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Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near University of South Carolina

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility Access Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility Access Tub)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility Access Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Mobility, Access Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll In Shower)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1233 Washington Street, Columbia, SC, 29201

What's nearby

  • Township Auditorium - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of South Carolina - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Colonial Life Arena - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Williams Brice Stadium - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 7 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cola's Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cantina 76 On Main - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Camon Japanese Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Grand on Main - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Hotel near University of South Carolina
You can look forward to dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a 24-hour gym at Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Toast to Toast-, the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business center are available to all guests.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Outdoor furniture and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 90 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
  • Flat-screen TVs with streaming services and premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and free infant beds

Languages

English, Korean, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 19 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 15 for adults and USD 8 to 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Toast to Toast-

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 325 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 10 floors
  • Built in 1954
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

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
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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 100.00 per accommodation

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 15.00 for adults, and USD 8.00 to 8.00 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 19 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG?

Self parking is available for USD 19 per day.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG?

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

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG located?

Located in Downtown Columbia, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of First Baptist Church and University of South Carolina. Soda City Market and Columbia Museum of Art are also within 5 minutes. Columbia Station is 25 minutes by foot.

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Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 374 out of 611 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 138 out of 611 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 611 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 611 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 611 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay, the staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saresa

The staff was very friendly. The hotel and room was very clean. The location was perfect it had shopping places to eat within walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jermaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Covenant, affordable and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Good economical choice for visiting Columbia while upholding a standard for comfort. Very central location in downtown with some great spots nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was Top tier. Staff was very friendly. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff did a great job!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

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

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Amenities
The hotels in a great location reasonably priced staff is so accommodating parking is easy and reasonable would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impressed with your front desk staff. Nice room - quiet - air conditioning was efficient and did not keep me awake! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great all around
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location; friendly staff; convenient with small bar area in lobby
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

DrTed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
View of the dumpster and garage.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheronne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is actually clean, but parking is awful. You'll have to walk down dirty, stinky stairs to get back to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good central location. Very clean and good service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nick

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There was a homeless person sleeping in the parking garage elevator. Only one entrance to the hotel. We had to walk in the rain from parking garage to front door
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot in downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and great staff. Parking garage elevators didn’t work after midnight so had to walk through alleys.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and very cozy room
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Staff was so nice, facilities very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean and close to campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amsal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, clean property, downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

PEDRO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was great everything looks freshly remodeled
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025