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Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

4.0 star property

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym

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1619 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Township Auditorium
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Colonial Life Arena
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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Room, 1 King Bed

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

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Junior Suite (Sir Big Spur King Jr Suite)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 6
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  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and 13.1 mi (21.1 km) from Lake Murray.

What's nearby

  • University of South Carolina - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • South Carolina State House - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Township Auditorium - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Colonial Life Arena - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cook-Out - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪University of South Carolina Bookstore - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Knowledge Perk Coffee Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Roly Poly - ‬11 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.

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

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Inn USC Wyndham Garden
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USC Inn
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Wyndham Columbia
Wyndham Garden Columbia
Wyndham USC
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Inn at USC Hotel Columbia
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Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 791 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1003 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

10/10 Excellent

Hellen

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

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are decorated in such a unique, fun way. We had a suite with a balcony and it was worth the extra money. Front staff were excellent. Restaurant staff could have better customer service. Will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful service and hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved the aesthetic and vibe, classic and quirky southern charm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kartik, Exton

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

Love The Graduate!! Always A Pleasant Stay!

I always enjoy staying at The Graduate. The location is perfect for visiting the USC campus. I love that they have a wonderful restaurant to enjoy in the hotel and parking is convenient and easy. I usually park my car and walk anywhere that I need to go. The decor of the rooms is just so cheerful and fun! I will continue to stay at the Graduate whenever I am visiting daughter at USC and am looking forward to a visit there in September!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gladys

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

10/10 Excellent

Teresa, Pittsburgh

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jason, Middletown

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant is great for a drink or a snack. Staff are lovely! The ac in the room doesn’t get super cool.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

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

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Amenities
Excellent all around
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie, Summit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a perfect location for UofSC parents and visitors. Right on campus and very clean and friendly staff. There is a bar and easy dining. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the concept of the Graduate hotels and have stayed at quite a few now. My only gripe is I never find front desk staff particularly welcoming & have come to the conclusion that this is the vibe. It seems the same whichever Graduate I stay at. Room decoration is quirky and either your taste or not. I like that they are all specific to the town/school they are located in. It’s never the cheapest option but I’ve never had a bad stay. I just wish they would be more welcoming! Dining option in the Columbia hotel wasn’t great but there were plenty options within a 10-15min walk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for university parents.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kyle

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The Graduate Columbia is quaint, our GPS took us to the front of the building but the checkin desk is in the back so we thought we were walking into someone’s house! Obviously the entrance says Graduate so we knew we were in the right place. So the ground floor area is cute and cozy. The themed gamecock areas/rooms are fun and the convenience to USC is great, easy walk across the street. However, the rooms are pretty small and tight, the bathrooms even more so and the shower door is rusting, also the room/bathroom was not very clean. I had turned down housekeeping upon checkin, two nights, thought we would be in and out so much it would be easier and wouldn’t really need it. I wonder if the infrequent cleaning these days and then a rushed cleaning on room turnover is contributing to a less than thorough clean? Also the coffee in the room is instant? The latte from the bar downstairs was undrinkable, I threw it away. There is a cute coffee shop nearby on Gervais in an old funeral home that we got on our way out of town, highly recommend-knowledge coffee, also good breakfast sandwich. Overall it served its purpose for our college tour but if we came back I would look for somewhere else to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! The property was unique, the staff was great, and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Katie E

Stay in Columbia

The hotel was really cute. The room carpet had not been vacuumed. Major crumbs on the floor. Shower pressure was weak. Safe did not work. At check in the staff was unfriendly. Could care less we were customers.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

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

Perfect!

Great stay! In town for UOSC orientation. Walking distance of college! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

mila

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025