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Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near University of South Carolina

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Exterior
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Exterior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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1233 Washington Street, Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Place, Prisma Health Baptist Hospital
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Township Auditorium
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Communications)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Communications)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Columbia

Heart of Columbia.A stay at this Downtown Columbia hotel places you steps from First Baptist Church and within a 5-minute walk of Soda City Market. Columbia Museum of Art and Prisma Health Baptist Hospital are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Prisma Health Baptist Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • South Carolina State House - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Township Auditorium - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of South Carolina - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 7 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks @ Prisma Health Baptist Medical Center - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪East Bay Deli - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Prohibition - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Roly Poly - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

3-star hotel near University of South Carolina
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 325 square feet (30 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG also features a 24-hour fitness center, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Columbia hotel is smoke free.

  • 90 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • 325 sq ft of conference space
  • 30 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1954
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 19 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 15 for adults and USD 8 to 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 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 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

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 10.00 to 15.00 for adults, and USD 8.00 to 8.00 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 19 per day (in/out privileges)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG is 7.8 mi (19-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 Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG?

As of Feb 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG on Mar 30, 2026 start from 107.2, 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 Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 10.00 and 15.00 for adults, USD 8.00 and 8.00 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 19 per day.

Does Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG does not have a pool.

Does Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG to downtown Columbia?

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG is 0.1 mi away from Columbia.

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 445 out of 739 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 739 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 739 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 739 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 739 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was amazing, best room and very good price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Susanne

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

G Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Beffin Tom

Poor
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juliet

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and the staff were helpful and friendly! Definitely will stay again when I’m in town!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyrese

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Nichole

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was friendly and professional. I didnt like that the parking garage wasnt attached to the hotel. You had to walk down an alley by some dumpsters.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Dian

Disliked: Amenities
We booked our room for the wrong weekend. We attempted to change our reservation to the correct date. They would not accommodate our request and charged for the nights stay. We will still be coming to Columbia, SC, but will not stay at the Holiday Inn IHG now or ever again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robbie

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I went to check in at 3 my room wasn’t ready I had a conference to be at at 4 this was my main reason for this stay I needed some where to change and shower before the conference and didn’t receive a call back that my room was ready until 530ish which by then was 2 late…the staff wasn’t helpful I am extremely disappointed and pissed off and would love a full refund!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inti

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kristi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean small room but sufficient since we just slept there one night and spent time with my daughter whose attending USC
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Shayne

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location good but room wasn’t serviced. Noises outside woke us up at 4:30am
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean AC worked parking was convenient
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sheryar

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
yes
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Erika

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025