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Chesnut Cottage Inn

Property class: 4
4-star B&B near Township Auditorium

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A two-story house with a front porch, a flag, and patriotic decorations.
A four-poster canopy bed with a white canopy, a Christmas tree with lights, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, and a stack of decorative blocks.
A hotel room with a sofa, a round coffee table, a patterned rug, a large mirror, and a door leading to a bathroom.
A spacious room with a wooden ceiling, a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a piano, and a large mirror.
A formal dining table set with fine china, glassware, and a tiered dessert stand.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1718 Hampton St, Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Place, Township Auditorium
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Benedict College
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for The Mary Boykin Chesnut Suite

A four-poster bed with a white bedspread, a bookshelf with books and decorative items, a fireplace with a vase of flowers, and a blue curtain with a floral pattern.

The Mary Boykin Chesnut Suite

  • 225 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A four-poster bed with a round table and ottoman in a room with white walls, a ceiling fan, and framed pictures on the walls.

The Presidential Suite

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

View all photos for The General Chesnut Suite

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a desk, a chair, and a ceiling fan.

The General Chesnut Suite

  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for The Garden Suite

A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a microwave, and a small table with a chair.

The Garden Suite

  • Garden view
  • 225 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for The Carriage House/Bridal Suite

A four-poster canopy bed in a bedroom with a wooden floor, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair.

The Carriage House/Bridal Suite

  • Garden view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Columbia

Downtown Columbia stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Columbia B&B, you'll find Township Auditorium and University of South Carolina. Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center and Colonial Life Arena are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Township Auditorium - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of South Carolina - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Allen University - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Benedict College - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 8 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cook-Out - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Knowledge Perk Coffee Company - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪East Bay Deli - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hanabi Hibachi & Sushi - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Chesnut Cottage Inn

4-star B&B near Township Auditorium
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Chesnut Cottage Inn also features a library, a porter, and a communal living room. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Columbia bed & breakfast.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Chesnut Cottage Inn offers 5 accommodations with private hot tubs and complimentary bottled water. This Columbia bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Chesnut Cottage Inn to the airport?

Chesnut Cottage Inn is 8.2 mi (20-min drive) away from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Chesnut Cottage Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Chesnut Cottage Inn.

Does Chesnut Cottage Inn offer free breakfast?

Chesnut Cottage Inn offers free full breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Chesnut Cottage Inn?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Chesnut Cottage Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Chesnut Cottage Inn?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Chesnut Cottage Inn have a pool?

Chesnut Cottage Inn does not have a pool.

Does Chesnut Cottage Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Chesnut Cottage Inn to downtown Columbia?

Chesnut Cottage Inn is 0.5 mi away from Columbia.

Chesnut Cottage Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could not have had a better stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful piece of history
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harding

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2026

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