About this property

Located in downtown Columbia, this hotel is a 5-minute walk from the University of South Carolina. It has an outdoor pool, and offers rooms with LCD TVs and cable channels. Rooms at the Courtyard Columbia Downtown at USC have high ceilings and urban décor. They come equipped with free Wi-Fi, a coffee maker, and ironing facilities. The onsite Bistro is open for breakfast and dinner, and serves grab n go items, made-to-order breakfast dishes, signature dishes for dinner, salads and appetizers. A full bar is also available. The hotel provides a local restaurant delivery service, and has a 24-hour market. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is situated 3 miles from the Courtyard Columbia Downtown at USC. Finlay Park is only one mile away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Courtyard by Marriott
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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast info

    • American

    • Private parking at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Hernandez
    United States United States
    How friendly the staff was and how clean the facilities were
  • Lauren
    United States United States
    Very clean and the people were so friendly and helpful!
  • Angel
    United States United States
    The desk staff the bistro staff and the kitchen staff were all wonderful. Everyone we encountered seemed to genuinely enjoy being there.
  • Niki
    United States United States
    The room was spacious for 2. The location was perfect. There are great restaurants in walking distance. The arena was also in walking distance. Hotel was very clean. Restaurant on site.
  • Mcneill
    United States United States
    Very nice. Enjoyed the room. Excellent location near the university. Breakfast staff very attentive.
  • Janet
    United States United States
    I loved the convenient location and the very helpful staff.
  • Ronelle
    United States United States
    My friends flight into Columbia International Airport was canceled so I needed somewhere to stay overnight. It was close to the airport, which was great. The young man at reception was extremely kind to me and very helpful.
  • Gachinad
    United States United States
    Everything very clean, Staff was extremally nice and willing to help.
  • Casey
    United States United States
    Food at the bar was great, some of the best quesadillas I’ve ever had.
  • Ruth
    United States United States
    I did not have much time for breakfast because I had an engagement at 11:00 am. I stayed there for only 17 hours.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • The Bistro – Eat. Drink. Connect.
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern

House rules

Courtyard Columbia Downtown at USC takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.