Name: Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown
Address: 823 Lady Street, The Vista, Columbia, South Carolina, United States of America, Columbia, Richland County, US
Price range: US$140–US$601 per night
Rating: 8.75

What guests think

At Aloft Columbia Downtown, travelers highlight a walkable downtown location near dining and USC, friendly staff, and clean, modern rooms, with a lively lobby bar and social spaces that add to the overall upbeat, urban vibe.

Common drawbacks include occasional noise from the street or HVAC units, sporadic odors, and design quirks like sliding bathroom doors or limited in-room amenities such as no microwave. Parking is convenient but can involve extra charges or minor hassles, and a few guests reported maintenance or cleanliness oversights in public areas. Expect a modern, social stay in a central spot.

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Facilities

Lively lobby bar and social spaces (pool table, outdoor games) receive praise; the fitness room also gets positive notes. Parking is available, but some guests encountered fees, a broken garage elevator, or concerns about an attendant’s driving.

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10

Drexell

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice place to stay,great area ,bar etc

10

Felicia

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We really enjoyed our stay we were in town for a little league baseball tournament and our 10 and 14 year old lived the hotel the pool table and lounge outside with jenga was a hit. The location was great lots of good food otions within walking distance.

10

Frank

17 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Aloft Columbia Downtown is a very comfortable and up-to-date lodging choice. Rooms are large, and the hotel is modern and very conveniently located in a pleasing, walkable neighborhood adjacent to downtown Columbia. The fitness facility is also spacious and - crucially - equipped with more than just dumbbells and cardio equipment. I really appreciated the pulley-and-cable gym station, with various attachments and pull-up handles on offer.

10

Lincolnton

1 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great atmosphere for this hotel. Very colorful vibe. Lobby area is great with a very nice bar with great top self options to choose from. Room I was in was great. Looks exactly like how the picture show on here. Only gripe I have is that the sinks hot water did not get hot and there are no microwaves in the room but still overall a great experience and a great hotel. Would highly recommend

10

Robert

21 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel conveniently located close to downtown and lots of restaurants/bars. Staff was friendly and handled a noise situation immediately. Nice lobby with a pretty good bar plus snack area. Room was your basic ALoft…very clean and comfortable.

8

Lillian

26 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was nice. The property was clean, quite, they have a bar and food service. Bars and restaurants are in walking distance.

10

Lesli

23 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It has a nice bar. The staff are all friendly.

10

Thomas

1 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Valet parking was reasonable. The front desk staff was friendly and helpful.

8

Stuart

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Nice place. Walkable. The parking garage elevator didn't work and the parking attendant really was driving cars through the garage like an Indy car race. Kind of dangerous.

10

Steven

4 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Trendy & pretty hotel. Great location for restaurants & bars. Loved the bar in the lobby. Craft cocktails & a super nice bartender. We paid for breakfast. (Breakfast sandwiches, yogurt, oatmeal, & bagels.) The beds were very comfortable! Our a/c was a little loud but not a sleep ruiner. Room was quite large too!

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Cleanliness

Many guests found the hotel and rooms very clean. A few reported issues such as lingering odors, mold around a sink, greasy lounge tables, or a lobby restroom needing more frequent attention.

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10

Erin

11 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very friendly and efficient. Very clean and comfortable.

2

Charles

22 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Terrible experience. At check-in, staff weirdly warned me three times that the self-park gate “might not work” — as if that’s my problem. Room smelled bad, asked to switch, but the new one smelled the same. Uncomfortable bed, no water pressure in the shower. Also, elevator #2 still has a 2023 inspection certificate — pretty sure it’s overdue. 1/10. Skip this place and stay at the Cambria a block away — way better for the same price.

6

Tracee

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property worked great for our needs. We needed to book rooms last minute due to a flight cancellation and Aloft had availability. The area was filled with dining options since it was near the USC campus. We booked two rooms and while clean, one room had a distinct smell that reminded me of the smell of dog urine. We were told that the hotel was pet friendly. They sprayed the carpet in the room which worked temporarily but the smell came back unfortunately. We were able to get through the night but they should probably get rid of that carpet or remove it for cleaning.

8

Daniella

3 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff are extremely pleasant and helpful. The rooms are clean and comfortable. My only complaint is the air freshener that is in the lobby. It smells really good but it was a little overpowering and I get migraines from since so that was a bit of a concern.

4

Vitalii

24 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

One of the worst experiences and definitely worst in Marotte network. Staff was kind of neutral and some people were not trained. No instructions or welcoming in the room. Almost no information on a frint desk. Bathroom and toilet are in the same space as kitchen area in the room. Tables at the lounge area are greasy. Breakfast is poor and there was almost no options for the kids.

10

Tierra

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice staff , clean hotel !! Great price

8

TANYA

12 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was nice and seems new or at least well maintained. Downstairs lobby bathroom needs more frequent attention but we would definitely return!

10

Keyla

13 May 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, very clean and spacious room and property.

10

Felisa

16 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was very clean and stylish.

