Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

3.0 star property
Hotel with an indoor pool, near University of South Carolina

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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast (USD 16.00 per person)
Bar (on property)
BBQ/picnic area
Reception
Indoor pool, open noon to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
The Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown is in South Carolina's capital. Guests can dine at the Garden Bar and Grill or gather around the outdoor firepit. The hotel offers free WiFi in every room, and the attentive staff ensures visitors make the most of their stay.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 392
AED 439 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Nov - 25 Nov

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Hearing)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility & Hearing, Roll-in Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1200 Pickens St., Columbia, SC, 29201

What's nearby

  • Township Auditorium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of South Carolina - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Colonial Life Arena - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Williams Brice Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 6 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cook-Out - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Knowledge Perk Coffee Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Roly Poly - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Market On Main - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks @ Prisma Health Baptist Medical Center - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Hotel near University of South Carolina
Close to Colonial Life Arena, Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC provides a firepit, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Garden Bar and Grill, the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business center.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, wedding services, and luggage storage
  • Barbecue grills, a front-desk safe, and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 123 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 13 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 16 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Garden Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 6 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (4,500 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 16.00 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 13.00 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

Pool access available from noon to 8:00 PM
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 Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from noon–8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC?

As of 31 October 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC on 24 November 2025 start from $119.38, 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.

Is Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC?

Self parking is available for USD 13.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC?

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

What time is check-out at Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC located?

Located in Downtown Columbia, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, University of South Carolina, and Colonial Life Arena. Wilson House and South Carolina State House are also within 10 minutes. Columbia Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 204 out of 423 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 423 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 423 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 423 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 423 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was convenient to USC. They had coffee and breakfast. Staff was nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

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

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Get location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So our first room wasn’t even cleaned but the staff gave us a new room which was nice
First room when we walked in but we did get another room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and responsive. The humidity level in the room was so high that the carpet felt damp. Great location for visiting USC.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean H

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a perfect stay. Everything was great from the staff to the room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was wonderful except the dispensers in the shower were empty
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Okay Hilton

Staff were nice. Room was clean and the bed was comfortable enough. The only issue was that the shampoo, condiotioner and body wash were empty when we got to the room. The pool was cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Last-minute stay, worth it!

The reservation process went smoothly as well as check-in. The front end staff were warm and welcoming, and explained all amenities clearly. The receptionist gave me the option to choose my room based on the floors. When I changed my mind about the room that I had initially chosen (didn’t like that the HVAC units were under the window), she accommodated me and assigned me to another room. The room was so comfortable and had a nice view. Cozy room! Nice, clean! Loved the hot shower as well. I will definitely book again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an extremely comfortable and quiet place to stay in Downtown Columbia. We greatly enjoyed it and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was cool
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Amenities
Clean room, nice size and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very modern and well designed hote, rooms and facilities Excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean, spacious and staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. Close to great restaurants and the University.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

ALLYSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel terrible area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Decent, needs some maintenance

Room was clean, hotel was a bit confusing as there were 2 hotels in one? Hilton and Home 2. My mother’s room had a leaking toilet and my toilet had a constant dripping.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I appreciated having a bar and small restaurant in the lobby. All of the staff were polite, courteous, and efficient. Gervais Street has a lot of street noise, which is unavoidable, but nonetheless detracts from resting on the street side rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and well kept property. Staff was friendly and helpful

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice. Only downside was that we got charged to park at the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was great only one person at front desk, and was very busy she seemed a little overwhelmed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022