Name: La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE Fort Jackson
Address: 1538 Horseshoe Drive, Columbia, South Carolina, United States of America, Columbia, South Carolina, US
Price range: US$84–US$407 per night
Rating: 8.3

What guests think

Across reviews of La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE Fort Jackson, travelers frequently praise clean rooms, friendly staff, comfortable beds, and convenient access to I-77 and Fort Jackson, while feedback on breakfast quality and readiness varies considerably.

Many guests also like the modern look, pet-friendly policy, and easy parking. Common drawbacks include occasional maintenance and housekeeping lapses (musty odors, stained linens, bathroom mold), small or oddly laid out bathrooms, noise from thin walls or barking dogs, and sporadic facility issues like pool closures, elevator outages, or a broken coffee machine. Several reviewers felt the surrounding area looks sketchy, though most found the location practical for short stays near the base. Expect a convenient, budget-friendly stay with strong basics and some inconsistencies.

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Facilities

Facilities feedback is mixed: guests cite a clean pool when open, free EV chargers, pet-friendly setup, and easy parking. Reports also note occasional pool closures, an out-of-order elevator, limited ice/laundry access, and a broken lobby coffee machine.

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Elbin

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean room, comfortable bed, pool are was ok could have been better

10

Kevin

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The pool was a very nice feature with the heat of the week being in the 100's. Also loved how clean everything was, and very friendly staff from the front desk to the maid. Thanks for a great stay, also very comfortable beds.

8

Brian

29 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean room, but need laudry and ice machines on all floors.

10

Julia

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I booked based on reviews from my Fort Jackson parents fb page. I was sold the second I walked in! It smelled so fresh and clean but not overpowering. The staff were friendly and helpful. The building and the pool were fantastic. We will definitely book again!! If your coming in town for Army family or graduation day, this is a great place to stay!

6

Nixie

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The elevator broke and I’m handicapped

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CHRIS

25 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property would have gotten a 10/10 if it had not misled about their pool. Lists a pool to get people to perhaps stay for that amenity and then informs after the transaction it is closed. Otherwise, a great hotel if you don’t mind dishonesty.

10

Dan

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel was very clean. The staff was wonderful. Had to have a FedEx delivered overnight for my Work, and they took care of it till I could come pick it up. We also brought our dogs with us and it was very pet friendly.

8

Nakia

19 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My stay at the La Quinta hotel in South Carolina was mostly positive. The hotel appeared clean, and the check-in process was efficient, although they did mention a 24-hour $100 incidental hold on my credit card. However, upon arrival, it would have been helpful if they had informed us that the elevator was out of order. This inconvenience was particularly notable as many guests, including families from Army graduation services, had to navigate stairs. While the elevator was fixed the next day, the initial lack of disclosure caused some inconvenience and complaints among guests. Despite this issue, our room was clean and comfortable, with a fairly comfortable bed. Overall, the stay was pleasant, and I would consider booking at La Quinta again if I return to the area.

10

Denise

21 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Property very close to Ft Jackson. The staff and room were excellent! We even had a place to charge our car there and at no additional cost!!!!

10

Robbin

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I didn’t like that the ice machine was on the third floor and I was on the second.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent. While many describe rooms as very clean or spotless, recurring issues include dingy or stained towels and linens, musty odors, dirty or moldy bathrooms, and unclean carpets or sticky floors.

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hugh

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Musty room.

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Karen

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel had an odd smell in the hallways and the room smelled musty. The towels were dirty, washcloth was streaked brown and hand towel had makeup all over it. The tub and shower looked new and were clean, but the rest of the bathroom was grungy with what looked like black mold on the walls. The ottoman had a slit down the middle. Breakfast was terrible. At least invest in decent coffee. Just awful.

8

Theodore

9 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Chosen for cleanliness, based on reviews. Property had a strong odor of disinfectant, as did room, so it was sterile. Most of the room was apparently clean…but the cleaning staff missed the sink under-rim with its hair and shaving cream, and a corner of the room where the floor and wall corner had the appearance of accumulated dust. One of the wash cloths provided appeared to have been used.

