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Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

3.0 star property
Hotel with an indoor pool, near University of South Carolina

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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (USD 16.00 per person)
Bar (on property)
Reception
BBQ/picnic Area
Indoor pool, open noon to 8:00 PM, pool loungers

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is S$143
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Located in Columbia, Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC is in the city centre. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and EdVenture Children's Museum are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Soda City Market and Columbia Place Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Colonial Life Arena or Williams Brice Stadium.
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1200 Pickens St., Columbia, SC, 29201

What's nearby

  • Township Auditorium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of South Carolina - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Colonial Life Arena - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Williams Brice Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 6 min drive
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cook-Out
  • ‪Knowledge Perk Coffee Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Colloquium Café - ‬8 min walk
  • Roly Poly
  • ‪Falafel King - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Hotel near University of South Carolina
Close to Colonial Life Arena, Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC provides a firepit, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Garden Bar and Grill, the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business centre.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool with sunloungers
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a 24-hour front desk and outdoor furniture
  • 6 meeting rooms, ATM/banking services and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 123 rooms include comforts, such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 13 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Garden Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (4,500 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 2 per cent destination fee will be charged.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 16.00 per person
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 13.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, 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, debit cards and cash

We should mention

Pool access available from noon to 8:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from noon to 8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC?

As of 15 Aug, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC on 31 Aug, 2025 start from S$142.94, 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.

Is Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC?

Self-parking is available for USD 13.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC located?

Located in Downtown Columbia, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, University of South Carolina and Colonial Life Arena. Wilson House and South Carolina State House are also within 10 minutes. Columbia Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 409 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 409 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 409 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 409 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 409 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ben

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here I will come back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

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

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So our first room wasn’t even cleaned but the staff gave us a new room which was nice
First room when we walked in but we did get another room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was closed for maintenance unfortunately. Apparently it has been out for over 5 months. We also got charged just to sit down in the dining area which I found to be absurd. The establishment itself is very well maintained, but lacked in other areas. Will not stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice property, welcoming staff, convenient parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and responsive. The humidity level in the room was so high that the carpet felt damp. Great location for visiting USC.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it, we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Jonathan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First thing at check in they were giving water out to few choice guest that were hilton honors members. I asked for a few waters and was denied it has been 98 degrees every day here and we couldn't even get a water which is pretty sad! Also our room is just so basic 2 lights dont work and the toilet is the loudest one ive ever heard.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Above average
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a perfect stay. Everything was great from the staff to the room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was cool
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrance

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel rooms were clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devonte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again without hesitation!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

HUnter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were 10/10 Room was 10/10 Overall great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharde

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property with restaurant and bar onsite.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice. Rooms were clean and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an extremely comfortable and quiet place to stay in Downtown Columbia. We greatly enjoyed it and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property close to everything in downtown Columbia.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Amenities
Clean room, nice size and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024