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Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

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

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Terrace/patio
Restaurant
Exterior
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$200
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

Explore the area

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400 Gervais Street, Building 2, Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • University of South Carolina
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Colonial Life Arena
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Room

Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

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

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Room

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility & Hearing)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Columbia

At Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like University of South Carolina and Colonial Life Arena. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a fitness centre, and has a business centre. Plus you'll find a 24-hour front desk. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Downtown Columbia hotel include Williams Brice Stadium and Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.

What's nearby

  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of South Carolina - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Colonial Life Arena - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Riverbanks Zoo and Garden - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Williams Brice Stadium - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 11 min walk
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bierkeller Brewing Company - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hickory Tavern - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Twin Peaks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Another Broken Egg Cafe - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Hotel with free breakfast, near University of South Carolina
Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a business centre on site. Free breakfast is served daily. For a fee, parking is available.
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (USD 12 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available daily

Things to do

  • Gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Business services

  • Business centre

Policies

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Weight limit: 75 lb per pet
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Self-parking fee: USD 12 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • 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, 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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 debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown?

Yep, Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown has a self car park with in/out privileges for USD 12 per day.

How much does it cost to stay at Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown?

As of 11 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown on 21 Sept 2025 start from AU$199.94, 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.

Does Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown serve breakfast?

Yep, free brekkie is served daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown?

No, Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Reviews

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 297 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 47 out of 297 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 297 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 297 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 297 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cheryl

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

2/10 Terrible

GV

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very nice. Staff very friendly. Hotel is near many restaurants etc.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shay

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy to get to things . The staff was welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Nice place but hated paying for parking!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Crystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Beds very uncomfortable and pillows were also. Loud noises, probably due to location of ice machine, but also strange creaking and boom type sounds. Staff all very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanley, Manvel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cleanliness of the property is awesome the room is outstanding overall tru is a great hotel to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yenman

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Nice place, friendly service. Very good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was very clean and well appointed. The staff was friendly and the breakfast was tasty. The hotel combined two brands in one building, Tru and Homewood Suites.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

blake

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My only complaint was that they advertised as having EV chargers, but really there were only Tesla chargers. Other than that, the hotel and staff were excellent!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Craig E

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't like the fact that the stay got taken out of my account and I could not get my money back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MONICA

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