Aloft Columbia Downtown

3.0 star property

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
$123
$110 nightly
$123 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 3 - May 4

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823 Lady St, Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Place, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Colonial Life Arena
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Corner)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 362 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Corner)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 496 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Hearing Accessible)

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

Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Columbia

With a stay at Aloft Columbia Downtown, you'll be centrally located in Columbia, a short 7-minute walk from Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center and 11 minutes by foot from Colonial Life Arena. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from EdVenture Children's Museum and 0.6 mi (1 km) from South Carolina State Museum.

What's nearby

  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of South Carolina - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Colonial Life Arena - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • EdVenture Children's Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Township Auditorium - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 15 min walk
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cola's Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hickory Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Republic Biergarten & Kitchen - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Aloft Columbia Downtown

Aloft Columbia Downtown offers 107 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 49-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 107 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a banquet hall.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Aloft Columbia Downtown, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Columbia? This hotel has 614 square feet (57 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
W XYZ Bar - This bar serves light fare only.
Re:fuel - This café serves breakfast and light fare. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 10 to 50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • re:fuel
  • W XYZ Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Art gallery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 614 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2017
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • 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

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per day
  • Destination fee: USD 2

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 50 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 20.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 20.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Aloft Columbia Downtown Hotel
Aloft Columbia Downtown Hotel
Aloft Columbia Downtown Columbia
Aloft Columbia Downtown Hotel Columbia
Aloft Columbia Downtown a Marriott Hotel

Aloft Columbia Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 575 out of 835 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 835 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 835 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 835 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 835 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were incredibly courteous and consummate professionals!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Quryon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Herman

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jonovan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness
Service was great. Everyone was kind and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Herman

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Awesome experience
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herman

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great and the staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudette Lovette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great, and the room was clean. It was a nice stay and no complaints. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jen

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashanti

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

susana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and clean room! Warm and comfortable for a winter stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

denise

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delandra

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great! The location, staff and room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Herman

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and friendly staff! Clean and good location with a spacious room. My family, including the dog, enjoyed their stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and staff was helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

jose

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish they had more breakfast options. Clean and good size rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025