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Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

3.0 star property

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BBQ/picnic area
Exterior
Indoor pool, open noon to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $137
$122 nightly
$137 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 27 - Jun 28

Explore the area

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1200 Pickens St., Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Place, Township Auditorium
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Benedict College
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Living area | Flat-screen TV

1 King Bed 1 Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Lobby

1 KING MOBILITY ACCESSIBLE W/ROLL IN SHOWER

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Columbia

With a stay at Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC, you'll be centrally located in Columbia, within a 5-minute drive of University of South Carolina and South Carolina State Fairgrounds. .This hotel is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Fort Jackson and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.

What's nearby

  • Township Auditorium - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • South Carolina State House - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Benedict College - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • University of South Carolina - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 6 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cook-Out - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Knowledge Perk Coffee Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Halls Chophouse Columbia - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC offers 123 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

This Columbia hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 123 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Grab a bite to eat at Garden Bar and Grill, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). 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 a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Columbia? This hotel has 4500 square feet (418 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 6 meeting rooms. 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.
Garden Bar and Grill - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 13 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

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 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Garden Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (4,500 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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, key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 16.00 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 13.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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, 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Pool access available from noon to 8:00 PM
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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Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 513 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 513 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 513 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 513 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 513 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious room, welcoming staff, very clean. Had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ilesha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always a great stay at this hotel. Courteous employees, room was very comfortable. A++
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Mohit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a pleasant stay, and the location is convenient. The front desk staff is friendly, but my room was not ready at the stipulated check in time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trista

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless. Staff was very courteous. Would book again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was amazing! The property was clean and convenient to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Every day here is absolutely wonderful!! the staff is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Levi

Nice, clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jalisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One warning, if you book through Expedia or probably any other third party they will not cancel your reservation. Other than that nice place. The lady at the check in was great. Amika? Maybe ?
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean. Everything was nice. CJ at the desk and Ned at the bar were excellent. Have stayed there three times in the last month. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Mikayla

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

It was
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only complaint is that the shower doesn’t drain.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was absolutely spotless. Wonderful service and delicious breakfast!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The heater for the pool was out of service also the motel was not close to the downtown area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Check in was at 3 we didn’t get in our room until 6:15 had to get ready for our concert in the lobby since we had no time to wait
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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6/10 Okay

ERIC

No coffee in my room besides decaf and Tea.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Brittany

The room was clean. However I woke up the next day with marks on my hand, arm, and back. I don’t know if it was bedbugs or spider that bite me.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was only 1 person to check in 2 hotels. Line out the door
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025