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The Lantern Columbia

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 7-minute walk to University of South Carolina

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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.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, travel crib, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Netflix
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, travel crib, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Netflix
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, travel crib, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Netflix
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, travel crib, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Netflix
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Tower | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, travel crib, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Tower

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Netflix
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1001 Senate St, Columbia, SC, 29201

What's nearby

  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of South Carolina - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • South Carolina State House - 6 min walk - 0.4 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
  • ‪Hickory Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Republic Biergarten & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ruth's Chris Steak House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬5 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 smoke-free premises
  • A water dispenser, an elevator, 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 free toiletries
  • 55-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and travel cribs

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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
  • Travel crib

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

  • Free toiletries
  • 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

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

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 Town Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Columbia Station is 18 minutes by foot.

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