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The Lantern Columbia

2.0 star property

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Lobby lounge
Lobby sitting area
Lobby
Lobby
Restaurant

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
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Colonial Life Arena
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

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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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible

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

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, Mobility Accessible, Terrace

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

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 center, and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, valet parking, a 24-hour front desk, and a lobby fireplace are onsite.
The Lantern Columbia offers 59 accommodations with hair dryers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 55-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels and Netflix.

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

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
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 WiFi (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 an elevator, a lobby fireplace, and TV in a common area
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • 7 minutes by foot from University of South Carolina and a 4-minute drive from South Carolina State Fairgrounds
  • 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 center, a fireplace in the lobby, and shopping on site. Parking is available for a fee.

This Columbia hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy 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
  • Smoke-free property

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: 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, 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.

The Lantern Columbia Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , staff was on spot and location was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Weston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice Hotel! Will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms, good restaurant. This will be my go-to hotel in Columbia, SC
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was exceptional and top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John-David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Summer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute hotel. Easy in and out. Great location. Nice atmosphere. The bed pillows were fabulous. Really enjoyed my short stay and would definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the lantern was terrific. I loved th clean comfortable rooms and the lobby vibe the most
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caylia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a great location for a visit to the capitol. The room was large, comfortable, and clean. I'll definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brand new hotel! Super clean. Think we were the second people to have stayed in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juliette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Vickie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has an incredible story. From 1951-1994, it was a fire station. They've done an amazing job holding the tradition. They hire adults with special needs, something we totally support. The bar is great. The food was not so great. You hear everything, the person upstairs, the people just talking in the hall at 1AM. If we come back, and we do plan on it, we will request a second floor room. Fine for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oded

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mike

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026