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Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

2.5 star property
Start the day with a continental breakfast before exploring Columbia's historic downtown. Enjoy a gym and 24-hour business center.

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Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District is in the heart of the city. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, dry cleaning, a gym, 24-hour business center, free in-room WiFi, laundry services, and an on-site gift shop. Visitors particularly appreciate the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

One King Bed, Non-Smoking, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, Accessible

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

2 Queen Beds Room, Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

King Study with Sofabed

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Mobility Hearing Accessible Two Double Room with Tub

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Hearing Accessible Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Mobility Hearing Accessible King Room with Tub

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

Mobility Hearing Accessible King Room with Roll in Shower

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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  • Free WiFi

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  • Free WiFi

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  • Free WiFi

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One king bed nonsmoking

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  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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One King Study sofabed non smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Two queen beds nonsmoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

King Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Columbia, a neighborhood in Columbia, Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District is in the entertainment district and near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Congaree National Park, while South Carolina State Museum and Columbia Museum of Art are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at Colonial Life Arena, and consider making time for Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, a top attraction not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Columbia travel guide
Map
822 Gervais St, Columbia, SC, 29201-3126

What's nearby

  • South Carolina State House
    South Carolina State House
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of South Carolina
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Colonial Life Arena
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Koger Center for the Arts
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Columbia Station
    13 min walk
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cola's Restaurant
    6 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    4 min walk
  • Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
    8 min walk
  • Hickory Tavern
    4 min walk
  • IHOP
    8 min walk

About this property

Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

Hotel near Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Located close to South Carolina State House and Colonial Life Arena, Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District provides free continental breakfast, a firepit, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi and a gym are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • An elevator, outdoor furniture, and a front-desk safe
  • Laundry services, a TV in the lobby, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 123 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 43-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 17.28 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

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
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2001
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Parking lot is located in the back of the hotel. Lincoln Street]
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 17.28 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit cards, and cash
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 CleanStay (Hilton)

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

Property is also known as

Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown
Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District
Hampton Inn Historic
Hampton Inn Historic District Hotel Columbia-Downtown
Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District Hotel
Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District Hotel
Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District Columbia
Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District Hotel Columbia

Frequently asked questions

Is Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 17.28 per day.

What time is check-in at Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District located?

Located in Downtown Columbia, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, South Carolina State House, and University of South Carolina. Colonial Life Arena and South Carolina State Museum are also within 15 minutes. Columbia Station is 13 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

Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 628 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1002 reviews

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Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect location for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen Howell

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Yes, the property was pet friendly and breakfast was enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff were amazing! Super helpful and friendly. Also the chocolate chip cookies were to die for! Hotel was very clean and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Aleksandr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is safe and easy but very expensive. Breakfast was fresh and good selection. Our room didn't have any windows, just a brick wall.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location- central to everything in Columbia. Our room was well appointed- we were on the first floor which gave us easy access to the lobby with minimal noise. Front desk staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Phyllis

Kitchen was clean and food was good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

bryan

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The rooms were clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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Clean, great staff. Nice rooms in walkable area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laidback

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Nice stay. Convenient to many dining options
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and spacious and the staff was friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were friendly, parking was easy, and the free breakfast was great. It was in a safe and convenient location, with only a short walk to local concert venues.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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Very nice place and location is great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

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Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless clean. Nice hospitality. In the middle of the vista.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean rooms is a wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a clean and comfortable. The hotel was convenient to dining and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, comfortable and we will definitely be back while visiting our daughter at UofSC!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Most recently remodeled, rooms are very spacious. Staff is wonderful. Love the free breakfast 😉
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Good breakfast .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the Vista area, easy walks to multiple dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, breakfast was decent and fresh items were always being brought out. It is centrally located and we were able to walk to most things.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and courteous. Our room was comfortable and clean. The complimentary breakfast was excellent with a good variety. For other dining, several excellent restaurants were within easy walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Naja

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is right in the middle of 5 Points Columbia. Convenient to restaurants, shops and activities. Parking can be tricky here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025