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Clarion Hotel Downtown


Hotel class 3.0 of 5
1615 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201
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5 of 5 stars
CarrieS09   4 contributions
summerville
Sep 10, 2009 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel
1/1 found this review helpful

I stayed here for 3 nights. This was an extemely home feel hotel. The staff was incredible and very friendly. There are some really nice exterior corridor rooms but they actually look porch entrance rooms. And they are budget friendly as well. The restaurant serves a cool 10pm to 2am Fri /Sat breakfast buffet. It was great for a late... more

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3 of 5 stars
tokoloshgrrl   20 contributions
Jun 6, 2009 | Trip type: Business

Nothing impressed me about this hotel though nothing really horrified me either. Half of the hotel is motel-style rooms with outside entrances and half is in a big central building. I stayed in a motel-style room and it was a bit disappointing. I never had very much hot water (showers ranged from tepid to just barely warm enough, never hot).... more

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4 of 5 stars
dnslive   4 contributions
Greenville, SC
Mar 2, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

This was our second time staying at this Clarion. We are now VERY big Choice hotels fans. Because of our Costco membership, we get 10% off rooms at their hotels. The bed is very soft and the pillows and comforter are heaven. The room is huge! We love the in-room breakfast choices available ($6.00-$12.00 range) and delivered exactly when you... more

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5 of 5 stars
speechdoctor   4 contributions
Rochester, New York
Nov 13, 2008 | Trip type: Business

I stayed at the Clarion for a conference and had a very nice experience. The rooms were comfortable and clean and the staff was very friendly and helpful. The hotel a few blocks from the state capitol but it is a healthy walk to any restaurants. We arrived in the pouring rain without a car. The hotel shuttle (which was... more

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2 of 5 stars
screennameOhio   2 contributions
ohio
Oct 21, 2008 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel

This hotel isn't bad, but it isn't good either. The suites are nice and large, but they are detached from the main building and have outside, motel style entrances, so you have to outside for ice, to the fitness room etc. The room have no overhead lights or light switches except in the bathroom, so if you leave before dark... more

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1 of 5 stars
nperkins   1 contribution
North Carolina
Aug 23, 2008 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

The hotel itself- appearance, cleanliness, would earn the Clarion a neutral rating. My review is based on customer service and management. We always choose our hotel based on cleanliness, location and ammenities. As usual we planned out our activities for the day, which included coming back to the hotel, going to the pool and getting some sun. I have children... more

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2 of 5 stars
lmgardner30   5 contributions
Cincinnati
Apr 6, 2008 | Trip type: Business, Family
1/1 found this review helpful

My son plans to attend USC and we had scheduled a visit. We needed a hotel in walking distance to the campus. I found this hotel for two nights for about $230. I didn't expect luxury for that price but I was disappointed. Our room was in the Courtyard section. If...big if...we stay there again, we would only stay in... more

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4 of 5 stars
Matt   13 contributions
Chicago
Nov 15, 2007 | Trip type: Friends getaway

The hotel was situated in a great location near campus, near the Capital and relatively close to 5 points or the Vista. The staff were very accommodating, competent and friendly - a true rarity these days. They deserve a raise. The place is not the four seasons but you get good value. I would definitely stay here again. more

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2 of 5 stars
erlich5   7 contributions
new york
Jul 24, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

for the price, could be better. the rooms were dated. only thing was good was that the pillows were just right, and that the bedheads and furniture seems new. the carpet was dinghy, and the toilet needed servicing everyday. the towels that they put out, were also dirty, so check before u use. the shower had a bit of mold.... more

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1 of 5 stars
JWery   1 contribution
NC
Jul 12, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

I recently stayed at the hotel for a family memebers wedding. The rooms are very outdated and "worn". Furtniture had lots of dings and scratches. . The price was not equal to the room. Still I tried to keep an open mind. The function I attended was nice. I actually called the sales office a few days later to inquire... more

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Address: 1615 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201