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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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A modern room with large windows, a green armchair, a brown chair, a small round table, and a potted plant.
A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a sign with a green logo, a digital phone, and a plant.
A modern hotel entrance with a green sign, outdoor seating, and planters.
A modern bar area with a sign reading "TOAST ORDER HERE," bar stools, a counter with a laptop, and a display of liquor bottles.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, and a view of buildings through the windows.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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1233 Washington Street, Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Place, South Carolina State House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Township Auditorium
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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A bed with white bedding and a wooden headboard.

Standard Room

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of buildings through the window.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of buildings through the window.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a door leading to another room.

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
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a door leading to another room.

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

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of buildings through the window.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Communications)

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of buildings through the window.

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

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, a chair, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, a chair, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Communications)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, a chair, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Communications)

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a TV, a chair, and a lamp.

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

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

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About the neighborhood

Columbia

Heart of Columbia.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Columbia hotel, you'll find University of South Carolina and Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. First Baptist Church and Soda City Market are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • South Carolina State House - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of South Carolina - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Township Auditorium - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Colonial Life Arena - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Halls Chophouse Columbia - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪East Bay Deli - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Market On Main - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hanabi Hibachi & Sushi - ‬6 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 Jul 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG on Aug 23, 2026 start from $104, 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 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 475 out of 789 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 789 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 789 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 789 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 789 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean and comfortable. Amenities are good - gym, bar and seating area. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great weekend get away. Breakfast was awesome. Nice town
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a phenomenal stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM MICHAEL

Clean room and staff were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Sarit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great place to sleep . small hotel. nicely renovated and modern
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was clean and staff was very nice. Parking is a bit of a pain, but the neighborhood is very walkable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was amazing, best room and very good price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bailey

It was a clean room. Staff was super nice!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Samara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at this hotel was absolutely wonderful from start to finish. The staff was incredibly welcoming, professional, and attentive, making sure every detail of my stay was comfortable and enjoyable. The check-in process was smooth, and the team went above and beyond to ensure I had everything I needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Juliet

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
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

staff was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice staff and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sunday

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Immaculate room, out standing customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay, the staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

AMY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a consistent and convenient place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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4/10 Poor

Joy

Meh
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Iyawna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was very clean and customer service was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, good location, clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean AC worked parking was convenient
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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