Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Property class: 3

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Property amenity
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Lobby
Front of property
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $142
$127 nightly
$142 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 21 - May 22

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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

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(65 reviews)
  • 318 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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 Carolina Coliseum and within a 5-minute walk of Koger Center for the Arts. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from University of South Carolina and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Colonial Life Arena.

What's nearby

  • University of South Carolina - 1 min walk - 0.0 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
  • South Carolina State House - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Fellow - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪University of South Carolina Bookstore - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 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 weekly.

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

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 9 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • 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

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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

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)

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Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 624 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Freddie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The toom was spotless! The entire staff was awesome! The location was great! The amenities were amazing! We loved everything about this hitel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cherri

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was amazing. The staff was very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very pleasant & rooms great as always
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tierra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here during the most recent holiday. Check-in was smooth, the room and main areas were spotless. Overall great property!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is not easy as the garage is very low , staff was super nice , breakfast was delicious and cooked to order easy walk to the concert
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Ray

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I understand property is located on the Campus of USC however; the leat uou can offer is full amenities. Regards if the saty is of season or not
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naftal

Liked: Cleanliness
Left early didn’t take breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rodney

Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Tamara

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
No hard wired internet .Thermostat battery were dead.Very noisy room was onnthe fron and stree was cery all times of night.The guest above me Friday night were extremely lod.The staff was nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Multiple things stood out to me: top-notch customer service. The facility, when you walk in, had a great aroma, in the lobby area. The rooms were clean. Everything was perfect. I had a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Tamara

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Ethernet Cionnection that actually works
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethelee

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Terrance

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is clean but if you book the room with any kind of discount they will but you on the 3rd floor where they fill all the room and it gets noisy. I asked to be moved to the 2nd floor and told there would be a $90 charge for the same type room that I already had. Very strange.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jodi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel charged me $20.00 more on my first night than the rate I booked at via Hotels.com. I am not happy about that! This location is very noisy all through the night with fire truck sirens, train horns and loud sports cars as are seen/heard all over Columbia. Choose this location for convenience only not if you want to get a decent night’s sleep bc it won’t happen!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Newly renovated. Clean .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sherri, Greenville

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for concert at Colonial Life. The bar was very crowded before the concert, but the staff was friendly and working hard to take care of everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was so brief, couldn’t tell you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025