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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

3.0 star property
Travelers start their day with convenient to-go breakfast before energizing in the state-of-the-art gym or relaxing in the charming outdoor space

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown offers practical amenities in the heart of Columbia. Guests enjoy to-go breakfast, dry cleaning, a terrace, gym, snack bar/deli, free in-room WiFi, and attentive staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, Multiple Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Studio, Multiple Beds

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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Hearing Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Downtown Columbia, a neighborhood in Columbia, is home to Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown. Williams Brice Stadium is a notable landmark and some of the area's popular attractions include South Carolina State Fairgrounds and Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Colonial Life Arena or Carolina Coliseum. Visit our Columbia travel guide
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501 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC, 29201

What's nearby

  • Aerial view of the South Carolina skyline at dusk in Columbia, SC. Columbia is the capital of the U.S. state of South Carolina and serves as the county seat of Richland County
    University of South Carolina
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • South Carolina State Museum
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • EdVenture Children's Museum
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Colonial Life Arena
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Columbia Station
    19 min walk
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bierkeller Brewing Company
    13 min walk
  • McDonald's
    11 min walk
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
    18 min walk
  • Lizard's Thicket
    16 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    10 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 10 per night)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Transfer shower
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
10 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 10.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per stay

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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 10.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown located?

Located in Downtown Columbia, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Finlay Park and University of South Carolina. Governor's Mansion and EdVenture Children's Museum are also within 15 minutes. Columbia Station is 19 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 557 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fairfield is a clean relaxing environment. Staff were very nice and ready to help when needed. I plan to stay there whenever I’m in Columbia.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes, the staffand cleanliness of the hotel were exceptional.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mickey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms , Great Service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LaShawna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was great. Rooms were clean, staff were courteous and check in was fast. The hot breakfast was good over the weekend. Not too many selections on Monday. The location was in close proximity for our event at the Colonial Arena. I will choose this location again if ever in the area. day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pricing for the room, front desk staff nice and personable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean great room and decor all up to date and the breakfast is phenomenal.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with friendly staff, clean rooms and a great continental breakfast. The only negative was that my room faced the main road and it was noisy all night long.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, easy check in/out, good checkout time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was very pleasant and friendly, and the room was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great place to stay that is in a safe area and conveniently located to Riverbank zoo and downtown Columbia. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! The staff was super friendly and nice! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Brynn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
LOUD LOUD LOUD!! If you have no other choice but to stay here, bring noise cancelling headphone or really good earplugs. The street noise was terrible, nobody got any sleep due to the motorcycles, loud trucks, cops and ambulance sirens all night long. Definitely not worth what we paid for. AC unit ran all night long on top of that and it was only set to 70 degrees. TV volume was quiet even when adjust to 100!! Staff was nice and food was ok. But not worth it overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice outside seating area .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Quality property, friendly staff, very clean, conveniently located.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

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

Perfect Stay

Nice hotel, good location, friendly staff and management.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gennea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madiha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved our stay here. Everything was very good. Exactly how u need for a long road trip. Will be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and staff was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a good value and clean and not to far from downtown (walked to the basketball game). I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great Staff, very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Demond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

Perfect Getaway

Great weekend stay. The staff was welcoming, kind, and efficient. The rooms were clean, bed was comfortable, and breakfast was just right. We’ll stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The whole place smelled so good. The bedding and bed was comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful front desk staff. Breakfast was good, but would love to see more keto options.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025