1615 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC, US, 29201

  • Phone: (803) 771-8711
  • Fax: (803) 252-9347
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Hotel Amenities:
  • Pet Friendly
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Beach
  • Business Center
  • Fitness Center
  • High Speed Internet
  • Indoor Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry, Guest
  • Meeting Space
  • Outdoor Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Whirlpool
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The Clarion Hotel Downtown Columbia South Carolina near the University of South Carolina

The Clarion Hotel® Downtown is conveniently located across the street from the University of South Carolina, with easy access to Interstate 26, Interstate 20 and Interstate 77. This Columbia, SC hotel is minutes from the Colonial Center, the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, Williams-Brice Stadium and the South Carolina State House. The Columbia Metropolitan Airport is just six miles away.

Additional local points of interest include:

  • Downtown Columbia
  • Columbia Museum of Art
  • South Carolina State Museum
  • Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
  • Carolina Coliseum

Visitors will enjoy the wide variety of unique stores, restaurants, cocktail lounges and nightlife options at nearby Five Points and Congaree Vista shopping, dining and entertainment districts. Several golf courses and tennis courts are located within five miles.

Be sure to visit the hotel's restaurant, Carolina's, for a delicious Southern buffet, homemade soups and a fully stocked salad bar. The on-site lounge is a popular destination for evening cocktails and conversation; enjoy free hors d'oeuvres with a favorite beverage Monday through Friday.

Guests are invited to enjoy many excellent full-service amenities, including free wireless high-speed Internet access, a free weekday newspaper, free ground-level parking and a free airport shuttle. This Columbia, SC hotel also features an exercise room, sauna, sundeck and seasonal outdoor pool.

Business travelers will appreciate additional conveniences like in-room voice mail and access to copy and fax services. The flexible banquet and meeting rooms accommodate up to 500 people for all types of events and business functions. A professional event planning staff is available to take care of every detail.

All lovely, spacious guest rooms come equipped with coffee makers, irons, ironing boards and cable television. In addition to standard amenities, some rooms feature whirlpool bathtubs. Handicap accessible and non-smoking rooms are available.

Valet cleaning service and room service are provided for added guest convenience.

The Clarion Hotel Downtown in Columbia combines understated elegance, charm and friendly service to provide each guest with a special experience. From the moment you enter our lobby, you will understand the true meaning of value.

This hotel offers pet friendly rooms with a fee of $15 per night. One pet 35 pounds or less is permitted per room.

Hotel Details

Guest Rooms:  161
Check in time:3:00 PM
Check out time:  11:00 AM

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  • Apr 16, 2012 - Jun 30, 2012 :  16000
  • Jul 1, 2012 - Sep 15, 2012 :  16000

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Things To Do

  • South Carolina State Fair

    South Carolina State Fairgrounds

    Oct 2012 (annual)

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  • South Carolina Book Festival

    Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

    May 2013 (annual)

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