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Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior
Room, 2 Queen Beds
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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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)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Double Sofa Beds

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible (Accessible Bathtub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 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 Bedroom, Hearing Accessible (Roll-in Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Columbia

With a stay at Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC, you'll be centrally located in Columbia, steps from Carolina Coliseum and within a 5-minute walk of 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
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪University of South Carolina Bookstore - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

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 April 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. 624 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 216 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ruth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , great location next to campus. Our room did not get cleaned/ serviced .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nikaha

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. Room was clean. Nice size room but the bathroom was on the small side. Liked that the hotel is within walking distance from University of South Carolina.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Walter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
First room had wet carpet. Moved to a room behind the elevator and stayed the night but could hear it making a squeaking sound all early morning. Moved again but the room had a bad smell and a clogged toilet that they couldn’t fix and finally moved us to a room that had no issues. The staff was great and very helpful. I’m thinking this was just bad luck but it was a pain to move that many times.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Anna, Romansville

I didn’t stay at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel. I traveled back home because the Governor of South Carolina declared a State of Emergency and told us to not travel on any roads because of the expected snow. I am from out of state and had to reschedule my flight back in order to leave the state of SC. I explained this to the Courtyard by Marriott and they said I needed to explain my case to Expedia. Expedia confirmed that the hotel was only able to refund me for one night (not 2 nights) even though I was physically unable to get there because of the snow. I am a repeat customer at the Marriott and all I am asking for is a refund for both nights. Expedia had said that Marriott should be able to approve this. I ended up catching a flight on Friday, so I could avoid the airline cancellations for Sat/Sunday. But yet Courtyard by Marriott on Assembly still had to charge me for that night, even though I could not physically get there. Please make this right. Thank you so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Freddie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room, excellent staff, convenient location, quite rooms, amazing breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Freddie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The toom was spotless! The entire staff was awesome! The location was great! The amenities were amazing! We loved everything about this hitel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cherri

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was amazing. The staff was very nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very pleasant & rooms great as always
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tierra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here during the most recent holiday. Check-in was smooth, the room and main areas were spotless. Overall great property!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is not easy as the garage is very low , staff was super nice , breakfast was delicious and cooked to order easy walk to the concert
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noah

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Ray

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I understand property is located on the Campus of USC however; the leat uou can offer is full amenities. Regards if the saty is of season or not
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naftal

Liked: Cleanliness
Left early didn’t take breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location!!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rodney

Good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Tamara

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
No hard wired internet .Thermostat battery were dead.Very noisy room was onnthe fron and stree was cery all times of night.The guest above me Friday night were extremely lod.The staff was nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Multiple things stood out to me: top-notch customer service. The facility, when you walk in, had a great aroma, in the lobby area. The rooms were clean. Everything was perfect. I had a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Tamara

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Ethernet Cionnection that actually works
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025