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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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Property amenity
Lobby
Seasonal outdoor pool
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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
Premium bedding
  • 23.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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
Premium bedding
  • 23.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 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
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 35.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 35.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
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
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Fellow Pizzeria and Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪California Dreaming - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Park St - ‬10 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, a TV in the lobby, and a gift shop
  • A water dispenser, outdoor furniture, and 2 meeting rooms
  • 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
  • Partially open bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

Languages

English, Spanish

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 path of travel
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

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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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Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 613 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 237 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

We enjoyed our stay and would recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

This place is prefect distance from the campus and other activities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The staff is very accommodating and friendly. It was a bit noisy with the train nearby but overall a positive experience and I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Loved everything about my stay. 3rd time at the hotel and will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The staff was nice and welcoming. The breakfast was really good.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great staff Clean room Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very pleased with my stay there! I will definitely book another stay the next time I’m in town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Quietness of the hotel as a whole.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great property and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The hotel was lovely. Very friendly staff. Parking was easy and covered. Beds were comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Everything was awesome
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

It's a very convenient location and was very clean. Staff was nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Very nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Perfect spot when visiting USC
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Great location and Andrew are desk made it a great experience. There was an unexpected maintenance issue in our room when we checked in and he made it right with no hesitation. Also greater is every night and remembered why we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

It was very noisy unfortunately. The location is nice being close to the campus but trains and other external things made it noisy and tough to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10

The location is perfect and super close to USC. The rooms are a little dated, just okay. The staff was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Very nice hotel and staff! Clean and updated.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

It is across the street from the college. So many intelligent friendly and fun people. All walks of life. I sat at the bar had a drink. I ordered a burger and immediately met friends on each side of me. So friendly and fun. Even the service was exceptional and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Didn't care fir the structure of tge shower. It was awkward and not user friendlt. Very friendly staff to include the bistro, housekeeping and front desk.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10

Toilet broken. Asked to have fixed and wasn’t creating a disgusting situation. Should have been offered a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Great location near the University of South Carolina.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025