Name: Marriott Columbia
Address: 1200 Hampton Street, Downtown Columbia, Columbia, South Carolina, United States of America, Columbia, Richland County, US
Price range: US$189–US$346 per night
Rating: 8.37

What guests think

Across recent reviews, travellers describe Marriott Columbia as a centrally located, generally comfortable downtown hotel with welcoming staff, clean rooms for many guests, and convenient access to USC, the Soda City market, museums, and nearby dining and bars.

Guests often praise friendly front desk and valet teams, comfortable beds, and many enjoy the on-site restaurant and bar. Common frustrations include intermittent maintenance and HVAC issues, occasional slow or delayed room readiness during busy events, paid or confusing parking and Wi‑Fi policies, and periods when the pool or elevators are out of service. Overall, expect a convenient downtown stay with warm service and modern comforts, but check facility status and policies if these details matter to you.

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Facilities

Facilities draw mixed feedback: many like the on-site bar and restaurant, but others report the pool closed or unheated, hot tub out of service, occasional elevator outages, and inconvenient or paid garage/valet parking. Some note dated fitness or pool areas.

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8

David

10 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice room! No Pool

8

Michelle

25 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property has a beautiful lobby but the hotel is an old property. At first che k- in the room 1020 smelled strongly of mildew. I asked to be moved to another room which was 1012. There was a faint smell of mildew so i brought stand alone and spray air freshners. The room was clean. We had to report that the bathroom sink was draining extremely slow so they sent a engineer. No pool at this property. I'm a coffee drinker and prefer coffee outside the room. I never smelled fresh coffee brewing at this hotel.

8

THC

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Getting to and from the parking garage is very inconvenient. You have to take 3 different elevators and walk quite a ways to get to your vehicle. Also they do not valet certain cars because of their value. I would think a more valuable car would be one you would want to valet. Other than that the hotel is great!

10

John

25 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Have stayed here a couple of times and enjoyed it once again. Nice property, rooms are clean and spacious, the bathroom is nice and the shower is phenomenal. Lots of nice dining options very close and walkable. Have encountered the same desk clerk at check in twice and he is a gem. Breakfast is very good. Quiet neighborhood that feels safe . Only issu this time was the elevator needed to access the car park was not working; had to carry luggage up a couple flights of stairs

6

Jen

9 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was close to UofSC which we were visiting and in a great location for bars and restaurants. Hotel and room were very clean. Beds were very comfortable. Service was not great. 4 ppl in my room and they only gave us 2 bath towels. Called for more as we were all taking showers. An hour later still no towels. My husband went out into the hallway and found 2 more towels in a closet. 2 hours later they still never brought the towels. The pool which I wanted for the kids was small and the room was kind of run down and the exercise room was really run down. The treadmill belts actually had giant rips in them which can't be safe so I ran outside instead. The area around the hotel is very nice.

10

Faith

29 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Inoperable elevator from garage area

10

Andre

18 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a nice stay but the room was somewhat small for my liking. The staff in the restaurant bar were very friendly and personable (Tevin makes a mean old fashioned cocktail!☺️) Also of note, the elevator was inoperable to access the main lobby from the parking garage. I wondered about any handicapped individuals having difficulties traversing about. Overall I would continue staying here in the future.

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charles

29 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It's a Marriott so the bedding and shower were excellent. However, the hotel advertised an indoor pool that was not operational. That was false advertising. Also, the choice for parking was either $19/night for self park in the parking garage next to the hotel or $50 for valet parking. The staff were friendly, there was daily maid service and the accommodations otherwise were fine.

6

Marianne

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Christian was great. No working pool and Expedia did not say that in the ad.

6

Rachel

17 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It's an older building. Rooms are updated. The pool was too cold for my girls to enjoy but I do like the pool room. The hot tub was out of commission which was disappointing. I would say this is a great hotel for adults but not for families with little kids. The beds were very comfortable, I liked the pillows. Lots of drippy glass though. We had a great view from the 6th floor. I personally enjoyed it, my kids did not :)

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Cleanliness

Many guests find rooms and public spaces clean, yet others cite issues such as odors, ants, stained or unclean bathrooms, and missed housekeeping, showing inconsistency.

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10

Tara

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very helpful. Rooms were clean. It was right in the middle of downtown.

10

Tina

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking was very convenient. The room was immaculate, very well done.

