Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Front of property
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Lobby
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
501 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park
    7 min walk
  • M Vista
    9 min walk
  • Columbia Station
    19 min walk
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    16 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Columbia

With a stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown in Columbia (Downtown Columbia), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of University of South Carolina and Colonial Life Arena. .This hotel is 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Fort Jackson and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park.

What's nearby

  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 18 min walk
  • University of South Carolina - 2 min drive
  • Colonial Life Arena - 2 min drive
  • South Carolina State House - 3 min drive
  • Riverbanks Zoo and Garden - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 19 min walk
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Lizard's Thicket - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Old Chicago - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Liberty Tap Room & Grill - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Hotel with free breakfast, near University of South Carolina
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown offers 81 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 81 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a fitness center or take in the view from a terrace.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown. A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 10 per night)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Transfer shower
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
10 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 10.00 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Columbia Downtown
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Columbia Downtown
Holiday Inn Express Suites Columbia Downtown
Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Columbia Downtown
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown Hotel
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown Columbia

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 537 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 1000 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ryan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stay was good and room was nice but the breakfast kind of a disappointment.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rozelle

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Mohammad

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Okay for 1 night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

noelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

millie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well worth the price
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

EVA

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay. The hotel room was nice and clean. The front desk staff was professional and polite. The only con is the couch in the room was low to the floor and no foot stool was provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tammy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked it was close to nature trail
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fast check in, neat and clean facility
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay at this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Eulinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
At 4 am to 8 am in morning the room phone started ringing Constantly. It was very Disturbing. I couldn't get any sleep, so I got up and leave. I call the front desk several times and each time they told me that the calls was not coming from the Front desk. And because this was something that happened at their hotel. And you pay for the Comfort they didn't suggest anything.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Special thanks to Keshia and Latonia!! They are true gems and made sure we had clean towels, sheets and toiletries. We spent several days whilst my son’s apartment was getting ready. Santana at the front desk was also kind and very helpful. Definitely will be my go to place when I’m back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Columbia stop .
Hotel was clean. However, do not get a room with an even number as they face the main road. The noise from the cars all night long was ridiculous; and we even had a white noise machine. There was a hole in the ceiling of the shower. At check out, I wanted to address the issues but no one was at the front desk and I had to get on the road home.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent condition
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marcy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

paula

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Friendly and clean
Very, VERY friendly front desk! They get top ratings. They were helpful in every way! Our ceiling leaked in our first room and they promptly put us in another room. That room had water damage ( in the bathroom there was a hole in the ceiling) as well but it was so so clean otherwise. The price was right and it was a 5 minute drive from USC.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Analina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruslan, Tampa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zarcola

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the room it was very clean and quiet, friendly staffs
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nita

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Whitney

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The front desk service was terrible the day we checked in- there was one person at the front desk and she kept disappearing for long periods of time, so it took forever for us to check in (our 5 year old was with us). When we finally got up to the desk she then took a phone call and was on the phone for quite a long time while we waited. When we got in the room the TV would not work properly and the front desk employee said she would come up to look at it and she never did. When we went out for dinner and saw her on the way out I mentioned my daughter had to just watch her tablet and she said "oh that's good" since the TV did not work. Then when we got home a woman was standing in the lobby telling her friend that she had been waiting 20 minutes just to get another pillow. Terrible staff at the front desk the night we checked in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024