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Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

4.0 star property
Art Deco hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Junior Suite (Bridal King Junior Suite)
Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Lobby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Horseshoe King Jr Suite)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Living area

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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TV

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (3x3 Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 1 King Bed | Living area

Family Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (3x3 Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite (Bridal King Junior Suite)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Single Beds

Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite (Sir Big Spur King Jr Suite)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite (Sir Big Spur King Jr Suite)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
1619 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC, 29201

What's nearby

  • South Carolina State House - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Township Auditorium - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • University of South Carolina - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Colonial Life Arena - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 8 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cook-Out - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Knowledge Perk Coffee Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Colloquium Café - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Upscale hotel near University of South Carolina
Consider a stay at Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC and take advantage of a terrace, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. The on-site restaurant, Trophy Room, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-in
  • A TV in the lobby, luggage storage, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and location
Room features
All 119 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 10 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 15 for adults and USD 5 to 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Trophy Room

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 2,200 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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
  • Ceiling hoist
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1910
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 17 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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • 2 percent destination fee will be charged

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 15 for adults, and USD 5 to 15 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 10 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC?

As of Apr 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC on Apr 20, 2025 start from CA $206.8, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC?

Self parking is available for USD 10 per night.

What time is check-in at Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

What time is check-out at Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC located?

Located in Downtown Columbia, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Town Theatre and University of South Carolina. Trinity Episcopal Cathedral and African American History Monument are also within 15 minutes. Columbia Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 890 out of 1113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 1113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1113 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Awesome place
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Nice place to stay when prices are not too high
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Loved our stay right on campus.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Everything was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Great staff and loved the bar area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremiah

I love all the uniques touches at this hotel. The trophy room was a great place for a drink after a day of exploring.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Great location right o campus!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

The hotel was great and conveniently located near the USC welcome center. We only stayed 1 night so cannot comment too much but the staff at check in, check out and for breakfast were all excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

adorably whimsical and charming
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Great staff. Adorable hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Good location. Helpful staff. Would be nice if bar were open past 10pm on a Saturday night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

The property is quaint and charming. The staff is amazing and everything on campus is very walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

So far, we like everything about this property.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inna

Great hotel right in University of South Carolina
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Check in took about 2 minutes and everyone was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Always a nice little stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Love the theming of the hotel. So cute! Great location. Right across street from USC visitor center for campus visit. Service was great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carleen

Loved the South Carolina themed rooms. So close to campus and everywhere we needed to be!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Another great stay at the Graduate. This is our go to hotel when visiting our son. Great location for campus activities, as well, as dining options.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

kim

Nice hotel. Staff was accommodating. Area around hotel was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

We found this place to be very charming. As a location on the campus of the university there were a few students around using the facilities. It was great. The food was good. The rooms were great.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celena

We love staying at this property. Clean, great guest experience and love that there’s a restaurant and bar onsite.

10/10 Excellent

Heather E

Wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024