3-Star Hotels in Columbia

I couldn’t ask for a better place to stay to bring in the new years … or in general ! I will deff be back !! The views. The location. The inside is the hotel. Beyond perfect. Great for walking. Great for walking with little ones. Everything worth seeing is soooo close. My daughter and I truly enjoyed it and still are enjoying ourselves.

A stay at Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista places you in the heart of Columbia, within a 15-minute walk of University of South Carolina and Colonial Life Arena. This hotel is 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Fort Jackson and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Williams Brice Stadium.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room. Additional amenities at this hotel include a banquet hall and a vending machine.Enjoy a satisfying meal at Park & Lady serving guests of Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 144 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

Nice place in the vista. Staff were friendly and the breakfast was good enough. I'll definitely stay there again in the future.

We had an amazing stay! Parking was convenient with an offsite garage nearby, and check-in was a breeze. Having a Starbucks next door was a plus, and we even enjoyed a lovely farmers market on Saturday. The location was perfect—everything was within walking distance. The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff and service were outstanding. We really appreciated how attentive and friendly everyone was, making our stay even more enjoyable. We will definitely stay here again on our next visit. Highly recommend! P.S. We especially enjoyed the nearby attractions and restaurants.

Shower hard to operate. No regular coffee in room, $200 deposit paid for incidentals at check in… today I have a bill charge taken out of $119.25, instead of the credit of $200 back . I had already paid the reservation in full to Trip.com before check in. Front desk staff was very rude during entire stay. Most problematic even still was that I did NOT have wifi connection during the entire stay! Had to use my cellular data in the room all during the night … front desk never resolved nor seemed concerned about not having wifi access , nor did they offer a solution or compensation. We sat out front of the hotel for over 3 hours trying to come up with the $200 credit card to “authorize” for incidentals. Not the best experience for my birthday or ever! Calling hotel now about the non return of my $200 and double paying for the room that we only in from 10:30 pm- 12:15 next day!

Revel in a blend of comfort and style at our hotel in Columbia, SC, where you're situated in the heart of downtown Columbia and just minutes from the University of South Carolina. When it's time to explore, you'll enjoy easy access to popular landmarks like Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, Williams Brice Stadium and Township Auditorium. Once you return to our welcoming hotel in downtown Columbia, South Carolina, you'll find many amenities to make your stay memorable. Relax in our spacious guest rooms, with plush bedding, workstations, Netflix and a plug-in panel for streaming media. Savor Southern American cuisine in our restaurant or unwind with a cocktail in our lounge. Work out in the fitness center or swim in our indoor heated pool. Plan impressive meetings, weddings and events in our elegant venues, offering extensive technology, catering and an experienced team to assist you. Whether conducting business or exploring the area, make your retreat a success at our downtown Columbia, SC, hotel.

We had a large group staying for an event at the State House steps and I can not praise the staff and Shelly enough! The rooms were clean, staff attentive and Shelly went out of her way to make sure our stay was perfect. Our group raved about the comfortable beds and cleanliness of the establishment. I would definitely recommend Staybridge Suites for your stay in Columbia.

I stayed here for one night while playing at an Oktoberfest off site. It was bascially pretty good. The room was modern and nice. There is a lot of noise fromt he street but it was Saturday night. The parking is in their garage and is free. You are just given a slip of paper to put on your dash. Check in and out were basically good. I did try to check out and got someone else's bill by accident. This was corrected though. The breakfast was not a good experience as I had to buy a dried oatmeal canister to put in my microwave. The coffee was good as it was Starbucks. All in all, if you are staying on campus, this is a good choice.

I sent the below to the Hotel directly in May and received no response whatsoever. I found my e-mail to the hotel and decided to post it Where do I begin? I booked my stay (4/27/24-4/29/24) at the Embassy Suites in Columbia, SC approximately 3 weeks in advance (confirmation #XXXXXXXXXXX). I booked a suite with 2 double beds. I called the hotel 4 days in advance to confirm the reservation, and to advise the front desk that I would be arriving late (approximately between 9:00-10:00 p.m.. I was told that would not be an issue. On 4/27/2024, sometime between 6:00-7:00 p.m., I called (what I thought was) the front desk, and was told that I did not have a suite, but only one king size bed, and no suite. I later learned that I was routed to the main Hilton number. Given that I was traveling with a friend, that was unacceptable. I told the representative that, and was told that the hotel was completely booked, and that she would have to ”adjust” my reservation. I told her that I wanted to speak to her manager. Instead, she transferred me to the front desk of the hotel in Columbia, who also told me that she did not have my room, and that she only had a king and not a suite. At that point, I was very irate, given that I paid for a suite with 2 double beds. At that point, I explained that I paid for a suite, and would like to be transferred to her manager or a Hilton customer service representative. Thereafter, I was told she would move someone, and gave me my suite. . I am speculating that that hotel gave my room to someone else earlier in the evening. Later that night, there was a large party in the lobby, kids were running around the lobby and blasting loud music. Other residents started yelling down (given that it was 11:00 at night). Frankly, it appeared that the hotel manager had lost complete control of the situation, and was allowing certain guests to run rampant throughout the hotel lobby. By 12:00, the lobby finally settled down. There was one positive; in that, the cook making the omelets on Sunday morning 4/28/2024, did a great job managing the crowd. However, the bartender on duty (both nights I stayed) should really learn about customer engagement. I bartended for 3 years, and I think I remember the importance of making someone feel comfortable at the bar. She definitely did not do that. (If you don't like your job - find something else). For that matter, I did not feel comfortable (or safe for that matter) at the hotel, which is why I initially picked a Hilton Embassy Suites over the competition. This is supposed to be a flagship hotel for the chain – very disappointing. Frankly, this was one of the most unprofessionally run hotels in which I have ever stayed. I don't think I will stay at the Embassy Suites again and I will question staying at a Hilton again.

We stayed at the Hotel Trundle in April on a trip to Congaree National Park and the State House. The Hotel Trundle was FABULOUS! I didn't want to leave at the end of our 3 night stay! I never say this about a hotel. Everything was so well done and thought out to make the stay welcoming and comfortable. We were greeted at check in with a glass of wine or local beer. Every morning we had breakfast delivered to our room. We were able to pick from 6 different items prepared by the Sandwich Depot across the street. We worked our way through all 6 options during our stay, and all of them were excellent! The pork chop breakfast sandwich was a real stand out! The room was very comfortable. This is a boutique hotel with cool decor and art and quirkiness. Just fabulous. There are great restaurants in walking distance, and the State House was just a few blocks away as well. Congaree NP was a mere 35 minute drive away. I highly recommend staying here!