Is parking available at the hotel?

Limited parking is available on-site, and valet parking is offered for a fee of USD 33 per night, which includes in/out privileges.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee, approximately USD 4 to 20 for adults and USD 4 to 12 for children.

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

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 1:00 AM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances, wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas, and accessible rooms. Additional features may include elevators and accessible parking.

Where is the hotel located in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is centrally located in Columbia, just steps from the Columbia Museum of Art and within a 5-minute walk of the South Carolina State House. It is approximately 0.9 miles from the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center and Koger Center for the Arts.

What are the policies regarding children staying at the hotel?

Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel in Columbia

Average nightly price at Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$130
February	US$175
March	US$184
April	US$207
May	US$179
June	US$153
July	US$138
August	US$168
September	US$196
October	US$202
November	US$156
December	US$124

What guests think

At Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel, travelers highlight a charming historic building and central Main Street location with easy access to USC and restaurants, consistently friendly staff, and comfortable beds across many stays.

Guests enjoy the rooftop bar, the unique Vault bar, and an on site Starbucks, though bar hours and stocking can be inconsistent and food service is sometimes slow with limited menus. Parking is typically valet only with daily fees and occasional delays, and some facilities like ice machines or TVs have been temporarily out of service. Rooms skew small in this vintage building with creaky floors, and city or corridor noise affects some stays, while several mention good views. Expect a characterful stay with tradeoffs.

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Facilities

On site facilities include a rooftop bar, the Vault bar, and a Starbucks. Parking is typically valet only with fees and occasional delays; a few maintenance issues occurred (e.g., ice machines or TVs out of service, rooftop access via dirty stairs).

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D

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was very clean and quiet inside. However, we did hear the festival music outside of the hotel. Luckily, it was music we liked. The decor was reminiscent of the original building, but nicely updated. The room was a nice size. The staff was very helpful and answered many of our questions about the property and the local area. The room had a refrigerator and a coffeemaker. It had hand soap, but no bar soap. The Starbucks was convenient in the morning. However, the hotel doesn't have a restaurant. It has a lounge and a cocktail bar. There are lots of restaurants within walking distance. However, it is best to eat out or purchase food nearby. However, the room doesn't have a microwave oven. I The convenient downtown location makes up for the inconveniences. Finally, the hotel has valet parking, but the charge indicated does not include the tip or "convenience fee". I'm still not sure what that is for, but the overall trip was nice.

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Bevan

8 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Didn’t realize you had to pub for parking. If I knew I wouldn’t have stayed here

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Scott

13 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location and fair price for this older and refurbished hotel. The valet service for parking (the only solution) was well run if a bit overpriced. Clean and comfortable room, nice large shower with good hot water and pressure. But the staffing is iffy. No one at the front desk when I arrived and I had to call out for someone to appear. No one in the breakfast area when I arrived and I had to wait 10 minutes for anyone to appear. Coffee was terrible and I was charged a different (higher) price than listed on the menu. (They took off the charge.) Printed sheet said ice was only available from 9 to 5 which was not true though not every ice machine was working. Management needs to pay attention. But the room was quite comfortable and spotless.

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Garnett

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was great and friendly, and the hotel itself was beautiful and classy. But we were surprised and disappointed in the rooftop lounge - there was no way up except via the VERY DIRTY stairway from the 16th floor, and the rooftop itself was tacky and unappealing. The handrails on the stairway were sticky and the stairs were very dirty and broken up. We were quite surprised by this.

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Rudy A

7 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was fine except for the ice make which was out of order

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Ashanti

14 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Makes absolutely 0 sense that there’s no garage access to the hotel which forces people either walk or pay valet. That’s not customer friendly

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Jeanmarie

24 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel itself was clean and well-kept. The staff was friendly and housekeeping did a great job. My only complaint was that the TV didn't work at all. Apparently, they were upgrading the entire hotel's systems and none of the rooms had operable TVs.

