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The Lantern Columbia

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $178
$159 nightly
$178 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10

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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

Room options

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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

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

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

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

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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

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

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

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
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

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
  • Free WiFi

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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

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

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Columbia

With a stay at The Lantern 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

  • ‪Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Halls Chophouse Columbia - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tin Roof - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hickory Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ruth's Chris Steak House - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Lantern Columbia

The Lantern 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 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 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.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • 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

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 Columbia Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 150 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

Robert

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

Barbara

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

Donna

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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

Delaney

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

Amy

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Loved our stay! We will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

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Newly removated building and very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

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The room was nice, clean, well appointed and trendy. We enjoyed a comfortable stay and the lobby smells amazing! The staff was very nice and helpful. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bob

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Clean room , staff was on spot and location was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

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This property was very clean, and the staff were professional and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at The Lantern! We loved the aesthetic of this boutique hotel. Staff was excellent and location is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sherrie

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This hotel is amazing. It is in a great location, the staff go above and beyond and our room was very clean. We highly recommend staying here and we will definitely book The Lantern for our next stay in Columbia.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erika

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This is a beautiful boutique hotel - a converted fire station. It was unique, clean, quiet, comfortable, and modern. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

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Loved this new hotel and the adjoining restaurant. Great area to walk around and enjoy the city. Hotel was really cool and staff were friendly and welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Weston

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Nice Hotel! Will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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Great spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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This was just a great overall experience. Location, lobby, bar, rooms…we have stayed at a bunch of hotels in Columbia and I would put this towards the top of your list of hotels in town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place! The old Fire Station Headquarters was developed into a very cool hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Amanda

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Great space and room was super nice! I loved the lobby and evening vibe with fire pits on terrace. We also loved the workout center. Staff were very kind and welcoming. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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My new favorite hotel in Columbia!! Clean, bright, amazing staff & fantastic location! Rooms are spacious & had all the extra features we would want! We already booked another stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

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Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The room was very clean and the bed and bedding was extremely comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

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Friendly staff, clean rooms, good restaurant. This will be my go-to hotel in Columbia, SC
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

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Loved the hotel. I enjoyed the restaurant on site. The room was very comfortable. I loved the lights on the bed that lit up when you needed to use the restroom. The front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenley

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Great location downtown. We enjoyed both the restaurant and the bar both nights. The lobby was spacious and inviting, and the outdoor fire pits were awesome. We’ll stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

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We were in Columbia overnight for a graduation at Fort Jackson. The hotel was in a great spot-close to great food, bars, and the capital. Staff were exceptional. The in-hotel bar was lovely. Room was super clean and very comfortable. Wish we could have stayed longer. Will definitely stay again if we are ever back in town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026