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Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Lobby
Junior Suite (Bridal King Junior Suite) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe
Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Horseshoe King Jr Suite)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Living area | TV

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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TV

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (3x3 Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 1 King Bed | Living area | TV

Family Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (3x3 Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite (Bridal King Junior Suite)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Twin Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite (Sir Big Spur King Jr Suite)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1619 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC, 29201

What's nearby

  • Township Auditorium - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • University of South Carolina - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Colonial Life Arena - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Williams Brice Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 8 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cook-Out - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Knowledge Perk Coffee Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Colloquium Café - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Upscale hotel near University of South Carolina
Consider a stay at Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC and take advantage of a terrace, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Trophy Room, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-in
  • A TV in the lobby, luggage storage, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and location
Room features
All 119 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Languages

English, Spanish

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

  • Self parking on site (USD 10 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 15 for adults and USD 5 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Trophy Room

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 2,200 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1910
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • 2 percent destination fee will be charged

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 15 for adults, and USD 5 to 15 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 10 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Inn USC
Inn USC Wyndham Garden
Inn USC Wyndham Garden Columbia
USC Inn
USC Wyndham
USC Wyndham Garden
USC Wyndham Garden Columbia
Wyndham Columbia
Wyndham Garden Columbia
Wyndham USC
Inn USC Columbia
Inn at USC Hotel Columbia
Inn at USC Hotel
Inn at USC Columbia
Inn at USC Wyndham Garden Columbia

Frequently asked questions

Is Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC?

Self parking is available for USD 10 per night.

What time is check-in at Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

What time is check-out at Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC located?

Located in Downtown Columbia, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Town Theatre and University of South Carolina. Trinity Episcopal Cathedral and McKissick Museum are also within 15 minutes. Columbia Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 800 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another excellent stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Awesome place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Fun interior. Clean and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay when prices are not too high
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
BEAUTIFUL AND CLEAN HOTEL
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Firs time to Columbia and this hotel is an old dorm, super cute and right on campus.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice property adjoining the college campus. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was spotless and rooms so nice. Everyone that worked there were so kind and helpful. What a cool vibe. The coffee is delicious - even the people that work at the bar/cafe are great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay right on campus.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Unique and charming decor. Cozy relaxing spots to chill both inside and outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet property with friendly staff and good grounds for dog walking
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No free morning coffee but otherwise a solid place and great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and loved the bar area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Graduate! Such a cool idea to incorporate college theme. Beautiful and fun and so memorable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love all the uniques touches at this hotel. The trophy room was a great place for a drink after a day of exploring.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right o campus!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We checked in late and left early however we shall return to fully enjoy all that this property has to offer! Our brief stay affordable us the opportunity to experience excellent customer service as well as the comforts of our chic and cozy staged King room! We look forward to our next stay at this property!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great and conveniently located near the USC welcome center. We only stayed 1 night so cannot comment too much but the staff at check in, check out and for breakfast were all excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Adorable hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Public areas were dirty and needed some attention too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent as always!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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