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Hilton Columbia Center

3.5 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, 5-minute walk to University of South Carolina

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Exterior
Lobby
View from room
Reception
Hilton Columbia Center places travelers in the city's heart with essential amenities. Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant, swim in the outdoor pool, or work at the 24-hour business center. The University of South Carolina is nearby, and the staff earns praise.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

One King Bed, with Bathtub, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, Accessible, Bathtub (Parlor) | Living area | 42-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV, iPod dock

Room, Accessible, Bathtub (Parlor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Murphy Bed

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View from room

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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View from room

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View (Whirlpool)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Parlor) | Living area | 42-inch LED TV with satellite channels, TV, iPod dock

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds (Parlor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 4

King Room with Roll-in Shower-Mobility/Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Room With Bathtub-Mobility/Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

King Room with City View

  • Sleeps 2

Pool View King

  • Sleeps 2

Room With 2 Queen Beds And Bathtub-Mobility And Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds Room

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Pool View

  • Sleeps 4

2 Queen Beds City View

  • Sleeps 4

Room With 2 Queen Beds And Roll-in Shower-Mobility And Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

Hearing Accessible Queen Room with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4

Hearing Access King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

One king bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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One king bed junior suite | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

One king bed junior suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Two queens beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 King Whirlpool Tub-Pool View

  • Sleeps 2

Parlor Queen Murphy Bed Mob/Hear Access W/Tub

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
924 Senate St, Columbia, SC, 29201

What's nearby

  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • University of South Carolina - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Colonial Life Arena - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Township Auditorium - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Williams Brice Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hickory Tavern - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Republic Biergarten & Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tin Roof - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ruth's Chris Steak House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hilton Columbia Center

Hotel near University of South Carolina
Colonial Life Arena is located near Hilton Columbia Center, which provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a 24-hour gym. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Ruths Chris Steak House, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour business center.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Express check-out, free newspapers, and concierge services
  • Meeting rooms, a gift shop, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 222 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch HDTVs with satellite channels
  • Mini fridges, 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 and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 18 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 26 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: USD 14.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Ruths Chris Steak House

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 6,000 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • 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
  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2007
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with cable/satellite channels
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless 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
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately USD 14.95 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 18.00 per night
  • Valet parking fee: USD 26 per night (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, debit cards, and cash
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 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
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Columbia Hilton
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Frequently asked questions

Does Hilton Columbia Center have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hilton Columbia Center pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hilton Columbia Center?

Self parking is available for USD 18.00 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 26 per night.

What time is check-in at Hilton Columbia Center?

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

What time is check-out at Hilton Columbia Center?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hilton Columbia Center located?

Located in Downtown Columbia, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Columbia Regional Visitors Center and University of South Carolina. Colonial Life Arena and Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center are also within 10 minutes. Columbia Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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Hilton Columbia Center Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 629 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sterling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful and the location was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was great. I enjoyed the food and outings close by. Great staff and easy check-in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blakeley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel. Great and kind staff. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Swati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kind staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I loved the hotel and the valet parking!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is friendly and helpful. Close to USC. Nice outdoor pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Joyce

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff was great. However, the property itself is not well kept. The property is in need of a deep cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place. Very friendly people and great amenities! Very convenient place in Columbia!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

The staff went out of their way to make us comfortable. The property location fit our needs and pool area is a great place to relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was professional and very nice to all of us
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was an overnight quick stay. Very clean. Pool was closed for the day we were there.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
WONDERFULL
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

T'Keyah

Liked: Staff & service
Incorrect name on the tv and the previous guest had left their tipping information and all.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Oana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Terrible service. No soap.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good. Shower was clogged causing water to be on your feet the whole time
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
in particular, the staff was outstanding! look for merrick! he’s a gem!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great time and will be visiting again soon. Great team of employees, very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Comfortable and close to Everything
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Amenities
Great location. Clean rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice and with a comfortable bed. I enjoyed how close it was to the Convention Center as well as having multiple dining options, all within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was in a great location. We loved the pool
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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