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STEPHANIE

10 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

My only complaint was with the valet service. I checked in after midnight, and the guy working the overnight valet was incredibly rude to me. To make it worse, with me standing right beside my car after getting my luggage out, he floored my vehicle while revving my engine. I have never had such a terrible experience with valet before...we were not given another option for parking, and the front desk told me we had to valet. I would not stay here again, solely based on my experience with that service and the fact that there was no other option for parking.

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Perry

15 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The amenities were excellent such as a Starbucks and a rooftop bar. Old building but in great shape. Great staff and service. Bed height was a little higher than standard and is a little harder for my wife to get onto the bed. Overall, it was a great stay.

10

Gina

24 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed the rooftop bar, that also offered great dinner service. Really liked the view from the roof, as well as from our room. Great sunrise view, and downtown view. Liked having the option for room service. Enjoyed breakfast in the historical Vault, too!

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and public areas clean, with several praising overall upkeep. However, there are recurring lapses noted, including dirty or stained linens, mold in showers, and occasional missed housekeeping.

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Keith

11 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed for UsC graduation. Great location. Very clean rooms. Starbucks on site. Staff was pleasant and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.

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Ellen

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely historic building centrally located and in easy walking distance to restaurants. Valet parking was a great convenience. Staff was very friendly, beds were comfortable, and rooms were clean and well appointed. The old bank vault made into a bar was such a unique spot.

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Lizette

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everyone was very friendly. The hotel was very clean.

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Kim

9 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very unique hotel as it was an old bank. Room was small but clean and comfortable. Starbucks in hotel open 6-6 is a plus. Staff was wonderful. Would definitely stay at this hotel again

4

Sherika

28 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Sadly this property advertises great amenities and they are NEVER available. This is the 2nd time we stayed here and the vault martini bar was closed. This hotel is very old and it’s starting to show in the rooms from the wall paper peeling to the staff half cleaning the rooms. I saw a lot of mold in shower and stained sheet/mattress. We had to switch rooms because of a fitted sheet missing and stained mattress the staff barely looked us in the eyes upon check in and never informed us of check out, WiFi etc. I’d suggest looking for another hotel if you’re in this area, we did!

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Amy

11 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super luxurious feel for a reasonable price! Bed was very comfortable and room was clean and very nice. Extremely cool old building that felt like stepping back in time while being totally modern. Staff were super friendly and made me feel at ease and welcomed. Will be my go to hotel in Columbia going forward.

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Renee

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel needs renovation and is dirtt

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Lisa

23 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel! Our room was super clean and spacious. Convenient to restaurants and shopping. Valet service was affordable at $24.00. Love that! Starbucks downstairs was convenient. 5 minute walk to the capital building. Will definitely stay here again in the future! 😊

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Eklou

14 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Dirty bed sheets

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Cynthia

4 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Conveniently located, extremely clean, pleasant staff

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable but often small with high beds and creaky floors; city or corridor noise can be noticeable in some rooms. Some mention dated elements and limited in room amenities (no microwave or USB), while views are sometimes praised and Wi Fi reliability varied.

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Shanlanda

13 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was good. Rooms were old and small

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Nicole

19 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Location: great. Character: undeniable. Bed: hugs you. This building was built in 1912 and revamped into a hotel with current accents, but not enough to erase the history of the building itself. So keep that in mind when booking. If you prefer new and bougie, look elsewhere. In saying that, based on MY room and MY experience staying there 3 nights: the original floors creak in some spots, there are typical "gaps" under the doors but do not affect anything (layout of my room did not let in light to affect my sleep), and depending on the layout of your room in relation to neighboring rooms, you can hear doors closing (let's be honest, no one was catching the doors closing just letting them slam close). Never felt unsafe at any time walking around by myself. Everyone was friendly. Its in a popular area, so there is lots of people shopping, having coffee and going to restaurants. I would definitely go back.

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Pamela

14 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Only stayed one night but nice clean room and friendly staff. Super high bed so a bit hard to get into. LOL! Nice central location.

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Abigail

27 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is extremely loud. We stayed on the third floor. There was a man yelling obscenities around 2 or 3am and we could clearly hear him. The hotel and room we’re very comfortable, however the noise made it uncomfortable and hard to sleep.

