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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown

3.0 of 5
501 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown
Ranked #24 of 94 hotels in Columbia
4.0 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
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Ann Arbor, MI
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012
1
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Everything was fine for the 4 of us during our 1-night stay with 2 queen beds. The room was clean, the front desk was very helpful, the wi-fi and TV were good in our room, and the breakfast was quite varied and good. But at $99 with a senior discount it was pretty expensive. Our only complaint is that the... More

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atlanta, ga
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

I stayed at this property last week. I experienced a problem with my 1st room on my 1st night. I was moved as soon as I told the front desk rep. The new location was next to the street and was too noisey. The next morning, I was offered an apology and a move to an executive suite. I asked... More

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South Carolina
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

I stayed one night at the HI Express for a business trip. I came in late the first night (3/30/12) and was greeted by a very enthusiastic clerk. Points to her for being very welcoming. That was the stand out for me. The room was clean and fairly comfortable. Here comes the nit picky part. I thought the bed was... More

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IHGCare, Guest Relations Manager at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown, responded to this review
7 May 2012

Dear oldhousejunkie, I would like to thank you for your review and apologize that your experience with our hotel did not meet your expectations. I greatly appreciate you calling out the good qualities also. We are continually striving to improve the hospitality we offer, and comments from our guests are always welcome. I would like to express our sincere apologies... More

Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

Your standard Holiday Inn Express which was very clean and good staff. I do agree with other reviews that the rooms on the road side are a bit noisey. I would request an odd number room as the even numbers face the road. More

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Texas
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281 reviews 281 reviews
Reviews in 85 cities Reviews in 85 cities
439 helpful votes 439 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012
2
people found this review helpful

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites provides and excellent place to spend the night while in Columbia. The rooms are large and clean, the members of the staff are friendly and accommodating, and the hotel is well situated to visit the South Carolina State Museum, the State House, and a number of restaurants located in the downtown area. Breakfast is... More

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Severna Park, Maryland
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Not having been to Columbia, SC before, I feel I was very lucky and made the right choice with this hotel. Holiday Inn Express hotels are very consistent with their service, amenities and cleanliness and this hotel provided everything as advertised. This location provided free parking and easy access to the local sites, including the University of South Carolina. It... More

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Cincinnati
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011
2
people found this review helpful

This motel is close to the Vista section of Columbia and convenient to downtown and the University. We did not have a problem getting around. It is new, clean, well run with a very friendly staff. Full breakfast was excellent.The pool and exercise rooms are minimal. We had a room on the main road side of the hotel but were... More

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Sacramento, California
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This hotel is just on the west side of downtown Columbia, near the restaurants on Gervais St. and not too far from the Statehouse. The big problem is traffic. Both streets at the intersection have several lanes with lots of traffic, all in a hurry to get someplace. If you plan to walk anywhere, you have to do some planning,... More

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St Brelade, United Kingdom
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2011
2
people found this review helpful

I stayed here while visiting cousins in Columbia. The front desk staff were as sweet as could be; knowledgeable and very helpful. The lobby is spacious and attractive, and the hotel amenities are great. Excellent internet, delicious breakfast (lovely staff), and comfortable and quiet rooms. I was well pleased... More

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Alexandra Alzate, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown, responded to this review
27 September 2011

We want to thank you for your kind review, our staff and I love what we do. When a guest takes the time to acknowledge a job well done it provides the staff with a positive energy. We shared your review during our morning huddle yesterday. And though it was raining and gray outside you never would have been able... More

Charlotte, North Carolina
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2011

I've stayed here a few time for business. Next time, I'll check out other hotels in the area. If you stay off the road side of the hotel it's fine. If you stay on the side next to the main road be prepared for LOUD traffic all night long. It's clean and not a bad place but the road noise... More

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Address: 501 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Price range (per night):* S$136 - 219

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