The Clarion Hotel Downtown is conveniently located across the street from the University of South Carolina and minutes from the Colonial Center, the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, Williams-Brice Stadium and the South Carolina State House. Be sure to visit the hotel's restaurant, Carolina's, for delicious southern buffets, homemade soups and a fully stocked salad bar. The on-site lounge is a popular destination for evening cocktails and conversation; enjoy free hors d'oeuvres with a favorite beverage M-Th. This full-service hotel offers free wireless high-speed Internet access, free weekday newspaper, free parking and a free airport shuttle as well as an exercise room, sauna, sundeck and seasonal outdoor pool.
Guest Reviews of
Clarion Hotel Downtown
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Clarion hotel chains typically are pretty solid in terms of quality. Unfortunately, I would guess this one was refurbished from an older building or had been around a while. I am used to receiving more options in a Holiday Inn Express (which is star ranked lower). The high speed internet did not work. The warm water gets used up easily in the morning hours (my first day, it was not warm at all). Lastly, if you hope for a pay channel to be offered (HBO, Cinemax, Showtime, etc.) forget it, only straight, local cable with the typical minimum package. But, the price was less than anticipated and the rooms are well-kept. Still, a Holiday Inn Express or even a Days Inn can be out this hotel in my opinion.
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William from | August 07 2008
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Good location, decent price, costly breakfast.
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John Edward Britt from | June 06 2008
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This hotel should really be called a motel. A good portion of the rooms are in a motel style annex building. The room smelled strongly of watermelon candy. The beds were hard and uncomfortable. The shower never stayed the same temperature fluctuating between extreme cold and extreme hot. The walls were thin. Overall it was awful.
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Drew from | February 09 2008
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Pleasant enough for the money, convenient location. Room furniture somewhat shabby with wear and tear but the room was basically clean and the bed was good enough.
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Rebecca from | January 22 2008
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Too expensive for what is provided. Very dated. 70's style. Typical college town, low end hotel. Expected more upscale.
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Chris from | November 13 2007