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Budget Inn Express

2.0 star property
Motel near University of South Carolina in Columbia

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1 bedroom, free WiFi
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Single Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi
Double Room | Bathroom
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Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1601 South Carolina 16, Columbia, SC, 29203
  • Benedict College
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • University of South Carolina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Single Room | 1 bedroom, free WiFi

Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Columbia

In Columbia .You'll be steps from Palmetto Health Heart Hospital and within a 10-minute walk of Earlewood Park. Also, Palmetto Health Richland Hospital is within half a mile (1 km) and Segra Park is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Benedict College - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Township Auditorium - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • University of South Carolina - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Colonial Life Arena - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Riverbanks Zoo and Garden - 5 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 10 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Church's Texas Chicken - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Budget Inn Express

Motel near University of South Carolina in Columbia
Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Columbia motel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Budget Inn Express offers 20 accommodations. This Columbia motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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 cash
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash.

Property is also known as

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Budget Inn Express Columbia
Budget Inn Express Motel Columbia

Frequently asked questions

How close is Budget Inn Express to the airport?

Budget Inn Express is 13.2 mi (21-min drive) away from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Budget Inn Express have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Budget Inn Express.

Does Budget Inn Express offer free breakfast?

Budget Inn Express does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Budget Inn Express?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Budget Inn Express?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Budget Inn Express?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Budget Inn Express have a pool?

Budget Inn Express does not have a pool.

Does Budget Inn Express have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Budget Inn Express to downtown Columbia?

Budget Inn Express is 1.7 mi away from Columbia.

Budget Inn Express Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 9 reviews

5.2/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Staff & service

2.8/10

Amenities

3.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

3.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed here for a trip to go to a South Carolina football game. Not a good place to stay. Not clean. Not a good area to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

David, Summerville

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Requested non-smoking room and it reeked of cigarrette smoke. The bathroom door wouldn't close and the fridge didn't work.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Marcus

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Kiara

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kiara

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was dirty. My sheets had cigarette holes and burns. My sheets and pillow cases were dirty looking.I woke up with Three bedbugs bite on my elbow. I then told management and they said we don't have bedbugs and walked off. No vinding machine. No restaurant within walking distance. Management walks straight in your room in the morning without knocking. And most of all the rooms is not worth asking price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was asked if I wanted a smoking or non-smoking room when I arrived. I didn't think this was still an option.. All rooms reeked of smoke. Drug deals were happening outside. I didn't stay more than 30 minutes. DO NOT STAY HERE!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023