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Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near University of South Carolina

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Near Colonial Life Arena, Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown provides free breakfast, a gym, and a business center. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

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Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Hair dryer
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

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Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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400 Gervais Street, Building 2, Columbia, SC, 29201

What's nearby

  • South Carolina State Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • EdVenture Children's Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of South Carolina - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Colonial Life Arena - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 11 min walk
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bierkeller Brewing Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tsunami Sushi Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Columbia Craft Brewing Company - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Hotel near University of South Carolina
Located close to Colonial Life Arena, Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown provides free breakfast, a gym, and a business center. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and a 24-hour front desk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 12 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Business services

  • Business center

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Special check-in instructions

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Up to 75 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 12 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet (varies based on length of 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 12 per day.

Where is Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown located?

Located in Downtown Columbia, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of EdVenture Children's Museum, Colonial Life Arena, and University of South Carolina. South Carolina State Museum and Three Rivers Greenway are also within 5 minutes. Columbia Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 342 out of 446 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 446 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 446 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 446 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 446 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LaRheta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and breakfast was amazing. Great little spot.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very clean hotel. Will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terreka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel, wonderful staff,great location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean, convenient location & the food was good!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelique

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, very clean room and great wings.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff - a bar n apps good at night n able to play pool was fun ! Breakfast was great ! Room was wonderful! Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip and Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire hotel was nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience, very upscale fun vibe, CLEAN and staff was very professional. Beds/pillows SUPER comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Rooms, pleasant staff, and great food in the Paradise Bar/lounge area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was nice a staff was great. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was absolutely wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and service. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect!! Except parking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean! Staff was extremely friendly. Breakfast was amazing and the location is ideal, close to USC!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was amazing so much to choose from I love it so much I’m going there again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean, check in was quick and easy, and the staff were friendly and attentive. The breakfast had a large variety of delicious food. The lobby/bar/breakfast area was spacious, clean, and good place to meet and visit with all of our friends and family who came into town. C
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were nice & professional. Facility was very clean and every area smelled fresh and inviting. I didn't eat breakfast but it smelled amazing. Just know there are extra per day parking fees.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, well kept, nice staff, great shower
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was clean the staff was very friendly and the breakfast was tremendous look forward to going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room. Very courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The personnel that checked me in and the personnel that checked me out were both friendly and efficient. Breakfast was good and offered multiple options. I don't agree with paying for parking.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Asya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to everything and the room was clean and super friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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