Name: Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown
Address: 400 Gervais Street, Building 1, The Vista, Columbia, South Carolina, United States of America, Columbia, Richland County, US
Price range: US$133–US$681 per night
Rating: 9.67

What guests think

At Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown, reviewers consistently praise the new, clean, spacious suites with kitchens, friendly staff, and a strong complimentary breakfast, all in a convenient location near USC, Colonial Life Arena, and downtown attractions.

Several guests note drawbacks around parking, including required fees, unclear instructions, and difficulty finding a spot at busy times. A few also mention inconsistent housekeeping or service hiccups, and while breakfast is widely liked for variety, some found items limited or not hot. A good choice for both short trips and extended stays.

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Facilities

Facilities are modern, with an on site bar/restaurant and some evening receptions noted. Parking is paid and can be limited or confusing, with experiences ranging from easy to difficult.

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10

Brandy

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful clean room . Loved the bar and food . Was surprised I had to pay for parking but not a big deal

8

Crystal

31 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was great and very nice. Breakfast was delicious. Only thing I didn’t like and want prepared for was you had to pay to park in their parking lot. Was not told the right price for parking by hotel staff and had a hard time finding parking.

10

Robert

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Spacious room. Nice staff. Hate that they make you pay for parking!?!?!?

10

Molly

16 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Gorgeous room. Convenient to plenty of restaurants. Only downside was parking. Wasn't made clear that I needed to pay and found a ticket on my windshield the next morning.

10

bernetha

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was large, very clean. Amenities were great. Parking easy. Food/ service at on-site restaurant was excellent. Everything was great from the time I checked in right up to check-out. No complaints will definitely stay again and highly recommend to friends and family visiting the area.

10

NaTasha

18 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The parking was crazy no parking

10

Michelle

6 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel is absolutely at its optimum! Excellent rooms, comfortable beds, excellent breakfast options and cleanliness, pleasant and obliging staff as well. My only complaint was paid parking onsite and elevators experiencing difficulty at times synching. Prepare oneself for extra long wait times within an hour of checkout or within 30 min. of breakfast ending.

10

Jim

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice hotel. Everything is modern and new. Good variety of items for breakfast, including waffles, pancakes, eggs and breakfast meats, plus breakfast tacos. Front desk was very friendly and efficient, even when swamped. The only problem was that the smoking area is way too close to the main entrance… you’ll smell like smoke by walking through the front doors.

10

Debbie

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk staff was very friendly. Parking was $12/day, but it was very simple to use with a QR Code. The unit was clean and updated. Shower pressure was great. The manager had a meet and greet including beer and wine and light foods. Not sure if this is done every night. We were there on a Wednesday night. That is the first time I have ever experienced service like that. After the meet and greet we ordered from their bar/grill and the food was great as well. Nashville chicken sandwich with french fries. I would stay there again. Clean, safe and great service!!

10

Lauren

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

What a fantastic hotel! So worth being a couple of blocks out of the mayhem of The Vista. Brand new, huge suites, well appointed, and a beautiful lobby. I am a major hotel snob and this is my new favorite stay when visiting my son at USC. Easy parking too! What a gem. And the employees were all super sweet. I am very impressed.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is widely praised across rooms and public areas, often described as very clean or brand new. A few guests reported water on floors or missed housekeeping during stays.

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10

Jennifer

29 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great location for visiting university of South Carolina. The room was large and very clean.

10

Lori

12 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved this hotel! Everyone was friendly and it was really clean. It’s close to campus if you have a USC student. Only thing we had a problem with was breakfast. Eggs and potatoes were cold right in beginning. But there were great other options that we didn’t try and a McDonald’s right next door as well. Those things can be fixed so we are definitely coming back and hoping to use this hotel for the next 4 years while our student is there.

10

Rhonda

3 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

One of the best hotel experiences I have had. I dont think I have ever stayed in a brand new hotel. Everything was so crisp, clean and modern. The kitchenette made it feel like I was in a condo rather than a hotel. I would defiantly come back here again. This would be a great hotel for extended stay work trips!

