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Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

3.0 star property
Hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, steps from Carolina Coliseum

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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace
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Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC is centrally located, featuring a seasonal outdoor pool, fire pit, on-site restaurant for breakfast, and in-room WiFi. Close to Carolina Coliseum and Colonial Life Arena. Helpful staff provides express check-in and laundry services.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, pay movies

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Columbia, a neighborhood in Columbia, Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC is near a train station. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Carolina Coliseum or Colonial Life Arena. Kayaking offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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630 Assembly St, Columbia, SC, 29201-4029

What's nearby

  • Colonial Life Arena - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of South Carolina - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • South Carolina State House - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Williams Brice Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 17 min walk
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Fellow Pizzeria and Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪California Dreaming - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪University of South Carolina Bookstore - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Hotel near Colonial Life Arena
Located close to Carolina Coliseum and Koger Center for the Arts, Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC provides a firepit, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, free newspapers, and a ballroom
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a banquet hall, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 189 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (USD 10 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 10 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 9 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and 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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 2 percent destination fee will be charged
  • A damage deposit of USD 100.00 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 10 per day (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Courtyard Columbia Downtown
Courtyard Columbia Downtown USC
Courtyard Marriott Columbia Downtown USC
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Courtyard Marriott USC Hotel Columbia Downtown
Marriott USC
Courtyard Columbia Downtown At Usc Hotel Columbia
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Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC Hotel Columbia

Frequently asked questions

Does Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC?

Self parking is available for USD 10 per day.

What time is check-in at Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC located?

Located in Downtown Columbia, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Carolina Coliseum and Koger Center for the Arts. Colonial Life Arena and University of South Carolina are also within 10 minutes. Columbia Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 625 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ansel

Liked: Amenities
Fantastic stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff very friendly, a lot of dinning and site seeing options within walking distance of hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to the university, Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for attending USC events.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it there very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

I loved everything about the property. I have stayed at this property before and love it. I used the pool this time and sat outside by the outdoor couches and fireplace and really enjoyed it. Excellent stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was key for us because we were visiting Univ of SC for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone is so friendly. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ansel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location to all of downtown Columbia. Beautiful hotel and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CAROLINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming staff and close to the USC campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and would recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was well situated and gave good access to Columbia’s downtown
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Amenities
Excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Onsite parking was secure and convenient. Room was clean and as expected.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my favorite place to stay in Columbia. Good location. Very nice hotel. Fee parking. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient bc our daughter goes to Univeristy of SC
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean hotel near USC campus. Perfect for our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is prefect distance from the campus and other activities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean hotel in and out. In a decent location and the room was very clean and comfy, however I would have wanted a better view versus the awing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about my stay. 3rd time at the hotel and will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay here. The hotel was very clean and the staff were all very polite and friendly. The food from the bistro downstairs was really great. There is a pool but no hot tub. The parking garage is a very tight squeeze, and there is no valet parking. The hotel is within walking distance of several different restaurants which is very convenient. The room was a little noisy though and there was a lot of street noise we could hear throughout the night. I would stay here again, especially if I had an event at USC.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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