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David

28 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room and bathroom spotless ; staff smiling, lightning fast efficient with few to zero errorrs. Very good hot breakfast. This La Quinta is the hotel to stay in if you’re anywhere throughout Columbia NE (Dentsville).

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Janet

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty carpets in hallway.

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Mary

11 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was very friendly however, the bathroom was extremely dirty. The shower walls had dried stains, the toilet base was disgusting, and the light switch looked like it had dried blood on it. The manager switched my room but, that bathroom was dirty as well. I refused the room until he cleaned the toilet.

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Yvette

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My shower was dirty, and the drain was clogged water rising in stand alone shower. Used lotion and soap provided. Comforter on bees smelled musty and was not changed. Phone did not work to call front desk. I told the front desk and nothing was offered as a courtesy. My experience could’ve been better.

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Christine

11 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was ok for one night. The bathroom wasn’t very clean and had a musty/mildew smell.The towels were very dingy. It was also hard to regulate the room temperature.

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Martha

20 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very very clean! Sheets, pillows, comforters and towels were clean and soft. Lobby was clean, staff was great. Overall a very nice stay. I would stay there again!!

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Meiling

18 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

For the most part, the room was in good and clean condition. There was a stain that looked like splashed soda on the wall near the right side of the bed. The shower had some mold and mildew stains in the corners and tiles.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally modern and comfortable, but several reviews note small or oddly configured bathrooms (often with the sink outside), limited storage, and squeaky beds. Noise from thin walls or nearby pets and minor maintenance issues (shower doors, water pressure, A/C controls) are also reported.

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Andrea

2 Nov 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We were there for a graduation at Fort Jackson. Which means, long days out of the room, leaving early & coming back later in the evening. The area isn’t the greatest looking but we never felt unsafe. The staff was very nice from the moment we checked in. The room was small but clean although you could tell the towels & bedding were aged. The bed was not comfortable, the mattress was sagging & we all awoke with sore backs & not just from our long days! The do have a breakfast but we left each day to get to base before he began. For the price point & the amount of time spent in the room, it’s not bad. If you are looking for more comfort, then you may want to pay a bit more. It was VERY clean & housekeeping came in daily which was wonderful!!!

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Margaret

30 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was excellent, esp the front desk clerk and the breakfast host. Breakfast was good. My only complaint was the squeaky metal base on the bed; it clanged loudly every time I got in or out. Pet friendly and nice rooms.

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Lisa

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were not soundproof as stated in bio. We could clearly hear the TV of the room next to ours. Hallway rugs dirty, and floors in room sticky.

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Merlyn

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The first day breakfast was not available as stated in reservation description. Multiple army families wanted the 6am breakfast and it was not even started. People need to get on the road early and we went without breakfast the first day. About 615 someone started to get into the kitchen. The room was ok, the carpet looked 100 years old. The shower door in my room didn’t stay shut causing water to go out onto the floor. We were offered clean towels every day.

10

Howard

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was in like-new condition. Staff was attentive. The full-wall tile mosaic of a birds-eye view of downton Columbia was stunning; I would not have thought this would be found in a motel. Only complaint: The bathroom exhaust fan was terribly noisy and came on with the light. The design engineers for this chain should specify a quiet fan, such as Broan, and a separate switch.for the fan.

8

Woodrow

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Did not like the room layout wit bathroom split on each side of hallway. Also only one chair rouse in room

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DAVID

21 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall nice, but room was small. Breakfast was nice and staff friendly. Area close to main freeways, excellent for Ft. Jackson. Immediate area was below average, but not horrible. Solid 3.5.

10

Michelle

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a wonderful time. We arrived late (around 11pm) and the individual at the front desk was lovely. Asked us how our drive was and was efficient getting us checked in. The room was clean, recently updated and the bed was comfortable. The only downside was it being a pet friendly hotel, we had a dog across the hall barking but that wasn’t the hotel’s fault.

10

Nick

2 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, comfortable beds, clean room. Tv had lots of connectivity option.

