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American Inn

2.0 star property
Motel near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1337 Garner Lane, Columbia, SC, 29210
  • Place, BTM Dutch Square Cinema 14
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, AMF Seven Oaks Lanes
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Columbia

St. Andrews stay.Your stay at this St. Andrews motel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of BTM Dutch Square Cinema 14 and Three Rivers Greenway. Also, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is within 3 miles (5 km) and University of South Carolina is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • BTM Dutch Square Cinema 14 - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • AMF Seven Oaks Lanes - 2 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Riverbanks Zoo and Garden - 4 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • University of South Carolina - 8 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Fort Jackson - 16 min drive - 17.3 miles

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 9 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬13 min walk

About this property

American Inn

Motel near Riverbanks Zoo and Garden in Columbia
American Inn offers its guests a vending machine and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Columbia motel.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
American Inn offers 28 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Columbia motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

American Inn Columbia
American Inn Motel
American Inn Columbia
American Inn Motel Columbia

Frequently asked questions

How close is American Inn to the airport?

American Inn is 10.3 mi (15-min drive) away from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at American Inn?

As of Dec 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at American Inn on Jan 1, 2026 start from $70.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does American Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at American Inn.

Does American Inn offer free breakfast?

American Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at American Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at American Inn?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at American Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does American Inn have a pool?

American Inn does not have a pool.

Does American Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is American Inn to downtown Columbia?

American Inn is 3.9 mi away from Columbia.

Reviews

American Inn Reviews

6.4

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 141 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Griffith

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was nice and cozy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Offered a nice quiet place to get dicked down
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful place to be
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ricky

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
SAVE YOUR MONEY, DO NOT STAY HERE I reserved room for 4 night stay and from the moment I walked in room I regretted it. this was a disappointing stay – Safety and Cleanliness Concerns I had a very frustrating and disappointing experience during my stay. Multiple electrical outlets in the room were either faulty or loose, creating both inconvenience and serious safety concerns. The microwave malfunctioned — it powered off mid-use and locked my food inside, leaving me unable to retrieve it. I was forced to purchase additional food because of this. To make matters worse, the air conditioning unit was extremely loud and rattled throughout the night, making it difficult to get any proper rest. The final straw was discovering a roach in the bathroom — completely unacceptable from a cleanliness standpoint. This stay fell far below basic expectations for comfort, safety, and hygiene. I would not recommend this hotel unless these issues are addressed and resolved.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarenzo

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

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

6/10 Okay

Katie

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Room was what is expected at this price point and location. One thing to note - we booked a one king bed room that was said to sleep 3. In the photo there was an upholstered chair next to the bed which we assumed was a single fold out bed. Nope! Thankfully, as we were 2 adults and a 7 year old we all shared the bed with no issues, but the story would have been very different if it was 3 adults!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

MD ATIKUR

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
good experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jerrell

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay away.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Simple hotel. Staff was nice. Hotel was clean. It was a bit dated. For the money, that's to be expected. Not much to look at in the area. Easy drive to food and drinks. Only 10 mins away from the stadium.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Mike

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

It was aight

It was a raggedy roach motel but the service was decent, Friendly. The water was hot and the online comp went pretty quickly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Room was clean. Outside grounds not so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

GF

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Convenient to food, shopping, and the Interstates (I-20 & I-26). Not a good place for more than 1 or 2 nights
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Penny

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teryl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Not A Good Experience

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Mikki

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was mold on the ceilings. Even after switch rooms. The smell of mold and mildew made me puke repeatedly. I tried to check out before attending my brother's army graduation and no body would answer the front desk. I called and no one answered. I checked out early because I couldn't stomach the place and now I can't get ahold of anyone for a refund. This place is horrible and needs closed down! It's a health hazard!!!157.00 for what? Making me sick? Stay away!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Laura

Traveled with family
It was ok
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Dawn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

James

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

OK for the price

Lobby is blocked off & you only see staff thru a window & a small open slot underneath. Room was big & clean, but outside of motel was not as clean. After things got quiet about 10 P. M., everything was fine. Staff was courteous
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Well for one I paid for a hotel room.I in know way shape or form stayed in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Denep

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is literally ONE step above sleeping in the street
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Art

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Bradford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021