Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Premium Room, 1 King Bed
Property amenity
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

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1233 Washington Street, Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • University of South Carolina
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Colonial Life Arena
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Communications, Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Mobility Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Columbia

With a stay at Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Columbia, within a 5-minute drive of University of South Carolina and Colonial Life Arena. .This hotel is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Fort Jackson and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Williams Brice Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Township Auditorium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of South Carolina - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Colonial Life Arena - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Williams Brice Stadium - 6 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 7 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Prohibition - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Market On Main - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cantina 76 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Camon Japanese Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bourbon - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Hotel with a restaurant, near University of South Carolina
Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 90 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Toast to Toast- serving guests of Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Columbia? This hotel has 325 square feet (30 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Toast to Toast- - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (USD 19 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 15 for adults and USD 8 to 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Toast to Toast-

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 325 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 10 floors
  • Built in 1954
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

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
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 15.00 for adults, and USD 8.00 to 8.00 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 19 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision

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Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 402 out of 659 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 659 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 659 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 659 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 659 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Business traveller
Comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariela E

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location - parking was not great, because of location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Neal

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jermaine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Covenant, affordable and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impressed with your front desk staff. Nice room - quiet - air conditioning was efficient and did not keep me awake! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ericka

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ericka

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was everything being that I was visiting for my daughter graduation from basic training from the army. Customers service was everything as well. The only thing that did disagree on was paying $19 for parking pre day being that I’m already paying to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

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

College orientation

It was wonderful. Took my daughter for college orientation. She stayed in the dorm while I had to find accommodations for myself. It was far enough for her to be independent but close enough if I was needed I could be there. Wonderful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

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

2/10 Terrible

Nick

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There was a homeless person sleeping in the parking garage elevator. Only one entrance to the hotel. We had to walk in the rain from parking garage to front door
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Good economical choice for visiting Columbia while upholding a standard for comfort. Very central location in downtown with some great spots nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saresa

The staff was very friendly. The hotel and room was very clean. The location was perfect it had shopping places to eat within walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

renita jo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Located in beautiful downtown Columbia, SC, it was very convenient to walk several places. However staff needs to know something about public transit. No one could help us and one staff member didn’t even know the name of the public bus service. Also some of the bathroom toiletries had gone rancid and needed replacing. But overall, very satisfied.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Charlotte

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
There was like homeless people trying to get in the vehicle and hanging around the building where I had to get my car
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Anissa

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No Valet parking and there was someone trying to open our room door at night. Trash cans banging in the middle of the night in the alley way
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

Unexpected Gem!

Very clean, friendly staff. The cafe was an unexpected bonus, with a full bar and delicious burgers and fries! This will be my new go-to hotel in Columbia.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hope

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gail

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
View of the dumpster and garage.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elaine

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheronne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is actually clean, but parking is awful. You'll have to walk down dirty, stinky stairs to get back to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cristiano A Pereira

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