Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. Parking is limited but does not require a reservation.

Is breakfast offered at the hotel?

Breakfast is not specifically mentioned, but guests can grab a bite from the snack bar/deli.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of USD 50.00 per pet, per day, and a maximum of USD 150 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms. Specific details about bathrooms and pool access features are not provided.

What is the location of the hotel in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in Columbia, within a 10-minute drive of Fort Jackson and the University of South Carolina. It is approximately 6.3 miles from Township Auditorium and 6.6 miles from Colonial Life Arena.

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available from June to September, operational from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no mention of a minimum age for children to stay for free.

What are the policies regarding additional guests?

The property offers rollaway beds for an additional fee of USD 25.00 per night. Advance request or confirmation is required for rollaway beds.

Candlewood Suites Columbia-Fort Jackson Hotel

Average nightly price at Candlewood Suites Columbia-Fort Jackson by IHG by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$89
February	$112
March	$127
April	$140
May	$125
June	$113
July	$117
August	$105
September	$134
October	$139
November	$113
December	$95

What guests think

At Candlewood Suites Columbia-Fort Jackson by IHG, guests frequently praise the friendly, accommodating staff, practical in room kitchens, and convenient location, while noting mixed cleanliness, recurring maintenance issues, occasional odors or pests, dated areas, and that breakfast is not provided.

Many guests found beds comfortable and suites spacious with useful kitchen amenities. Parking is straightforward, though a few noted poor lighting or slippery debris outside. Expect a practical, kitchen-equipped stay in a convenient spot, but be prepared for inconsistent upkeep.

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Facilities

Parking is easy for many guests, but some report poor lighting and slippery debris outside. Several reviews say certain areas feel dated or under renovation.

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HYEON-JOONG

Jun 7, 2023

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Stayed 10 nights

A convenient location to Fort Jackson, SC, is great. It may have been renovated sometimes ago, but it still has a long way to go.

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Emily

Feb 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The temodeling will make a big difference once ot is finished The front door are had lots of trash out front and there wss no ice bucket nne light was out and no onfo regarding tv channels

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Norman

Dec 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Poor lighting in parking area for guest. Hair in the sink and commode.

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Theresa

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

That it was quiet and easy to park. I didn’t like the fact that I posted for a double queen room I and I was given a king room and told because I booked late they only had that one left and that was a lie I booked months in advance and they were trying to take the payment way before I was suppose to check in at 11 am and I wasn’t suppose to check in at 4pm and I feel like they were not very helpful at all and still has not refunded my deposit….

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Corey

Dec 22, 2023

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Stayed 7 nights

There a lot of leaves that were in the parking lot and after the rainstorm, were wet and then froze up overnight and presented a slippery walking environment. Very dangerous!

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Danny

Jun 30, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

When we got there it had an odd smell. The staff was friendly and I have no complaints about that. The facilities seem outdated. Our room door didn’t work properly and took several ties to open each time the door didn’t open properly. Worst of all we found three large roaches in our room one of which ended up in out cooler. The ice machine in the fridge in our room did not work either. Our first night there we didn’t get much sleep as the fire alarm went on and off for hours due to a guest leaving a cooking pan on their stove turned on

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Ryan

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Last minute chose. Could use some updating, no breakfast.

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Samantha

Sep 18, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was super Smokey, couldn’t open the window to air out the room. Bathroom had hole in wall, from towel bar which was not there. Only had one regular towel, had to ask for towels. Pool had broken bar, the one that leads into the pool, had to be careful getting in and out.

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Junior

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Candlewood suites Hotel Columbia/ fort Jackson is the best hotel, the place is safe, easy parking etc.

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Corey

Dec 31, 2023

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Stayed 8 nights

Easy parking

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Cleanliness

Feedback is mixed: many guests found rooms clean, but several reported missed housekeeping details, odors, and occasional pest sightings.

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Santauna

Jan 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I paid for a king room with pull out sofa, I was give a queen room without a sofa. The room was VERY poorly cleaned. The was only one small pot in the kitchen. MOST of all I woke up around 4am to get me a bottled water just to find ROACHES crawling on the counters. I was able to get a small clip, 2 of them got away before I could record them. I would really like a refund, that was the worse hotel stay I have had.

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Jorge

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was clean and great

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Evan

Jul 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

toothpaste on bathroom counter and something on front of microwave we had to clean off.

