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Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

3.0 star property

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Property amenity
Room, 2 Queen Beds
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Front of property
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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630 Assembly St, Columbia, SC, 29201-4029
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Koger Center for the Arts
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Colonial Life Arena
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(61 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, pay films

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Columbia

A stay at Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC places you in the heart of Columbia, within a 5-minute walk of Carolina Coliseum and Koger Center for the Arts. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from University of South Carolina and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Colonial Life Arena.

What's nearby

  • University of South Carolina - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Koger Center for the Arts - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Colonial Life Arena - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • South Carolina State House - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 17 min walk
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thirsty Fellow - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪University of South Carolina Bookstore - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, steps from Carolina Coliseum
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC offers 189 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 189 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Partially open bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and complimentary newspapers.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC has a restaurant serving breakfast only.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Covered parking on site (USD 10 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 10 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 9 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 100.00 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 10 per day (in/out privileges)

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 uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
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

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Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 632 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

william

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

neil

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place at a great location

Hotel was very clean overall. Never made it to breakfast. The staff was extremely friendly. Great location, Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went above and beyond to open up the swimming pool and set up chairs for us. At breakfast Sharina was exceptionally friendly and helpful to clean tables , bring out our food and overrall so pleasant . All of the staff were so friendly. The location was perfect to be near USC campus .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ivonne

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was so nice. Pristine. Less than a 15 minute walk to the Colonial Life Arena for a show. Staff was super helpful and friendly. We'll def stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shamell

Liked: Amenities
I enjoyed my stay and would stay again. The cleaning ladies are sweet hearts. I wish I knew their names for this review especially the one with locs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cedric

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The bathroom sink was clogged
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room. Good fitness center great staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shonterria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The property was very nice and convenient to the venue
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I expected for for my money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’m surprised by some of the bad reviews because the staff from the moment we arrived to the moment we left was very kind and hospitable. The bartender was lovely and made our stay even better. We instantly felt as if we have known her because of how warm she was.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pranav

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were decent size, bathrooms were clean. No safety deposit box available. On USC campus!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ryan at the front desk was very friendly and informative. He made our stay so easy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy-Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shatavia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was a 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025