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Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
630 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC, USA, 29201
About us
Located in the heart of Downtown Columbia, SC, adjacent to the University of South Carolina, Courtyard Columbia Downtown at USC offers 189 guest rooms, 4,700 square feet of flexible meeting space, on-site full service catering, a bar and restaurant in the lobby serving cooked to order breakfast and dinner, and on-site parking for individuals and busses. An ideal location for your next meeting or event. The Capital Ballroom accommodates up to 400 theatre style or can divide in half for smaller groups. The spacious pre-function space is available for breaks, buffets, cocktail hour, and event registration. The outdoor patio with fireplace offers space for your group to enjoy South Carolina's weather year round.
Venue Details
ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandCourtyard
Built1968
Renovated2024
Total meeting space5,928 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms189
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
AAA
Northstar
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Outdoor pool
- Tennis courts
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
Equipment
- Portable walls
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Need dates
Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
Aug 18, 2026 - Aug 27, 2026
Sep 3, 2026 - Sep 24, 2026
Oct 20, 2026 - Oct 23, 2026
Oct 30, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026
Nov 10, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026
Nov 22, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026
Dec 19, 2026 - Jan 4, 2027
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
5,928 sq. ft.
Largest room
4,788 sq. ft.
Space (private)
5,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
2
Second largest room
2,394 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
2,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
800 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
5,928 sq. ft.
Largest room
4,788 sq. ft.
Space (private)
5,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
2
Second largest room
2,394 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
2,000 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
800 sq. ft.
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Carolina Room | 1,140 sq. ft. 57 x 20 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 50 | 20 | 30 | 50 | 40 | 20 |
Capital Ballroom | 4,788 sq. ft. 57 x 84 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 400 | 62 | 256 | 400 | 200 | 76 |
Richland Room | 2,394 sq. ft. 57 x 42 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 200 | 38 | 128 | 200 | 100 | 52 |
Lexington Room | 2,394 sq. ft. 57 x 42 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 200 | 38 | 128 | 200 | 100 | 52 |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
189
Single (1 bed)
79
Double (2 beds)
94
Suites
16
Tax rate
14.16%
Total guest rooms
189
Single (1 bed)
79
Double (2 beds)
94
Suites
16
Tax rate
14.16%
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
7.5 mi
Distance from airport 7.5 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $10.00/day )
Street parking
Bus parking
Local Attractions
SC State House
Historical landmark
1 mi
We are within walking distance to the State Capitol, just 1/2 mile! Many associations use the Courtyard when meeting with state legislators from January-July. Also, a great attraction for SMERF groups.
PO Box 142
Columbia, SC, US 29201
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The Vista- Shops and Restaurants
Shopping
2 mi
The Historic Vista is home to many restaurants and shops. Spend an afternoon exploring.
Betweem Assembly Street and Congaree Riv
Columbia, SC, US 29201
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Five Points
Nightlife
1 mi
Five Points - a shopping, restaurant, and nightlife area that attracts customers from the nearby University of South Carolina and throughout the Columbia metropolitan area.
2002 Blossom Street
Columbia, SC, US 29205
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Koger Center for the Arts
Theater
1 mi
The Koger Center for the Arts is an arts center located in Columbia, South Carolina, on the University of South Carolina campus. It was built in 1988, and has 2,256 saleable seats.
USC Campus- 1051 Greene Street
Columbia, SC, US 29201
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Colonial Life Arena
Theater
1 mi
Home to USC Athletics teams including basketball, this space hosts everything from concerts to athletics. A great draw for all clients.
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Riverbanks Zoo
Recreation
4 mi
The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is a 170-acre zoo, aquarium, and botanical garden located along the Saluda River in Columbia, South Carolina, USA. A small portion of the zoo extends into the nearby city of West Columbia
500 Wildlife Parkway
Columbia, SC, US 29210
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Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC
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Columbia, US
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4,788 sq. ft.
5,928 sq. ft.
Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Cardboard,Plastic,Cooking Oil
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi
Health and Safety
Were practices at Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations.
Does Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
The corporate sustainability team can help to offset customers' carbon footprints by contacting Sustainability@marriott.com.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
sustainability@marriott.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, Eliminated straws and stirrers; provide bottled water and other bottled beverage alternatives; implemented large format bath amenities
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, Hotels following MI Cleaning Protocals
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for the latest progress on Marriott International's community engagement efforts.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
WEGD@marriott.com
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