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Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Garden
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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1619 Pendleton Street, Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Township Auditorium
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Colonial Life Arena
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a telephone, and a window with curtains.

Graduate King

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A glass table with a book, a notepad, a pen, a red box, and a decorative vase.

Graduate Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Graduate King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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TV

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite (Bridal King Junior Suite) | Living area

Junior Suite (Bridal King Junior Suite)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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TV

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite (Sir Big Spur King Jr Suite)

Junior Suite (Sir Big Spur King Jr Suite)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Horseshoe King Jr Suite) | Living area

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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TV

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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TV

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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TV

Family Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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TV

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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TV

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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TV

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include self parking, coffee/tea in a common area, and conference space. Housekeeping is available on request.
Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC offers 119 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Columbia hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a 24-hour gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • 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
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and wedding services
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the overall condition of the property and the location
  • Just a 2-minute drive from University of South Carolina and a few minutes from Colonial Life Arena
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Event space at this hotel measures 2200 square feet (204 square meters) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness center, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC. Parking is available for a fee.

This Art Deco Columbia hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Trophy Room - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 10 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Lift (91 centimetre 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1910
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 50 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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: 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

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, 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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.

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Inn USC
Inn USC Wyndham Garden
Inn USC Wyndham Garden Columbia
USC Inn
USC Wyndham
USC Wyndham Garden
USC Wyndham Garden Columbia
Wyndham Columbia
Wyndham Garden Columbia
Wyndham USC
Inn USC Columbia
Inn at USC Hotel Columbia
Inn at USC Hotel
Inn at USC Columbia
Inn at USC Wyndham Garden Columbia

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 772 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1003 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a cute and unique hotel. I will definitely stay here again! Great location by USC.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully decorated, very clean hotel. Wonderful staff and very convenient to campus.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel T

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location , price, staff, and bar/food was second to none! Outstanding place, I highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Loved our stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel. Perfect location. Great food. Fabulous staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quirky hotel next to USC. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is outstanding Has character and is clean inside and out. Definitely would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The atmosphere in The Graduate is so fun but cozy at the same time!. The decor is beautiful and the staff are so nice. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was unique from lobby to room. Exceptionally clean and a fun place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Darnell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not your typical hotel.... Provides a unique localized feel.... borders the USC campus giving it a great location....stayed here with business colleagues and everyone enjoyed the experience
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is adorable and the beds are the best!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay when visiting USC
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Great staff. Cool decor. Good food.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room, clean, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super nice and the service was excellent. Super cute decor and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location if visiting Univ of S Carolina. Clean, great decor. Bar closes too early and nothing else within walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Graduate is our go to while in Columbia. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location to USC campus
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Queenshemiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel, clean, cute, quaint and the staff were very sweet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Genuinely nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Awesome location!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025