8

Bridget

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Everything was excellent, the only problem was that we never got cleaning services even though we ask for one

10

Kaneisha

11 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was very friendly, and the facility is very nice and clean.

10

Amanda

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, wonderful staff, great breakfast spread

10

Lynne

4 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location! Walking distance from Colonial Life Arena. My room was very clean and comfortable. The staff was top notch!

10

Katie

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is brand new and super clean. The staff was super friendly. The most amazing hotel breakfast spread I have had at a hotel. Peter and Gigi made breakfast tacos that were AMAZInG.

10

ESSENCE

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, Easy parking,

10

colleen

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Never cleaned our room for the whole time. Gave us towels when we needed! Beautiful room... Spacious.

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Rooms

Suites are generally spacious, comfortable, and well equipped with kitchens. A few guests found layouts unusual or smaller than expected.

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Laurence

27 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

New property—combo Tru and Homewood. The suite had an unusual configuration and was a bit small, but the full kitchen and large shower were both welcome.

10

Joseph

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great new hotel option for visiting Columbia. Great location for those visiting USC, the capital or downtown. Room and kitchen were clean with everything needed for an extended stay.

10

Robert

30 Nov 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Spacious room. Nice staff. Hate that they make you pay for parking!?!?!?

10

Rene

18 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property is fairly new. The lobby area and breakfast areas were large , comfortable, well lit and inviting. Even though there were a lot of guests we never felt crowded or rushed. The room was spacious and nicely furnished to accommodate long stays. There were even a washer and dryer in the suite. Definitely will return if in the area again!

10

Jennifer

29 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great location for visiting university of South Carolina. The room was large and very clean.

10

Jacquelyn

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was good, ver spacious. Tiffany at the front desk was super sweet and helpful. Bartenders could use some work on their greetings to bar guests, but overall nice.

10

Rhonda

3 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

One of the best hotel experiences I have had. I dont think I have ever stayed in a brand new hotel. Everything was so crisp, clean and modern. The kitchenette made it feel like I was in a condo rather than a hotel. I would defiantly come back here again. This would be a great hotel for extended stay work trips!

10

Lynne

4 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location! Walking distance from Colonial Life Arena. My room was very clean and comfortable. The staff was top notch!

10

Lauren

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

What a fantastic hotel! So worth being a couple of blocks out of the mayhem of The Vista. Brand new, huge suites, well appointed, and a beautiful lobby. I am a major hotel snob and this is my new favorite stay when visiting my son at USC. Easy parking too! What a gem. And the employees were all super sweet. I am very impressed.

8

Mindy

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was perfect for our needs. Right across from the children’s museum and had a sofa bed for our granddaughter.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, accommodating, and efficient at check in. Some report lapses such as an unattended front desk, a privacy issue with room numbers, slower bar greetings, or housekeeping requests not fulfilled.

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10

Sila

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

staff was amazing

10

Lewis

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very accommodating.

10

Jacquelyn

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was good, ver spacious. Tiffany at the front desk was super sweet and helpful. Bartenders could use some work on their greetings to bar guests, but overall nice.

8

Beth

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were unprofessional, loudly stating my room number with no regard for privacy. for my

8

Bridget

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Everything was excellent, the only problem was that we never got cleaning services even though we ask for one

10

Jim

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice hotel. Everything is modern and new. Good variety of items for breakfast, including waffles, pancakes, eggs and breakfast meats, plus breakfast tacos. Front desk was very friendly and efficient, even when swamped. The only problem was that the smoking area is way too close to the main entrance… you’ll smell like smoke by walking through the front doors.

8

Lisa

30 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful room ,Clean and comfortable! Great free breakfast! My check in experience was less than welcoming though. It was Sunday 09/28/25 at approximately 4:30 in afternoon and no one at desk. Waited and walked around for approximately 10 minutes then called. Finally she showed up but was not pleasant. That’s all I’m saying.

10

Julvonie

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was accurate to the booking staff was wonderful and made check in a breeze

10

Lynne

4 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location! Walking distance from Colonial Life Arena. My room was very clean and comfortable. The staff was top notch!

