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Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

4.0 star property

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Traditional two-story building with a covered porch and well-manicured grounds.
Stroll through the serene park, surrounded by lush trees and a central water feature with a soothing fountain.
Relax in the serene garden surroundings, surrounded by lush greenery and comfortable seating areas.
Cozy room with a traditional fireplace, flanked by two armchairs, and a mantelpiece with ornaments.
Enjoy a drink at the bar, where you can watch the action on the flat-screen TV.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym

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Map
1619 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC, 29201
  • University of South Carolina
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Colonial Life Arena
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Horseshoe King Jr Suite) | Living area

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Horseshoe King Jr Suite)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lobby

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Lobby

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (3x3 Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Lobby

Family Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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Lobby

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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TV

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Lobby

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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TV

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (3x3 Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior Suite (Bridal King Junior Suite) | Living area

Junior Suite (Bridal King Junior Suite)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lobby

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Single Beds

Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite (Sir Big Spur King Jr Suite)

Junior Suite (Sir Big Spur King Jr Suite)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Columbia

With a stay at Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC, you'll be centrally located in Columbia, a 2-minute drive from University of South Carolina and 10 minutes from Fort Jackson. .This hotel is 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Lake Murray and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Williams Brice Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Township Auditorium - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of South Carolina - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Colonial Life Arena - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Williams Brice Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 8 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cook-Out - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Knowledge Perk Coffee Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Colloquium Café - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Art Deco hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC offers 119 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Columbia hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 119 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a terrace. This Art Deco hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Trophy Room serving guests of Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-in, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Columbia? This hotel has 2200 square feet (204 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Trophy Room - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 10 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 15 for adults and USD 5 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Trophy Room

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 2,200 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1910
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Express check-in available

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 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 50 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 15 for adults, and USD 5 to 15 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 10 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per 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 cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Inn USC
Inn USC Wyndham Garden
Inn USC Wyndham Garden Columbia
USC Inn
USC Wyndham
USC Wyndham Garden
USC Wyndham Garden Columbia
Wyndham Columbia
Wyndham Garden Columbia
Wyndham USC
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Inn at USC Hotel Columbia
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Inn at USC Wyndham Garden Columbia

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 796 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Laurie, Fairfax

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel if visiting UNC Chapel Hill
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Fun interior. Clean and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ron, Chicago

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Public areas were dirty and needed some attention too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tekeela

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Firs time to Columbia and this hotel is an old dorm, super cute and right on campus.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lakmini

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property but rooms could have been much cleaner.. we had to change the first room we got because it smelled bad..
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John A

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick overnight stay for a college visit. Loved the room, comfy bed, service location and the vibe. Food was just okay in the bar but the service was great despite the fact that the bartender was all by herself serving the bar and restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michaela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was spotless and rooms so nice. Everyone that worked there were so kind and helpful. What a cool vibe. The coffee is delicious - even the people that work at the bar/cafe are great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL, PLYMPTON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very happy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice property adjoining the college campus. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No free morning coffee but otherwise a solid place and great location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another excellent stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

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

Good spot for you UofSC visit

Cute place. No frills but does the job. Convenient to UofSC. Tiny bathroom. Food only ok.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justyna

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Graduate! Such a cool idea to incorporate college theme. Beautiful and fun and so memorable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The proximity to the campus can't be beat! Staff was friendly but the walls are THIN! Probably didn't help being located near the elevator the staff used for services.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food service was not up to par. Bartender does not know how to pour a drink. Your coffee is terrible and should be complimentary in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025