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Trisha

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was sold out for a the Saturday night that we stayed. Yet, at 2:30 PM there was only one desk attendant to help guests with check in. The room design was awful. The bathroom light switch was on the wall behind the door. There was nowhere to hang clothes and only one, tiny drawer. The walls were so, paper thin that we could hear other conversations and phone alarms around us. When I got in the shower, there was a hair hanging on the wall. There was little water pressure and it never got hot. I wouldn’t recommend.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly, welcoming, and helpful. However, guests cite occasional check-in or booking missteps, unexpected early check-in fees and deposits, and slow or uneven responses to issues.

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Scott

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff at front desk was great.

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Holly

28 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We have stayed at this hotel before and had a good experience so booked (through Hotels.com as we always do) for one night when heading back south. On arrival we were told that our confirmation number was not correct and that they did not have a reservation for us, even though we showed a receipt from Hotels.com. The staff offered no assistance and simply told us to rebook another room and sort it out with the third party later. As it was late we didn’t really have another option so have paid twice for the room. When we got to our room the thermostat wasn’t working so we called the desk and asked that they bring batteries as we suspected that was the issue. Staff agreed - waited two hours no one came. The staff are uninterested in providing any helpful service. We won’t be booking at this location again.

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Rhonda

31 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy check in, nice staff

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Karen

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived about two hours prior to check in. We asked if we could check in early to get ready for a wedding, and the guy at the front desk said that they don’t usually allow people to check in early. So my husband and I were trying to figure out what to do while standing at the desk. He said well we will charge you a fee of $30 to check in early. I was kind of taken aback because he sounded like he really couldn’t check us in, but then all of a sudden he could do it for a fee. He was checking us in, and then he said, “Oh we will put $100 hold on your card, and you’ll get it back in 24 hours.” Something just did not feel right with my husband and me. The hotel that I usually stay in was booked, but I usually don’t have to pay fee to check in early. I also have not had $100 hold on my card. I did look up La Quinta hotels regarding the $30 early check-in fee all of them don’t have the same policy. And some hotels do put $100 hold on your card. One other thing that we didn’t like about the room is that the sink area was outside of the bathroom at the door. That was odd. The bathroom was really small. My husband asked me to never book us at this hotel again.

10

Tina

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff was friendly and helpful. They always welcomed you with a smile.

10

Dwight

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was exceptional. Especially liked Chai morning beverage as an option (thank you!). People smiled. Made us all feel welcome.

10

Alexis

9 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I had an excellent stay, front desk was very friendly very helpful.

10

Terriska

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The staff and owners were amazing.

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Kristen

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

My son graduated from BCT at Fort Jackson South Carolina so we booked a room at La Quinta from Oct 27, 2025 - Oct 30, 2025. We were able to take him from Fort Jackson to his next base for AIT and had to check out a day early. The hotel refused to refund our last day. The guest in front of us when we were waiting to check out was having an issue and the staff was being very rude to him in front of all of the other hotel guests. The facility itself was nice, clean, and the beds were comfortable. The staff at check in was very nice, helpful, and all smiles. I understand that everyone has bad days, but when you work in the public you can not be rude like that. Very disappointed in

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Jaynae

13 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is my 3rd stay at this location I’m not from SC, but my Church is there so sometimes this requires me to need to stay over. The last time I stayed here was in May. As soon as I walked in, I remembered the check in clerk but wasn’t sure if he remembered me. As soon as I walked in and spoke, he greeted me with “Hello welcome back!” That blew me away I said “You remember me” he said “Of course” and that did it for me. This will be my location every time I need to stay over. All the staff is friendly though to say the least. And they keep it CLEAN which is another plus and I feel safe as I’m a single traveler most of the time.

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Location

Convenient location near I-77, Fort Jackson, and nearby dining makes getting around easy. Some guests felt the surrounding area looked sketchy and noted traffic, train, or road noise.

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Stephen

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean stay. Good location for USC

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Gloria

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It is in a very convenient location and I love that it’s pet friendly.

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DAVID

21 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall nice, but room was small. Breakfast was nice and staff friendly. Area close to main freeways, excellent for Ft. Jackson. Immediate area was below average, but not horrible. Solid 3.5.

