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The Lantern Columbia

2.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near University of South Carolina

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At The Lantern Columbia, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of South Carolina and Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Fort Jackson.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travellers

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Reception fireplace
  • Communal living room
  • Water dispenser
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lift
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Satellite TV service
  • Premium bedding
  • Netflix
The current price is HK$1,449
HK$1,622 total
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May

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  • Sleeps 3
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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

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  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
1001 Senate St, Columbia, SC, 29201

What's nearby

  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of South Carolina - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • South Carolina State House - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Colonial Life Arena - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Koger Center for the Arts - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan) - 19 min drive
  • Columbia Station - 18 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hickory Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cola's Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tin Roof - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ruth's Chris Steak House - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Lantern Columbia

At The Lantern Columbia, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of South Carolina and Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Fort Jackson.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 59 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • On-site valet parking (USD 30 per day)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Shopping

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 91
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (centimetres): 76
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimetres): 86
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 55-inch Smart TV
  • Satellite TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Hulu
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 15.00 per person

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per accommodation, per day

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 30 per day

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Lantern Columbia?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 150 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Lantern Columbia?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 30 per day.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Lantern Columbia?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are there restaurants at or near The Lantern Columbia?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around The Lantern Columbia like?

The Lantern Columbia is a short 7-minute walk from University of South Carolina and 5 minutes' walk from Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.

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Reviews

The Lantern Columbia Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay! Great staff and location.
Jason, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is a beautiful boutique hotel - a converted fire station. It was unique, clean, quiet, comfortable, and modern. I would definitely stay there again.
Erika, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We were in Columbia overnight for a graduation at Fort Jackson. The hotel was in a great spot-close to great food, bars, and the capital. Staff were exceptional. The in-hotel bar was lovely. Room was super clean and very comfortable. Wish we could have stayed longer. Will definitely stay again if we are ever back in town.
Diane, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This is a brand new hotel with great amenities such as a Keurig outside your room in a shared corridor with many choices of coffee or tea, a water dispenser, and bags of ice. We slept amazingly well!! Will definitely be returning for another stay.
Denise, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The valet was super sweet and welcoming ! The front desk staff was so nice and Abe did a great job cleaning my room! Bed was so comfortable and room was beautiful and cozy. Will recommend!
Kayla, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The Lantern is a beautiful hotel and the staff was friendly and competent. We absolutely loved it! We enjoyed drinks at the bar, delicious food, and the neighborhood. My husband attended the university about 50 years ago, and the campus was a short walk from The Lantern, so he was able to show me all of the places he lived, attended classes, and worked back then.
Carla, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

the location was great.the staff was very helpful. the rooms were a good size. the only drawback was we wanted to have dinner on a sunday night but it was only salad & pizza.
marilyn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Courteous and helpful staff in person and via text. Location was great and VERY pet friendly!
Winston loved The Lantern!
Plenty of spaces to walk nearby - and all around!
Patrick, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was wonderful. The staff were friendly and the rooms were clean! The restaurant at the hotel has excellent food. I will definitely come back if I still in Columbia again.
Caylia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

First time staying at this hotel. Easy walk to Colonial Life Arena. Exceptionally friendly staff at both check-in and in the bar/restaurant. Safe. Clean. Will book again.
Bruce, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It’s a beautiful restoration of the old fire station. They had a great program to employ special needs kids as well as the hospitality majors at USC and they were all great. It’s a beautiful facility, clean and comfortable! Coffee stations were easily accessible!! The restaurant bar and lobby is amazing as well!!
Derby, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A great new hotel a few blocks from colonial life stadium and downtown. Park your car and walk for the weekend. Super comfy beds with elevated linens. The new restaurant at the facility is amazing and the bar staff is top notch. I love that this facility employs people with disabilities. They over deliver on customer service and a warm positive attitude. I will definitely stay there again!
Dianna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It was a great location for a visit to the capitol. The room was large, comfortable, and clean. I'll definitely be back.
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Brand new hotel! Super clean. Think we were the second people to have stayed in the room.
Kelly, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean. Staff was welcoming and accommodating. Setting is super cool in an old fire station. Just be aware, valet is $30/day (!) and didn't realize that until checkout.
Raymur, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This was such a "hidden" (recently-opened) gem! My husband and I stayed over a long weekend for our anniversary and were happily surprised by the luxurious feel of the hotel, including our room, the downstairs restaurant Ladder 13, and the kind and eager-to-help staff. The historic location is also a very cool aspect of staying here (including garage doors that open to connect the lobby to the city) and the mission behind the owner's story made this our favorite place we have ever stayed. We would highly recommend!
Juliette, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

EVERYTHING was great! Check-in was easy. Staff was super nice and helpful. Location was easy to get in and out of. The room was immaculate. I especially loved the shower!!!!! The bed felt like sleeping on a cloud.
Dennis, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

EVERYTHING about this place was amazing. Can’t recommend The Lantern enough. The staff is so hospitable, the room was excellent, and our entire experience was perfect. Thank you to everyone. We will definitely be back to stay again.
Christopher, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Newly removated building and very friendly staff.
Robert, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice Hotel! Will stay here again
Weston, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place! The old Fire Station Headquarters was developed into a very cool hotel!
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

My new favorite hotel in Columbia!! Clean, bright, amazing staff & fantastic location! Rooms are spacious & had all the extra features we would want! We already booked another stay.
Stephanie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely amazing!!!!!
Hattie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Need more bottled beer options..... not everyone likes "craft" beer and/or draft.
Thomas P, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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Andrea, 1-night trip