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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Room, 2 Queen Beds
2 Queen Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Room, 1 King Bed
1 King Bed
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Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hotel with free breakfast, near University of South Carolina

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

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 3 mi (4.8 km) from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.

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.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

501 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Fitness facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 81
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Free breakfast
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Express check-out
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Internet access - wireless
  • Smoke-free property
  • Free WiFi
  • Free wired Internet
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • RV, bus, truck parking (surcharge)
  • Terrace
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Free breakfast to go
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Water-efficient showers only

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , High-speed internet access , Internet access (complimentary)

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet , Internet access - wireless

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking , Free RV, bus, truck parking

Room Amenities

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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk
  • High-speed internet access
  • Microwave
  • Premium TV channels
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Internet access (complimentary)
  • Shower only
  • Satellite TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Housekeeping on request
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Transfer shower
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Mobile key entry
  • Energy-saving switches

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to do

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 10 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per stay.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and Union Pay. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Children stay free

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Number of children who can stay for free – 10

UnionPay

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

LGBTQIA friendly

Children stay free - maximum age 1

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitisation guidelines Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are available

Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitisation practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Cashless transactions are available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Comprehensive food waste policy

Comprehensive recycling policy

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.

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

Up to 10 children 1 year old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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

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