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Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

3.0 star property
Travelers find a perfect balance at this downtown Columbia hotel, where evenings by the firepit complement mornings at the 24-hour fitness center

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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

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is ₩162,687
₩182,210 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 31 - Feb 1

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

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

Highlights

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

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Room-Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

King Room With Roll-in Shower-Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

King Room With Tub-Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

2 Queen Beds Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room with Two Queen Beds-Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

Guest Room With 2 Queen Beds And Tub-Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

One-Bedroom King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Suite With 1 King Bed And Roll In Shower-Mobility And Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Located in Columbia, Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC is in the city center. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and EdVenture Children's Museum are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Soda City Market and Columbia Place Mall. South Carolina State Museum and South Carolina State Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Visit our Columbia travel guide
Map
1200 Pickens St., Columbia, SC, 29201

What's nearby

  • South Carolina State House
    South Carolina State House
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Township Auditorium
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Prisma Health Baptist Hospital
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Benedict College
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • University of South Carolina
    18 min walk - 1.5 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
  • Starbucks @ Prisma Health Baptist Medical Center
    12 min walk
  • Roly Poly
    7 min walk
  • Colloquium Café
    8 min walk

About this property

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Hotel near University of South Carolina
You can look forward to a firepit, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar at Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC. 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, barbecue grills, and ATM/banking services
  • An elevator, outdoor furniture, and a computer station
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 Jan 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC on Jan 31, 2026 start from ₩162,687, excluding 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?

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 and University of South Carolina. 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

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 212 out of 455 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 455 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 72 out of 455 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 455 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 455 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Mikayla

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was absolutely spotless. Wonderful service and delicious breakfast!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Wells

Room fine. Cruddy view of an AC unit out the window. Great location. I still hate it when checkout in at 11am but maids knock
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

8/10 Good

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly clerk at checkin, room was nice. Great location, walkable to restaurants and Township Auditorium. The shower gel was empty but not a big deal. The most disappointing thing is that they charged $17 for a breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Crystal

Liked: Amenities
The proximity to USC stadium was ideal. However the breakfast was very much microwaved, out of the box prepared and tasted as such. Even the buffet style presentation lacked effort, which was disappointing considering the cost $16+. I frequent Hilton brands across the country and was a little disappointed by comparison. Staff was polite and parking was decent however unless necessary will not be staying in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, close to Main St. and Five Points. Good value and full breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice property, welcoming staff, convenient parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, pleasant staff and easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that it was close to downtown and to USC. The room was clean and comfortable. There was a facility to do my laundry and to work out and to swim.
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Terrance

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel rooms were clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

HUnter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were 10/10 Room was 10/10 Overall great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property with restaurant and bar onsite.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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

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

Kris

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

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice. Rooms were clean and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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

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

6/10 Okay

ylona

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You pay close to $600 for two nights and then they charge you extra for Wi-Fi, parking and breakfast. And there was absolutely no water pressure in the shower.. The staff was very polite and helpful. The rooms were average and the location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Soo clean and the staff are sweet
Stayed 3 nights 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