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Hampton Inn Columbia - Downtown Historic District

2.5 of 5
822 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Oslo, Norway
Senior Contributor
31 reviews 31 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

This Hampton Inn is absolutely amazing. Fast, friendly and personal service, clarge and clean room and a wonderful breakfast included. Located nicely in the historic center of Columbia with lots of nice restaurants in the near vicinity. Could not ask for more!

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Ben B, General Manager at Hampton Inn Columbia - Downtown Historic District, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Dear henris0n, Thank you for your most recent review concerning your most recent stay at our hotel. Through our guests feedback is the best way for us to know how we are doing. Here at the Hampton Inn Columbia Downtown Historic District we take pride in ensuring that each and every guests stay here exceeds their expectations and they leave... More

Green Bay, WI, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

Excellent staff and hotel right in the heart of the fun district in Columbia. Room would have been a little pricey for a Hampton ($200) but I got a discount rate due to a local business connection which made it a good value. They also mentioned a graduation going on that weekend which probably jacked up the price. The pool... More

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Ben B, General Manager at Hampton Inn Columbia - Downtown Historic District, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Dear Peter K, I just wanted to first and foremost thank you for choosing us for your recent stay as well as for you most recent review. We take pride in hearing from our guests and love to hear back from them. The Vista area is a very unique area and we were glad to hear that you were able... More

Columbia, South Carolina
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Located right in the middle of the Vista. Chose hotel for its location. It is walking distance to many different good restaurants. The service was great. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Decent breakfast on site.

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Ben B, General Manager at Hampton Inn Columbia - Downtown Historic District, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Dear 13LoveTravel, I just wanted to thank you for your most recent review of our hotel. I was glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay as we strive to ensure that each and everyone of our guests leave here 100% satisfied. We love to offer little extras to all of our guests to make their stay with us unique... More

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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36 reviews 36 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I have stayed here twice now and cannot give it an excellent rating due to the fact that on the first visit the girl at the front desk forgot to order me a taxi causing me to be late to a meeting, and on both visits the wireless internet is terrible. it ranges in speed from dial up to just... More

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Ben B, General Manager at Hampton Inn Columbia - Downtown Historic District, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Dear shmelvin, First and foremost I just want to thank you for staying with us and secondly I just wanted to thank you for your review. I also wanted to apologize for any and all issues that you experienced during your stay, as well as to let you know that we take pride in ensuring that each and every one... More

Orangeburg, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

I always choose to stay at the Hampton in the Vista becasue it is in a prime location and the serivice and presentation of the establishment. Starting from the parking lt to the room everthing is very organizied and done with professionalism and good taste which is noticable the moment you pull your parking pass at the gate. This very... More

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Ben B, General Manager at Hampton Inn Columbia - Downtown Historic District, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Dear Willie S, I just wanted to take a brief moment to thank you for your most recent review. All of us here at the Hampton Inn Historic District, take great pride in our southern hospitality and unique charm of our hotel and especially ensuring that all of our guests leave here 100% satisfied each and every time. We hope... More

New York, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

I stay here whenever I'm in Columbia, it's walking distance to everything, it's one of the newer hotels in the area and in very good condition and the staff is always courteous. Convention center is a block away.

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Ben B, General Manager at Hampton Inn Columbia - Downtown Historic District, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Dear Richard M, First and foremost I just wanted to thank you for your recent review. We were glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and love to hear back from our guests when they do! We strive to provide the best service and cleanliness and to ensure that our guests leave here 100% satisfied. We understand that there... More

Simpsonville, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

This hotel is in a great location. Consistently a good choice when I am staying in Columbia and can get the rate that I need. Staff is always pleasant and rooms are clean and fresh on arrival. Parking is good and safe.

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Ben B, General Manager at Hampton Inn Columbia - Downtown Historic District, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Dear Polly F, I would like to thank you for your continued patronage first and foremost as well as for your most recent review. We want to ensure that each and everyone of our guests are 100% satisfied during their stay and afterwards! I will be sharing your review with my staff and if there is ever anything in the... More

Pittsburgh, United States
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

I used to live in Columbia years ago, and I knew that for my stay, I wanted to be in the Vista area (better restaurants, clubs and such). The Hampton in is right in the middle of the Vista on Gervais street. The room was quiet and clean, and Columbia was as friendly and warm as I remembered. There's a... More

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Ben B, General Manager at Hampton Inn Columbia - Downtown Historic District, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Dear Andrew A, I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for your most recent review. I also want to thank you for choosing to stay with us during your most recent visit to Columbia. We want to ensure that each and everyone of our guests are 100% satisfied during their stay and afterwards! I am glad to... More

Boston, Massachusetts
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

I found this hotel by looking on trip advisor, so thanks to people that have posted! We were there a couple of days ago to watch a softball game at USC. The hotel is lovely, the beds are comfy and the hospitality of the staff is wonderful! We were blown away by the manager's reception and the breakfast in the... More

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Ben B, General Manager at Hampton Inn Columbia - Downtown Historic District, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Dear d f, just wanted to first and foremost thank you for choosing us for your recent stay as well as for you most recent review. We take pride in hearing from our guests and love to hear back from them. The Vista area is a very unique area and we were glad to hear that you were able to... More

Havre de Grace, Maryland, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

Traveled to Columbia to visit Univ of SC with our daughter. We were so pleased to see that this hotel is within easy walking distance to the campus, the state house and restaurants and pubs. The hotel is located downtown with convenient parking.($12/per day fee). Our room was clean, comfortable and quiet. No surprises! The complimentary breakfast was very good.... More

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Ben B, General Manager at Hampton Inn Columbia - Downtown Historic District, responded to this review
17 May 2013

Dear Jackie B, I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for your most recent review. I also want to thank you for choosing to stay with us during your most recent stay. We want to ensure that each and everyone of our guests are 100% satisfied during their stay and afterwards! I am glad to hear that... More

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Also Known As:
Hampton Inn Columbia - Downtown Historic District Hotel Columbia
Hampton Inn Columbia - Downtown Historic District Hotel
Hampton Inn Columbia
Columbia Hampton Inn
Address: 822 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201
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Region: United States > South Carolina > Columbia
Amenities:
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#8 Business Hotels in Columbia
#10 Family Hotels in Columbia
Price range (per night): 134 AUD - 337 AUD
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Step back in time to the southern charm of the past in the historic district of Columbia. The Hampton Inn® hotel in Columbia-Downtown Historic District is located less than a mile from the University of South Carolina, the South Carolina State Capitol, and most major museums. Get a feel for the past by browsing the specialty shops and restaurants just outside our door in the Historic District, or get up close to history at the South Carolina Statehouse-both are within easy reach of our hotel in Columbia. Dig into more history at the South Carolina State Museum, the largest in the state. Our Columbia hotel also gives you easy access to natural wonders like Congaree National Park, one of the last old-growth forests in the south teeming with wildlife. You can also browse masterpieces by Monet at the Columbia Museum of Art. Ask the team at our Columbia hotel for more ideas on all of the incredible sights of this area. ... more   less 
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