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Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near University of South Carolina

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed
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Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown is a convenient base for urban adventures. Enjoy meals at the on-site Toast to Toast restaurant, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi to plan excursions. The multilingual staff helps guests navigate nearby attractions.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Mobility Access Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility Access Tub)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility Access Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Mobility, Access Tub)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comm, Mobility, Access Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll In Shower)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
1233 Washington Street, Columbia, SC, 29201

What's nearby

  • Township Auditorium - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of South Carolina - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Colonial Life Arena - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Williams Brice Stadium - 6 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 7 min drive
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Prohibition - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Roly Poly - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Market On Main - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cantina 76 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Camon Japanese Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Hotel near University of South Carolina
Colonial Life Arena is located near Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG, which provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a 24-hour gym. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Toast to Toast-, the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business centre are available to all guests.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk
  • 1 meeting room, outdoor furniture and smoke-free property
  • A lift and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 90 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers and shampoo
  • Flat-screen TVs with streaming services and premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and free infant beds

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (USD 19 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 15 for adults and USD 8 to 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Toast to Toast-

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 325 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 10 floors
  • Built in 1954
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
This property enforces quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 6:00 AM
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 15.00 for adults and USD 8.00 to 8.00 for children
  • Self-parking fee: USD 19 per day (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision

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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG?

As of 5 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG on 7 Sept 2025 start from AU$162.67, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG?

Self-parking is available for USD 19 per day.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG located?

Located in Downtown Columbia, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of First Baptist Church, University of South Carolina and Colonial Life Arena. Soda City Market and Columbia Museum of Art are also within 5 minutes. Columbia Station is 25 minutes by foot.

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Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 398 out of 654 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 654 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 654 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 654 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 654 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
convenient, staff helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, good location, clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location to USC & airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was easy, no fuss, at the Holiday Inn. Good location. Good staff (kudos to Molly)! Only negative: the cuty-run psrking garage.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaToya

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My husband enjoyed our stay… the staff was super nice…
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay, the staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kitenge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property and good location. Close to a lot of things. My room was nicely clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are well equipped and clean. Comfortable beds. Parking access to the parking garage isn’t ideal and unfortunately did not feel safe.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Likes: Front desk staff was delightful. There was a bar and and Alivia was very attentive and fun to with. Very clean rooms, elevators, floor level, bar. They have a wide variety of snacks and drinks for reasonable purchase. Dislikes: nothing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Albernita

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saresa

The staff was very friendly. The hotel and room was very clean. The location was perfect it had shopping places to eat within walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Good economical choice for visiting Columbia while upholding a standard for comfort. Very central location in downtown with some great spots nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jermaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Covenant, affordable and clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Awesome staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy

Liked: Amenities
The hotels in a great location reasonably priced staff is so accommodating parking is easy and reasonable would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was Top tier. Staff was very friendly. I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff did a great job!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariela E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location - parking was not great, because of location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Precious

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Parking sucks and dirty around hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location; friendly staff; convenient with small bar area in lobby
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025