10

Loise Ann

27 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I appreciate the cleanliness and easy access to garage and noise free.

10

Shaneika

15 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room and amenities

2

Steven

27 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,352 nights

No hot water; socks left from previous guests under the bed; water stopped in the sink, couldn’t drain out. Not clean.

6

Leticia

17 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Checked in at the lobby was given a key to a dirty room that had been used. The front desk did apologize about the inconvenience. Gave me a new room, and the sink was clogged, tub wasn’t properly cleaned. The rear of the establishment seemed to be pretty clean and neat from what I could visibly see.

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Janet

14 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There were ants in my room. The GFI breaker in the bathroom kept tripping. The ice machine on my floor didnt work. Housekeeping left a dirty wet cleaning rag (wash cloth) on the desk area. No acceptable comps were offered.

10

Tanji

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stay. Enjoyed the restaurant and bar. Room was spotless!

6

kim

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The night receptionist was not the most cooperative person. Whenever I come to Columbia I stay here. Never have I met a receptionist like this young lady. The room was not as cleaned as I’ve seen them in my prior visits. You may need to check on your staff and their work ethic.

2

Michael

12 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property was very dated and dirty. Then toilet had a rust stain that run when attempted to be cleaned.

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Rooms

Rooms are often comfortable and contemporary, with praise for beds and showers, though some feel small or a bit dated. Recurring complaints include weak A/C or humidity, intermittent hot water, thin walls/noise, and limited in-room amenities (e.g., no microwave, paid Wi‑Fi).

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George

7 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Had to take a cold shower when I arrived and then had the same problem the next morning. Waited for the shower to get hot but made me late for my meeting as they were kind enough to move me to another room just to take a shower. Staff was very nice so hate leaving a negative review.

6

Tracy

17 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good location. Beds were uncomfortable and rooms are small. Good restaurant onsite.

10

Kelly

22 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The Marriott was great for Parents Weekend. Room was spacious enough for 4 people. Pool and gym looked nice (didn’t use either!) Not as close as some of the other hotels to campus but Uber/lyfts were easy to access.

8

Toi

5 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This property was clean but didn’t have a microwave was upsetting.

6

Debra

29 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

2 rooms no hot water in either room Toilets not flushing correctly made noise when not in use , frig froze up in one of the rooms could not control ac. For price not worth it . Oh lucky I had my on body wash non in the shower

8

Rodney

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing staff!! Only complaint is that the hot water sucks. If you love luke warm showers this is your spot.

2

Marcina

23 Sept 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Stayed there 4 nights for parents weekend and it was a mixed bag. The walls were very thin, you could hear the floor above you using the restroom. Also my bed was on the hallway wall so it was extremely loud and I didn't get any sleep. Icing on the cake was the elevators broke during Sunday checkout time so a large group of us took the stairs with our luggage and the doors were all locked and we were stuck in the stairwell. The stairwell is the fire exit so let's hope there's never a fire in the building.

10

John

25 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Have stayed here a couple of times and enjoyed it once again. Nice property, rooms are clean and spacious, the bathroom is nice and the shower is phenomenal. Lots of nice dining options very close and walkable. Have encountered the same desk clerk at check in twice and he is a gem. Breakfast is very good. Quiet neighborhood that feels safe . Only issu this time was the elevator needed to access the car park was not working; had to carry luggage up a couple flights of stairs

4

Demarcus

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The air felt like it didn’t work on 100 degree days. It made it uncomfortable to sleep

10

John

8 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Great property, have staid there several times. Nice staff , good rooms , shower is great. Quiet neighborhood and an amazing restaurant right across the street

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Service

Service is frequently described as friendly and accommodating across front desk, valet, and restaurant teams. Some guests experienced slow or chaotic check-ins during major events, occasional unhelpful interactions, or delays in fulfilling requests.

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10

Lillian

27 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My visit was Excellent 👍 Everyone was so helpful. Rachel, was so nice, she told us about the restaurant to visit. And we enjoyed the food at Halls was excellent. There was several other people, that was helpful didn't get there names. Alexis, she was not just pretty she had a beautiful smile. She checked me in for my reservation. Enjoyed!! Everything No problems, will visit again soon.

10

Tara

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very helpful. Rooms were clean. It was right in the middle of downtown.

10

Ajita

30 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My stay was amazing. The staff was very friendly & respectful. I was allowed to check in early & check out late. Valet was very helpful and nice. I will stay at this location again in the future.

