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Aloft Columbia Downtown

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

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823 Lady St, Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • University of South Carolina
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Colonial Life Arena
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, City View (Corner)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 496 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for aloft, Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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aloft, Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

  • 300 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, City View

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 356 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Hearing Accessible)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Hearing Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View (Corner)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View (Corner)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 362 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Columbia

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Columbia hotel, you'll find Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center and Colonial Life Arena. EdVenture Children's Museum and South Carolina State Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of South Carolina - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Colonial Life Arena - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Township Auditorium - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Williams Brice Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cola's Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Old Chicago - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Liberty Tap Room & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hickory Tavern - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Aloft Columbia Downtown

3-star hotel near Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room.

A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A 24-hour fitness center, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Aloft Columbia Downtown. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Columbia hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 107 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 57 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2017
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Aloft Columbia Downtown offers 107 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 49-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)

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 10 to 50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Art gallery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 49-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per day
  • Destination fee: USD 2

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 50 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 20.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 20.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Aloft Columbia Downtown Hotel
Aloft Columbia Downtown Hotel
Aloft Columbia Downtown Columbia
Aloft Columbia Downtown Hotel Columbia
Aloft Columbia Downtown a Marriott Hotel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Aloft Columbia Downtown to the airport?

Aloft Columbia Downtown is 7.5 mi (17-min drive) away from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Aloft Columbia Downtown have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Aloft Columbia Downtown.

Does Aloft Columbia Downtown offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Aloft Columbia Downtown, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 10 and 50 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Aloft Columbia Downtown?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Aloft Columbia Downtown?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM.

Is there free parking at Aloft Columbia Downtown?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 20.00 per day, and valet parking for USD 20.00 per day.

Does Aloft Columbia Downtown have a pool?

Aloft Columbia Downtown does not have a pool.

Does Aloft Columbia Downtown have a restaurant?

Aloft Columbia Downtown is home to W XYZ Bar, which features light fare.

Does Aloft Columbia Downtown have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Aloft Columbia Downtown to downtown Columbia?

Aloft Columbia Downtown is 0.4 mi away from Columbia.

Aloft Columbia Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 506 out of 751 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 751 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 751 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 751 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 751 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Anniversary weekend

Rooms were very clean. Could really use a microwave in room. Are was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rex

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were so comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel, excellent location

Trendy & pretty hotel. Great location for restaurants & bars. Loved the bar in the lobby. Craft cocktails & a super nice bartender. We paid for breakfast. (Breakfast sandwiches, yogurt, oatmeal, & bagels.) The beds were very comfortable! Our a/c was a little loud but not a sleep ruiner. Room was quite large too!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jazlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Terry

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and location, staff was polite rooms are clean and comfortable good dining close
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not terrible

My room was right above the restaurant attached to the hotel. During restaurant hours, I could hear voices all night until closing. I could also hear everything in the halls and the rooms weren't sound proof and I didn't realize there was no pool. I enjoyed my overall stay the room was small, but comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dwayne L

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lashirl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to walk to colonial arena
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Vitalii

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
One of the worst experiences and definitely worst in Marotte network. Staff was kind of neutral and some people were not trained. No instructions or welcoming in the room. Almost no information on a frint desk. Bathroom and toilet are in the same space as kitchen area in the room. Tables at the lounge area are greasy. Breakfast is poor and there was almost no options for the kids.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Gigi, Greenville

Traveled with family
I was not a fan of the design, it felt like a dorm room by IKEA, small tight quarters, although the bathroom was spacious. Beds were comfy, but noise in the are due to college students was a bit too much.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very city friendly, walkable to shops restaurants. Staff was capable, but not very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drexell

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place to stay,great area ,bar etc
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cold

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Izmene

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

James, Williamsburg

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Too much of a modern vibe for me. It was clean and quiet however
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tobi

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveler, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff! Made me and my dog feel like residents. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Korey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024