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Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$101 nightly
The current price is $113 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23

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630 Assembly St, Columbia, SC, 29201-4029
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Koger Center for the Arts
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Colonial Life Arena
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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A neatly made bed with a headboard, two bedside tables, and wall-mounted lamps.

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A neatly made bed with a headboard, two bedside tables, and wall-mounted lamps.

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible (Mobility Accessible with Bathtub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A neatly made bed with a headboard, two bedside tables, and wall-mounted lamps.

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a small table, and a desk.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a small table, and a desk.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Double Sofa Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible (Mobility Accessible with Bathtub)

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a small table, and a desk.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible (Mobility Accessible with Bathtub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

A modern hotel room with a grey sofa, two armchairs, a small table, and a desk.

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Columbia

With a stay at Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC, you'll be centrally located in Columbia, steps from University of South Carolina and Carolina Coliseum. .This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Koger Center for the Arts and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Colonial Life Arena.

What's nearby

  • University of South Carolina - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Carolina Coliseum - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Koger Center for the Arts - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Colonial Life Arena - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪University of South Carolina Bookstore - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪California Dreaming - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC offers 189 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 189 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Partially open bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and complimentary newspapers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC has a restaurant serving breakfast only.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (USD 10 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 10 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 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
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 9 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • A damage deposit of USD 100.00 will be collected before check-in.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 10 per day (in/out privileges)

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, 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from April to September
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 636 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Good location and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great room great service great price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay for a quick trip!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean, the staff was incredibly helpful and the pool was a nice place to relax in the heat. Everyone was friendly- we would definitely stay again next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect location to visit University of South Carolina. Great restaurants in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean and pretty just like the pictures. Great location downtown and was near everything. Staff was nice and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The front desk was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was conveniently located to the University of South Carolina. Easy access to campus and walking distance to food and coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The stay was great would come again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely hotel very clean very nice staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I just stayed overnight but was good experience, no problems and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Up to the standards of Marriott. Clean, comfortable and a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Enjoyed ourcstay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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perfect location for graduation!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice accommodation and close to campus. Very friendly staff!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We truly enjoy my stay at this hotel very clean friendly staff, room was excellent. This will be my go to hotel whenever I’m in South Carolina.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and close proximity to university
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything about my stay was excellent. Hotel had everything we needed. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Looking forward to several more stays as my granddaughter maneuvers herself through University of South Carolina.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was very helpful, accommodating and kind. Location was great. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is the a very nice hotel. It was clean and the staff were extremely pleasant and professional. We didn’t use any of the amenities but we will be sure to take advantage of them next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean, excellent staff, had a shuttle to take us to & from our wedding venue
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice spot to stay in Columbia SC for work and play. The zoo is so fun here
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The rooms were great. Beds and pillows comfortable. Modern rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Location to colonial life Colosseum is perfectThe hotel is clean, and the staff was very friendly and helpful during our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026