Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

3.0 star property

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Daily cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee
Property amenity
Lobby
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
$142
includes taxes & fees
Oct 31 - Nov 1

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630 Assembly St, Columbia, SC, 29201-4029
  • Place, Colonial Life Arena
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(41 reviews)
  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(58 reviews)
  • 318 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 375 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

3-star hotel in Downtown Columbia
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe, and self parking. Weekly housekeeping is available.
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC offers 189 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC features a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a business center and 2 meeting rooms. This business-friendly hotel also offers gift shops/newsstands, coffee/tea in a common area, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC has a restaurant serving breakfast only.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Covered self parking on site (USD 10 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 10 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 9 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 100.00 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 10 per day (in/out privileges)

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
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)

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Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 636 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1012 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1012 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Onsite parking was secure and convenient. Room was clean and as expected.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was key for us because we were visiting Univ of SC for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing staff!!!

The staff at this hotel is what made it stand out amongst the competition. They were beyond welcoming and friendly and communicative. There is a fair amount of road noise with a street facing room but that is not a reflection on the hotel or staff but more just a fact of the downtown location. I will be staying here for each of my visits while visiting my student over the next 4 years!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my favorite place to stay in Columbia. Good location. Very nice hotel. Fee parking. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shekeia, Chattanooga

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is basically on campus of U of SC. It’s a basic Marriott Courtyard but …. The staff is what sets it apart. Never have I stayed at a hotel and been treated so wonderfully. EVERY staff member made us feel wrlcome, was helpful, and we spotted them soo much. Only recommendation is the bar area is Altra bright at all hours which is kinda off putting but prob by design 😂.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Terrible experience

Check in started out great. First employee was very friendly and courteous. I asked to extend my stay and the second staff member who processed my request was very cold and unfriendly. I asked about the free breakfast and he stated that it was not included in the extra days that I was booking. I went to breakfast the next morning of my stay and was told by the server that she was the only one there and I was served a microwave bacon and egg bagel with lukewarm coffee. I had to ask for napkins, and all other condiments that should have been included. No smile, no how are you, no courteous treatment at all Will never stay at that property again Disappointed is an understatement
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ansel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Central location to all of downtown Columbia. Beautiful hotel and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anne Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for usc Clean. Nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Business traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bivins

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Felt like I was ballin’ on a budget!! Super Nice🔥

Couldn’t have asked for more convenient access to USC and location for the team camp. Nice place, pool, gym all great!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariecris

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming staff and close to the USC campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean hotel near USC campus. Perfect for our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean hotel in and out. In a decent location and the room was very clean and comfy, however I would have wanted a better view versus the awing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanissa, Graniteville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property. Ideal location to Colonial Life Arena.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025