About us
Revel in a blend of comfort and style at our hotel near downtown Columbia, SC, where you're situated in the heart of downtown and just minutes from the University of South Carolina. When it's time to explore, you'll enjoy easy access to popular landmarks like Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, Williams Brice Stadium and Township Auditorium. Once you return to our welcoming hotel in downtown Columbia, South Carolina, you'll find many amenities to make your stay memorable. Relax in our spacious guest rooms, with plush bedding, workstations, Netflix and a plug-in panel for streaming media. Savor Southern American cuisine in our restaurant or unwind with a cocktail in our lounge. Enjoy a workout in the fitness center. Plan impressive meetings, weddings and events in our elegant venues, offering extensive technology, catering and an experienced team to assist you. Whether conducting business or exploring the area, make your retreat a success at our downtown Columbia, SC, hotel.
Venue Details
ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandMarriott Hotels
Built1983
Renovated-
Total meeting space17,896 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms300
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
Northstar
AAA
Awards
Industry awards
Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence Award
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Rental car service
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Spa or salon
- Tennis courts
- Whirlpool
Transportation
- Bus
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Piano
- Staging area
Room features and guest services
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Rental car service
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
Seasonal Availability
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High season
Jan 15 - Apr 09
Shoulder season
Low season
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
17,896 sq. ft.
Largest room
6,550 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
17
Second largest room
6,360 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
17,896 sq. ft.
Largest room
6,550 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
17
Second largest room
6,360 sq. ft.
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6,360 sq. ft. 60 x 106 sq. ft. | 16 ft. | 700 | 208 | 500 | 700 | 350 | 240 | |
494 sq. ft. 19 x 26 sq. ft. | 16 ft. | 50 | 18 | 30 | 50 | 30 | 20 | |
494 sq. ft. 19 x 26 sq. ft. | 16 ft. | 50 | 18 | 30 | 50 | 30 | 20 | |
494 sq. ft. 19 x 26 sq. ft. | 16 ft. | 50 | 18 | 30 | 50 | 30 | 20 | |
1,620 sq. ft. 60 x 27 sq. ft. | 16 ft. | 150 | 50 | 120 | 150 | 80 | 60 | |
1,620 sq. ft. 60 x 27 sq. ft. | 16 ft. | 150 | 50 | 120 | 150 | 80 | 60 | |
494 sq. ft. 19 x 26 sq. ft. | 16 ft. | 50 | 18 | 30 | 50 | 30 | 20 | |
494 sq. ft. 19 x 26 sq. ft. | 16 ft. | 50 | 18 | 30 | 50 | 30 | 20 | |
494 sq. ft. 19 x 26 sq. ft. | 16 ft. | 50 | 18 | 30 | 50 | 30 | 20 |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
300
Suites
15
Total guest rooms
300
Suites
15
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
110 mi
Distance from airport 110 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
Valet parking
( $22.00/day )
Street parking
Bus parking
Local Attractions
City of Cayce Riverwalk
Park
2 mi
Nearly 8 miles of lighted, paved pathways and wooden boardwalks
Scenic overlooks on the river and waterfalls
Seating and picnic areas
Covered picnic shelters
24-hour security
Emergency call boxes
Restroom facilities
Convenient Parking
...and, the entire park is ADA accessible
Meeting Street and Alexander Road
http://www.cityofcayce-sc.gov/riverwalk.
Cayce, SC, US 29033
South Carolina State House
Historical landmark
1 mi
Strategically centered in downtown Columbia, the South Carolina State House is the seat of state government in SouthCarolina. The State House is home to the Governor's office, as well as the House and Senate chambers.
Free guided and self-guided tours of the State House are available Monday - Friday. Visitors may enter the State House through the public entrance which is on the Sumter Street side of the building.
1100 Gervais Street
Columbia, SC, US 29201
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Nickelodeon Theater
Theater
1 mi
The Nick serves Columbia, SC, as a focal point for critical dialogue anchored by films that showcase the diversity, challenges, joy and aspirations of its community. A center for enjoyment, enrichment, and education, the Nick provides its community the tools to make, interpret, appreciate, and teach the moving image in all its variety.
