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The Lantern Columbia

Property class: 3

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Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Lobby
Restaurant
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
The current price is AU$274
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May

Explore the area

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1001 Senate St, Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Place, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Colonial Life Arena
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Tower

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

Premium Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, No Windows

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Patio

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Patio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Tower

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

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Columbia

At The Lantern Columbia you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of University of South Carolina and Columbia Regional Visitors Center. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a fireplace in the lobby. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Downtown Columbia hotel, attractions include Fort Jackson and Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.

What's nearby

  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of South Carolina - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • South Carolina State House - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Colonial Life Arena - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Koger Center for the Arts - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 18 min walk
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cola's Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hickory Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪IHOP - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Republic Biergarten & Kitchen - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Lantern Columbia

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Lantern Columbia also features a fireplace in the lobby, shopping on site, and a lift. Parking is available for a fee.

This 3-star Columbia hotel is smoke free.

  • 59 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Lantern Columbia offers 59 accommodations with a hairdryer. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Columbia hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 30 per day)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Handrails in stairways (86 centimetre high)
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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: USD 150 per accommodation, per day
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

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: from approximately USD 15.00 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 30 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Lantern Columbia?

Yep, The Lantern Columbia has valet parking for USD 30 per day.

How much does it cost to stay at The Lantern Columbia?

As of 25 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lantern Columbia on 21 May 2026 start from AU$274, 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.

What makes The Lantern Columbia a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Lantern Columbia.

Does The Lantern Columbia serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Lantern Columbia?

No, The Lantern Columbia does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Lantern Columbia?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at The Lantern Columbia?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Lantern Columbia Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

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