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Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near University of South Carolina

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Exterior
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Exterior
Exterior
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$184
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

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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

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(30 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Communications)

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Communications)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

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Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG puts you in the heart of Columbia, within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like University of South Carolina and Colonial Life Arena. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a 24-hour gym and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning/laundry services. Added amenities include a 24-hour business centre and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Downtown Columbia hotel include Fort Jackson and Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.

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, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks @ Prisma Health Baptist Medical Center - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪East Bay Deli - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Prohibition - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Roly Poly - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Hotel with a restaurant, near University of South Carolina
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 325 square feet (30 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG also features a 24-hour fitness centre, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Columbia hotel is smoke free.

  • 90 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • 325 sq ft of conference space
  • 30 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1954
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. 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

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 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.

  • 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)

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
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
On-site 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
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG?

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG?

As of 15 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG on 16 Mar 2026 start from AU$183.68, 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 Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG has a self car park with in/out privileges for USD 19 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Is Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG is a hit with families.

Does Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG?

No, Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 444 out of 737 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 737 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 737 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 737 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 737 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Juliet

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and the staff were helpful and friendly! Definitely will stay again when I’m in town!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyrese

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Nichole

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was friendly and professional. I didnt like that the parking garage wasnt attached to the hotel. You had to walk down an alley by some dumpsters.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Dian

Disliked: Amenities
We booked our room for the wrong weekend. We attempted to change our reservation to the correct date. They would not accommodate our request and charged for the nights stay. We will still be coming to Columbia, SC, but will not stay at the Holiday Inn IHG now or ever again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robbie

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I went to check in at 3 my room wasn’t ready I had a conference to be at at 4 this was my main reason for this stay I needed some where to change and shower before the conference and didn’t receive a call back that my room was ready until 530ish which by then was 2 late…the staff wasn’t helpful I am extremely disappointed and pissed off and would love a full refund!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inti

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kristi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean small room but sufficient since we just slept there one night and spent time with my daughter whose attending USC
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Shayne

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location good but room wasn’t serviced. Noises outside woke us up at 4:30am
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean AC worked parking was convenient
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sheryar

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
yes
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Erika

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Aaron

Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

KaiAsia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niesha

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gwendolyn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iyawna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was very clean and customer service was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025