Staying in Columbia

There are many lodging choices available throughout the Columbia area, but several hotels have received especially high marks for their accommodations and exceptional customer service. To assist you in making your plans to visit USC, we have listed them below. These hotels usually offer a special rate to prospective families visiting the campus, so be sure to ask about it when you make your reservations.

On Campus

The Inn at USC

The new Inn at USC welcomes all visitors and encourages you to stay right on campus. The Inn at USC is located in a premier location (the corner of Pendleton and Pickens streets) convenient to the entire campus and just a block from the USC Visitor Center. The Inn offers elegantly appointed rooms, including a number of king and deluxe suites with fireplaces. Ample free parking is also available. You can make a reservation online at reservations@innatusc.com, or call 803-779-7779.

Off Campus

Within 5 minutes of campus

Clarion Townhouse
1615 Gervais St.
803-771-8711 or toll free at 800-277-8711

Columbia Marriott
1200 Hampton St.
803-771-7000 or toll free at 800-228-9290

Courtyard Marriott at USC
630 Assembly St.
803-799-7800

Hampton Inn & Suites
822 Gervais St.
803-231-2000

Hilton
924 Senate St.
803-744-7800

Sheraton Downtown Columbia Hotel
1400 Main St.
803-988-1400

Staybridge Suites
1913 Huger St.
803-451-5900

SpringHill Suites by Marriott
511 Lady St.
803-978-2333

Within 15 minutes of campus

Fairfield Inn and Suites
120 Blarney Dr.
803-760-1700