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Microtel Inn

2.0 of 5
1520 Barbara Drive, Columbia, SC 29223
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Microtel Inn
Ranked #59 of 94 hotels in Columbia
3.0 of 5 stars 18 Reviews
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Sidney, Maine
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

My husband and I stayed one night while traveling back to New England. The exterior looked fine and the lobby and hallways clean but worn. Our room had been painted but was obviously done by someone with either no skill and experience or just plain didn't care. Very sloppy. The room was basically clean and the bed was comfortable. The... More

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pittsburgh
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012
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This hotel is probably one of the worst hotels we ever stayed in. Checked in and went to our room and the room hadn't been cleaned from previous guest. This was at 5:30 p.m. Went to the second room and it was beyond shabby, especially the bathroom. Needs renovated badly. No glasses in the bathroom, sink was chipped along with... More

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Suresh Topiwala, Manager at Microtel Inn, responded to this review
13 March 2012

Thank you for taking the time to your experience.Please accept our apologies for the inconveniences incurred during your recent stay at our hotel. We credit our success in the lodging industry to provide good service and accommodation at affordable prices. I thank you for taking time to let us know where improvement is needed so that we may continue to... More

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1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

First time in a Microtel. My room was very clean. The bed and towels must have been brand new - all was so comfortable. More

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Suresh Topiwala, General Manager at Microtel Inn, responded to this review
4 February 2012

Please accept our sincere thanks for your recent stay regarding your pleasant experience with our hotel. We are always pleased to hear from our guests, especially when we have succeeded in making their experience a pleasant one. It is our goal to give our guests the best possible service. our employees are our most valuable asset and we are proud... More

New Philadelphia, Ohio
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012
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My wife and I stayed here in December, 2011, while we were on our way from Ohio to Florida. I had stayed at other Microtel Inns before and always had good experiences with them, but never had been at this one before. Despite my good experiences at the others, I was a little skeptical about staying here after reading some... More

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Suresh Topiwala, Manager at Microtel Inn, responded to this review
10 January 2012

Please accept our sincere thanks for your recent stay regarding your pleasant experience with our hotel. We are always pleased to hear from our guests, especially when we have succeeded in making their experience a pleasant one. It is our goal to give our guests the best possible service. our employees are our most valuable asset and we are proud... More

Middle River, Maryland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011
2
people found this review helpful

My husband and I stayed here 2 nights, The room was small ish and the bathroom was small also. The noise level was very low. rooms were clean. bathrooms were clean too. kayak had this room for less then 50 a night with tax. so now for the bad .....the continental breakfast don't bother with the most pitiful, no bed... More

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Suresh Topiwala, General Manager at Microtel Inn, responded to this review
4 January 2012

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to your experience.Please accept our apologies for any inconveniences incurred during your recent stay at our hotel. We credit our success in the lodging industry to provide good service and accommodation at affordable prices. I thank you for taking time to let us know where improvement is needed so that we may... More

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2011

Dingy is a good word. LandonsBaby hit it right on the nose. For one night, ok, for more than that look for another place. Rooms very outdated. Tv up high, no remote to be found anywhere. Had stayed at the one in Indy, very nice, this microtel not up to the Indy standard. Would not stay here again. But if... More

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Suresh Topiwala, Manager at Microtel Inn, responded to this review
10 January 2012

Thank you for taking the time to your experience.Please accept our apologies for any inconveniences incurred during your recent stay at our hotel. We credit our success in the lodging industry to provide good service and accommodation at affordable prices. I thank you for taking time to let us know where improvement is needed so that we may continue to... More

Cincinnati
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011

The bathroom and sheets looked clean which is most important. Very tiny room with an old TV up high. The walls were dirty, the curtains were filthy and the bathroom floor looks like it needs replaced. I wouldn't stay here more than one night but for a stop on your way elsewhere it's not so bad. If you are looking... More

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Monticello, Minnesota
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2011

We made reservations here for our son's graduation from basic, then someone told us about the awful reviews. I called the motel and started asking questions and told them about the reviews. The man was very nice and said that it was clean and not broken down. He told me he would guarantee our stay was nice. Well, we decided... More

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Suresh Topiwala, Manager at Microtel Inn, responded to this review
10 January 2012

Dear Guest, Please accept our sincere thanks for your recent correspondence regarding your pleasant experience with our hotel. We are always pleased to hear from our guests, especially when we have succeeded in making their experience a pleasant one, It is our goal to give our guests the best possible service. Our employees are our most valuable asset and we... More

Pensacola, Florida
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2011

I saw the high marks given to the other Microtel in Columbia and didn't realize that there was more than one in town. I saw this place and stopped in. It's not terrible, but it's disappointing and I don't view it as a good value for the money ( The whole building is very dated and dingy; there are no... More

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2011
2
people found this review helpful

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Address: 1520 Barbara Drive, Columbia, SC 29223
Price range (per night):* RM163 - 220

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