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The Lantern Columbia

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Located close to University of South Carolina, The Lantern Columbia provides shopping on site, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and a restaurant are available to all guests.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Tower

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Patio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Tower

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Downtown Columbia, a neighborhood in Columbia, is home to The Lantern Columbia. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and EdVenture Children's Museum are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Koger Center for the Arts and South Carolina State Museum. South Carolina State Fairgrounds and Riverbanks Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Visit our Columbia travel guide
Map
1001 Senate St, Columbia, SC, 29201

What's nearby

  • South Carolina State House
    South Carolina State House
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of South Carolina
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Colonial Life Arena
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Koger Center for the Arts
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Cola's Restaurant
    4 min walk
  • Republic Biergarten & Kitchen
    3 min walk
  • Hickory Tavern
    4 min walk
  • Tsunami Sushi Restaurant
    9 min walk
  • Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
    4 min walk

About this property

The Lantern Columbia

Hotel near University of South Carolina
At The Lantern Columbia, you can look forward to shopping on site, a fireplace in the lobby, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and a water dispenser
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and a TV in the lobby
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 59 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and satellite channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 30 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15.00 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 30 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per day
  • 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 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lantern Columbia pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 150 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 30 per day.

What time is check-in at The Lantern Columbia?

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

What time is check-out at The Lantern Columbia?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Lantern Columbia located?

Located in Downtown Columbia, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center and University of South Carolina. South Carolina State House and African American History Monument are also within 10 minutes. Columbia Station is 18 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Lantern Columbia Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms, good restaurant. This will be my go-to hotel in Columbia, SC
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John-David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were fantastic...service was top notch...location was perfect and every thing about this place is 5-star. STRONGLY recommend The Lantern...amazing from top to bottom!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the lantern was terrific. I loved th clean comfortable rooms and the lobby vibe the most
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous and helpful staff in person and via text. Location was great and VERY pet friendly!
Winston loved The Lantern!
Plenty of spaces to walk nearby - and all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
EVERYTHING was great! Check-in was easy. Staff was super nice and helpful. Location was easy to get in and out of. The room was immaculate. I especially loved the shower!!!!! The bed felt like sleeping on a cloud.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brand new hotel! Super clean. Think we were the second people to have stayed in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The room was very clean and the bed and bedding was extremely comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was exceptional and top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has an incredible story. From 1951-1994, it was a fire station. They've done an amazing job holding the tradition. They hire adults with special needs, something we totally support. The bar is great. The food was not so great. You hear everything, the person upstairs, the people just talking in the hall at 1AM. If we come back, and we do plan on it, we will request a second floor room. Fine for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , staff was on spot and location was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

mike

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026