Budget Inn Express - Columbia
2.5 star property

Hotel in Columbia with free parking

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Overview of Budget Inn Express - Columbia

Reviews
4.4

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Your area essentials

1601 Sunset Dr, Columbia, SC, 29203
  • Popular LocationTropical Smoothie Cafe4 min walk
  • Popular LocationPalmetto Health Richland Hospital9 min walk
  • Popular LocationColumbia Station12 min drive
  • AirportColumbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)24 min drive
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About the area

Columbia

Located in Columbia, Budget Inn Express - Columbia is in the city center. Lake Murray and Congaree Creek Heritage Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and EdVenture Children's Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Williams Brice Stadium or Segra Park.

What's nearby

  • Palmetto Health Richland Hospital - 9 min walk
  • Benedict College - 3 min drive
  • Township Auditorium - 4 min drive
  • University of South Carolina - 6 min drive
  • Riverbanks Zoo and Garden - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 14 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Publico at BullStreet - 3 min drive
  • Starbucks - 3 min drive
  • Zesto Angelo's - 2 min drive
  • Church's Chicken - 20 min walk

About this property

Budget Inn Express - Columbia

Hotel in the city center
Budget Inn Express - Columbia is located close to University of South Carolina, and has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Budget Inn Express - Columbia have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and irons/ironing boards
  • Cable channels and phones

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2008

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Budget Inn Express - Columbia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Budget Inn Express - Columbia?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Budget Inn Express - Columbia?

Check-in begins at 1 PM.

What time is check-out at Budget Inn Express - Columbia?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Budget Inn Express - Columbia located?

Located in the heart of Columbia, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Palmetto Health Heart Hospital and 3 mi (4.9 km) from University of South Carolina. Earlewood Park and Palmetto Health Richland Hospital are also within 10 minutes.

Budget Inn Express - Columbia Reviews

Reviews

4.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 66 reviews" "

4.6/10

Cleanliness

5.2/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Thaddeus

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
BARF! Not even worth $50/night!
Smoke leaked into our ‘non-smoking’ room from above; no TP; no soap or shampoo, dirty room; phone number disconnected; google maps says hotel is permanently closed… it should be condemned!
That’s it…
Smelled of marijuana in the curtains
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good price and close to several fast food restaurants. The beds, shower and internet were all fine. The cleanliness needs some work though. When I arrived I found a pair of dirty socks underneath the table where the TV is (I was looking for a socket) and one of the drawers also had another guests old clothes in it. The other guests were not very friendly, and there are a lot of cars blaring music going by day/night. I was also awakened at 5am by the fire alarm going off. Be careful of the people in the neighborhood. There was a homeless person sleeping under a bench, also I was asked for money by a man on the street and I was yelled at by two men for walking up behind them and not announcing my presence (They were walking very slowly). Overall, I assume it is a very low income neighborhood, so don't go outside after dark. Also there is no laundry, and the front desk does not print documents or offer too many benefits. Good price and not a bad hotel, but not many services offered and be careful of the other hotel residents as well as the people in the neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you are expecting to pay $44 and receive more than what this place has to offer, then the problem is you. The person at the front desk was friendly, personable, and accommodating. Did the room smell like stale weed? Yes. Did the top comforter have crusty stains on it? Of course. But no matter where you stay, you never use the top comforter anyway. Did I sleep like a baby knowing that I wasn't spending upwards of $100 just to sleep and leave in the morning? You bet your ass I did. If you need more than a soft bed and hot a shower, then stay somewhere else. If you only want to spend $44 then don't expect The Ritz-Carlton. Although I can say that The Budget Inn Express in Columbia, South Carolina was The Ritz-Carlton of run-down motels. I stayed two nights, slept like the dead, and felt safe. What more does one need? 5/5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Tanda

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

Clint waldun

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Isreal

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay at your own risk!
When I checked in I had to wait for a long time & then was almost overcharged more than my Reservation....when my reservation price was way too much to stay there. The place is extremely old, run down, the doors were not secure, noisy & I had to fight Roaches! The only thing positive I can say about this property is at least you're not sleeping outside in the cold or heat.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cool
Great little spot
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good for the money
It was not fancy but good for the price. The location was also safe.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2021