Graduate Columbia, S.C.

About the hotel

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 a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area, and conference space. Housekeeping is available on request.

Nearby attractions

Graduate Columbia, S.C. is located in Downtown Columbia, a neighborhood in Columbia, and is near the airport and near theme parks. McKissick Museum and Wilson House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Columbia Urban League and South Carolina State House. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Carolina Coliseum or Colonial Life Arena. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing and golf lessons.

Popular amenities

Family friendly

Laundry facilities

Microwave

Refrigerator

Snack bar/deli

Wifi

Available in all rooms: free wifi and wired internet

Available in some public areas: free wifi and wired internet

Food and drink

1 bar

1 restaurant

Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 6:00 am–11:00 am: usd 5-15 for adults and usd 5-15 for children

Guest services

24-hour front desk

Dry cleaning service

Housekeeping (on request)

Laundry facilities

Luggage storage

Wedding services

Accessibility

Accessible bathroom (select rooms)

Assistive listening devices available

Braille signage

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

In-room accessibility (select rooms)

Roll-in shower (select rooms)

Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Wheelchair-accessible parking

Things to do

24-hour fitness center

Outdoor

Terrace

Conveniences

Ballroom

Elevator

Front-desk safe

Library

More

Communal living room

Fireplace in lobby

Smoke-free property

Tv in lobby

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Nearest Airport

Columbia Metropolitan Airport

11 km from this hotel

Reviews that mention...

All reviews (9)location (3)dining (1)staff (5)clean (4)evening entertainment (1)

Family Reviews

for Graduate Columbia, S.C.

4.5 out of 5 stars

9 reviews

Review data

5 star reviews

78%

4 star reviews

11%

3 star reviews

0%

2 star reviews

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We have selected a sample of reviews which reflect what families have said about Graduate Columbia, S.C.

Latest reviews (9)

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Melissa

7 May 2024 - 12 May 2024

reviewed on expedia

4 out of 5 stars

Nice central location to shops and family

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Amy

24 Apr 2024 - 25 Apr 2024

reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

I absolutely LOVED our stay at the Graduate! The rooms are tastefully decorated and just make you smile when you walk through the door. When my daughter saw the canned water in the mini fridge it made her day!! :-) The staff at the front desk were the friendliest I have experienced and any of my hotel stays. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at the downstairs restaurant, where the staff were once again so friendly! We will be returning in June and looking forward to it!!

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Julie

2 Sept 2023 - 3 Sept 2023

reviewed on travelocity

5 out of 5 stars

You can't beat the location. Especially if your child is in Columbia or Capstone. Unique, fun, walkable, clean.

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Katie

Invalid Date - 6 Dec 2022

reviewed on travelocity

2 out of 5 stars

Tv didn't work. I called and a nice guy came up. Later, it stopped working again. Bathroom sink didn't drain. Yes, i child have called but at a certain point - I can't spend the whole evening with hotel staff coming in/out of the room. No fan in bathroom - so very steamy for a long time after a shower. Mentioned items to staff when checking out - she noted them and then just looked at me and said nothing.

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Shannon

7 Oct 2022 - 8 Oct 2022

reviewed on travelocity

5 out of 5 stars

My family and I loved the style and decor of this hotel. It did not have the bland look and feel of most hotels. I wanted to move in! Also, you can’t beat the proximity to campus.

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Steve

11 Oct 2022 - 12 Oct 2022

reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Great experience at The Graduate. Very clean, friendly staff and so convenient to my sons Dorm. I slept like a baby and really couldn’t have been happier with the value.

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Courtney

28 Jul 2022 - 29 Jul 2022

reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Super friendly, convenient and cool hotel walkable to campus. Allowed to check-in a little early (but told them it was ok if not ready yet) and she responded with giving us an upgrade! Lots of different lounge spaces, I wish we could have stayed longer. Perfect spot to see your child on campus. Highly recommend.

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Beth

26 May 2021 - 27 May 2021

reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

We stayed one night enroute to see family. Always love Columbia, SC and we LOVE the Graduate!! Perfect location, clean, comfortable, great decor, and friendly staff. Very very comfortable bed!!!

A

19 Aug 2023 - 20 Aug 2023

reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Hotel is my absolute favorite in Columbia. So unique. Right near everything. Very clean. Staff is AMAZING! The ONLY complaint is the gentleman who works the bar/food area. While I understand that he is alone, his attitude towards everyone waiting for food and drink was really rude and obnoxious. I witnessed at least 4 families walk away and go somewhere else because he snapped at them. I myself also left after waiting for 10 minutes and never got any sort of acknowledgement. But otherwise I would still give this hotel a 10/10