:
- 4.3
- Value:
- 4.1
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
Revosickness
An excellent stay!
This is a beautiful hotel. Very warm and comfortable. Close to downtown. The only drawback was the busy Assembly Street, but turning on the air conditioner helped decrease the noise. I'd go back for sure!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
BFam
Great location near downtown & great rooms
I have stayed at a few different places in Columbia. The location was excellent and the rooms were great. Hotel had great service, I will likely stay there again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Etms115
Just an overnight
the front desk was welcoming. And informative. The rooms where good but not great. We did have a wonderful view.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
mary
everything you want and need
we were in columbia for a wedding and used the hotel as our home base for six nights. it was great--nice, clean room, good, full breakfast every morning, handy fitness center, refreshing swimming pool, and really nice staff...would recommend!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Long walk from hotel
two words--the vista!
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
cin
The Malfunctioning Morning
I checked in after 7p on a Saturday evening. After a late night, I woke up on Sunday and asked for later check out time at 1pm. The front desk person was adamant that it was not allowed. Within 30 minutes, a huge loud alarm sound woke me up...I contacted the front desk and they related that they had a malfunctioning fire alarm. Neither did they even respond with a late check out to appease this major distraction in my morning. I would not suggest this place to anyone! I prefer that I am refunded for this trip 2/5-2/6, 2011. The room also had an awful odor.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 1
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Abs
Great Hotel in the middle of Downtown
I was just down in the columbia for the day/night and this was the perfect hotel. It was right in the middle of downtown so it fit my needs really well. The staff was very helpful, the room was very clean, and the breakfast was great. All and all a good stay.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
M
"The Undeniable Truth"
1) The inside of the toilet close to the rim was feces. 2) Underneath the bathtub faucet there was brown stuff. 3) One of the beds skirts were not lined up and it was so very obvious. 4)The rest of the hotel was neat and clean. 5)I would stay here again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Walking distance between the restaurant and the hotel is about 12-15 minutes
Reviewer score
Would recommend
brityboo
overall pretty good hotel
We stayed at this hotel because it was down the street from the Township Auditorium where we went to see the Yo Gabba Gabba concert. It was very convenient to the Auditorium. The room was nice. (I had selected we have a room with one king bed, but instead they put us in a room with 2 queen beds) However the room had all the necessities: fridge, coffee maker, microwave, desk, tv, clock and it was cozy. The beds were fairly comfortable. The only 2 things that were bothersome were the vending machines on our floor were very expensive and didnt work and the hotel is on a main road and right outside our window we heard cars driving by all night long! (it didnt bother my husband because he is a heavy sleeper but me not so much) Overall the hotel was nice (had a really good complimentary breakfast!) and the staff was helpful.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
JL
Nice hotel
The room was extremely nice and spacious. Comfortable bed and linens. My only complaint is that the breakfast could have been better. I would definitely recommend this hotel.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Dorsey1
happy customer
Stay was great, rooms were cleaned, and staff was very nice. Amazing stay, will go again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
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