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2.5/5
Based on 182 guest reviews
- Fitness center on property
- Hotel has 89 rooms
- Hotel has 6 floors
- Check in time: 3:00 PM
- Check out time: 11:00AM
- Hotel has an eco-friendly policy
- Groups & Meetings rating of 10.0/10
- Hotel has 4 meeting rooms
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Local Attractions
State Capitol, University of SC, EdVenture Children's Museum, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, Convention Center and the Colonial Center USC Football Stadium.
Map and Points of Interest Near Carolina University Inn
Property Description
Experience the grace and charm of one of the State's most historic hotels. Built on the site of the 19th Century Minnaugh Mansion- which served as headquarter for General Sherman when he marched on Columbia- the Clarion Hotel is conveniently located downtown,blocks from the State Capitol and the University of South Carolina. Starting August 2014, we will be under new construction and renovation as we build Columbia's first dual branded property soon to become the Hilton Garden Inn University and Home2 Suites University. Once complete in 2016 we will become the second largest hotel in downtown Columbia, SC.
Green Sustainability
No
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 3:00 PM |
| Check Out: | 11:00AM |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2007 |
| Floors: | 6 |
| Rooms: | 89 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 89 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 1 |
| Suites: | 1 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Don't Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 4 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 9000 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 400 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 0.3 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | 0.5 Mi |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 5 pm - 10 pm |
| Pool Info: | We do not have a pool. |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 4 pm, 24 hours prior to arrival. | |
| Nightly Parking: | $0 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 20% |
| Total Taxes: | 14.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 7.00% |
| Occupancy Tax: | 2.00% |
| City Tax: | 3.00% |
| Food and Beverage Tax: | 10.00% |
| Audio Visual Tax: | 10.00% |
| Parking Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Cleaning Fee: | 0.00 Per Night |
| Porterage Fee: | 0.00 Per Item |
| Gym Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Additional Person Fee: | 0.00 Per Person |
| Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Meeting Wired Internet Fee: | 150.00 Per Day |
| Meeting Power Surcharge Fee: | 50.00 Per Day |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 21.00% |
| Audio Visual Service Charge: | 21.00% |
| Banquet Bartender Fees: | 75.00 Per Function |
| Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: | 12.95 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: | 14.95 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: | 16.95 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: | 19.95 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Lunch Cost: | 21.95 Per Person |
| Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: | 16.95 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: | 21.95 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Dinner Cost: | 24.95 Per Person |
| Morning Break Cost: | 15.95 Per Person |
| Afternoon Break Cost: | 15.95 Per Person |
| Banquet Gallon of Coffee: | 29.00 Per Item |
| Banquet Soda: | 2.25 Per Item |
| Banquet Bottled Water: | 2.25 Per Item |
| Banquet Hosted Bar: | 8.00 Per Person/Per Hour |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Baggage storage facilities
- Bus parking
- Central location
- Complimentary newspaper
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Express Check-Out
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Free local calls
- Games room
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Licensed bar
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Private bathroom in room
- Radio in room
- Restaurant
- Safe in rooms
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shower
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Telephone - Free local calls
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- TV Channel: Showtime
- Travellers cheques accepted
Airport & Shuttle Information
Columbia Airport is 15-20 minutes away.
Local Shuttle Info: n/a
Breakfast Information
Continental Breakfast Buffet $5.95 per person served 7 am - 10 am daily.
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Sorry, pets are not allowed.Previously known as:
Clarion Hotel Downtown
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Carolina University Inn
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Carolina University Inn.
Feel free to use the Carolina University Inn meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Columbia event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Palmetto Ballroom | 100 x 45 x 11 | 4500 | 256/320 | 262 | 240 | 135 | 176 | 135 | 40/30 | 5600 | 400 | 4 |
Close This Palmetto BallroomPalmetto Ballroom offers 4 salons divided by airwalls 25x45 each 1125 sq. ft. Room Type: Ballroom Total Size: 4500 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 100 x 45 x 11 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Power Outlets: 10 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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FAQs about Carolina University Inn
What time is check in?
Check in time is 3:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11:00AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Carolina University Inn have?
There are 89 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
Is there any meeting space at Carolina University Inn?
Yes, they have 4 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Carolina University Inn?
Continental Breakfast Buffet $5.95 per person served 7 am - 10 am daily.
Is there a gym at Carolina University Inn?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Testimonials:
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