10

Irving

4 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and modern hotel. Great location for our activities.

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Rooms

Rooms are modern, generally spacious and comfortable with notably comfortable beds. Some guests report loud wall A/C, low water pressure, design quirks (sliding doors or bright bathroom lighting), missing microwaves, and occasional street or internal noise.

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8

Ly

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This downtown location is great - walkable to many restaurants, shops, and the state capital. We highly recommend the free guided tour of the state capital. Check-in was easy and free street parking on the weekend saved us $40 because we did not have to use the hotel garage. The room was spacious, clean, and stylish. However, we did not sleep well due to the wall AC unit being loud and we could hear the street traffic late into the night and early in the morning.

6

Linda

19 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic staff, bar/restaurant, fitness room. VERY noisy. Constant banging from the next floor up.

10

Michelle

13 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The beds were so comfortable!

10

karen

4 Nov 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location; exceptional staff. Room is minimalist but clean and adequate. Will stay again.

8

David

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The area was very unique with a few shopping a restaurant options within walking distance. The room was a corner room and very spacious. The room just needed some minor detail changes. Example: the bathroom light and vanity area lights up the whole room with no option to close it off. The property was overall pretty good and a comfortable stay. The staff were excellent.

6

Mark

17 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Don’t stay on first floor. Cackling bartender and loud cars next door.

10

Adrea

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cute downtown hotel. We walked to dinner. Looks like USC is very close too. Large double queen room, electronic shades to block out the sun. Large walk in shower with decent water pressure. Not a fan of the barn door style door for the bathroom, but very minor thing. Very friendly and helpful staff from the valet to the front desk.

4

Derek

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The air conditioning did not work well when turning the fan from high to low. So the room was hot, then really cold, then really hot. The water pressure of the sink was low.

6

Gigi

23 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was not a fan of the design, it felt like a dorm room by IKEA, small tight quarters, although the bathroom was spacious. Beds were comfy, but noise in the are due to college students was a bit too much.

10

Lincolnton

1 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great atmosphere for this hotel. Very colorful vibe. Lobby area is great with a very nice bar with great top self options to choose from. Room I was in was great. Looks exactly like how the picture show on here. Only gripe I have is that the sinks hot water did not get hot and there are no microwaves in the room but still overall a great experience and a great hotel. Would highly recommend

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Service

Service is frequently described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful across the front desk, valet, and bar. A few guests noted rudeness, training gaps, or mishandled requests for specific room types.

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10

Jen

3 Mar 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Perfect! Perfect! Perfect! I travel almost every weekend for work and this stop was such a blessing! The staff was amazing and went above and beyond to make us comfortable. Valet was soo easy! The location is perfect for walking to dinner. Room was quiet and clean. Loved it!!

10

Erin

11 Feb 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very friendly and efficient. Very clean and comfortable.

8

Ly

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This downtown location is great - walkable to many restaurants, shops, and the state capital. We highly recommend the free guided tour of the state capital. Check-in was easy and free street parking on the weekend saved us $40 because we did not have to use the hotel garage. The room was spacious, clean, and stylish. However, we did not sleep well due to the wall AC unit being loud and we could hear the street traffic late into the night and early in the morning.

2

Cozette

15 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not impressed. Treated poorly by staff. Was in town for 1 night for a funeral, asked for conjoined rooms as we have kids. Mentioned this numerous times before getting to the hotel. arrived at 11AM, refused us a room until 3. At 3, they said they gave away conjoined rooms and didn’t have any for us. Really bad experience. No room service. Awful bartender who could not make drinks and whose nickname was a bit distasteful. The entire experience was awful. I do not recommend going here for any occasian.

10

Michele

24 Sept 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel staff are exceptional!! The ladies working the check in/out counter were five star!!

10

Natalie

25 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The corner room was spacious and clean. Best of all was our check-in experience with Kaylie (SP?). She was so nice and welcoming! She even took a minute to play with our little dog:). The parents weekend welcome gift and drink were a bonus. We will definitely stay here next year.

10

Aaron

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

There’s a couple ladies at the front desk who were phenomenal. All the front desk staff was nice, but two stand out. One was Latash the LR Diamond, and the young lady who work at Verizon before Aloft. I felt like I was a prince visiting a nearby kingdom. Thank you, for making my homecoming pleasant!

10

Robert

21 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel conveniently located close to downtown and lots of restaurants/bars. Staff was friendly and handled a noise situation immediately. Nice lobby with a pretty good bar plus snack area. Room was your basic ALoft…very clean and comfortable.

10

Aaron

2 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great staff, especially the front desk. They didn’t miss a beat and was on top of everything, from check in to check out. Again, I felt like a prince coming home to his soon to be kingdom.

8

Derek

23 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was excellent right up to check out. $18 parking charge was added which I did not avail of. The lady at the check out desk was a little rude when I asked for the charge to be removed. Breakfast was included with the stay, same lady tried to charge us for breakfast and again a little rude when I told her it was included in the stay. Otherwise it's a great hotel, amenities are excellent, location is perfect

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Location

Downtown, walkable location near restaurants, bars, USC, the State House, and Colonial Life Arena. Some guests mentioned nighttime noise in the area.

