Columbia International University is located about 7 miles north of downtown Columbia, east of the Broad River. Most of the closest hotels are west of the river near I-26.
Address: 7435 Monticello Road,
Columbia,
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"The hotel was really quiet. I'd stay here again.2022-04-24"
"The hotel was OK, but the air vents needed dusting. The beds were comfortable. There was mold in the bathroom.2021-06-11"
"The hotel room was pretty clean; it was fine for the price. There was plenty of hot water for my shower, but my husband said the water was just lukewarm when he showered. The staff was friendly.2020-02-10"
2. Super 8 Motel Columbia - I-20, Exit 70 5719 Fairfield Road - US 321, I-20, Exit 70, Columbia, SC 29204 Call Us2.9 miles 2.9 miles from Columbia International University
"The motel was OK, but there was a lot of trash in the parking lot. The shower curtain needed to be replaced.2019-09-11"
"My stay was a nightmare. The motel room was dirty, the coffee maker didn't work, and just one styrofoam cup was provided. We were only given two threadbare towels. The hair dryer didn't work. No AC in the lobby. Continental breakfast was some melted chocolate mini doughnuts. A horrible experience.2015-09-02"
"The hotel was old and really needed upgrading. The carpet was dirty. Don't stay here.2023-07-17"
"The hotel room was clean, with great climate control. The bed was comfortable. Plenty of hot water in the shower. Breakfast was good. Give it a try.2022-09-02"
"Not a good choice. The hotel room wasn't that clean, and the mattress was old and uncomfortable. Nice staff and good breakfast. There was a street person in the parking lot asking for money.2018-10-19"
"The motel room was dirty and smelled like smoke, and the bedsheets were nasty. The door was banged up and had gaps around it. I didn't feel safe and don't recommend staying here.2022-08-13"
"The motel was under repair. The lobby was filthy and worn. The pool wasn't open, and the parking lot was a crumbling mess.I didn't stay, and you shouldn't either.2019-05-12"
"Convenient to I-20, I-26, and the west side of town. The hotel staff was nice.2017-05-15"
"The hotel was nice and exceeded my expectations. The room was cozy and spacious. I definitely recommend staying here.2022-08-27"
"The hotel was nice and extremely clean, and the employees were pleasant. My only disappointment was that the stove didn't work. Great experience otherwise; I recommend staying here.2021-01-16"
"Great hotel stay from start to finish. Check-in was easy, and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The pool and whirlpool were perfect for winding down after a busy day at Fort Jackson, and the light breakfast and supper were just right. We highly recommend staying here.2016-09-25"
"Convenient to downtown and the Riverbanks Zoo. Easy access to I-20 and I-26. The hotel was affordable, clean, and comfortable. Easy check-in, and the clerk was kind and professional. She provided good directions to our venue and gave us a 1st floor room as we requested. The room was tidy, and the bed was comfortable. The housekeeper was pleasant and gave us extra towels. Breakfast had hot and cold selections and endless coffee. I'll definitely stay here again.2023-04-25"
"An average hotel. The room was OK, and the bed was comfortable. The shower door didn't close all the way, and the sink didn't drain unless I manually pulled out the stopper. The front desk clerks were nice, and at checkout offered me a bottle of water and a bag of chips. Breakfast was OK. Good place for an overnight stay.2022-07-03"
"The hotel was clean, and I felt safe. Reasonable rates. I enjoyed the breakfast bar. Try staying here.2015-09-15"
"Great amenities and lounge area, but the hotel room was sub-par. If you just need a place to sleep, it's OK.2022-12-25"
"Great experience.2016-11-28"
"The room carpet was old and worn, and the bathroom was cramped. Limited menu. The airport shuttle didn't run in the early morning when I had a flight, so I had to take a taxi. Choose a better hotel.2015-12-20"
"The hotel room was clean and well-appointed, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Nice breakfast selection and clean dining area, and the attendants kept items stocked.2022-11-21"
"Nice hotel. I appreciated the cleanliness and quiet. Good breakfast. Book a room.2022-09-19"
"The hotel room was nice, clean, and large, with a big sitting area. Good breakfast, too.2022-08-14"
"The hotel was clean and well-kept. The bed was comfortable, and the bathroom was clean. The clerk gave me 2 bottles of water and a bag of chips when I checked in.2022-07-03"
"Great hotel. All the employees were friendly. The only negative was that water spilled on the floor when I showered. Still, this place is worth a stay.2021-01-07"
"The 1st room hadn't been made up, so I was moved. The AC in the 2nd room couldn't be adjusted, and I just about froze. Breakfast was exceedingly skimpy. Don't stay at this hotel.2023-09-11"
"The bedsheets were stained, and the set TV volume was too low.2019-04-29"
