Marriott Columbia

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near University of South Carolina

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Banquet hall
Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Daily buffet breakfast (USD 18.95 per person)
Exterior
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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1200 Hampton St, Columbia, SC, 29201-2826
  • Place, Prisma Health Baptist Hospital
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, South Carolina State House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-in Shwr)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Columbia

Located in Downtown Columbia, Marriott Columbia is next to First Baptist Church and Soda City Market. This 300-room, 3.5-star hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • Columbia Museum of Art - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Prisma Health Baptist Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • South Carolina State House - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Township Auditorium - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of South Carolina - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 8 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Prohibition - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪East Bay Deli - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cantina 76 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪MOA Korean BBQ & Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Marriott Columbia

Hotel with a restaurant, near University of South Carolina
Guests of Marriott Columbia enjoy a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Valet parking is offered for USD 35.64 per day. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and concierge services. Additional amenities include conference space, express check-out, and free newspapers.
50-inch Smart TVs come with cable channels and Netflix, and guests can stay connected with WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds sport premium bedding. Sitting areas, coffee makers, and phones are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 9.95 per night)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (USD 20.52 per day)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 35.64 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to noon on weekends; USD 18.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Midlands'
  • Rocks at Midlands

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 17 meeting rooms
  • 26,996 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 14 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 1983
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from October 18 2024 to December 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free rollaway/extra beds are available
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 18.95 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 9.95 per night (rates may vary)
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 20.52 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 35.64 per day (in/out privileges)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Columbia Marriott
Columbia Marriott Hotel
Marriott Columbia
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Marriott Columbia Hotel
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Marriott Columbia Hotel Columbia

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Marriott Columbia?

Marriott Columbia provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do within easy reach of Marriott Columbia?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Columbia, just steps from Columbia Museum of Art and First Baptist Church, and within a short walk of South Carolina State House. You'll also find Township Auditorium and Koger Center for the Arts less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Marriott Columbia?

Yes, secured valet parking is offered for USD 35.64 per day with in/out privileges. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Does Marriott Columbia include a casino at the property?

No, Marriott Columbia doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Marriott Columbia?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Marriott Columbia a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding and Netflix as well as a bar.

Are there hot tubs at Marriott Columbia?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Marriott Columbia have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Marriott Columbia serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Midlands'.

Does Marriott Columbia allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Marriott Columbia.

Are there connecting rooms at Marriott Columbia?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How close is the airport from Marriott Columbia?

The closest major airport to Marriott Columbia is Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), which is 7.7 mi away (18 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Marriott Columbia?

Yes, some guestrooms at Marriott Columbia offer a balcony and may feature city views.

Does Marriott Columbia offer wedding services?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Marriott Columbia if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

Marriott Columbia Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 566 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sean William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and the hotel was close to just about everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient located downtown with very nice rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

froso

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like the Midland's restaurant and the bar area. We were there on Satursday moring so we also liked Soda City.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thesla, massapequa

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

kim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The night receptionist was not the most cooperative person. Whenever I come to Columbia I stay here. Never have I met a receptionist like this young lady. The room was not as cleaned as I’ve seen them in my prior visits. You may need to check on your staff and their work ethic.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness of the property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenn

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Marianne

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Christian was great. No working pool and Expedia did not say that in the ad.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Marriott! Staff is welcoming and friendly. Rooms are clean and comfortable. The restaurant service and food were also excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie, Upper Saddle River

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Michelle was great at front desk!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

lauren

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

shashi

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caryn

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Matt

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward, Los Angeles

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deonna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the convenience and proximity to the university
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025