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Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

3.0 star property
Hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool, steps from Carolina Coliseum

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Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC is centrally located, featuring a seasonal outdoor pool, fire pit, on-site restaurant for breakfast, and in-room WiFi. Close to Carolina Coliseum and Colonial Life Arena. Helpful staff provides express check-in and laundry services.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Gym
The current price is AED 387
AED 434 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(60 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV, pay movies

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
630 Assembly St, Columbia, SC, 29201-4029

What's nearby

  • University of South Carolina - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Koger Center for the Arts - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Colonial Life Arena - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • South Carolina State House - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 17 min walk
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪University of South Carolina Bookstore - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Fellow - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Hotel near Colonial Life Arena
Located close to Carolina Coliseum and Koger Center for the Arts, Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC provides a firepit, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a ballroom, and a gift shop
  • An elevator, free newspapers, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 189 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (USD 10 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 10 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 9 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A damage deposit of USD 100.00 will be collected before check-in.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 10 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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 10 per day.

What time is check-in at Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC located?

Located in Downtown Columbia, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Carolina Coliseum and Koger Center for the Arts. Colonial Life Arena and University of South Carolina are also within 10 minutes. Columbia Station is 17 minutes by foot.

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Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 629 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1006 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless Staff was courteous
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for concert at Colonial Life. The bar was very crowded before the concert, but the staff was friendly and working hard to take care of everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Walkable to USC. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ansel

Liked: Amenities
Fantastic stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Otis

Clean room and friendly staff. The thermostat in t
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was outstanding, the staf were nice and they had a shuttle to go see Stevie Nicks concert. All in all 10 out of 10. Only complaint i can make is parking should come with the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shonterria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The property was very nice and convenient to the venue
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff very friendly, a lot of dinning and site seeing options within walking distance of hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Erron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice and clean. It was walking distance from the arena HOWEVER. There is a train track very near and it seems to run at night. The hotel offered ear plugs - that should give you an idea as to how loud it is.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went above and beyond to open up the swimming pool and set up chairs for us. At breakfast Sharina was exceptionally friendly and helpful to clean tables , bring out our food and overrall so pleasant . All of the staff were so friendly. The location was perfect to be near USC campus .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was so nice. Pristine. Less than a 15 minute walk to the Colonial Life Arena for a show. Staff was super helpful and friendly. We'll def stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to the university, Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shamell

Liked: Amenities
I enjoyed my stay and would stay again. The cleaning ladies are sweet hearts. I wish I knew their names for this review especially the one with locs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’m surprised by some of the bad reviews because the staff from the moment we arrived to the moment we left was very kind and hospitable. The bartender was lovely and made our stay even better. We instantly felt as if we have known her because of how warm she was.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for attending USC events.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love it there very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

I loved everything about the property. I have stayed at this property before and love it. I used the pool this time and sat outside by the outdoor couches and fireplace and really enjoyed it. Excellent stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CAROLINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shatavia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was a 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was key for us because we were visiting Univ of SC for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and would recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall wonderful experience with this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ansel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location to all of downtown Columbia. Beautiful hotel and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025