10

Maureen

13 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location to 77 and modern hotel

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Miranda

8 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is nice, but the location was not ideal. I didn’t feel particularly safe traveling by myself. It would have been fine if I was with other people.

8

Michael

23 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was nice. Close to the highway. Service was extremely pleasant. Rooms were clean. Only issue is the location on a busy main road so it can be a little tough getting in and out of.

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Martha

3 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice property. Appears to be recently updated and everything is in good order. The only comment form me is that the cleanser/air freshener they use is really strong for anyone with a sensitive sniffer. Also very quiet overnight. Otherwise it was great. We had our small dog and it was ideal. Close to I77 and lots of restaurants in the area too. I’d definitely stay there again.

10

Denise

21 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Property very close to Ft Jackson. The staff and room were excellent! We even had a place to charge our car there and at no additional cost!!!!

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Joyal

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We went to S.C. for our niece's graduation at Ft. Jackson. Very convenient to get to the base. It was located right off of the highway and about 10 minutes away. The property itself was clean and although, not fancy, it met our needs because we were out most of the day. The staff were friendly and gave us advice about when to leave for the graduation so we wouldn't be stuck in the long line to get on base.

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Tanya

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was super confirmed to William Bryce Stadium! The area the hotel Is located does not appear to be very safe. We ran into the Circle K to grab a water bottle in the evening and there was an armed police officer wearing a bullet proof vest. You can hear the train through the night as it beeps its horn. There was a few people in the parking lot adjacent to the hotel late at night being loud.

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Dining

Breakfast quality is inconsistent: many enjoyed the selection and hot coffee, while others found eggs or sausage poor or stale, raised hygiene concerns, or encountered delays and broken coffee equipment. Expect a basic spread that can vary by day.

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Robert

27 Dec 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Eggs were horrible, greedy sausage, no decaf coffee on site

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Sterling

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice stay....good breakfast. Ill be back

10

Marissa

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The breakfast was not the best but definitely better than other places. The rooms were nice and clean.

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Michael

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and comfortable ! The guys at the desk were so friendly. Always asked how we were doing and always told us to have a good day! Breakfast was very yummy too!

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Cheryl

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great except breakfast. Petrified sausage and terrible eggs. At least they had bagels and good coffee.

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khoon eng

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bedsheet torn and stained. Need to be replaced. Breakfast was unhygienic. Danish and muffins stale and orange juice is fake. Over easy eggs look fake too. Cook doesn't wear gloves. Keeps running both hands over his hair, rubbing his nose and face and then stirs the burnt scramble eggs. Took a peek in the kitchen. All the cabinets (top part - to open and close) stained in dark dirty color. Do not expect that of La Quinta Inn. Look more like Quality Inn hotels.

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Dwight

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was exceptional. Especially liked Chai morning beverage as an option (thank you!). People smiled. Made us all feel welcome.

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Cassandra

26 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was decent. Breakfast was inedible.

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Frances

9 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Just an over night stay in our travels. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was excellent. Lots of fresh options. Coffee was good and hot. Met our needs.

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Ali Cem

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

If you're traveling by car, the location is acceptable. The room was clean and the internet connection was quite good. However, breakfast was a complete disappointment. If you're choosing this hotel because it offers breakfast, I suggest you reconsider. There was a coffee machine in the common area, but it was broken and seemed like it had been left that way for a while. Overall, it’s a sufficient place for a one-night stay if you only need the basics — but don’t expect anything more.

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Month	Average price
January	US$88
February	US$94
March	US$102
April	US$118
May	US$110
June	US$106
July	US$98
August	US$96
September	US$115
October	US$114
November	US$103
December	US$91

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $127	2 $162	3 $160
4 $84	5 $89	6 $129	7 $129	8 $125	9 $98	10 $106
11 $87	12 $90	13 $103	14 $103	15 $103	16 $103	17 $103
18 $86	19 $90	20 $121	21 $127	22 $121	23 $207	24
25 $86	26 $90	27 $109	28 $126	29 $116	30 $90	31 $90

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE Fort Jackson

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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13	14	15	16	17	18	19 $407
20 $85	21 $97	22	23 $178	24 $108	25 $89	26 $89
27 $84	28 $89	29	30 $159