I have never written a poor hotel review, but I felt compelled to write this....We looked forward to a quiet two night stay in downtown Columbia on the weekend of April 13, 2012. We awoke at 0630 to the sound of about 20 motorcyles on April 14. Upon our return to our room on the night of April 14, there... More

I stayed in this hotel the weekend of April 20th, 2012. I chose it mainly because of it's close proximity to the University of S. Carolina campus. The location was indeed very nice unfortunately my hotel room was not. The room reminded me of a roadside motel from the 1970's and looked like it had not been upgraded since. The... More

I've stayed in probably dozens of hotels and motels over the course of my life, but the Clarion in downtown Columbia is by-far my all-time favorite. It embodies everything a good hotel should always have-- excellent service, fantastic cleanliness, and perfect value. However, this hotel has something no other lodging facility I've ever stayed in has, something that is very... More

I recently stayed at this hotel for some recent business in Columbia. It definitely looks impressive from the lobby, with decor reminiscent of a grand Southern home. The service afforded by everyone, from Megan when calling beforehand, to Mandy in the restaurant, to Becky at the desk and Lance the shuttle van driver, was excellent. Everyone knew a lot about... More

Our family arrived in Columbia the night before our scheduled college visit at University of South Carolina. The decor of the lobby was excellent with a historical touch and the staff very welcoming. She provided us with a map of the local area and recommended we explore the Vista district, which is more family friendly versus the Five Points District.... More

My friend and I went here with a Groupon...and boy were we pleasantly surprised. "The Comedy Zone" is an upstairs room with lots of tables/chairs. It has a bar and food service. We saw three comedians there and although they had different styles, they were all funny! (Some humor was off-color and very adult). This is a great place for... More

This Clarion is was built in the day when hotels had thick walls and grand decor. The staff in the lobby was very helpful - especially Rose at the front desk. My 6th floor room was on the backside of the hotel, away from Gervais Street. The beds were comfy with 4 pillows. I heard that there was a Conference... More

Based on my recent stay there this past weekend, this hotel is totally unacceptable. We stayed in the "courtyard rooms" and not the main tower, not sure if this made a difference. But I've stayed at hotels that were HALF the price and were totally comfortable and clean. So first the first room was dimly lit, and dirty, moved to... More

convienently located downtown and within 5-15 mins of most attractions or major interstates if travel outside city needed. friendly, helpful staff. Geat Restaurant Mgr. Excellent food and service. Filling even special request , exactly as requested. Better than service I have received at some renowned high star establishments elsewhere. Customer satifaction is definitely a priority. While the hotel may not... More