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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near University of South Carolina

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

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501 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC, 29201

What's nearby

  • South Carolina State Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Colonial Life Arena - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • University of South Carolina - 1 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Riverbanks Zoo and Garden - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lizard's Thicket - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Old Chicago - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Liberty Tap Room & Grill - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Hotel near University of South Carolina
Consider a stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a snack bar/deli.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and outdoor furniture
  • A front-desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 81 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and free infant beds

Languages

English

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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

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 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)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Columbia Downtown
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Columbia Downtown
Holiday Inn Express Suites Columbia Downtown
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Columbia Downtown
Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown Hotel
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown Columbia

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 at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown?

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 Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park and University of South Carolina. Finlay Park and Richard Samuel Roberts House are also within 10 minutes. Columbia Station is 19 minutes by foot.

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 557 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1000 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Super clean great room and decor all up to date and the breakfast is phenomenal.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Everything was as advertised, definitely will be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Good selection gor breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

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

6/10

Clean, nice outside seating area .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

I enjoy the property and front desk assistance.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Stayed one night it was great! I gave the area a 4 because we didn’t really explore that area as we were there to tour USC
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Dining options
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Very convenient and staff was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Clean & quiet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Cleanliness. Great Breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

The room is comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10

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

10/10

The whole place smelled so good. The bedding and bed was comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

The hotel was great. The room was cozy. We were by the road and the traffic was noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Everyone was so nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

Great Staff, very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Great place to stay! The staff was super friendly and nice! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

The staff was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10

A car is necessary to enjoy everything that Columbia has to offer but the hotel was very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10

It was a decent hotel but when it rained our window was leaking and some updates were needed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

This was my second stay in the last six months and both visits were great! Very accommodating and helpful front desk. They are transparent about road noise, but I travel with ear plugs so no problem for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10

Ice machine was dirty
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Staff not very friendly and hit with an unexpected parking fee. Ridiculous for this area
Stayed 1 night in May 2025