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Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

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

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BBQ/picnic area
Business center
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Indoor pool, open noon to 8:00 PM, sun loungers

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1200 Pickens St., Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Place, Township Auditorium
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Benedict College
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(42 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

King Room-Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

King Room With Roll-in Shower-Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

King Room With Tub-Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

2 Queen Beds Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Room with Two Queen Beds-Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Guest Room With 2 Queen Beds And Tub-Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

One-Bedroom King Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Suite With 1 King Bed And Roll In Shower-Mobility And Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Columbia

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Downtown Columbia hotel, you'll find Wilson House and South Carolina State House. Columbia Urban League and African American History Monument are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Township Auditorium - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • South Carolina State House - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Benedict College - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • University of South Carolina - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 6 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cook-Out - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Knowledge Perk Coffee Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Halls Chophouse Columbia - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

3-star hotel near University of South Carolina
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC offers its guests an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 6 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 4500 square feet (418 square meters) and includes a conference center. The business-friendly Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC also features barbecue grills, a fireplace in the lobby, and laundry facilities. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Columbia hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 123 guestrooms or units
  • 4500 sq ft of conference space
  • 418 sq m of conference space
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC offers 123 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

This Columbia hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 13 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

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 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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, key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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 16.00 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 13.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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, 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from noon to 8:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC to the airport?

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC is 7.7 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 Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC?

As of May 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC on May 24, 2026 start from $128, including 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 Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 16.00 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 Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC?

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

Is there free parking at Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 13.00 per night.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC have a pool?

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC features an indoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from noon to 8:00 PM.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC to downtown Columbia?

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC is 0.5 mi away from Columbia.

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 236 out of 500 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 500 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 500 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 500 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 500 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Room looked clean until i opened the kurig and found a used k cup. Yuck. Had to pay to park. Ridiculous to charge patrons. Paid parking was not listed when i booked. The shower was great. Lots of hot water and a nice shower head. I did not use the pool nor room service. I also didn't eat breakfast since it was another additional charge. My biggest issue was the desk clerk continually used the wrong last name. I corrected him twice. He ignored me and continued calling me the wrong name. Made me feel like i didn't matter as a paying guest. I wouldn't recommend staying there. There's crappier places to stay. They get your name right, no pay parking and include a continental breakfast. The name thing dropped from 4 starts to 3.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room wasn’t very clean (hair in shower) and had a strange smell.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jalisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kendrick

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean. Everything was nice. CJ at the desk and Ned at the bar were excellent. Have stayed there three times in the last month. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Every day here is absolutely wonderful!! the staff is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was amazing! The property was clean and convenient to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was only 1 person to check in 2 hotels. Line out the door
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Ladawn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breanda

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mikayla

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness
Noise
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ilesha

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth Ann

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Kill Devil Hills

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

lawrence

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn't know that we had to pay for parking. $13.00 per day the cost of the rooms should have covered fully functional.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Wells

Room fine. Cruddy view of an AC unit out the window. Great location. I still hate it when checkout in at 11am but maids knock
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilbert

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lean spacious rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Levi

Nice, clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Disliked: Staff & service
Booked a queen room that wasn’t ready when we arrived. We were told we would receive a call when it was ready. Got back after 11pm to learn that there were no queen rooms left. Staff was uninterested in answering questions and put us in a room with a bed and a pullout sofa in a different hotel property that shares the building. I can’t really review the hotel because the room we had was technically in a different one.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Norton, North Myrtle Beach

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Curtain did not work. Hallway was 60 degrees even after reporting it. “Restaurant”serves wings and not much else. Breakfast cold bar is $10 Basically a Super 8 experience at a Hilton price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025