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Danielle

May 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was nice, but our shower wasn't very clean. We found a bunch of hair in the drain. Overall, a good room.

10

Jonathan

Mar 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean room, had all amenities that we needed. Front desk staff went overboard to be friendly and helpful. We will surely stay here again!

6

Marion

Oct 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is nice, customer service not too good, hotel not clean.

10

Abigail

Mar 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This awesome and comfortable stay nice and clean definitely will be back

6

Kelly

Sep 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The bedsheets were clean and many towels in the bathroom. Receptionist was very friendly and hospitable. However, there was an odor in the room from the garbage disposal which did not work and also an odor in the bathroom. Almost like the plumbing wasn't working correctly.

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Carla

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Mixed Experience – Friendly Staff but Poor Room Cleanliness The front desk staff was welcoming and friendly, which was a great first impression. However, the cleanliness of the room itself was disappointing. Unfortunately, the issues made for a less-than-relaxing stay.

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Francisca

Nov 26, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

There was no shower curtain. When I checked in when I showered, the floor was soaked there was only one towel, and the bathmat was black after I wiped up the water off the floor hair in the tub. I had to go downstairs and get a shower curtain and one towel Because the staff was short on towels, the carpet had food crumbles all over the place when I woke up in the morning and needed another towel. They were short on towels, and when I asked for bedsheets and an extra blanket, they gave us a queen set instead of a king

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Rooms

Suites are generally comfortable and spacious, with in-room kitchens appreciated. However, guests repeatedly mention maintenance issues such as malfunctioning AC, door locks, and appliances, and occasional noise from individual units.

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Steven

Apr 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay was good. The room was small but had everything you would need. It was pretty quiet also. It has an ac unit that does make quite a bit of noise coming on and off but that was it.

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Raymond

Jan 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a GREAT CHOICE for us. The staff was EXCELLENT and the room was large enough for us three guys on our way to FL. We will come again next year.

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Pamela

Apr 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Air conditioning did not work and there was no remote for the TV.

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Michael

May 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Love the full kitchen!

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TONY

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Every room that I was in all the usb ports were all broken. They need to keep up with the maintenance on those.

10

Natokie

May 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very Comfortable! Has everything we needed! Except the big red stain on carpet.Overall I will stay again!

6

Maria

Feb 16, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Disappointed, at arriving no air condition in room, no working refrigerator., we asked to take care of the issues no action, move to an different room middle of the night only to working lights. Bad experience.

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Sabrina

Nov 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I enjoyed my stay for the night with my dog. They’re very pet friendly and even gave him some treats when we checked in. There’s just no grassy areas for a dog to relieve themselves around the property. We did have to walk a bit out of the way at night, which was not exactly comfortable. But that’s the only complaint I had and it’s nothing the staff can really do about it. The staff were excellent and the room was clean. The bed was extremely comfortable. And the room was surprisingly spacious.

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John

Feb 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Unfinished ac didnt work door lock was janky

10

Kelly

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was clean and comfortable. The full kitchen was wonderful. The staff were very friendly and helpful at check in. We stayed to visit the National park which was only 20 minutes away.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, with smooth check-ins for many. Some guests experienced lapses in professionalism or responsiveness, including staffing shortages, reservation or billing issues, and a report of a staff member entering a room at night.

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James

Mar 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was fine. What really ticked me off was at midnight the night manager opens the door to my room for no reason waking me up and scaring the hell out of me. When I told the morning shift about it, she was Oh I'm sorry and really nonchalant about it. I will be reporting this to the BBB within the next 48 hours if I don't receive a proper response.

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Tyeria

Oct 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I booked this hotel through Expedia. I paid for a one bedroom suite. When I arrived, I went to the room and it was only a studio room. When I went to the receptionist, she said the reservation that Expedia sent over to the hotel was for a studio, not a one bedroom and that I would have to call Expedia to get the situation rectified. After calling Expedia, they informed me that they indeed had a one bedroom reserved in their system for me. The problem was that Candlewood was booked to capacity and they did not have the room available that I purchased. I don't like liars. Just be honest.

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Richard

Apr 4, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Property was close to places I wanted to visit. Check in went smooth, I thought. The clerk didnt tell me that my tow guests in my second rented room needed to apply their credit card at check in or they could not do that at check out. I made the reservations and used my card to hold room but was not paying for both.Checkout was a disaster. Staff uninformed. Computers locked up. Didnt take off incidentals--took off taxes instead and had difficulty fixing problem. Took 27 minutes to check out and two guests had to write me checks for the money charged to my account. Blamed it on renting thru third Party--like Expedia. Unsat experience checking out with Expedia limitations.

