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American Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Columbia with free parking

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Reception
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Located near the University of South Carolina, the American Inn offers travelers convenient laundry facilities, complimentary in-room WiFi, self-parking options, and 24/7 front desk service for any assistance needed during their stay.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1337 Garner Lane, Columbia, SC, 29210

What's nearby

  • Riverbanks Zoo and Garden - 4 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • University of South Carolina - 9 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 9 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Colonial Life Arena - 9 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Township Auditorium - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 9 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬11 min walk

About this property

American Inn

Motel near University of South Carolina
American Inn provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at American Inn have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • 40-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

American Inn Columbia
American Inn Motel
American Inn Columbia
American Inn Motel Columbia

Frequently asked questions

Is American Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at American Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at American Inn?

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

What time is check-out at American Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is American Inn located?

Located in St. Andrews, this motel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from BTM Dutch Square Cinema 14 and within 3 mi (5 km) of Three Rivers Greenway and Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. University of South Carolina and Earlewood Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

American Inn Reviews

6.4

6.4

Cleanliness

6.2

Location

6.8

Staff & service

6.2

Eco-friendliness

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 140 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Offered a nice quiet place to get dicked down
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mike

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

It was aight

It was a raggedy roach motel but the service was decent, Friendly. The water was hot and the online comp went pretty quickly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Ricky

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
SAVE YOUR MONEY, DO NOT STAY HERE I reserved room for 4 night stay and from the moment I walked in room I regretted it. this was a disappointing stay – Safety and Cleanliness Concerns I had a very frustrating and disappointing experience during my stay. Multiple electrical outlets in the room were either faulty or loose, creating both inconvenience and serious safety concerns. The microwave malfunctioned — it powered off mid-use and locked my food inside, leaving me unable to retrieve it. I was forced to purchase additional food because of this. To make matters worse, the air conditioning unit was extremely loud and rattled throughout the night, making it difficult to get any proper rest. The final straw was discovering a roach in the bathroom — completely unacceptable from a cleanliness standpoint. This stay fell far below basic expectations for comfort, safety, and hygiene. I would not recommend this hotel unless these issues are addressed and resolved.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful place to be
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Katie

Liked: Staff & service
Room was what is expected at this price point and location. One thing to note - we booked a one king bed room that was said to sleep 3. In the photo there was an upholstered chair next to the bed which we assumed was a single fold out bed. Nope! Thankfully, as we were 2 adults and a 7 year old we all shared the bed with no issues, but the story would have been very different if it was 3 adults!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

MD ATIKUR

Liked: Staff & service
good experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jerrell

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay away.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Simple hotel. Staff was nice. Hotel was clean. It was a bit dated. For the money, that's to be expected. Not much to look at in the area. Easy drive to food and drinks. Only 10 mins away from the stadium.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities
Un poco sucio
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Room was clean. Outside grounds not so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

GF

Disliked: Amenities
Convenient to food, shopping, and the Interstates (I-20 & I-26). Not a good place for more than 1 or 2 nights
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Mikki

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was mold on the ceilings. Even after switch rooms. The smell of mold and mildew made me puke repeatedly. I tried to check out before attending my brother's army graduation and no body would answer the front desk. I called and no one answered. I checked out early because I couldn't stomach the place and now I can't get ahold of anyone for a refund. This place is horrible and needs closed down! It's a health hazard!!!157.00 for what? Making me sick? Stay away!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Laura

It was ok
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

OK for the price

Lobby is blocked off & you only see staff thru a window & a small open slot underneath. Room was big & clean, but outside of motel was not as clean. After things got quiet about 10 P. M., everything was fine. Staff was courteous
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Well for one I paid for a hotel room.I in know way shape or form stayed in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Denep

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is literally ONE step above sleeping in the street
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly, rooms very clean smelt good, a pleasant experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

LiLiane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Concerning, but a good stay

It was a bit hidden. Area looks questionable, but overall, for a cheap one night place to stay, it was okay. Free on site parking. Microwave and fridge. I was going to put food in fridge, BUT it was not plugged in and had MOLD inside. Not sure why there is a sheet over the couch. I did not want to find out either. Bathroom had a smell. The plus side is for the price and condition (my toom was not bad outside of the fridge), there was AC, and NO ROACHES OR BUGS in my room. Yay for that!!! I was traveling solo. Was left alone by other guests.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Na

Na
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Entry into the main lobby was always locked. It was not a good experience was
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Clemente

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
El personas de recepción fue muy descortés y desagradable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Value

Good Bed. Reasonably quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Their Customer Service Is Very Poor. My Kids Couldn’t Even Play Outside I Do Not Recommend Them To Anybody
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

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