"The AC was tricky to operate; I had the call the office for instructions. No TV channel guide in the room, and the TV had no music channels. The caulking around the bathtub needed repair, and there was no wastebasket. Breakfast was marginal at best. Stay at another hotel.2018-08-17"
"Nothing in my motel room worked. The lights were burned out, the stove fan didn't work, and there was trash under the bed. The staff didn't answer the phone when I called, and the key card stopped working after the 1st night.2016-11-02"
"The motel was a bit out of the way. The 1st room smelled strongly of smoke, so I asked for a room change. The 2nd room had a strong mint smell, but that was acceptable. The room was a little worn and didn't have the best soundproofing, but I didn't expect much else for the price. The motel was fine for a place to sleep, but I wouldn't want my daughter to stay there by herself.2015-05-04"
"Affordable motel, but housekeeping was awful. We asked for a 1st floor room and were put in a pet room, even though we didn't have a pet. The carpet smelled like urine, and there was old garbage under the sink. I asked for a room change the next day, and was given a room that had been flooded. There were socks hanging in the bathroom. So for the 3rd time, we moved to another room.2015-04-03"
Budget, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
Near Riverbanks Zoo
3 floors, 72 studio suites - no elevator
No swimming pool
Kitchen in every suite
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows up to medium-sized pets only, 2 pets per suite - $10 per night pet fee - $70 maximum per stay pet fee. - Nov 2021 < Less
"The rates were high considering that the motel was under construction. There was a fight outside my room one morning that scared me. The desk clerk just said there was nothing he could have done. By the time police arrived, the fight was over. Don't stay here.2021-02-14"
"The motel room smelled like cigarettes, and the furniture had cigarette burns. A woman asked if she could stay in my room until checkout, then asked if I had drugs to sell. Don't stay here.2016-08-13"
"I had to have my key card re-set every day to get back in the room. My room smelled like smoke, and even smelled like marijuana one day. I told the motel clerk, and he said all he could do was leave a note for the supervisor, and she implied I'd be charged if it smelled like smoke when I checked out. Poor service. Don't stay here.2016-04-14"
"The hotel was clean, and the front desk clerks were so friendly and happy. I loved the beautiful white bedspread. The to-go snack bag was appreciated.2020-12-31"
"The hotel was nice and quiet.2019-11-19"
"Great location. Everything was clean and well-maintained, and our small dog was welcome. Excellent staff. Breakfast was far above average. Nice lake and walking path behind the hotel, and there were many restaurants within walking distance as well as a large mall and shopping center. You won't regret staying here.2019-01-13"
"The hotel staff was friendly, but the room wasn't so nice. The door was damaged, and the grab bar in the shower wasn't secure.2019-06-16"
"The hotel wasn't clean enough. The trash wasn't emptied, and there were items in the fridge from previous guests. There was a glass of water on the table that wasn't ours. Find another place to stay.2018-11-12"
"Nice hotel. The employees were pleasant and eager to help. Absolutely stay here.2017-02-19"
"Not a good hotel stay. There was no water the 1st day, so we had to go to another room to use the bathroom facilities, which was inconvenient.2023-10-09"
"The hotel room was clean and quiet, and the AC worked well. I felt secure. The bed was comfortable, and I loved the toiletry pump bottles in the shower. No microwave, though, and the fridge didn't work. Poor water pressure in the shower. The staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was available, but I didn't try it. Overall, a good choice without breakfast the bank.2022-03-07"
"The room was clean, and the bed was comfortable. The hotel clerk was professional and kind.2021-11-28"
Upscale, smoke-free, all-suite, extended-stay hotel
Located in downtown Columbia
5 floors, 93 suites
Heated indoor swimming pool - exercise room
Kitchen in every suite
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows up to 2 pets per suite - $150 pet fee if staying 30 nights or more - $75 pet fee if staying fewer than 30 nights. - Dec 2021 < Less
"I requested a 1st floor room away from the humid pool, but was given a room on the 2nd floor directly above the pool. Consider other hotels.2023-04-28"
"I had a pleasant hotel stay.2023-03-21"
"New, clean hotel. The mattress was soft, and the shower was huge. Beautiful decor. The employees were friendly, and I enjoyed my stay.2019-04-23"
"Clean hotel with friendly employees. The traffic in the area was bad.2021-11-29"
"The hotel was noisy. The chair in my room was soiled. I couldn't find a luggage cart. Snacks were overpriced. Keep looking.2021-06-05"
"I enjoyed my stay. The hotel was clean and peaceful, and the room was spacious and comfortable. The staff was courteous. There were lots of stores and restaurants in the vicinity.2021-02-10"
