10/10 Exceptional
18 Feb, 2026
Weston
Weston, 1-night trip
The Lantern Columbia
3.0 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
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Pet-friendly
- Parking available
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Air-conditioning
- Bar
Main amenities (9)
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)
Feel at home (6)
- Private bathroom
- Daily housekeeping
- Lift
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Satellite TV service
- Premium bedding
The current price is S$227
S$227
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar
Room options
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Highlights
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
- 25 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Highlights
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
- 25 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible
Highlights
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
- 38 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
Highlights
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
- 40 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Tower
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Tower
Highlights
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
- 27 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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Premium Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower
Highlights
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, No Windows
Highlights
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Patio
Highlights
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Patio
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Patio
Highlights
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Tower
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Tower
Highlights
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds
Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds
Highlights
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Satellite channels
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
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About the area
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
- Cola's Restaurant - 4 min walk
- Republic Biergarten & Kitchen - 3 min walk
- Hickory Tavern - 4 min walk
- Tsunami Sushi Restaurant - 9 min walk
- Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea - 4 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
Hotel size
- 59 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
- Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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
Required at check-in
- Credit card required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
- Pets allowed*
- Service animals welcome
Internet
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
Parking
- On-site valet parking (USD 30 per day)
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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
- Private bathroom
- 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
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
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
28 Jan, 2026
It was a great location for a visit to the capitol. The room was large, comfortable, and clean. I'll definitely be back.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
3 Mar, 2026
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
Raymur, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 Mar, 2026
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
Caylia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Feb, 2026
1st of all…1500 characters is not enough characters to leave this place the review it deserves. I am so thankful hotels.com suggested this stay. We flew into CAE to watch a loved one graduate from Ft. Jackson. This was a 15 minute drive from the airport and approximately 15 minutes to Fort Jackson. From the moment we arrived at the hotel Quinton who checked us in made us feel like family. Our room was perfect, the beds and pillows were so comfortable. We had plenty of towels a bathrobe and everything we needed for our stay. This hotel works closely with the LIFE program and employees young adults with special needs. THEY truly made our stay pure perfection. I am always so thankful for places and programs like this. This hotel is in a great location within walking distance to USC, and SO many wonderful restaurants. They DO have a fabulous restaurant a bar there as well. If you are in the area, this is a MUST stay!!
Aaron
Aaron, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Feb, 2026
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
Christopher, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 Feb, 2026
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Andrea
Andrea, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 Feb, 2026
Oded
Oded, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 Jan, 2026
Lauren
Lauren, 1-night trip