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Rohon

May 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Front desk is pleasant and professional

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Catherine

Nov 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly, check in was quick and easy and hotel was clean. I like the Dove soaps, lotions, etc. will stay again when in Columbia.

10

Melanie

Nov 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was fabulous. Bed and pillows were very comfortable

10

Jonathan

Mar 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean room, had all amenities that we needed. Front desk staff went overboard to be friendly and helpful. We will surely stay here again!

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JAMES

Sep 24, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

We arrived at the hotel in the evening at approximately 8pm. There was no one at the front desk for 15 minutes. The phone was ringing off the hook, and we even walked through the first floor trying to locate someone to check us in. Finally, someone entered from a side door and said hello and walked behind the counter. No apology for our wait, and she reeked of weed. After several minutes, we finally had our keys and proceeded to the room. When we entered the room, we immediately noticed a funky smell...like dirty gym socks. My wife went back downstairs to ask to be relocated to another room, but unsurprisingly, the girl was not back behind the desk again and we were too tired to wait for her. The following day, we asked to be moved to another room which they accommodated. That room's smell wasn't as offensive, but had a heavy smell of garlic. I guess that's the risk you take of staying in a suite that has a microwave and stovetop inside the room because people will cook all sorts of stuff in there. Had no issues with cleanliness. Housekeeping was also friendly. Nevertheless, we will look for alternative accommodations when we are in the area again.

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Corey

Jan 28, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

I have stayed here for about 6-7 weeks. The last couple weeks, I have asked for my bed sheets/blankets to be changed while at work during the week. It hasn't happened yet. I also asked for my bathroom to be cleaned and freshened, that hasn't happened. The only way I get my trash can emptied, is to leave it outside my door. Staffing, or lack of, is an apparent issue. During my stay before New Years day, it wasn't an issue, but the month of January has been a 180 downturn! Not good

10

catherine

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff available and helpful

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Location

Convenient for Fort Jackson, highways, and area attractions, with restaurants walkable for some. A few noted proximity to busy roads or a firehouse, and one mentioned limited nearby food options.

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HYEON-JOONG

Jun 7, 2023

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Stayed 10 nights

A convenient location to Fort Jackson, SC, is great. It may have been renovated sometimes ago, but it still has a long way to go.

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Bryan

Dec 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms are super clean and staff is very friendly. This hotel is close to the Vista so we just walked to eat and go out.

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joan

Mar 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location near interstate. Clean. Loud talking, doors slamming, near a patio where people went out to smoke.

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Jan

Apr 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was not too far from Congaree National Park so it was convenient. Bed was comfortable and kitchenette was adequate. Toilet tank frequently refilled and was noisy. No places nearby to get food. Close to busy roads. Good place for one or two nights.

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Michaela

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The property had everything I needed and it was located in great travel distance for this particular trip

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Lotoya

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I like that it was close to the restaurants.

10

James

Mar 31, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location

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Emily

Feb 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location

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Laura

Sep 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a very calm and pretty place, I liked the location, and overall it was a good place to stay.

10

Dwane

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel is in a great location, staff was very pleasant and friendly and the room was comfortable and met all of my needs

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Dining

Multiple reviews note that breakfast is not offered; no consistent feedback on other dining options.

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Gary

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was clean, functional and as it should be. I would stay there again despite no breakfast

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Lois

Mar 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I beds were amazing. Great night sleep by all. Upon check-in there were no luggage carts available to use. I was traveling with 3 grandchildren and ended up making 2 additional trips to my vehicle to get everything. I would suggest a better breakfast selection/area. Overall, it was a good experience.

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Tiffany

Mar 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms are nicely done. They only thing I can say is that it would be nice if they at least offered continental breakfast. But other than that, or stay was great.

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Ryan

Mar 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Last minute chose. Could use some updating, no breakfast.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11 $180	12 $132	13 $154	14 $164	15 $159	16 $151	17 $151
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25 $120	26 $121	27 $151	28 $166	29 $186	30 $128	31 $114

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1 $104	2 $104	3	4 $180	5 $140	6 $187	7
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22 $118	23	24	25 $144	26 $134	27 $120	28 $114
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Candlewood Suites Columbia-Fort Jackson by IHG

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