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Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

3.0 star property

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A modern room with large windows, a green armchair, a brown chair, a small round table, and a potted plant.
A modern hotel entrance with a green sign, outdoor seating, and planters.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, and a view of buildings through the windows.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a sign with a green logo, a digital phone, and a plant.
A modern bar area with a sign reading "TOAST ORDER HERE," bar stools, a counter with a laptop, and a display of liquor bottles.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
The current price is $104
$92 nightly
$104 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24

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1233 Washington Street, Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Place, South Carolina State House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Township Auditorium
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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A bed with white bedding and a wooden headboard.

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of buildings through the window.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of buildings through the window.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a door leading to another room.

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

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a door leading to another room.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Communications)

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of buildings through the window.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Communications)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of buildings through the window.

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

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Communications)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Columbia

A stay at Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG places you in the heart of Columbia, within a 15-minute walk of University of South Carolina and Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. .This hotel is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Fort Jackson and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Colonial Life Arena.

What's nearby

  • South Carolina State House - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of South Carolina - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Township Auditorium - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Colonial Life Arena - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 7 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Halls Chophouse Columbia - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪East Bay Deli - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Market On Main - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hanabi Hibachi & Sushi - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

Children under 16 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 90 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Toast to Toast- serving guests of Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Columbia? This hotel has 325 square feet (30 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 and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Toast to Toast- - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 19 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 15 for adults and USD 8 to 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Toast to Toast-

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 325 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 10 floors
  • Built in 1954
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

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
2 children, up to the age of 12 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 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 15.00 for adults, and USD 8.00 to 8.00 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 19 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision

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Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 475 out of 789 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 789 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 789 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 789 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 789 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great weekend get away. Breakfast was awesome. Nice town
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a phenomenal stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM MICHAEL

Clean room and staff were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great place to sleep . small hotel. nicely renovated and modern
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and staff was very nice. Parking is a bit of a pain, but the neighborhood is very walkable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was amazing, best room and very good price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bailey

It was a clean room. Staff was super nice!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at this hotel was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. The staff was incredibly welcoming, professional, and attentive, making sure every detail of my stay was comfortable and enjoyable. The check-in process was smooth, and the team went above and beyond to ensure I had everything I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Juliet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and the staff were helpful and friendly! Definitely will stay again when I’m in town!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

staff was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice staff and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sunday

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Immaculate room, out standing customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AMY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a consistent and convenient place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay, the staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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4/10 Poor

Joy

Meh
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Iyawna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was very clean and customer service was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean AC worked parking was convenient
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, good location, clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great staff that always there to handle any problem. Housekeeping staff that do an outstanding job. silent and effective at the same time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026