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Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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630 Assembly St, Columbia, SC, 29201-4029
  • Colonial Life Arena
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • University of South Carolina
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

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

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

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)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

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

  • 35 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 Access, Roll-In Shwr)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

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

  • Colonial Life Arena - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of South Carolina - 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
  • Williams Brice Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Fellow Pizzeria and Pub - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪California Dreaming - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪University of South Carolina Bookstore - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 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)
  • 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

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:

  • 2 percent destination fee will be charged
  • 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. 626 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean hotel in and out. In a decent location and the room was very clean and comfy, however I would have wanted a better view versus the awing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanissa, Graniteville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property. Ideal location to Colonial Life Arena.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stacey

Travelled with family
Toilet broken. Asked to have fixed and wasn’t creating a disgusting situation. Should have been offered a refund.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s not bad at all. Seems like it’s a decent area if you have an event around USC or a game.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great front desk staff. Cafe and bar terribly overpriced for the service and quality.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dori

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very accommodating and friendly. It was a bit noisy with the train nearby but overall a positive experience and I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alex

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very noisy unfortunately. The location is nice being close to the campus but trains and other external things made it noisy and tough to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

omohar

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall wonderful experience with this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

Great spot!

Perfect spot for a visit to USC. Easy to walk all around campus. Room was comfortable and clean. Staff was amazing, especially the shuttle driver Cynthia who went out of her way to show us some things in Columbia. We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl, DUDLEY

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is prefect distance from the campus and other activities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and clean hotel. Comfortable beds. Nice pool. Great location downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and Andrew are desk made it a great experience. There was an unexpected maintenance issue in our room when we checked in and he made it right with no hesitation. Also greater is every night and remembered why we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

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

10/10 Excellent

Rosella

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and would recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Was expecting for the price. I paid free breakfast because that’s what my son told me got there and yeah I guess we didn’t pay enough to get the free breakfast so very disappointed in that.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was awesome
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff Clean room Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025