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Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near University of South Carolina

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services

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400 Gervais Street, Building 2, Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Place, South Carolina State Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, EdVenture Children's Museum
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Columbia

Located in Downtown Columbia, Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown is next to EdVenture Children's Museum and South Carolina State Museum. This hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a gym, and a business center.

What's nearby

  • South Carolina State Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • EdVenture Children's Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of South Carolina - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Colonial Life Arena - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 11 min walk
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bierkeller Brewing Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tsunami Sushi Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Columbia Craft Brewing Company - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Hotel with free breakfast, near University of South Carolina
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown features a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a business center. Self parking is available for USD 12 per day. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 12 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Business services

  • Business center

Policies

Special check-in instructions

The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 75 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Pet weight must not exceed 75 lbs per pet
  • 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.

  • Self parking fee: USD 12 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • 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, 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. 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.
  • 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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Columbia, just steps from EdVenture Children's Museum and South Carolina State Museum, and within a short walk of Three Rivers Greenway. You'll also find West Columbia Riverwalk and Colonial Life Arena less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown?

Yes, parking is offered for USD 12 per day with in/out privileges. Electric car charging is also available for guests.

Does Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown include a casino at the property?

No, Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown?

Amenities at this hotel that appeal to couples include free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk.

Does Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown have a hot tub?

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

Does Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown offers free breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown for a fee of USD 75 per pet, per day.

Are there connecting rooms at Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown?

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

How close is the airport from Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown?

The closest major airport to Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown is Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), which is 6.5 mi away (16 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown.

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 354 out of 462 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 462 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 462 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 462 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 462 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Micheal

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Janet worked the breakfast area , picking up dirty plates and cleaning up. She was friendly, helpful, and had a wonderful attitude . Everyone just loved her, amazing person. This is where I will stay every time I visit Columbia.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quincy

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Two thumbs up. Great experience all around.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked everything about the Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toddraya

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was clean the staff was very friendly and the breakfast was tremendous look forward to going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

VICTORIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

RYAN

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

10/10 Excellent

tevin

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

FRANK

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel Stay

Upon chucking in a young man was at the counter talking to another while a female was waiting on another couple. The two were looking at their phones and talking so I said can I check in please. He said, I’ll be with you in a minute. Then he walked off not to inform me he would return, he didn’t say anything but looked at his cell phone. After the girl helped the couple she immediately help me with checking in. She even provided a bag with two water, she was great. However, not only will you pay for your room, we found out we had to pay for parking at $12 a night which is totally unacceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to University, staff is lovely, room is beautiful and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great clean place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

April

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Refrigerator leaked and got my suitcase and clothes all wet. Only one elevator worked and waited a long time to get up and down to the room. Only one staff checking in and waited 20-30 minutes to check in. The breakfast was gross, eggs and French toast was rubbery. They only clean your room every other day and wouldn’t bring us new towels after using all the towels to dry the floor. Only thing we liked was the Starbucks across the street and how large the room was.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana, Summerville

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is immaculate! Everything is so clean and new. The breakfast in the morning was delicious!!! Definitely NOT your typical free breakfast! Had many hot items including a breakfast taco bar that amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Athena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast included was excellent. The lobby area is huge with multiple seating options and the bar area was a bonus too
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter goes to UofSC so I know the area. This was the first time I stayed at this hotel and I was very happy with the accommodations. Clean, friendly staff, helpful. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Nice staff. Comfy beds
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay away

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joel, Lake Worth

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Parking lots full. We wait 1 houre for an space. The floors and the elevators dirty. The police was in the hotel because something happened in a room. Very bad experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and out
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super kind staff! very welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025