Title: Clarion Hotel Downtown - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Clarion Hotel Downtown Hotel with an outdoor pool, near University of South Carolina ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10300/10277/ad8f3b45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10300/10277/f9ccacac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10300/10277/185e74b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10300/10277/0f98ea77.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10300/10277/d17a8893.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located in downtown's center, Clarion Hotel Downtown offers a contemporary retreat with an outdoor pool and 24/7 fitness center. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FColumbia-Hotels-Clarion-Hotel-Downtown.h10277.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FColumbia-Hotels-Clarion-Hotel-Downtown.h10277.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.00432%2C-81.02586&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Jac0RLgzAr4eWT_KdMDUKFfl3RU=) Gervais Street, 1615, Columbia, SC, 29201 #### What's nearby - Township Auditorium - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - South Carolina State House - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Benedict College - 12 min walk - 1.0 km - University of South Carolina - 18 min walk - 1.5 km - Colonial Life Arena - 19 min walk - 1.6 km #### Getting around - Columbia Station - 6 min drive - Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 19 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Cook-Out - ‬9 min walk - ‪Knowledge Perk Coffee Company - ‬3 min walk - ‪Roly Poly - ‬8 min walk - ‪Big Dave's Cheesesteaks - ‬12 min walk - ‪Starbucks @ Prisma Health Baptist Medical Center - ‬12 min walk ## About this property ### Clarion Hotel Downtown Hotel near University of South Carolina Clarion Hotel Downtown provides amenities like a 24-hour gym and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks like: - An outdoor pool - RV/bus/truck parking, a ballroom, and ATM/banking services - Meeting rooms, a front-desk safe, and free newspapers - An elevator, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a billiards/pool table Room features All 85 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free weekday newspapers. More amenities include: - Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers - TVs with cable channels - Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and phones ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - RV/bus/truck parking on site ### Food and drink - A restaurant - Coffee and tea in common areas ### Things to do - 24-hour gym - Billiards/pool table - Outdoor pool ### Family friendly - Outdoor pool ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - ATM - Free newspapers in lobby - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Turndown service ### Business services - Meeting rooms ### Accessibility - Elevator ### More - 6 floors - Ballroom - Built in 1980 ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Hair dryer - Partially-open bathroom - Shower/bathtub combination - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker ### More - Air conditioning - Connecting rooms available - Free weekday newspapers - Iron/ironing board - Phone ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property ### Renovations and closures The following facilities will be closed during the summer: - Swimming pool ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### 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 This property accepts credit cards Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property ### We should mention The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as Clarion Downtown Clarion Downtown Columbia Clarion Hotel Downtown Columbia Clarion Columbia Clarion Hotel Columbia Columbia Clarion Carolina University Inn Clarion Hotel Downtown Hotel Clarion Hotel Downtown Columbia Clarion Hotel Downtown Hotel Columbia ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Clarion Hotel Downtown have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. The pool will be closed during the summer. ### What time is check-in at Clarion Hotel Downtown? > Check-in begins at 3 PM. ### What time is check-out at Clarion Hotel Downtown? > Check-out is at 11 AM. ### Where is Clarion Hotel Downtown located? > Located in Downtown Columbia, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Wilson House and University of South Carolina. Trinity Episcopal Cathedral and South Carolina State House are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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