10

Amy

15 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, friendly staff

10

Tamika

10 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

From checking in to checking out stuff was Awesome

10

Thimas

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fun night in Columbia! Comfortable bed and Lorraine was amazing at the front desk!

10

Katherine

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent Marriott! Staff is welcoming and friendly. Rooms are clean and comfortable. The restaurant service and food were also excellent.

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Rafael

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Made me wait for my room for 5 hours. I arrived at 3 pm and my room was ready 5 hours later. No apologies or explanations given.

10

Elizabeth

9 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great property---top-notch location within walking of restaurants, farmers' market, etc., Unbelievably nice staff.

2

Christopher

26 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The reason I’m giving such a crappy rating is because the hotel knew that the Carolina Clemson game would be a busy day. They didn’t have any rooms available to check in at 3pm that it shows online. My room finally became available (after cleaning) at around 7pm which was 30 minutes after the game had started and 4 hours after the normal check in time! Their utter failure to pre plan for this weekend was ridiculous and the funny thing is that this happens every other year so they know it’s a big deal in Columbia.

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Location

Central downtown location within easy walking distance of USC, Main Street’s Soda City market, museums, shops, and dining. Several mention it feels convenient and safe for events.

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10

Craig

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient located downtown with very nice rooms.

10

Tara

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very helpful. Rooms were clean. It was right in the middle of downtown.

10

Holly

7 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location

10

Tracey

2 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Love the convenience and proximity to the university

10

Jeffrey

11 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful location! Close to campus and lots of options within walking distance. Soda city right outside on Main Street on Saturday was amazing!!

10

Ivette

27 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We had an excellent stay! The staff was wonderful and hotel was walking distance to local shops and restaurants

10

Kristi

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great for UofSC visit!

10

Whitney

4 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect place to stay in downtown

10

Jim

18 Apr 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location with easy walking to shopping, dining, the capitol and university. Loved the street market on Saturday!

10

Craig

8 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean hotel. Easy to get to. Convenient to downtown area.

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Dining

Many enjoyed the restaurant and bar, with good breakfast for some and attentive staff, though room service can be slow. Pricing is a recurring concern, and options (e.g., vegan) may be limited.

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froso

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Like the Midland's restaurant and the bar area. We were there on Satursday moring so we also liked Soda City.

8

Vanessa

17 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Place an order for room service that took so long I had to cancel it. Returned from concert before midnight and front door was locked.

10

Debbie

19 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is a good place to stay when traveling alone. My only criticism is the price of the breakfast buffet. Who can eat $24 worth of breakfast basics?

10

Alice Lavon

9 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service and food.

10

gregory a.

1 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The food was ok. Very expensive

10

Katherine

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent Marriott! Staff is welcoming and friendly. Rooms are clean and comfortable. The restaurant service and food were also excellent.

10

Tamela

3 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful facility. Great location. The bar was great service was wonderful the choices late night after 10:00 p.m. work perfect. We enjoyed our breakfast the next day we did till adult breakfast prices are a little pricey but the service and food were great. Modest holiday decorations that were beautiful. We will definitely stay again.

10

Tanji

28 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stay. Enjoyed the restaurant and bar. Room was spotless!

4

Gregory

18 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I couldn’t believe the price for breakfast. It was a Buffet. I poured a small glass of orange juice for myself and my son it was charged seven dollars per glass and was told refills would be another seven dollars. I paid over $80 for breakfast of two and that was not hot and not well-made

10

Stacy

8 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was excellent , the only thing I would recommend is better food options I’m vegan and choices were very limited

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Month	Average price
January	US$194
February	US$250
March	US$246
April	US$272
May	US$229
June	US$213
July	US$197
August	US$228
September	US$235
October	US$488
November	US$239
December	US$200

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $256	2	3
4 $256	5 $256	6 $256	7 $256	8 $256	9 $256	10 $300
11 $256	12 $256	13 $256	14 $256	15 $256	16 $200	17 $256
18 $256	19 $267	20 $267	21 $267	22 $267	23	24
25 $256	26 $256	27 $312	28 $311	29 $346	30 $189	31 $189

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Double Room with 2 Double Beds

King Or Double Room

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King Or Double Room with City View Concierge Level

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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20 $250	21 $250	22 $250	23 $250	24 $249	25 $189	26 $189
27 $220	28 $256	29 $256	30 $256