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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
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Jersey City, New Jersey
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Stayed on a Thursday night for USC graduation. The staff was very friendly at check in. The room was clean, quiet, and comfortable. Breakfast buffet was good, including eggs and other proteins. $8 cab ride from Five Points.

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Hiex C, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown, responded to this review
17 May 2013

We hope you enjoyed the USC graduation and congradulations on your graduate! We are happy to hear you had a good stay in the hotel. I have passes along the kind comments to the front desk staff. I have also infomed housekeeping that the room was to your likeing. We like to have a large selection on our breakfast bar... More

Downers Grove, Illinois
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10 reviews 10 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We came into town for a concert and stayed 3 nights at the Holiday Inn Express. The hotel was easy to get to and was close enough to the Vista area to be convenient for restaurants and nightlife. The rooms were comfortable and the staff was very friendly and helpful. The first night we were there, they had a manger's... More

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Hiex C, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown, responded to this review
9 May 2013

I am happy to hear you enjoyed your multiple night stay with us! Thank you for taking the time to write us a review and for the comments. We do host a managers reception every Monday - Thursday from 6-7:30pm. We provide complimentary beer, wine, sweet tea and light snacks. I have passed along the great compliments to the front... More

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I stayed one night for a business meeting. The bed was very comfortable. The room was nice and clean! I was facing the highway so it was a bit noisy, but at a reasonable hour the noise was minimal. The hotel was very well located to all the places I needed to be the next day!

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Hiex C, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Thank you for taking time to write us a review! We appreicate the time you took to do this. I have passed along the compliments on the cleanliness of our rooms to the housekeeping staff. They are always happy to know their hard work is appreciated. You are correct that there can be a little noise some nights due to... More

Whitman, Massachusetts
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16 reviews 16 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

I stayed here the first weekend of April while visiting my kids who are students at the University of South Carolina. Got a good deal on Priceline. There is plenty of parking and although the hotel fronts a busy street the traffic noise is negligible. The king size bed in my room was very comfortable. There was also a small... More

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Hiex C, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown, responded to this review
7 May 2013

We appreciate and thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed the comfort of your room. All rooms are equipt with a mini fridge, microwave and coffee maker. We do like to keep a large selection on breakfast to accommodate all guest choices. We will look into the issue of... More

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15 reviews 15 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

We stayed one night. The hotel is relatively new. The reception desk staff were freindly. The room was clean and bed comfortable. The hotel is very close to a busy intersection and we had some road noise in our 1st floor room. Breakfast was adequate . The hotel is close to the state capital and resturants and shops but not... More

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Hiex C, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown, responded to this review
17 April 2013

Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel. We are located in the main downtown area so the traffic noise can be a little loud depending on the time of day. The front desk staff is always willing to help you find a quiet room so please always feel free to ask. We hope you come back again... More

North Charleston, South Carolina
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62 reviews 62 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

We stayed here while visiting Columbia from Charleston to see Bill Maher at the Koger Center. We also checked out The Oak Table while we were here. Both were awesome. This place is basically a mile from both so easily walking distance--if it's not "Famously Hot" that night!

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Hiex C, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown, responded to this review
11 April 2013

We are happy you enjoyed your stay with the Holiday Inn Express Downtown! We are in a good location to get to the main attractions and sites in Columbia without having to be located in the crowded areas. Thank you for taking the time to send us a review. We hope you will get to come back again soon! Cera More

seymour tn
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17 reviews 17 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013 via mobile

We stayed here 2 nights when in town for a funeral. The location is very good with easy access to downtown, the vista, and West Columbia. The hotel is very nicely decorated, the staff was excellent, the breakfast plentiful, the room very clean. Our only two issues were that our king - size bed was very bouncy. A bit like... More

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Hiex C, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown, responded to this review
3 April 2013

Thank you for taking the time to review about your stay! I am very pleased to hear the hotel staff and the rooms meet your expectations. I apologize for the inconvenience the street side of the hotel had caused during your stay. Please always feel free to bring these to the attention of the front desk and they will do... More

Dublin, Oh
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

Great staff and location. This was a wonderful two nights in Columbia. It's a little off the "strip" but a quick walk or 5 minute cab ride to where you need to be. The front desk staff, including Brooke and Jenny - two attractive ladies - were friendly, polite and very helpful. They offered maps, restaurant and bar suggestions, and... More

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Hiex C, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown, responded to this review
26 March 2013

I am glad to hear you enjoyed your stay here at the Holiday Inn Express Downtown! We appreciate the time you took to write us a review and thank you for the kind words. I have passed along the compliments to both Brook and Jenny. The front desk staff tries to make your stay as enjoyable as possible with recommendation... More

Easley, SC
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2013

Last week of January was my 1st experience staying at Holiday Inn Express - 4 nights away from home & family for business was very nice. Hotel staff was cordial. Although the hotel was not convenient to work, it was convenient to Publix & Lizard's Thicket. Due to my business having an account here, I had to drive into work... More

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Hiex C, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown, responded to this review
8 March 2013

I am happy you enjoyed your stay while you were with us for so many days. I am sorry to hear that your billing was incorrect the first time but am happy to hear that we corrected it quickly. Its always nice to hear that the staff was pleasent and I am able to pass those complements along to them.... More

Columbia, South Carolina
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

Spent the night here with my girlfriend for our anniversary. Ryan was great and took $10 off of my rate. Tasha and Justin were also very memorable. The staff definitely knew what they were doing and gave great customer service. Hotel isn't directly in the vista but close enough for the money. Would not hesitate to stay here again.

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Hiex C, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown, responded to this review
27 February 2013

I am happy to hear that the staff was able to make your stay memorable. I have passed along to the individuals you mentioned the compliment. We appreciate you taking the time to review our hotel and staff. We are only about 2-3 blocks from the Vista area giving a short distance to travel but you don't have to stay... More

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Also Known As:
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Holiday Inn Express And Suites Columbia Downtown
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Address: 501 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201
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Region: United States > South Carolina > Columbia
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#31 Family Hotels in Columbia
Price range (per night): RM346 - 633
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located in the Historic District of Downtown Columbia, SC and just minutes away from USC, Finley Park, and Columbia Metropolitan Civic Center. We offer free hot breakfast, free wired and wireless high speed internet, manager reception Mon - Thurs, free local calls, and 32 inch HDTV's in every room! Whether here on business or leisure, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia has what you are looking for. ... more   less 
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