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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

2.5 star property

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Property amenity
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
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Reception
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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501 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Place, Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Columbia

With a stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown in Columbia (Downtown Columbia), you'll be a 2-minute drive from University of South Carolina and 7 minutes from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. .This hotel is 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from Fort Jackson and 13.3 mi (21.5 km) from Lake Murray.

What's nearby

  • Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • South Carolina State Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • EdVenture Children's Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of South Carolina - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 19 min walk
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bierkeller Brewing Company - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tsunami Sushi Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Twin Peaks - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Hotel with free breakfast, near University of South Carolina
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown offers 81 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

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 fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 81 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown. A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 10 per night)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Transfer shower
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
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
10 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay
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 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 10.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per stay

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Columbia Downtown
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Columbia Downtown
Holiday Inn Express Suites Columbia Downtown
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Columbia Downtown
Fairfield Inn Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown Hotel
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown Columbia

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 556 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sherry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Good overall.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The front desk staff were all very nice and cheerful. That being said, I was less than impressed with this hotel, and having stayed at many Fairfield Inns and similar properties, I expected more. The room definitely showed signs of the previous guests, like a half-empty Diet Coke in the fridge and a stain on the duvet cover. No one came to change out towels on Day 2 and the shower door leaked so we had a lot of wet towels. The fitness center's temperature was 80 degrees! Usually there's coffee all day, but not at this location. On the web, it showed cornhole boards in the courtyard, but there were none. And finally, the hotel is on a major roadway, not much around within safe walking distance, and constant cars made it loud--not much they could with that, but it's worth mentioning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tawana

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Nice place

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Very clean

Nice place with clean rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Forest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms smelled like mildew, and they declined early check in even though rooms were available
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely friendly. Ana checked me in and was very helpful. The thing I did not like at all was getting charged $10 for parking. Just add the $10 to the reservation. Overall good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

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

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pricing for the room, front desk staff nice and personable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a great stay

I was reassigned rooms due to cleanliness issues with both rooms twice. The third room was not that good either. I just settled for that room because I was frustrated at that point. This hotels needs to have a full renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patrice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We didn't like having to pay for WiFi. It should be free.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not how a Marriott property should be

Great location. Front desk staff very friendly. Road noise is pretty loud. I requested a room not on the highway side but they could not honor request. Housekeeping is awful. Room was ok but bathroom not great. Other people’s food in refrigerator, Hair in shower, dirty floor, something all down the front of vanity I’m hoping was just dark make-up. No ventilation so it steams up even with a cold shower. You have to request housekeeping, which I did and still had to go to the front desk for towels and washcloths. One of the days the beds were half made 1/2 of our dirty towels left and no clean towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kelly Dunnam, Edina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lousy, old, dirt
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is excellent! Comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

George

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Nektarios

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and price met my needs,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jesus R

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We arrived on Wednesday, August 6 early and we try to see if we maybe could’ve checked in the front lady told us that we couldn’t because there was no rooms available. The parking lot was empty probably at most five cars so I just didn’t understand, that’s fine we left and came back About four hours later. The second person at the front desk was really nice and accommodate us on all the issues we had. with the first room where the AC unit was located had a puddle of water so they switches to a second room and the second room The bathroom sink was clogged and when we reported it there was no Maintenance personnel available. The room was muggy. The floor felt sticky and dirty. And there was also a crack on the shower wall. Unfortunately I didn’t capture the gentleman‘s name. He was extremely nice and the cleaning lady was also very nice and Ava the last person we talk to. She was extremely helpful very nice and polite, but the first lady in the front was not very nice or accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Konrad

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