HOLIDAY INN COLUMBIA - DOWNTOWN BY IHG | Stay downtown in Columbia

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Hotel Overview

1233 Washington Street, Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown By Ihg, city-view hotel near Columbia Museum of Art

Located in downtown Columbia, a short walk from the Columbia Museum of Art and Soda City Market. The hotel offers a 24-hour fitness center, meeting room for up to 15 attendees, and on-site restaurant Toast to Toast serving breakfast and dinner. Self-parking is available in the adjacent garage for $14 per night. The property is less than a mile from the University of South Carolina and 20 km from Columbia Metropolitan Airport.

Additional perks of the hotel

Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property

IHG Green Engage environmental sustainability program

Up to 2 children ages 11 and under eat free from the main menu

Pet-friendly rooms available with pet amenities

Virtual tour available via Sky Nav

24-hour business center with printing services

City-view rooms

The hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with city views, each featuring a large LED TV with streaming capabilities, mini fridge, microwave, and Keurig coffee maker. Rooms include complimentary Wi-Fi, work desk, and private bathroom. Some rooms offer plush king bedding.

Other conveniences

Iron and ironing board in all rooms

In-room safe for valuables

Hair dryer and bath amenities provided

Accessible rooms available with grab bars and roll-in showers

Daily housekeeping service

Smoke detectors in all rooms

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Twin Room Non-Smoking

Max:

2 persons

305 sq. feet

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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Standard Room

Max:

2 persons

305 sq. feet

Shower

Coffee machine

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King Room Mobility Access Tub Non-Smoking

Max:

2 persons

305 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Coffee machine

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Transportation Tips

Transportation Options

City Centre

Columbia1700 ft

Airports

Columbia Metropolitan (CAE) 11.2 mi

Amenities

Thoughtful hotel amenities for a comfortable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

USD 19 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

24-hour reception

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Car park
Handicap parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Security
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Room features

Air conditioning
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Hotel Location

1233 Washington Street, Columbia, South Carolina, United States

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1233 Washington Street, Columbia, South Carolina, United States

City landmarks

Museum

South Carolina State Museum

1.2 mi

Public Building

South Carolina State House

2100 ft

University

University of South Carolina

4200 ft

Museum

Robert Mills House and Gardens

3400 ft

Stadium

Colonial Life Arena

4900 ft

Event hall

Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

3500 ft

Museum

EdVenture Children's Museum

1.2 mi

Landmark

African American History Monument

2500 ft

Historic Site

Woodrow Wilson Family Home

2500 ft

Landmark

War Dog Memorial

2800 ft

Landmark

Never Bust Chain

3300 ft

Park

Finlay Park

3900 ft

Church

First Baptist Church

3300 ft

Landmark

Wade Hampton Statue

2200 ft

Church

St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church

3600 ft

Landmark

Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens

2400 ft

Church

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church

2600 ft

Landmark

Adluh Flour Mill

2800 ft

Landmark

Mc Kissick Museums

3000 ft

Church

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral

2100 ft

Landmark

Cocky Statue

3400 ft

Museum

South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum

4800 ft

Park

Memorial Park

3500 ft

Park

Maxcy Gregg Park

1.3 mi

Church

First Presbyterian Church

2500 ft

Landmark

Nathaniel J. Frederick House

3500 ft

Mall

Mast General Store Columbia

3600 ft

Nearby

Museum

Columbia Museum of Art

1000 ft

1400 Taylor St

Worlds Largest Fire Hydrant

1700 ft

1550 Marion St

Tunnel Vision Mural

1500 ft

Restaurants

Drip on Main

1100 ft

1441 Main St

Fancy That Bistro and Catering

400 ft

1212 Hampton St

Lunch Box

800 ft

1305 Lady St

Drake's Duck-In

1100 ft

1544 Main St

Whig Restaurant

1500 ft

1200 Main St

Sweet Cream Co

1600 ft

1627 Main St

Guest Reviews & Ratings

What Guests Are Saying?

Thomas

United States, November 2024

6.4/10

The hotel has a convenient location, just down a dark alley but very close to everything for USC events. The rooms are spacious and clean, making for a comfortable stay. However, the service left a bit to be desired, and the dining options were somewhat lacking. Overall, I found it to be decent value for the money.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spacious and clean, providing a comfortable environment for relaxation.

Service

6.0

Service was average; I felt like it could have been more attentive.

Location

7.0

It's conveniently located close to everything for USC, though the initial entrance down a dark alley was a bit off-putting.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were limited, which was disappointing, especially for breakfast.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel provided basic facilities, but nothing particularly outstanding stood out.

Jason

United States, October 2024

6.8/10

I had a decent stay at this hotel. The rooms were well-kept and I appreciated the cleanliness. The location worked out fine for me, especially being close to the Main Street area. However, I found the service to be a bit lacking at times, and I wish the dining options were better. The overall value was decent, but it could use improvements in a couple of areas.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean and well-kept, making for a comfortable stay.

Service

6.0

Service was okay, but there were moments where it felt a bit lacking.

Location

8.0

The hotel was conveniently located right next to the Main Street area, which made it easy to explore.

Dining

5.0

Dining options were somewhat limited, and I was hoping for a better breakfast selection.

Facilities

7.0

Facilities were decent overall, but nothing particularly stood out.

Daniel

United States, October 2024

7.0/10

This hotel is conveniently located in the downtown business district, making it perfect for my visit to an event at the Art Museum. The rooms are spacious and modern, which added to the comfort of my stay. While the parking access was a bit tricky since it was down a dark alley, I overall found it to be a decent experience. The dining could use some improvement, particularly with more diverse breakfast offerings.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were spacious and modern, making it a comfortable place to relax.

Service

7.0

The service was attentive but had room for improvement.

Location

9.0

The hotel is conveniently located in the downtown business district, close to the Art Museum.

Dining

5.0

The breakfast options were pretty limited and could definitely be improved.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were decent, but there's definitely room for enhancement in the restaurant area.

Randall

United States, August 2024

7.8/10

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel which is conveniently located in the downtown business district. The rooms were spacious and clean, making my stay comfortable overall. However, access from the parking garage could have been better, and I felt the dining options left something to be desired. The facilities were great and added value to my visit, making it worth the price I paid.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were spacious and always kept clean, creating a comfortable atmosphere for my stay.

Service

7.0

The service was generally good, though I felt a bit more attention could have been provided during peak hours.

Location

9.0

The hotel is situated in a very convenient location, close to everything I needed during my trip.

Dining

6.0

While the dining was decent, I wished there were more variety in the breakfast options available.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were impressive, particularly the pool which was well-maintained and inviting.

James

United States, August 2024

7.4/10

The hotel was in a perfect spot, really close to the Art Museum where I was attending an event, making it super convenient. The accommodations were clean and reasonably comfortable, but I felt the service could use a little more attentiveness. Overall, it was a good value for the price, but there were some small annoyances, like the parking situation which could be an improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were clean but lacked a bit of comfort. They felt slightly outdated and could use a refresh.

Service

6.0

The service was decent, but I noticed a couple of occasions where the staff seemed overwhelmed and could have been more attentive.

Location

9.0

The hotel was right in the downtown business district, which made everything easily accessible.

Dining

Facilities