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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites COLUMBIA - DOWNTOWN

3 stars
501 TAYLOR STREET, COLUMBIA, SC 29201
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.9
out of 5
18 reviews
nice getaway

Nice hotel located about 3/4 of a mile from downtown shops and activities. Wish I was slightly... See full review

  • KBBS
  • Mar 22, 2012
Just an overnight

the front desk was welcoming. And informative. The rooms where good but not great. We did have a... See full review

  • Etms115
  • Sep 8, 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.

Highlights
  • Free Express Start breakfast
  • Free daily manager's reception with beer, wine and snacks
  • Fitness center, outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wi-Fi Internet access
  • Whirlpool suites available
Rooms

All 81 rooms and 16 suites at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbia – Downtown are decorated in shades of red, gold and mahogany. Accommodations include 32-inch HDTV with HBO and in-room video games, free Wi-Fi, desk, refrigerator, microwave, iron/ironing board, and coffee-maker. Private bathrooms offer tub/shower combo and hair-dryer. Suites provide a sleeper sofa, whirlpool tub, stove and mini-bar.

Features

Business guests capitalize on the hotel's business center, equipped with print, copy and fax services (fees may apply). Wi-Fi Internet access is complimentary.

 

Work out on cardio machines in the fitness center or swim in the outdoor pool. Parking at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Columbia – Downtown is free.

Dining

A free deluxe continental breakfast is served each morning. The savory spread features items like cinnamon buns, eggs, bacon, Smart Roast coffee, tea and juice. Each evening, Holiday Inn Express hosts a complimentary manager's reception with beer, wine and snacks. Local restaurants are only a short drive away.

Transportation
  • Columbia Amtrak (1.1 mi/1.8 km)
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (7.3 mi/11.7 km)
Attractions
  • South Carolina State Museum (0.6 mi/1 km)
  • EdVenture Children's Museum (0.7 mi/1.1 km)
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center (0.9 mi/1.4 km)
  • Columbia Museum of Art (0.9 mi/1.4 km)
  • South Carolina State House (1.2 mi/1.9 km)
  • University of South Carolina (1.8 mi/2.9 km)
  • Riverbanks Zoo & Garden (2.3 mi/3.7 km)
  • Williams-Brice Stadium (3 mi/4.8 km)
  • Fort Jackson (16.5 mi/26.6 km)
Business
  • 552 square feet of meeting space for up to 30 guests
  • Free Wi-Fi Internet access
  • 24-hour business center with print, fax, copy service (fees may apply)
  • Executive club level rooms available

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Hotel Map

Nearby airports
Columbia Metro Airport, (CAE), 6.00, MI, W;
Area description
Downtown, downtown

Amenities

  • Accessible facilities
  • Bath Tub
  • Children's Activities
  • Coffee Maker in Room
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Desk with Lamp
  • Email Service
  • FAX
  • Free breakfast
  • Free Local Telephone Calls
  • Free Newspaper
  • Hairdryer in Room
  • High-speed Internet
  • Honeymoon Suite
  • Ice Machine
  • Internet Access
  • Ironing Board
  • Maid Service
  • Microwave
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Parking
  • Pets allowed
  • Pool
  • Rollaway Beds
  • Safe Deposit Box
  • Shops/Commercial Services
  • Temperature Control
  • TV
  • White Board

Dining

Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin 1200 Lincoln Street Columbia, S.C. 29201 (803)799-3838

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
04:00 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.

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Guest Reviews (18)

Ratings and reviews for Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites COLUMBIA - DOWNTOWN

Overall score

3.9 / 5
18 out of 18
Amenities:
4.1
Room cleanliness:
4.2
Hotel staff:
4.4
Room comfort:
4.2
Location:
4.2
Value:
4.1

94% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites COLUMBIA - DOWNTOWN

Reviewer score

3
KBBS
Business
Baltimore,MD
Mar 22, 2012

nice getaway

Nice hotel located about 3/4 of a mile from downtown shops and activities. Wish I was slightly closer,but we had a car. Personal Pillow was left behind and it was sent without problem within 5 days. Overall nice hotel,but description of "downtown" was a bit deceiving.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Nonnahs Restaurant has great desserts

Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites COLUMBIA - DOWNTOWN

Reviewer score

5
Revosickness
Chesterfield, SC
Jan 29, 2012

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
Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites COLUMBIA - DOWNTOWN

Reviewer score

5
BFam
Business
Riverside, California
Nov 13, 2011

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

Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites COLUMBIA - DOWNTOWN

Reviewer score

4
Etms115
Bryn Mawr, PA, USA
Sep 8, 2011

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
Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites COLUMBIA - DOWNTOWN

Reviewer score

4
mary
hoboken
May 31, 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 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!

Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites COLUMBIA - DOWNTOWN

Reviewer score

1
cin
Business
Columbia, SC
Feb 6, 2011

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

Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites COLUMBIA - DOWNTOWN

Reviewer score

4
Abs
Baltimore, MD
Dec 5, 2010

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
Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites COLUMBIA - DOWNTOWN

Reviewer score

3
M
Columbia, S.C.
Nov 21, 2010

"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

Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites COLUMBIA - DOWNTOWN

Reviewer score

4
brityboo
Winston-Salem, NC
Nov 19, 2010

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
Review of Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites COLUMBIA - DOWNTOWN

Reviewer score

4
JL
Northern KY
Nov 13, 2010

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
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