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Franziska

14 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very comfortable bed, sadly the ice machine outside my room woke me up a couple of times at night when people went to retrieve ice from it.

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D

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was very clean and quiet inside. However, we did hear the festival music outside of the hotel. Luckily, it was music we liked. The decor was reminiscent of the original building, but nicely updated. The room was a nice size. The staff was very helpful and answered many of our questions about the property and the local area. The room had a refrigerator and a coffeemaker. It had hand soap, but no bar soap. The Starbucks was convenient in the morning. However, the hotel doesn't have a restaurant. It has a lounge and a cocktail bar. There are lots of restaurants within walking distance. However, it is best to eat out or purchase food nearby. However, the room doesn't have a microwave oven. I The convenient downtown location makes up for the inconveniences. Finally, the hotel has valet parking, but the charge indicated does not include the tip or "convenience fee". I'm still not sure what that is for, but the overall trip was nice.

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Anupama

27 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

No secure internet. Free internet was spotty. No coverage

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Shirby

19 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,344 nights

The room was small but very cozy. I didn't like that the floors were very sqeeky and walking across them made a lot of noise. It wasn't a quiet area, but again we were in the middle of downtown and it was busy. Didn't have a microwave in the room and the fridge was very mini. Overall, it was good.

10

Gina

24 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed the rooftop bar, that also offered great dinner service. Really liked the view from the roof, as well as from our room. Great sunrise view, and downtown view. Liked having the option for room service. Enjoyed breakfast in the historical Vault, too!

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Monika

25 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Noisy street cleaning truck all night, too much street lighting coming through.

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Service

Service is frequently praised as friendly and helpful across departments. Some guests reported rude or unresponsive front desk or valet interactions and slow restaurant service.

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Michael

22 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Best nights sleep - on best pillows - in as long as I can remember. And all staff were super cool and kind, ESPECIALLY the woman at the front desk on my checkin.

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William

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My wife and I were there celebrating our 34th wedding anniversary and the Manager and staff treated us great!!!! We will definitely return to this hotel. Great location too!!! Value was great...

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Laura

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Every staff member that we encountered were friendly and helpful, from the front desk to the rooftop bar staff. Rooms and beds were clean and super comfortable. The location was convenient to Main Street shopping, dining and Saturday morning Soda City Market.

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Carol

12 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Louis at the front desk is PHENOMENAL. He was extraordinarily helpful. It's.obvious that he really enjoys his job and that he actually enjoys taking care of guests. We also had a wonderful experience at the rooftop bar. The view is gorgeous!! Walking to the Township Auditorium was super easy. That was so much more convenient than trying to Uber. Overall an incredible stay!

10

Ashley

19 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

AMAZING STAFF!!! I have stayed here numerous times and the front desk staff is superb!

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SCOTT

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Front desk was extremely nice and helpful

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Mary

8 Mar 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff at the Sheraton are extremely friendly and helpful. They go out of their way to make your stay comfortable. If you need anything, just ask!

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Daniel

27 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Night auditor was very rude and unhelpful. Terrible service

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Elizabeth

25 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Always a wonderful stay here. Amazing staff and accommodations.

8

Joey

4 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,329 nights

Great location, friendly staff

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Location

Central downtown on Main Street, walkable to USC, the State House, restaurants, and Soda City Market. Expect urban activity with occasional loud events or street noise.

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Pamela

10 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing area to get a fewl for old Columbia SC. Beautiful Urban street.

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Laura

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Every staff member that we encountered were friendly and helpful, from the front desk to the rooftop bar staff. Rooms and beds were clean and super comfortable. The location was convenient to Main Street shopping, dining and Saturday morning Soda City Market.

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Jarnard

21 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I really enjoyed this hotel, i just had a hard time finding parking but thats because i was not familiar with the area. Otherwise great place in the heart of everything.

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Clayton

12 Feb 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, especially for Saturday Main Street Market.

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Latoya

11 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I enjoyed my stay at the Sheraton. The staff was friendly. The room was clean. The hotel sits in the heart of downtown. You can't go wrong.

