"The TV in our room never worked properly. I told the front desk the first day and asked again. No one ever came to check the TV. It was out of focus.
Also, the site advertised free breakfast and a pool; there was no breakfast at all… not even coffee in lobby and the pool was drained.
The staff did not offer alternatives to breakfast even though there was a place attached to one part of the hotel. I thought it was closed.
My room was clean but the stairs and outside was not swept and sloppy....
"The TV in our room never worked properly. I told the front desk the first day and asked again. No one ever came to check the TV. It was out of focus.
Also, the site advertised free breakfast and a pool; there was no breakfast at all… not even coffee in lobby and the pool was drained.
The staff did not offer alternatives to breakfast even though there was a place attached to one part of the hotel. I thought it was closed.
My room was clean but the stairs and outside was not swept and sloppy....
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The Lantern is a converted 1950s-era firehouse in the heart of Columbia's exciting Vista district. The conversion is AMAZING from a design POV, and a lot of fun to experience. I also loved is its commitment to providing meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities, who make up 30% of its staff. They were lovely. I've already booked my second stay.
The Lantern is a converted 1950s-era firehouse in the heart of Columbia's exciting Vista district. The conversion is AMAZING from a design POV, and a lot of fun to experience. I also loved is its commitment to providing meaningful employment opportunities for people with disabilities, who make up 30% of its staff. They were lovely. I've already booked my second stay.
Monica
Reviewed November 3, 2026Reviewed November 3, 2026
My second time staying here I found this beautiful little town for a work venture
The staff is excellent they go above and beyond the hotel is very clean and in a great location I look forward to coming back for leisure
My second time staying here I found this beautiful little town for a work venture
The staff is excellent they go above and beyond the hotel is very clean and in a great location I look forward to coming back for leisure
This property and ALL of the staff are fabulous! I love boutique hotels and this one is now at the top of the list as one of my favorites. The decor is nice. The beds are comfy. It’s walking distance to restaurants and shopping. They offer free breakfast and did I mention complimentary wine and popcorn upon checking in!!! I will be back!!!
This property and ALL of the staff are fabulous! I love boutique hotels and this one is now at the top of the list as one of my favorites. The decor is nice. The beds are comfy. It’s walking distance to restaurants and shopping. They offer free breakfast and did I mention complimentary wine and popcorn upon checking in!!! I will be back!!!
Loretta
Reviewed December 15, 2024Reviewed December 15, 2024
Excellent hotel on the Atlantic Ocean. Staff was pleasant and the property was clean. Air conditioner in room was loud, but we could accept that. Will definitely staff there again in the future.
Excellent hotel on the Atlantic Ocean. Staff was pleasant and the property was clean. Air conditioner in room was loud, but we could accept that. Will definitely staff there again in the future.
Joshua
Reviewed October 18, 2024Reviewed October 18, 2024
This is a very nice hotel in all regards. It has been restored very well; the room was spacious and comfortable. We had 3 excellent breakfasts each day. The location is perfect for shopping and dining in the downtown area. We thoroughly enjoyed Aiken and this hotel.
This is a very nice hotel in all regards. It has been restored very well; the room was spacious and comfortable. We had 3 excellent breakfasts each day. The location is perfect for shopping and dining in the downtown area. We thoroughly enjoyed Aiken and this hotel.
Being from out of state the location of this hotel was rather nice for the purpose of visiting fort jackson for family day and graduation very easy to get to base. The room was emmaculate and all of the amenities were superb! The beds are super comfy and the pillows are the best! Would definitely stay again!!!
Being from out of state the location of this hotel was rather nice for the purpose of visiting fort jackson for family day and graduation very easy to get to base. The room was emmaculate and all of the amenities were superb! The beds are super comfy and the pillows are the best! Would definitely stay again!!!
Good location, 15-20 minutes driving to old town. Easy parking at hotel. Breakfast is simple but enough. Room is clean, shower is good! Stuffs are very friendly.
Good location, 15-20 minutes driving to old town. Easy parking at hotel. Breakfast is simple but enough. Room is clean, shower is good! Stuffs are very friendly.