"This hotel was so bad I had to laugh. The kitchen sink was clogged, and the disposal didn't work. Roaches were plentiful. The TV didn't work, and the toilet handle was missing. I was locked out of the room during checkout. The office was closed on Sunday, with no emergency access. Don't stay here until remodeling is complete.2023-06-21"
"The hotel room had a shabby appearance. No TV remote control, and the freezer had a burn hole. The bathroom was in bad shape, with trim separated from the call and cabinets with holes in them. There were no towels, and the office closed at 7 PM. There was a strong marijuana smell in the hallway and lobby. Breakfast was advertised, but it wasn't available. There was a sign about coffee in the office, but it didn't open until 11 AM. We had to drive 3 miles to BoJangles to get coffee. The rates were low, so I guess you get what you pay for.2020-04-20"
"The hotel room wasn't clean, and there were roaches crawling out the bathroom mirror. There were towels under the sink, and there weren't enough tissues. No dishes provided.2017-05-16"
"All but 2 lights in our hotel room were burned out, and the front desk clerk said the maintenance man had quit. The hand sanitizer at the elevators was empty. No on-duty clerk in the evening. We had a good night's sleep, though.2023-09-27"
"I had an enjoyable hotel stay. Loved the shower stall. Check-in was fast and smooth.2021-05-06"
"Extremely reasonable rates. The hotel was across the street from Palmetto Health, where my mother was in hospice, and there were restaurants in the area. The room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and there was a kitchenette, sofa bed, and work desk. I didn't have my dogs with me, but the hotel was pet-friendly. The employees couldn't have been more helpful or gracious. Nice breakfast area. I'd definitely stay here again.2018-01-13"
"Good hotel stay.2017-09-12"
"The room was dirty. Don't stay at this hotel.2015-11-14"
"There was no hotel clerk available to check me in at 4 AM, and no one to check me out at 3 AM.2023-10-22"
"The hotel was super clean, and the room had plenty of storage. The shower was amazing. Book it.2021-06-17"
"We were pleased with our stay. The room was clean, and the staff was excellent. The hotel clerk was welcoming and caring throughout our stay.2019-03-10"
"The hotel was clean but not fancy. The staff was friendly. Several items ran out early at breakfast.2023-12-02"
"The hotel staff was courteous and polite. Breakfast was extremely good, and the wait staff was great. Limited washers and dryers, and they didn't work well.2019-07-03"
"Nice, clean hotel in a good area for visiting attractions. Check-in was fast and easy. The whirlpool in my room was small and in the bathroom.2019-03-05"
"Convenient to downtown and close to several wine bars and classy restaurants. A great boutique hotel with nice, comfortable rooms. The staff was super friendly and accommodating, and the complimentary wine and craft beer were a plus. I'll stay here again and will recommend it to friends.2019-08-12"
"This hotel was amazing. We were greeted with drinks when we arrived. The entire place was beautiful, and we absolutely loved our room; every detail was perfect. Wonderful personnel; they were so helpful and friendly. We highly recommend staying here.2019-07-15"
"This was the best hotel experience I've ever had. The property was quirky and fun, and no detail was overlooked. We were enthusiastically greeted by the check-in clerk, who promptly asked if I'd prefer a local beer or wine with my caramel popcorn treat. The beds and pillows were also locally made and were like sleeping on a cloud. Wonderful customer service and southern hospitality. The continental breakfast was just right, and complimentary beer and wine were available in the evening. The $18 parking fee was well worth it, and the valets were prompt. Don't miss this gem.2018-12-02"
"The hotel was clean and comfortable, and the staff was nice. You won't be disappointed.2023-11-20"
"Good room, and the hotel staff was great. The elevator was slow.2023-10-12"
"The hotel room was clean, attractive, and comfortable, and the front desk clerks were helpful and courteous. We enjoyed our stay. Ask for a room away from the highway.2016-08-26"
"The hotel was spotless inside and out. Great room service and friendly personnel. I recommend staying here.2020-02-01"
"I got a handicap room as requested; it was spacious and wonderful. The staff made me feel at home. Wish I could've stayed longer and taken advantage of the amenities. Highly recommend this hotel.2015-03-09"
"Room was small, and the TV didn't work most of our stay. The repairman came to our room 3 times. A housekeeper entered our room without knocking while we were asleep. Bathroom door wouldn't shut properly. Completely awful stay, especially considering the rates. Don't stay at this hotel.2015-02-23"
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Address: 7435 Monticello Road, Columbia, SC 29203
Hotels, Motels, Lodging, and Accommodations near Columbia International University, CIU, Columbia, South Carolina, USA
