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The Lantern Columbia

3.0 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Restaurant
Lobby

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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1001 Senate St, Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Place, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Colonial Life Arena
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 272 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 271 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 414 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 432 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Tower | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Tower

  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, No Windows

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Patio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Tower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Columbia

Located in Downtown Columbia within a 5-minute walk of Columbia Regional Visitors Center, The Lantern Columbia is within a 15-minute stroll of University of South Carolina. This 59-room, 3-star hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of South Carolina - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • South Carolina State House - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Colonial Life Arena - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Koger Center for the Arts - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 18 min walk
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cola's Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hickory Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪IHOP - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Republic Biergarten & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Lantern Columbia

The Lantern Columbia features free WiFi in public areas and a TV in a common area. Valet parking is available for USD 30 per day. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready. This smoke-free hotel also has a water dispenser.
55-inch Smart TVs come with satellite channels and Netflix, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer hair dryers. Wardrobes or closets are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 30 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 150 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15.00 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 30 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply).

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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and 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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of The Lantern Columbia?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Columbia, just steps from Columbia Regional Visitors Center, and within a 10-minute walk of South Carolina State House and Koger Center for the Arts. You'll also find Colonial Life Arena and EdVenture Children's Museum less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lantern Columbia?

As of Apr 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lantern Columbia on Apr 19, 2026 start from $190, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at The Lantern Columbia?

Yes, valet parking is offered for USD 30 per day. Wheelchair-accessible van parking is also available for guests.

Does The Lantern Columbia include a casino?

No, The Lantern Columbia doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Lantern Columbia?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Lantern Columbia good for couples?

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

Does The Lantern Columbia have a hot tub?

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

Does The Lantern Columbia feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Lantern Columbia serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Lantern Columbia allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at The Lantern Columbia for a fee of USD 150 per accommodation, per day.

Does The Lantern Columbia have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from The Lantern Columbia?

The closest major airport to The Lantern Columbia is Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), which is 7.2 mi away (19 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Lantern Columbia?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Lantern Columbia.

The Lantern Columbia Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

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