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Clarion Hotel Downtown

2.0 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, near University of South Carolina

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Located in downtown's center, Clarion Hotel Downtown offers a contemporary retreat with an outdoor pool and 24/7 fitness center. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi and complimentary coffee or tea in the lobby before exploring the nearby University of South Carolina campus.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Basic Room, 1 King Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 357 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Gervais Street, 1615, Columbia, SC, 29201

What's nearby

  • Township Auditorium - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • South Carolina State House - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Benedict College - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of South Carolina - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Colonial Life Arena - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cook-Out - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Knowledge Perk Coffee Company - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Roly Poly - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Big Dave's Cheesesteaks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks @ Prisma Health Baptist Medical Center - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Clarion Hotel Downtown

Hotel near University of South Carolina
Clarion Hotel Downtown provides amenities like a 24-hour gym and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • RV/bus/truck parking, a ballroom, and ATM/banking services
  • Meeting rooms, a front-desk safe, and free newspapers
  • An elevator, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All 85 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free weekday newspapers.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and phones

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1980

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during the summer:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Clarion Downtown Columbia
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Carolina University Inn
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Frequently asked questions

Does Clarion Hotel Downtown have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. The pool will be closed during the summer.

What time is check-in at Clarion Hotel Downtown?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Clarion Hotel Downtown?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Clarion Hotel Downtown located?

Located in Downtown Columbia, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wilson House and University of South Carolina. Trinity Episcopal Cathedral and South Carolina State House are also within 15 minutes.

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