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Hotel Overview
1200 Hampton St,
Columbia,
South Carolina,
United States of America,
29201,
South Carolina
Marriott Columbia - Downtown hotel with Southern cuisine near University of South Carolina
Located in downtown Columbia, this hotel is minutes from the University of South Carolina and attractions like the SC Statehouse and Columbia Museum of Art. Amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, indoor heated pool, and 27,000 sq ft of meeting space. The on-site restaurant, Midlands', serves Southern cuisine including chicken and waffles, fried green tomatoes, and award-winning Shrimp and Grits. A complimentary airport shuttle is available. The property features a business center, concierge lounge, and free Wi-Fi in rooms.
Additional perks of the hotel
- Garnet's Sport Bar with a large-screen television
- Heated indoor pool and hot tub
- Complimentary airport shuttle
- Concierge lounge (closed Friday-Sunday)
- On-site gift shop
- Sun deck
- Mobile key and digital check-in
- Free weights and cardiovascular equipment in the fitness center
Guest rooms
Spacious guest rooms include plush bedding, ergonomic workstations, and free Wi-Fi. Rooms feature a plug-in panel for streaming media, Netflix access, and air conditioning. Some rooms have separate sitting areas. Premium bedding and This Works bath and body collection are provided. Accessible rooms offer roll-in showers and adjustable height hand-held shower wands.
Other conveniences
- Flat-screen TV with streaming options
- Tea and coffee-making facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Separate sitting areas in select rooms
- Private bathroom with free toiletries
- City views from certain rooms
- Electronic room key
- Mobility accessible rooms available
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1200 Hampton St,
Columbia,
South Carolina,
United States of America,
29201,
South Carolina
Map view
1200 Hampton St,
Columbia,
South Carolina,
United States of America,
29201,
South Carolina
City landmarks
Museums
South Carolina State Museum
1.1
mi
Public Building
South Carolina State House
2300 ft
University
University of South Carolina
4800 ft
Museums
Robert Mills House and Gardens
3200 ft
Stadiums
Colonial Life Arena
5100 ft
Museums
EdVenture Children's Museum
1.2
mi
Events
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
4100 ft
Gadsden Street
War Dog Memorial
2500 ft
Historic Site
Woodrow Wilson Family Home
2600 ft
1100 Gervais St South Carolina State House Grounds
African American History Monument
3000 ft
Church
St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church
3100 ft
Church
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
2300 ft
1615 Blanding St
Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens
2300 ft
1015 Sumter St
Wade Hampton Statue
2500 ft
804 Gervais St
Adluh Flour Mill
2900 ft
Parks
Finlay Park
3400 ft
816 Bull St College of Arts and Sciences
Mc Kissick Museums
3400 ft
Church
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
2700 ft
Greene Street
Cocky Statue
3800 ft
Museums
South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum
4700 ft
1403 Richland St
Mann-Simons Cottage
2500 ft
Gallery
Tapp's Arts Center
3100 ft
Parks
Maxcy Gregg Park
1.4
mi
1416 Park St
Nathaniel J. Frederick House
3700 ft
Nearby
Museums
Columbia Museum of Art
400 ft
1500 Main St
Never Bust Chain
400 ft
Church
First Baptist Church
600 ft
1400 Taylor St
Worlds Largest Fire Hydrant
1500 ft
1550 Marion St
Tunnel Vision Mural
1300 ft
Mall
Mast General Store Columbia
1000 ft
Restaurants
Fancy That Bistro and Catering
200 ft
1212 Hampton St
Hampton Place Cafe
300 ft
1230 Hampton St
Greek Boys
300 ft
1469 Sumter St
Crepes et Croissants
1100 ft
1465 Sumter St
Drip on Main
1300 ft
1441 Main St
Higher Grounds Books and Beans
400 ft
1306 Hampton St
Cantina 76 Main Street
1200 ft
1301 Main St Corner of Main & Lady St
Sweet Cream Co
1100 ft
1627 Main St
Lunch Box
1300 ft
1305 Lady St
Garden Bistro
1700 ft
1303B Assembly St
Whig Restaurant
1700 ft
1200 Main St
Guest Reviews & Ratings
What Guests Are Saying?
88%
loved it & would return
8.8/10
Great
Rooms
6.3
Location
8.0
Service
7.8
Dining
6.0
Guest reviews
8.8/10
based on 6 reviews
4/5
based on 687 reviews
8.5
8.5/10 based on 93 reviews
#24 of 102 hotels in Columbia based on Tripadvisor
Martha
United States of America,
April
2024
5.4/10
The hotel room was typical and in need of an update. Unfortunately, the cleanliness was not up to par, but the staff was welcoming and friendly. The location was great with many dining options nearby, but there were some reconstruction noises. Dining was disappointing and overpriced. The facilities were average, with room for improvement.
