3 Star Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

About
Located in downtown Columbia, this hotel is a 5-minute walk from the University of South Carolina. It has an outdoor pool, and offers rooms with LCD TVs and cable channels. Rooms at the Courtyard Columbia Downtown at USC have high ceilings and urban décor. They come equipped with free Wi-Fi, a coffee maker, and ironing facilities. The onsite Bistro is open for breakfast and dinner, and serves grab n go items, made-to-order breakfast dishes, signature dishes for dinner, salads and appetizers. A full bar is also available. The hotel provides a local restaurant delivery service, and has a 24-hour market. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is located 3 miles from the Courtyard Columbia Downtown at USC. Finlay Park is only one mile away.
Guest Rating
Very Good
Facilities
Cleanliness
Location
Room Options
1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible with Roll-In Shower, Hearing Accessible
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1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King Bed, Sofa bed, Sofa bed 2
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2 Queen Beds
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One-Bedroom King Suite with Two Sofa Beds
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Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC - All Inclusive Reviews Rating
Very Good
Review summary
The hotel received mixed reviews, with guests noting that while the rooms were generally clean and spacious, some areas such as the hallways were not well-maintained. Many highlighted the excellent location, particularly its convenience for accessing nearby attractions and ample parking availability. The staff was frequently praised for their friendliness and helpfulness, contributing positively to the overall experience.
Facilities
Cleanliness
Location
Manal
•Posted on: 12-20-2025
Location, comfort, room space, gym. All were perfect, and staff was very friendly
No dislikes
Anne
•Posted on: 11-25-2025
Staff was absolutely wonderful and friendly and went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable. Excellent location, convenient shuttle. It was immaculate and the beds were so comfortable all 3 rooms of our party wanted them at home. It has everything you need from a bar, food and Starbucks .
Hilah
•Posted on: 7-27-2025
Location is perfect for visiting USC. Staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. Every single employee from the cleaning lady, evening bar tenders, morning breakfast staff and front desk personnel were so polite.
We did not use the pool but judging by the view from our room it looks rather tired.
Desmond
•Posted on: 6-15-2024
Location was great
Under construction and room wasn’t clean as expected for a new hotel . I found hair in the shower
Fogg
•Posted on: 12-11-2023
The room was clean. The lobby was nice.
I specifically told the check in clerk that we don't want to be placed next to any all night party types. I even tipped him $20 to ensure this doesn't happen. Our room was #203. The people in room # 201 directly next to us didn't stop talking /laughing loudly until 4:30 am. I went direct to the front lobby desk at approx. 2am. The clerk on duty said they will call the troublesome room #201 and ask them to quiet it down. They never did until about 4:30 am. On check out we asked for a discount. The clerk said no. He offered a free breakfast which was a microwaved burrito that was worse than a fast food item. The breakfast was horrible.. I've had a better breakfast from a mobile truck. I had already paid for it so the clerk said it's too late. You already paid. No gratuity. The arm rest on the office chair in the room was broken. I almost fell over on it. The bathroom was tiny. Very unlikely we will ever stay there again. and will recommend others we know do the same.
Maureen
•Posted on: 9-4-2023
We loved the convenience of the location, especially if you are visiting the college, and want access to downtown dining. The Starbucks, and Bar on location were super convenient as well! The outdoor fireplace and TV sitting area were lovely. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. The rooms were clean and spacious. There is plenty of room for parking. We had a great experience and would definitely stay again.
The pool area is a great touch, and we really looked forward to lounging by it, but all the lounge chairs were all ripped and broken. They should seriously take inventory and replace the broken chairs. Maybe consider resin lounges over the cloth ones that were all tattered.
Kimberly
•Posted on: 7-22-2023
Lobby is well kept and updated. Room was clean
Room was showing delayed maintenance. Parking garage is very tight and difficult to maneuver. No other parking options were offered.
Alison
•Posted on: 6-30-2023
The staff is lovely-very welcoming, helpful. The people working the morning coffee rush kept the line moving. The staff working the front desk were polite, happy and helpful. The lobby was very clean.
I do wish they would consider updating the rooms a bit. The decor is old looking/shabby. Not dirty, but just kind of “blah”. Most hotel rooms don’t have carpet anymore, so maybe I would like to see them remove the carpet in the rooms and replace with laminate/faux hardwood.
Wendy
•Posted on: 6-27-2023
Great location- close to UofSC, clean rooms, and very helpful and friendly staff.
Parking is horrible. Very tight spaces & turns.
Karen
•Posted on: 4-24-2023
great location
swimming pool was not heated
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Guest Policies
Check-in:
After 04:00 PM
Check-out:
Before 11:00 AM
Pets:
Pets are not allowed.
Important Info:
Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay. A damage deposit of USD 100.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of checkout via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
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Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
630 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC
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