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Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 8-minute walk to University of South Carolina

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Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District is in the heart of the city. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, dry cleaning, a gym, 24-hour business center, free in-room WiFi, laundry services, and an on-site gift shop. Visitors particularly appreciate the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

One King Bed, Non-Smoking, Accessible

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Room, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

One king bed nonsmoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

One King Study sofabed non smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Two queen beds nonsmoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
822 Gervais St, Columbia, SC, 29201-3126

What's nearby

  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of South Carolina - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • South Carolina State House - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Colonial Life Arena - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • South Carolina State Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 13 min walk
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hickory Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tsunami Sushi Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blue Marlin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

Hotel near Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Located close to South Carolina State House and Colonial Life Arena, Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District provides free continental breakfast, a firepit, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi and a gym are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • A gift shop, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • A vending machine, coffee/tea in the lobby, and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 123 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 43-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, free infant beds, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 17.28 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2001
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Parking lot is located in the back of the hotel. Lincoln Street]
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 17.28 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown
Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District
Hampton Inn Historic
Hampton Inn Historic District Hotel Columbia-Downtown
Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District Hotel
Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District Hotel
Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District Columbia
Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District Hotel Columbia

Frequently asked questions

Is Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 17.28 per day.

What time is check-in at Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District?

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

What time is check-out at Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District located?

Located in Downtown Columbia, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, South Carolina State House, and University of South Carolina. Colonial Life Arena and South Carolina State Museum are also within 15 minutes. Columbia Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 621 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a great choice and I would not hesitate to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean rooms is a wonderful staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was a clean and comfortable. The hotel was convenient to dining and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place and location is great!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

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

10/10 Excellent

Antonio Devon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything, very nice area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Most recently remodeled, rooms are very spacious. Staff is wonderful. Love the free breakfast 😉
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean, comfortable and we will definitely be back while visiting our daughter at UofSC!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service done the Hilton Way every single time
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place. Friendly staff. Wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cheyrenne

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel would not allow 24 hour cancellation. Horrible way to do business!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Good breakfast .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the Vista area, easy walks to multiple dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
perfectly fine place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed great. Close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at this property last year & had a terrible experience. The property was under construction then & the staff were rude. Now the staff were friendly and helpful and the property looked fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Naja

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is right in the middle of 5 Points Columbia. Convenient to restaurants, shops and activities. Parking can be tricky here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and courteous. Our room was comfortable and clean. The complimentary breakfast was excellent with a good variety. For other dining, several excellent restaurants were within easy walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, breakfast was decent and fresh items were always being brought out. It is centrally located and we were able to walk to most things.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location in the Vista area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall had a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall clean and comfortable, with a lot of things within walking distance. We only stayed one night en route to elsewhere but had a good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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