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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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

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Air conditioning
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)

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Air conditioning
TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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Air conditioning
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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Riverbanks Zoo and Garden - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Williams Brice Stadium - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bierkeller Brewing Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tsunami Sushi Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Twin Peaks - ‬7 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

Policies

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

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 at Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown?

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, University of South Carolina, and Colonial Life Arena. South Carolina State Museum and Three Rivers Greenway are also within 5 minutes. Columbia Station is 11 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 274 out of 365 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 365 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 365 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 365 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 365 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

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

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

john

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

8/10 Good

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good breakfast. Utilitarian rooms and have to pay for parking
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The entire experience was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Tru Hotel was awesome. I especially liked that there were no rugs in the rooms - it made it really clean and fresh
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked everything about the Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, staff was amazing. Easy check in was great only down side is paying to park
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aneesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Definitely would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to University, staff is lovely, room is beautiful and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and friendly. Shouldn’t have to pay for parking if you stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great clean place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms- property looks brand new
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Athena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast included was excellent. The lobby area is huge with multiple seating options and the bar area was a bonus too
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trey

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

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is clean and beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, clean, 24 hour manned front desk- easy drive to everywhere in Columbia!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and out
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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