Very friendly & attentive staff. Good apps (sweet potato puffs, bacon wrapped turkey bites & sliders). Some of the best shrimp & grits I've ever had (& I've had a lot). read more

This is a standard, older marriott property. The lounge has a nice, homey feel to it and the staff are friendly. I had trouble with my internet and hot water in my room, but the staff were attentive to my issues! As a frequent marriott flyer, this is a solid property. read more

Great location, friendly staff, clean and well maintained rooms. There is a small concierge that has good food but doesn't have as much variety compared to other Marriotts I've been too. The internet worked and was free, the pool and fitness area were clean, and self parking (although at $12/day) had easy access. There are other hotels in the area that are in the same class as this Marriott but you shouldn't have any regrets with this one. read more

The staff were friendly and helpful during the stay, but made me feel I had to let them put a 50 hold on my card, even though my company paid for the trip. Seven days, later, still have a hold on my debit card. Not happy at all with that. Gas Stations don't hold that long! Room was clean and fine for one person. Food was good. read more

Spendy but decent location and excellent service. Beds were comfy and hotel was a great location for a wedding reception. Modern, classy, and elegant without the pretense read more

I'm thinking the difference between 3 & 4 stars is the price at which one gets a room here. We happened to come on a slow night and got the room at a great price, so it seemed like a total deal. Loved being downtown, and I think at least the section I was in has been remodeled. Interior was lovely, staff couldn't be more helpful (I was traveling with kids) and I'm pretty sure WiFi was free for everybody. Most importantly, the bed was super comfy. I'd definitely stay here again. read more

I stayed here the night of the first USC home game of the season as it was the only place I could get a room. Not to say anything in particular was bad but the entire experience was below what I usually encounter during my travels. Not that the staff was not trying nonetheless, had difficulty from valet parking to check in to the restaurant. Slow internet and a TV that kept blinking and renovation still in progress. read more

The hotel staff is exceptional. Very friendly. We had a conference with two conference rooms. The heat was broken so the put six or so space heaters in the rooms but that did little to help. We all sat in coats and freezing. After our break, the staff brought blankets. I commend them for trying. This was supposed to be a professional meeting but was lacking. The rooms were great. The dining was very good. Recommend staying here but not for a conference, unless the heat is working. read more

This hotel is amazing!! The beds are super comfy and the pillows are equally amazing. Very quiet atmosphere, good channel selection. The restaurant downstairs has a very good selection of food. Even has a pantry where you can buy stuff that you need. Enjoy y'all's stay!! read more

Good news is this place has a cool lobby, nice staff, a comfortable bed and a convenient location. The bad news is that the room and bathroom are really small and the furniture is beat up. TV did not have a great picture and was not adjustable. And at 8:00 in the morning, housekeeping was knocking on the door wanting to know if we had left yet... I don't think this is up to Marriott standards. There was a sign in the elevator lobby reminding people to be quiet. That suggests to me that the hotel may get heavy use from USC students, hence the bashed furniture? read more

This place is in horrible need of a remodel. The furnishings in my room were worn out and looked like they need to be carted off to Goodwill. The low level of service matched the tired, worn out, rooms. read more

I love Marriott's burger! It's my favorite since the first time I've tried it. As well as Columbia Marriott has an excellent staff! Everyone does a great job! read more

Wow. This place needs some serious upgrading. Rooms are small and need new mattresses and carpet. My bed wasn't even level. The walls are paper thin and there is a 1" gap around my door to the hallway. The door closers are shot so when someone closes the door to their room it sounds like a gun went off it's so loud. The staff is very friendly and helpful. The location is great. Hopefully this place is on the target list for upgrades by Marriott because it could be really nice. read more

Stayed one night on 7/21/11. First thing we noticed is that the odor of old smoke permeates the entire hotel. Our room on 11th floor was stinking of old smoke. The carpet on Mezzanine is a disgrace. Just feels old ,dirty and needs to be totally gutted and refurbished. Worst Marriott experience in a long while. read more

