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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown: Traveller Reviews

3.0 of 5
501 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown
Ranked #24 of 94 hotels in Columbia
4.0 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
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Cincinnati
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“New motel, good location, friendly staff”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011
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people found this review helpful

This motel is close to the Vista section of Columbia and convenient to downtown and the University. We did not have a problem getting around. It is new, clean, well run with a very friendly staff. Full breakfast was excellent.The pool and exercise rooms are minimal. We had a room on the main road side of the hotel but were not bothered by traffic noise. It appears to be a good value compared to other motels and hotels close to downtown.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Sacramento, California
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57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
“Nice hotel near downtown Columbia”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2011
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person found this review helpful

This hotel is just on the west side of downtown Columbia, near the restaurants on Gervais St. and not too far from the Statehouse. The big problem is traffic. Both streets at the intersection have several lanes with lots of traffic, all in a hurry to get someplace. If you plan to walk anywhere, you have to do some planning, as some of these streets have sections with no sidewalk.

The hotel itself is fine, with nice rooms (although you can't open the windows). They have a small guest laundry (one washer and one dryer). The breakfast was outstanding with fresh scrambled eggs, bacon and biscuits. The staff was friendly and helpful.

Room Tip: The rooms away from the streets in front and on the side are quieter.
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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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St Brelade, United Kingdom
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“Just excellent”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2011
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people found this review helpful

I stayed here while visiting cousins in Columbia. The front desk staff were as sweet as could be; knowledgeable and very helpful.
The lobby is spacious and attractive, and the hotel amenities are great. Excellent internet, delicious breakfast (lovely staff), and comfortable and quiet rooms.

I was well pleased...

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled solo
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Alexandra Alzate, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown, responded to this review
27 September 2011
We want to thank you for your kind review, our staff and I love what we do.
When a guest takes the time to acknowledge a job well done it provides the staff with a positive energy. We shared your review during our morning huddle yesterday. And though it was raining and gray outside you never would have been able to tell, by how bright the staff’s smiles and faces were. Thank you for staying at our hotel we hope to see you again, soon.
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Charlotte, North Carolina
1 review
“it depends where you stay in the hotel”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2011

I've stayed here a few time for business. Next time, I'll check out other hotels in the area. If you stay off the road side of the hotel it's fine. If you stay on the side next to the main road be prepared for LOUD traffic all night long.

It's clean and not a bad place but the road noise is terrible.

Stayed August 2011, travelled on business
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“The best stay at a hotel ever!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2011 via mobile
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people found this review helpful

From registering the front desk was excellent, Brian checked us in and even called the room to make sure everything was alright!! The room was beautiful and comfortable.
The breakfast the next morning was delicious!!! The ladies who kept things flowing were very nice and pleasant. Even when a guest dropped the bacon on the floor and walked away these ladies didn't even complain!!! This says a lot for the people you have working for you!! You hire the best and it shows!! Keep up the good work and customer service.
Thank you,
Debra Cole

  • Stayed August 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 501 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Price range (per night):* 109 AUD - 175 AUD

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