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Ly

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This downtown location is great - walkable to many restaurants, shops, and the state capital. We highly recommend the free guided tour of the state capital. Check-in was easy and free street parking on the weekend saved us $40 because we did not have to use the hotel garage. The room was spacious, clean, and stylish. However, we did not sleep well due to the wall AC unit being loud and we could hear the street traffic late into the night and early in the morning.

10

Adrea

21 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cute downtown hotel. We walked to dinner. Looks like USC is very close too. Large double queen room, electronic shades to block out the sun. Large walk in shower with decent water pressure. Not a fan of the barn door style door for the bathroom, but very minor thing. Very friendly and helpful staff from the valet to the front desk.

10

Carol Ann

12 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location! Staff was awesome!

10

Felicia

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We really enjoyed our stay we were in town for a little league baseball tournament and our 10 and 14 year old lived the hotel the pool table and lounge outside with jenga was a hit. The location was great lots of good food otions within walking distance.

8

Laurie

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Comfy beds, clean and convenient. Perfect location to stay while moving our USC student into their apartment.

10

Lashirl

24 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy to walk to colonial arena

10

Alison

11 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location in Columbia close to restaurants, escape rooms, shopping, etc.

10

Alison

22 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoy staying at this location. Just park the car and you can walk to great dining and shopping options.

10

Irving

4 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and modern hotel. Great location for our activities.

10

Alison

18 Dec 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in and good amenities. Great location with access to shopping and dining options within walking distance.

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Dining

The lobby bar and cocktails are popular, and light breakfast items are available. Breakfast feels limited to some, and a few guests experienced confusion or extra charges related to included breakfast.

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10

Drexell

16 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really nice place to stay,great area ,bar etc

10

Angela

19 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and loved the bed! Most comfortable bed yet! Staff friendly and very professional. We did opt in breakfast for two for $10 extra on top of room rate when booking reservations through Hotels.com, but the hotel staff knew nothing about that, so we had to prove it to them by walking them through another online booking to see that option. We do feel charging guests additional charge for parking was unnecessary, especially paying a pretty penny for our hotel room.

2

Cozette

15 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Not impressed. Treated poorly by staff. Was in town for 1 night for a funeral, asked for conjoined rooms as we have kids. Mentioned this numerous times before getting to the hotel. arrived at 11AM, refused us a room until 3. At 3, they said they gave away conjoined rooms and didn’t have any for us. Really bad experience. No room service. Awful bartender who could not make drinks and whose nickname was a bit distasteful. The entire experience was awful. I do not recommend going here for any occasian.

10

Kevin

3 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great property. Great staff. Bartender Haley was 5⭐️

10

Robert

21 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel conveniently located close to downtown and lots of restaurants/bars. Staff was friendly and handled a noise situation immediately. Nice lobby with a pretty good bar plus snack area. Room was your basic ALoft…very clean and comfortable.

4

Vitalii

24 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

One of the worst experiences and definitely worst in Marotte network. Staff was kind of neutral and some people were not trained. No instructions or welcoming in the room. Almost no information on a frint desk. Bathroom and toilet are in the same space as kitchen area in the room. Tables at the lounge area are greasy. Breakfast is poor and there was almost no options for the kids.

8

Lillian

26 Apr 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It was nice. The property was clean, quite, they have a bar and food service. Bars and restaurants are in walking distance.

10

Lesli

23 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It has a nice bar. The staff are all friendly.

8

Derek

23 Jan 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was excellent right up to check out. $18 parking charge was added which I did not avail of. The lady at the check out desk was a little rude when I asked for the charge to be removed. Breakfast was included with the stay, same lady tried to charge us for breakfast and again a little rude when I told her it was included in the stay. Otherwise it's a great hotel, amenities are excellent, location is perfect

10

Steven

4 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Trendy & pretty hotel. Great location for restaurants & bars. Loved the bar in the lobby. Craft cocktails & a super nice bartender. We paid for breakfast. (Breakfast sandwiches, yogurt, oatmeal, & bagels.) The beds were very comfortable! Our a/c was a little loud but not a sleep ruiner. Room was quite large too!

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Month	Average price
January	US$121
February	US$175
March	US$197
April	US$219
May	US$190
June	US$146
July	US$138
August	US$162
September	US$193
October	US$220
November	US$167
December	US$148

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16	17	18 $601	19 $587
20 $140	21 $161	22	23 $234	24 $201	25 $146	26 $161
27 $151	28 $195	29 $257	30

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $246	2	3
4 $151	5 $209	6 $199	7 $253	8 $230	9	10 $322
11 $142	12 $172	13 $189	14 $251	15 $184	16 $172	17 $226
18 $147	19 $186	20 $236	21 $245	22 $181	23	24
25 $156	26 $185	27 $207	28 $276	29 $317	30 $338	31 $195

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