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The Lantern Columbia

4.0 star property

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A spacious indoor area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a seating area with sofas and a TV.
A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a decorative partition, and a visible kitchen area.
A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.
A modern building with a brick facade, large windows, and outdoor exercise equipment.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

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1001 Senate St, Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Place, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Colonial Life Arena
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of a brick building through an open door.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a television.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a television.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a blue lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with a view of a building.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a blue throw blanket, and a headboard with a gold accent. There are two bedside tables, each with a lamp and a small object on top. Above the bed, there are three framed pictures on a shelf.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a phone, and a small table.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window.

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window.

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two windows, a door, and a patterned carpet.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, a brick wall, and a view of surrounding buildings.

Suite, Mobility Accessible, Terrace

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, a staircase, and a city view.

Suite, Multiple Bedrooms, Tower

  • City view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Lantern Columbia

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, valet parking, a 24-hour front desk and a fireplace at reception are on-site.
The Lantern Columbia offers 59 accommodations with a hairdryer. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Columbia hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
During your stay at The Lantern Columbia, you're just a quick walk from University of South Carolina. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a gym are available.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a lift, a fireplace at reception and TV in a common area
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 4-minute walk from University of South Carolina and 5 minutes on foot from Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
  • Pets welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Lantern Columbia also features a fitness centre, a fireplace in the lobby, and shopping on site. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Columbia hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
The Lantern Columbia has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Valet parking on site (USD 30 per day)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Handrails in stairways (86 centimetre high)
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with satellite channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 150 per accommodation, per day
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 15.00 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 30 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

The Lantern Columbia Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 135 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jason

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Wonderful stay! Great staff and location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

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Wonderful place to stay and staff is incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Delaney

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Clean room, and staff was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

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Loved our stay! We will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bob

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Clean room , staff was on spot and location was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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We had a great stay at The Lantern! We loved the aesthetic of this boutique hotel. Staff was excellent and location is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

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This property was very clean, and the staff were professional and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Weston

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Nice Hotel! Will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sherrie

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This hotel is amazing. It is in a great location, the staff go above and beyond and our room was very clean. We highly recommend staying here and we will definitely book The Lantern for our next stay in Columbia.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

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Loved this new hotel and the adjoining restaurant. Great area to walk around and enjoy the city. Hotel was really cool and staff were friendly and welcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erika

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This is a beautiful boutique hotel - a converted fire station. It was unique, clean, quiet, comfortable, and modern. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Jennifer

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Great spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

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Very nice place! The old Fire Station Headquarters was developed into a very cool hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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This was just a great overall experience. Location, lobby, bar, rooms…we have stayed at a bunch of hotels in Columbia and I would put this towards the top of your list of hotels in town.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

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Friendly staff, clean rooms, good restaurant. This will be my go-to hotel in Columbia, SC
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

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Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The room was very clean and the bed and bedding was extremely comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Amanda

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Great space and room was super nice! I loved the lobby and evening vibe with fire pits on terrace. We also loved the workout center. Staff were very kind and welcoming. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kenley

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Great location downtown. We enjoyed both the restaurant and the bar both nights. The lobby was spacious and inviting, and the outdoor fire pits were awesome. We’ll stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

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Loved the hotel. I enjoyed the restaurant on site. The room was very comfortable. I loved the lights on the bed that lit up when you needed to use the restroom. The front desk staff was very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

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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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

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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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Russell

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Everything was exceptional and top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John-David

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Rooms were fantastic...service was top notch...location was perfect and every thing about this place is 5-star. STRONGLY recommend The Lantern...amazing from top to bottom!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026