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Dereena

20 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I liked the central location - near USC campus and within walking distance to restaurants and venues

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Renee

9 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Love staying here. It’s on the same street as Soda City which is every Saturday. You can walk to restaurant's and shops. The rooftop bar is nice with great views. The rooms are nice and the beds are so comfortable.

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Nicolene

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect location as our daughter goes to USC!

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Jeffrey

5 Feb 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel location was great, just a short drive to the Columbia Convention Center. The front desk staff was extremely accommodating and the check-in and check-out processes couldn’t have been easier. I was surprised at the level of street noise that could be heard well into the evening, but by 11:00’ish it was quiet. I would definitely stay here again and would recommend it to others.

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douglas

17 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Easy access to anything that you might want to do in Columbia.

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Dining

The rooftop lounge and the Vault are popular for drinks and views, but hours or availability and bar stocking can be inconsistent, and food service can be slow with limited menus. Breakfast feedback ranges from basic to well done; Starbucks on site is a plus.

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Holly

24 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This location is ideal for getting to and from USC. The lounge services at the hotel are a nice bonus. Service at the restaurant is never the best (extremely slow for food!) but the drinks are the bar are good! Valet parking is great and inexpensive. Always our favorite place to stay.

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Betts

9 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast menu was very basic

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Jeremiah

1 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was amazing. I love how they tired an old bank into a hotel. The Balt bar and roof top bar were both amazing as well.

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Louis

17 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast was always well done.

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Rob

20 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I live staying at this hotel, always very nice and clean. Close to everything and convenient. Only issue I had this time was that according to even their paperwork, they offer Sunday breakfast. When I went downstairs the girl told me they didn’t and it was on their paperwork. I found the paperwork and it clearly stated Sat/Sun 7-10:30. The bartender upstairs was great and tried to wait for fresh peaches for my drink, but what she made was great too. I will be back.

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Margaret

19 Feb 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was very friendly and overall we enjoyed our stay. The hotel is in an old building and has some very cool features. There is a Starbucks in the basement. The Vault Martini Bar was disappointing (how is it a martini bar if it doesn’t even have martini glasses???). The rooftop bar was fun but both bars were poorly stocked. The food was good but the menu was limited. The room was clean but the bed sank badly in the center which made sleeping difficult. Downtown Cola was also disappointing (not much to do within walking distance). We also had the unfortunate luck of staying here the same time as a wedding party and some of the wedding guests were in the room next to us and were extremely rowdy (they broke a window at 2am!!). The noise from the street was also almost impossible to ignore. I recommend upgrading the beds and replacing the windows to help with the noise. That said, the staff helped make our stay pleasant.

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Larry

11 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was charming, ask for a room on a higher floor if outside noise bothers you while sleeping. The Vault: Marrini Bar wasn’t open while we were there and that was a little disappointing. Overall I would stay again.

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Gina

24 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed the rooftop bar, that also offered great dinner service. Really liked the view from the roof, as well as from our room. Great sunrise view, and downtown view. Liked having the option for room service. Enjoyed breakfast in the historical Vault, too!

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Kristy

8 Apr 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great historic property with friendly, professional service. Loved the Vault Bar and the downtown location. When I return to Columbia in a few month, I'm definitely staying here again.

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Britney

10 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel with friendly and accommodating staff. The room was very clean and had a beautiful view! My only complaint was waiting an hour for our dinner to arrive at the roof top lounge, cold on arrival, but my two children were already starving so we just ate and then we attempted to eat breakfast the next day, but waited over 30 mins for two plates of pancakes and an omelet, only to be told it was going to be another 15 mins. The server was very friendly and apologetic. Otherwise this hotel was beautiful and loved the Starbucks!

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8	9 $130	10 $148	11 $163	12 $149	13 $150	14 $152
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20 $96	21 $112	22 $131	23 $131	24 $112	25 $132	26 $136
27 $96	28 $118	29 $138	30 $131	31 $121

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