2nd stay at this hotel this week. I initially reviewed this hotel on Tripadvisor and I still love it. This is definitely the most ideal place to stay while in Columbia, SC. The highlights: valet available but not required, easy garage/self-parking, modern open lobby, very accommodating front desk staff (asked if we wanted feather-free room), well-appointed rooms, great view from upper floors, big gym with variety of equiptment/water/towels/headphones, indoor pool/whirlpool, and sundeck. On-site bar, we paid $13 ish for two gin and tonics. Breakfast included with some packages. Next time I will order a la carte rather than purchase buffet. A second great stay this week while traveling with my husband for business. My children are very happy and welcomed here; which is not always the case in upscale hotels. Thanks again! read more

This is the most disappointing Marriott that we have encountered. We have stayed twice during USC game day weekends, which means the rooms are priced well-above the average rate. The first time we were located in a junior suite on a hall with a visiting university's women's sports team. After hours of hearing doors slamming, girls screaming across hallways, and other related disturbances, we had to get management involved to quiet the scene, twice, which did little good either time. We ultimately insisted on being relocated to another room. On the most recent visit, the visiting university's football team decided to check out late and, although we were there at the 3pm check-in time, we were unable to get our room until 10pm. This happened to many individuals that day. It was so bad that people were changing clothes and freshening up in the lobby bathrooms. In addition, the hotel had the audacity to attempt to charge us full (inflated) price, which we refused. There were no comps provided either. Aside from the location, this Marriott has nothing to offer and we will not be returning. read more

We stayed here last weekend. Hotel is right downtown within walking distance of everything. There's a lot to be said for southern hospitality, from the check in to the friendly bartender and waitresses. They were very informative about what to do in the area and helpful letting us check early. The parking meters on the weekends are free so we were able to park right across the street instead of in the garage which I am not sure whether there is a charge for parking in or not. Since we are gold members with Mariott we got free bottled water and breakfast also. The breakfast included made to order omelets, bacon, sausage, potatoes, pastries, oatmeal, fruit and grits. There is an indoor pool and large gym. I was sort of hoping for an outdoor pool since it was so warm but we weren't there but one night. The rooms were spacious and clean with bath and body works toiletries. The bar also had a nice selection of wines. read more

Visiting out of town for a convention and choose the Marriott as my wife and I have stayed at this location in the past. Marriot's are a favorite of mine especially the one in Brooklyn,NY besides the Brooklyn Bridge. The hotel is going thru a renovation at this time as all excellent properties have to at some time in their life span. With any large convention contingent their is always a strain on the staff members of the hotel. I can say without a doubt that my experience with 3 members of this staff has been extremely wonderful. Josh, Christian, and Julie, the Manager have provided superb customer service. Life, during a renovation, creates all types of problems but Julie and her staff have excelled. The Garnett Bar served excellent food and drinks with a friendly fare. As a Gamecock alum, enjoyed the sports bar feel, plus the friendly service. Again, Marriott comes through again because of their Manager, Julie and her staff...Thanks for the great service....Looking forward to the " New" Look ! read more

The room smelled of mildew. Paint was peeling in bathroom. "Free" internet was useless and didn't work most of the time.

We just arrived home from a 4 day stay and were pretty impressed with this hotel. All of the staff was very accommodating and helpful. Every experience with the front desk, housekeeping and restaurant staff (food was fantastic!) was perfect. We walked to the Colonial Life Center and restaurants. Taylor at the restaurant bar was great with local recommendations as well. We had an amazing visit from Florida and will definitely be back! There were plenty of restaurants around and the soda city market on Saturday morning was amazing! The hotel and surrounding areas were clean and well maintained. Stay here, you won't be disappointed! read more

Love this hotel and its staff. Questions and problems are inevitable, and I tend to take very seriously the resolution of these. The staff here is great at handling whatever comes up. Nicole, at the front desk, is wonderful every day, and long before I arrived, Julie Price, the front desk manager, had unraveled a particularly knotty communications problem. I think it's great that the parking garage which they share has plentiful charging stations available for my car. The only reasons these folks didn't get five stars from me is that their excellent concierge lounge is closed from noon Friday to 5 pm Sunday, and that the food network is not available on my television. When I come to Columbia, I stay here. read more

Friendly and accommodating staff. Very well managed! We attended an event in one of the ball rooms and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Beautiful hotel. I highly recommend this hotel! read more