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Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym

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

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Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite (Sir Big Spur King Jr Suite) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Junior Suite (Sir Big Spur King Jr Suite)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Art Deco hotel with 24-hour fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness centre 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 a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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 an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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

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, such as 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
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 2-minute drive from University of South Carolina and 10 minutes from Fort Jackson
  • 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 metres) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness centre, 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 a 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)
  • 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
  • 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: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lb 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.
  • Cots (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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children aged 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

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Wyndham Columbia
Wyndham Garden Columbia
Wyndham USC
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Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 791 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1003 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hellen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are decorated in such a unique, fun way. We had a suite with a balcony and it was worth the extra money. Front staff were excellent. Restaurant staff could have better customer service. Will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful service and hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved the aesthetic and vibe, classic and quirky southern charm.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kartik, Exton

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the staff and location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love The Graduate!! Always A Pleasant Stay!

I always enjoy staying at The Graduate. The location is perfect for visiting the USC campus. I love that they have a wonderful restaurant to enjoy in the hotel and parking is convenient and easy. I usually park my car and walk anywhere that I need to go. The decor of the rooms is just so cheerful and fun! I will continue to stay at the Graduate whenever I am visiting daughter at USC and am looking forward to a visit there in September!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gladys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa, Pittsburgh

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jason, Middletown

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant is great for a drink or a snack. Staff are lovely! The ac in the room doesn’t get super cool.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Amenities
Excellent all around
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie, Summit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a perfect location for UofSC parents and visitors. Right on campus and very clean and friendly staff. There is a bar and easy dining. Easy parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the concept of the Graduate hotels and have stayed at quite a few now. My only gripe is I never find front desk staff particularly welcoming & have come to the conclusion that this is the vibe. It seems the same whichever Graduate I stay at. Room decoration is quirky and either your taste or not. I like that they are all specific to the town/school they are located in. It’s never the cheapest option but I’ve never had a bad stay. I just wish they would be more welcoming! Dining option in the Columbia hotel wasn’t great but there were plenty options within a 10-15min walk.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for university parents.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kyle

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The Graduate Columbia is quaint, our GPS took us to the front of the building but the checkin desk is in the back so we thought we were walking into someone’s house! Obviously the entrance says Graduate so we knew we were in the right place. So the ground floor area is cute and cozy. The themed gamecock areas/rooms are fun and the convenience to USC is great, easy walk across the street. However, the rooms are pretty small and tight, the bathrooms even more so and the shower door is rusting, also the room/bathroom was not very clean. I had turned down housekeeping upon checkin, two nights, thought we would be in and out so much it would be easier and wouldn’t really need it. I wonder if the infrequent cleaning these days and then a rushed cleaning on room turnover is contributing to a less than thorough clean? Also the coffee in the room is instant? The latte from the bar downstairs was undrinkable, I threw it away. There is a cute coffee shop nearby on Gervais in an old funeral home that we got on our way out of town, highly recommend-knowledge coffee, also good breakfast sandwich. Overall it served its purpose for our college tour but if we came back I would look for somewhere else to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! The property was unique, the staff was great, and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Katie E

Stay in Columbia

The hotel was really cute. The room carpet had not been vacuumed. Major crumbs on the floor. Shower pressure was weak. Safe did not work. At check in the staff was unfriendly. Could care less we were customers.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect!

Great stay! In town for UOSC orientation. Walking distance of college! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

mila

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025