1607 Main Street
Columbia, SC, US 29201
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Woodrow Wilson Family Home
Historical landmark
1 mi
South Carolina's only presidential site, this distinctive circa-1871 Italian villa-style residence was home to a 14-year-old boy named "Tommy" Woodrow Wilson.
1705 Hampton Street
Columbia, SC, US 29201
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Robert Mills House and Gardens
Historical landmark
1 mi
One of only five National Historic Landmarks within Columbia, the Robert Mills House exemplifies the skill of the first architect born and trained within the United States who designed some of the nation's most prominent buildings, including the Washington Monument. Today, the structure stands as a testament of its designer's architectural ability and the preservation efforts of generations of Columbians.
1616 Blanding Street
Columbia, SC, US 29201
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South Carolina State Government: Governor's Mansion
800 Richland Street
Columbia, SC, US 29201
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South Carolina State Museum
Museum
2 mi
State museum filled with a variety of exhibits. It even has a 55 foot digital dome planetarium and 4-D theatre.
301 Gervais Street
Columbia, SC, US 29201
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EdVenture Children's Museum
Museum
3 mi
Hands on children's museum.
211 Gervais Street
Columbia, SC, US 29201
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Riverbanks Zoo and Garden
Park
7 mi
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is home to more than 2,000 magnificent and fascinating animals and one of the nation's most beautiful and inspiring botanical gardens. The lush 170-acre site features dynamic natural habitat exhibits, scenic river views, spectacular valley overlooks and significant historic landmarks.
500 Wildlife Parkway
Columbia, SC, US 29210
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Lake Murray Pontoon Rentals & Tours
Recreation
32 mi
Take a ride on over 50,000 acres of water on Lake Murray.
960 Rock-N-Creek Road
Leesville, SC, US 29054
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Frankie's Fun Park
Park
10 mi
Arcade, go-carts, mini golf, laser tag, bumper boats, and more!
140 Parkridge Dr
Columbia, SC, US 29212
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South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall Of Fame
5400 Broad River RD
Columbia, SC, US 29212
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South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum
Museum
2 mi
Explore the military campaigns that South Carolinian soldiers have participated in over the past three hundred years.
301 Gervais Street
Columbia, SC, US 29201
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Harbison State Forest
Park
12 mi
Bounded along its northeastern edge by the Broad River, Harbison Environmental Education Forest encompasses 2,137 acres of forestland only nine miles from downtown Columbia. Its unique urban location makes Harbison one of the largest public green spaces inside the city limits of a metropolitan area in the eastern United States.
5600 Broad River Road
Columbia, SC, US 29212
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West Columbia Riverwalk Park and Amphitheater
109 Alexander Rd
West Columbia, SC, US 29169
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The Final Door Escape Room Columbia
930 Knox Abbott Dr, Cayce, SC 29033
930 Knox Abbott Dr, Cayce, SC 29033, SC, US 29033
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One Eared Cow Glass
Shopping
2 mi
Hand blown glass and gallery in the Historic Vista in Columbia, SC.
1001 Huger Street
Columbia, SC, US 29201
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Cancellation Policy
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Convenient to the University of South Carolina, Vista Entertainment district, Five Points Area, Columbia Convention Center, Columbia Museum of Art, and the Koger Center for the Arts. At the Columbia Marriott, discover a hotel that intuitively understands what you need to be productive and achieve success while emerging yourself in luxurious yet southern style warmth that only the Marriott Columbia Downtown Hotel can deliver.
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Marriott Columbia Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the Marriott Columbia regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Marriott Columbia'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 Marriott Columbia 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, Paper,Newspaper,Cardboard,Aluminum,Plastic,Cooking Oil
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Marriott Columbia 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 Marriott Columbia'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 Marriott Columbia 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 Marriott Columbia 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; 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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