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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near University of South Carolina

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Free daily continental breakfast
Reception
Courtyard
Lobby
View from property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
The current price is AU$150
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb

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
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Columbia

At Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park and Finlay Park. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli, a terrace and express check-out. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Downtown Columbia hotel include University of South Carolina and Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.

What's nearby

  • Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 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
  • Colonial Life Arena - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bierkeller Brewing Company - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Lizard's Thicket - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Hotel with free breakfast, near University of South Carolina
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A fitness centre, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services are also featured at the business-friendly Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown. Parking is available for a fee.

This Columbia hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 81 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown offers 81 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries.

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

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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 and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 10 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Up to 10 children aged 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown?

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown?

As of 8 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown on 22 Feb 2026 start from AU$150.11, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown?

Yep, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown has a self car park for USD 10.00 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Is Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a deli, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown is a hit with families.

Does Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary continental brekkie is served weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown?

No, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 558 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1004 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

andrea

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Darlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with friendly staff, clean rooms and a great continental breakfast. The only negative was that my room faced the main road and it was noisy all night long.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mickey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms , Great Service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and much better than expected and the staff was amazing, especially the gentleman that worked the desk overnight the Friday of the weekend of the oklahoma game.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Terrance

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean bathroom and room. Bed was outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Terrance

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dana

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

6/10 Okay

Araya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff members were amazing!!! Any staff member I interacted with during my stay was super sweet, kind and very helpful. The breakfast was up kept well a lot of options and the area to eight was very nice with TVs and a lot of tables even had an outside area that was very nice as well and was clean. Now, however, for my room, it wasn’t as clean. There was stains on the walls the floor was dirty still. The sheets had some stains. So I know that room wasn’t actually clean properly. Overall, it was a great stay apart from those things I debated on bringing it up to the front desk, person and fussing about it, but I was only staying the one night and just decided to buy my own cleaning products while they’re cleaning it up a little bit. I will say one of our TVs in the room didn’t work properly. Also, the elevator was very loud and kind of sketchy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
front desk was unmanned for more than 15 minutes leaving 6 customers just standing around.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Moved me twice to get a room that everything worked
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I don't know the area well, but this was the perfect place to stay. Everyone was friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kim

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service

It was okay

Room and hotel floors were a bit out dated and worn but the lobby was nice. They do charge for self parking, which wasn’t mentioned until I went to check in. Overall was okay for a place to stay but the rate should have been for a nicer hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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