I've been staying at this hotel for about 20 years (it was formerly a Holiday Inn) so I've seen the improvement over its pre-Clarion days. The rooms are well-appointed, cozy and fairly quite -- although when kids are at the pool during summer it can get noisy. The staff is very, very pleasant and helpful. Every time I check in,... More

Had not stayed at this property in quite some time since downtown area in my travels are usually my preferred stays now, but I was pleased.Having stayed at both the lap of luxury and cheap low end motel, I would consider this property a nice midrange value. Business center and Fitness facilty available. Ideal for the cost consicous business traveler.... More

Please be aware that as far as any hotel goes your milage may vary. The Clarion hotel in West Columbia has a very friendly staff and clean rooms. Some may be put off by the motel style rooms, the co-worker i was with called it "ghetto". I don't belieive it to be ghetto, just not fancy. The lobby area is... More

On the website the room was presented as a two bedroom, two bathroom suite. Actually it was a living room and a bedroom and 1 1/2 baths. The front desk personnel told us they had told corporate to change the description of the room several times. We probably would not have selected the room had we know we would not... More

The Clarion Inn was a step up from a class of motels below it, but is far from the level of hotels above it! It does appear to be in a less than great part of town, but not terrible. It has a friendly staff and clean rooms, but yet is no question a cheaper motel. There were lots of... More

The entrance to the hotel is a bit hard to find and appears to not be in a great part of town, so I was worried when we first arrived. However, the rooms were clean, the free continental breakfast was pretty average (though the 'upgraded' hot breakfast wasn't worth the price - $5.99 for scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage and soggy... More

I must say fellow trip advisors usually get it spot on. But in this case, I really felt like I was in the twilight zone. Upon our arrival, this outdoor-entrance motel had a decidedly creepy feel. I tried to reserve judgment and when the young woman at the front desk was so friendly, I started to become almost optimistic. Until... More

I was warmly greeted when I checked on two separate times by Olivia. She had a nice smile and check-in was expediant. Upon checking out, I found Sarah and Ms Suzanne singing and happy as if they really enjoyed their job. I was sent off with a smile and would deffinately make this my choice to stay when I am... More

I like this hotel. Not a pretentious hotel, but flying in and out of Columbia, I have used this particular hotel for years with no problem, and the staff is extraordinarily helpful and courteous.