Rooms
5.0
The room I stayed in was average and in need of updating. It was quite hot and stuffy, and the carpet needed cleaning.
Service
7.0
The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming, but there was a slight hiccup before that left my wife upset.
Location
6.0
The hotel's location was very nice, with plenty of restaurants and attractions within walking distance. However, there was ongoing reconstruction nearby.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was disappointing and overpriced. The cleanliness was not up to standard, leaving a stale smell in the air.
Facilities
5.0
The facilities were average and could use some improvements.
Dennis
United States of America,
January
2024
6.8/10
My stay at the hotel was pleasant overall. The rooms were clean and comfortable, offering a small kitchen, a large dining room table, and 1.5 bathrooms. However, considering the high price paid, I expected a bit more in terms of room size and amenities. The service was generally friendly and helpful, but there was an issue with unhelpful staff when reporting a faulty AC. The location was convenient for exploring Columbia, with many nearby dining options, although the temperature control in the dining room could be better. The dining experience was not impressive, with limited offerings and room service could have been improved. The hotel's facilities were satisfactory, but not exceptional.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were clean and not smelly, with a small kitchen, a dining room table for 8, and 1.5 bathrooms. They were small but comfortable, though not extraordinary for the price paid.
Service
7.0
Location
8.0
The location was convenient, with many nearby restaurants and attractions within walking distance. However, the temperature control in the dining room was a bit uncomfortable.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was subpar, with limited options and room service could have been better.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were satisfactory but not exceptional.
Thomas
United States of America,
November
2023
7.6/10
My stay at the hotel was comfortable and welcoming despite a few minor issues. The rooms were nice, but a bit noisy due to hallway traffic. The service was amazing and very accommodating, meeting our special requests promptly. The location was excellent, though it needs some maintenance. The dining experience was a bit less than expected in quality versus price, but the homemade organic products were a nice touch.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms were nice but a bit noisily to hall traffic. The tub was broken and needed repairs, but the beds were made well.
Service
9.0
The service was amazing and very accommodating, meeting our special requests promptly.
Location
8.0
The location is awesome, right down the street from the capital building, but could use a little love in upkeep.
Dining
7.0
The dining was delicious, especially the homemade organic products in the evening, but the carpet needs cleaning and the closet smelled stale.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities offered are good, but some areas need maintenance and cleaning.
Pete
United States of America,
September
2023
7.6/10
My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The room, although spacious and comfortable, had issues like an unpleasant smell in the closet. The location was great, being close to downtown attractions. However, the lack of a mini fridge was disappointing, even though it could be requested. The service was fantastic, despite a minor inconvenience of a garbage can left outside our door. The dining experience had its ups and downs, with some dishes not meeting expectations. Overall, a decent stay with room for improvement.
Rooms
7.0
The room was spacious and comfortable, but had an unpleasant smell in the closet.
Service
9.0
The service was very helpful and overall awesome, despite a minor issue with a garbage can left outside our door.
Location
8.0
The location was excellent, right downtown with many restaurants within walking distance.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience had its flaws, with some dishes not meeting expectations.
Facilities
John
United States of America,
August
2023
6.2/10
I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The location was excellent, right downtown with plenty of dining options within walking distance. However, the room was disappointing with noise issues, a broken tub, and outdated decor. On the bright side, the staff was attentive, keeping everything running smoothly.
Rooms
5.0
The room had some significant issues that affected the overall comfort. It was noisy, had a broken tub, and the decor was outdated. On the positive side, the beds were made properly.
Service
8.0
The service was a standout aspect of my stay. The staff was attentive and ensured everything ran smoothly, including maid service and other amenities.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location downtown was a major plus, offering easy access to various attractions and dining options within a short walk.
Dining
6.0
The dining experience was average. While the service was good, there were some quality issues compared to the prices. It was nice to have bottled water in the rooms.
Facilities
5.0
The facilities overall were below expectations, with issues such as noise, broken tub, outdated decor, but the staff made the best efforts to ensure a smooth experience.
Jack
United States of America,
August
2023
7.8/10
The hotel's rooms were quiet, clean, and spacious with a large dining room table and a kitchenette. However, they seemed hastily cleaned when I returned in the afternoon. The service was a mix of being very busy due to events but also accommodating, with helpful staff carrying luggage by hand. The location was convenient with various attractions within walking distance, although some areas were not up to Marriott standards. Dining was delicious with freshly brewed coffee, and the facilities were satisfactory.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were spacious, clean, and quiet with convenient amenities.
Service
7.0
The staff was accommodating and helped with luggage, despite being busy due to events.
Location
9.0
The location was convenient with nearby attractions and many dining options.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was delicious with freshly brewed coffee.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities met expectations and provided a comfortable stay.