Columbia, South Carolina's state capital, is located near the center of the state. It is 115 miles northwest of Charleston, 105 miles southeast of Greenville, and 90 miles south of Charlotte.
Columbia, South Carolina's state capital, is located near the center of the state. It is 115 miles northwest of Charleston, 105 miles southeast of Greenville, and 90 miles south of Charlotte.
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"The check-in clerk wasn't welcoming, and I was surprised by the $65 deposit. I don't recommend this hotel.2023-06-19"
"Good experience. The hotel wasn't new, and the furniture in the lobby and room was dated and worn, but the atmosphere was nice and homey. That being said, the hotel was clean, and the beds were comfortable. The bathroom was clean, too. No daily housekeeping, but clean towels and other supplies were provided upon request. The employees were pleasant and helpful. Nice, clean breakfast room, and the food was good. I recommend staying here, just don't expect new and modern.2023-02-07"
"Wonderful location and convenient to restaurants. The hotel was nice and quiet, and the room was clean. The employees were super friendly and nice. We felt comfortable here and recommend it.2021-12-17"
"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"
"The room and the motel office smelled like smoke. The chair in the room was in bad shape. People were walking around outside at all hours. Don't stay here.2023-09-25"
"The motel was clean, and everything worked well. I definitely recommend staying here.2021-04-25"
"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 hotel was clean and quiet, and the front desk clerk and breakfast host were helpful. They both had great smiles that could put anyone at ease. Definitely book a stay.2023-03-29"
"The hotel was convenient and clean, and breakfast was wonderful. The front desk clerk wasn't friendly, though, and there was only one luggage cart for the entire place. We waited several hours and finally gave up and carried all our luggage to the 4th floor.2023-01-28"
"The carpet in my hotel room was filthy, and the beds were too soft.2021-07-09"
"Don't expect much if you stay at this hotel. The ironing board was broken; I called the front desk, but no one brought a replacement. The ice machine in the fridge didn't work.2020-09-14"
"The hotel was conveniently located. No in-room safe for valuables.2019-05-05"
"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"
"The hotel was old and needed a complete renovation.2023-03-10"
"The hotel was clean, and I felt safe. The beds were comfortable, and the staff was friendly and efficient. Good food at the bistro for dinner.2021-07-04"
"A wonderful experience, especially since it was a last-minute reservation. The hotel staff was courteous, helpful, and friendly. Don't think twice; stay here.2021-04-11"
"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"
"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"
"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"
"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"
"The accommodations and bedding were OK, and the service was average. Parking access and exiting onto Garners Ferry Road was challenging. You get what you pay for.2023-02-05"
"The hotel was under construction and will be really good when the work is completed. The service was great.2022-11-10"
"The hotel wasn't super clean. The hair dryer didn't work, and breakfast was low-quality. The front desk clerk was nice.2022-10-01"
"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"
"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 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"
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows up to medium-sized pets only, 2 pets per room - $25 per night fee for each pet - $150 maximum per stay fee for each pet. - Dec 2019 < Less
Note: We do not recommend this hotel because of numerous complaints we've received.
"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"
"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 room needed upgrades, and smelled strongly of cleaner. The lobby was closed. No complimentary breakfast or even coffee, and only one serving of coffee was in the room. Shop around.2021-04-13"
"The hotel was noisy and shabby. I had to switch rooms 3 times. The fridge in the 1st room didn't work. The door lock in the 2nd room didn't work. The 3rd room was in deplorable condition. No breakfast at all. Not pet friendly.2021-03-10"
"The hotel wasn't too bad overall. Housekeeping wasn't always available, and the housekeepers weren't polite. The room didn't smell good. 2019-04-23"
"The hotel wasn't luxurious, but it was clean and the price was fair. Nice front desk clerks, and the desk was staffed 24 hours a day. Standard breakfast included.2019-04-22"
"The suite had a sofa bed, microwave, and fridge, but the fridge was warm and needed defrosting. The hotel staff offered to let me put my food in their fridge, but I wasn't comfortable with that. My fridge wasn't fixed for 2 nights. The toilet wouldn't flush, but someone came to fix it within 10 minutes.2019-03-11"
"The hotel was dirty, dated, and smelled bad. I had to get cleaning products and clean the bathroom before I could use it. Stay somewhere else.2020-01-18"
"The hotel had a bad smell. Only one set of towels provided for 3 adults. The indoor pool was dirty and wasn't heated. I won't stay here again and don't recommend it.2019-11-03"
"The hotel needed refurbishment, but it was a good place to stay.2019-09-02"
On place pages like this, we order hotels from lowest cost to highest – except we list low-rated hotels at the bottom of the page.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
