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The Lantern Hotel Columbia

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A spacious indoor area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a seating area with sofas and a TV.
A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.
A modern building with a brick facade, large windows, and outdoor exercise equipment.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside.
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a decorative partition, and a visible kitchen area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $166
$149 nightly
$166 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30

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1001 Senate St, Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Place, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Colonial Life Arena
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of a brick building through an open door.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a television.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a television.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a blue lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with a view of a building.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a blue throw blanket, and a headboard with a gold accent. There are two bedside tables, each with a lamp and a small object on top. Above the bed, there are three framed pictures on a shelf.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a phone, and a small table.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two windows, a door, and a patterned carpet.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a brick wall, and a view of surrounding buildings.

Suite, Mobility Accessible, Terrace

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, a staircase, and a city view.

Suite, Multiple Bedrooms, Tower

  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Columbia

With a stay at The Lantern Hotel Columbia in Columbia (Downtown Columbia), you'll be a 4-minute walk from University of South Carolina and 5 minutes by foot from Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Colonial Life Arena and 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Fort Jackson.

What's nearby

  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of South Carolina - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • South Carolina State House - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Colonial Life Arena - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Koger Center for the Arts - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 18 min walk
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tin Roof - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Halls Chophouse Columbia - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tsunami Sushi Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Lantern Hotel Columbia offers 59 accommodations with hair dryers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers. This Columbia hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Stay in one of 59 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and shopping on site.
At The Lantern Hotel Columbia, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and a water dispenser.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Lantern Hotel Columbia has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 30 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • Null
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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 150 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15.00 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 30 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per day
  • 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

The Lantern Hotel Columbia Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 230 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful and perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing staff, immaculately kept rooms, thoughtful design. Fantastic stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our stay was wonderful, the staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay! Close to USC and State Capital.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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the property was perfect, the staff was super friendly and helpful! This will definitely be my go to hotel stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stylish, convenient, great food on-site.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay! Bar, gym, room!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect location and unique features.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great staff, great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay! Great staff and location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location , great service and best mattress !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful place to stay and staff is incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The bar area was great, great staff! The hotel room was new and clean. Walkable to USC area which was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The experience at the lantern was absolutely phenomenal. It was conveniently within walking distance to man restaurants and shopping. The staff was attentive and radiated a positive aura. Would most definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Cute and unique hotel in downtown Columbia. Loved the various coffee stations on the property. Hotel was clean, quiet and comfortable. All the staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, and staff was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautifully maintained and overtly comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very friendly staff. Restaurant was great! Beds quite comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed with family for 1 night on the way from Ohio to Hilton Head. Everything was perfect. Easy check in, easy valet parking. Rooms are brand new and clean. Onsite dining was also great. Up scale and modern at a reasonable price. Gambled it would be nicer than similarly priced hotels outside of town and was correct. You won’t regret staying at The Lantern.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room , staff was on spot and location was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026