10

Katie

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is brand new and super clean. The staff was super friendly. The most amazing hotel breakfast spread I have had at a hotel. Peter and Gigi made breakfast tacos that were AMAZInG.

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Location

Location is consistently praised for access to USC, Colonial Life Arena, downtown, and nearby attractions like the children's museum. Guests highlight walkability to events and dining.

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10

Joseph

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great new hotel option for visiting Columbia. Great location for those visiting USC, the capital or downtown. Room and kitchen were clean with everything needed for an extended stay.

10

Jennifer

29 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a great location for visiting university of South Carolina. The room was large and very clean.

10

Lynne

4 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location! Walking distance from Colonial Life Arena. My room was very clean and comfortable. The staff was top notch!

10

Steven E

11 May 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great location for the reason we were in Columbia.

10

Marcia M

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great property and location

8

Yanira

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location

10

Leslie

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Superb hotel in the heart of Columbia. As a safe proclaimed hotel snob, this one past with flying colors.

10

Sara

21 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was friendly, and the room was clean. Easy access to everything in Columbia.

10

John

30 Mar 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice new hotel in good location.

8

Mindy

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was perfect for our needs. Right across from the children’s museum and had a sofa bed for our granddaughter.

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Dining

Breakfast is widely appreciated for taste and variety, with mentions of breakfast tacos, though some found the spread limited or items not hot. The on site bar/restaurant receives positive comments, and occasional manager receptions are noted.

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Tempest

16 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was comfortable, customer service top tier, and breakfast was the cherry on top!

10

Brandy

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful clean room . Loved the bar and food . Was surprised I had to pay for parking but not a big deal

10

bernetha

5 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was large, very clean. Amenities were great. Parking easy. Food/ service at on-site restaurant was excellent. Everything was great from the time I checked in right up to check-out. No complaints will definitely stay again and highly recommend to friends and family visiting the area.

10

Lori

12 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Loved this hotel! Everyone was friendly and it was really clean. It’s close to campus if you have a USC student. Only thing we had a problem with was breakfast. Eggs and potatoes were cold right in beginning. But there were great other options that we didn’t try and a McDonald’s right next door as well. Those things can be fixed so we are definitely coming back and hoping to use this hotel for the next 4 years while our student is there.

10

Jim

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice hotel. Everything is modern and new. Good variety of items for breakfast, including waffles, pancakes, eggs and breakfast meats, plus breakfast tacos. Front desk was very friendly and efficient, even when swamped. The only problem was that the smoking area is way too close to the main entrance… you’ll smell like smoke by walking through the front doors.

10

Amanda

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, wonderful staff, great breakfast spread

10

Katie

13 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is brand new and super clean. The staff was super friendly. The most amazing hotel breakfast spread I have had at a hotel. Peter and Gigi made breakfast tacos that were AMAZInG.

8

Alvin A

11 Nov 2025

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Stayed 11 nights

Breakfast spread was limited. Overall, a pleasant experience

10

Debbie

19 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The front desk staff was very friendly. Parking was $12/day, but it was very simple to use with a QR Code. The unit was clean and updated. Shower pressure was great. The manager had a meet and greet including beer and wine and light foods. Not sure if this is done every night. We were there on a Wednesday night. That is the first time I have ever experienced service like that. After the meet and greet we ordered from their bar/grill and the food was great as well. Nashville chicken sandwich with french fries. I would stay there again. Clean, safe and great service!!

10

Kendra

10 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

I had a wonderful stay! The room was spacious and very clean. All of the staff was so friendly, especially the bar staff. The complimentary breakfast was delicious and there was even a wine reception one evening. I’ll definitely return!

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $175	2	3
4 $141	5 $174	6 $175	7 $178	8 $163	9 $164	10 $247
11 $133	12 $163	13 $166	14 $178	15 $174	16 $242	17 $223
18	19 $163	20	21 $211	22	23	24
25	26 $346	27	28	29 $447	30 $155	31 $152

Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

Suite, 1 King Bed

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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13	14	15	16	17	18	19 $681
20 $162	21 $184	22 $207	23 $232	24 $176	25 $163	26 $163
27 $141	28 $163	29 $217	30 $175