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Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Property amenity
Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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1233 Washington Street, Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Place, Prisma Health Baptist Hospital
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Township Auditorium
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double 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, a 2-minute drive from University of South Carolina and 10 minutes from Fort Jackson. .This hotel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and 14.3 mi (23.1 km) from Lake Murray.

What's nearby

  • Prisma Health Baptist Hospital - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • South Carolina State House - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Prohibition - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪East Bay Deli - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cantina 76 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪MOA Korean BBQ & Bar - ‬3 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)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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. 428 out of 709 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 709 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 709 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 709 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 709 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

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shun

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very polite staff, very clean room. No complain
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location works very well for me. Walking distance to the places where I want to go. The staff is friendly and efficient. My base camp when I revisit the city, for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Stevenson Ranch

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

AMY, Mt Pleasant

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a consistent and convenient place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gabriel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reservation was cancelled with no notice. Extremely inconvenient.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darla Marie

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

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient, staff helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Many dining options and parking was convenient in downtown Columbia.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

clayton

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was easy, no fuss, at the Holiday Inn. Good location. Good staff (kudos to Molly)! Only negative: the cuty-run psrking garage.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Likes: Front desk staff was delightful. There was a bar and and Alivia was very attentive and fun to with. Very clean rooms, elevators, floor level, bar. They have a wide variety of snacks and drinks for reasonable purchase. Dislikes: nothing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Cold shower- broken water heaters - no compensation
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are well equipped and clean. Comfortable beds. Parking access to the parking garage isn’t ideal and unfortunately did not feel safe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

8/10 Good

Curtis

Curt’s review

Very clean and quiet room with a very comfortable bed. Our only issue is that we could not get cold water out of the sink faucet!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

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

10/10 Excellent

greg

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jordan

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, good location, clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025