Aloft Columbia Downtown

3.0 star property

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym

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823 Lady St, Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Place, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Colonial Life Arena
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, City View (Corner)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View

  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, City View

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Hearing Accessible)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, City View (Corner)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Columbia

With a stay at Aloft Columbia Downtown, you'll be centrally located in Columbia, a 7-minute walk from Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center and 11 minutes by foot from Colonial Life Arena. .This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from EdVenture Children's Museum and 0.6 mi (1 km) from South Carolina State Museum.

What's nearby

  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of South Carolina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Colonial Life Arena - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Township Auditorium - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Williams Brice Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tsunami Sushi Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blue Marlin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Aloft Columbia Downtown

Hotel with a restaurant, a quick walk to Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Aloft Columbia Downtown offers 107 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 49-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

Children under 13 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 107 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a banquet hall.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Aloft Columbia Downtown, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-in. Planning an event in Columbia? This hotel has 614 square feet (57 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 on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
W XYZ Bar - This bar serves light fare only.
Re:fuel - This café serves breakfast and light fare. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 10 to 50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • re:fuel
  • W XYZ Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Art gallery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 614 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Transfer shower
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2017
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 18 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 50.00 per day
  • Destination fee: USD 2

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 50 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 20.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 20.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • 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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

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
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 13 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Aloft Columbia Downtown Hotel
Aloft Columbia Downtown Hotel
Aloft Columbia Downtown Columbia
Aloft Columbia Downtown Hotel Columbia
Aloft Columbia Downtown a Marriott Hotel

Reviews

Aloft Columbia Downtown Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 523 out of 774 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 774 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 774 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 774 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 774 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tina

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

8/10 Good

Lanre

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Annie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charles

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible experience. At check-in, staff weirdly warned me three times that the self-park gate “might not work” — as if that’s my problem. Room smelled bad, asked to switch, but the new one smelled the same. Uncomfortable bed, no water pressure in the shower. Also, elevator #2 still has a 2023 inspection certificate — pretty sure it’s overdue. 1/10. Skip this place and stay at the Cambria a block away — way better for the same price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was courteous and provided great customer service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chase

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tierra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice staff , clean hotel !! Great price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David, Orange Park

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area was very unique with a few shopping a restaurant options within walking distance. The room was a corner room and very spacious. The room just needed some minor detail changes. Example: the bathroom light and vanity area lights up the whole room with no option to close it off. The property was overall pretty good and a comfortable stay. The staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

TANYA

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was nice and seems new or at least well maintained. Downstairs lobby bathroom needs more frequent attention but we would definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience! Loved this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good value,safe parking area and walking distance to the hotel… I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Dori

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I just didn't like the vibe and couldn't sleep at all.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great, friendly staff !

A bit too industrial feel to it. Staff and service were excellent. Room was kept very clean by housekeeping.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice room, great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

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

Anniversary weekend

Rooms were very clean. Could really use a microwave in room. Are was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rex

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025