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The Lantern Columbia

The Lantern Columbia

Columbia South Carolina
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Bring your furry friend to a home away from home at The Lantern Columbia, where every tail wag is welcomed with open arms, you'll be a 1-minute drive from University of South Carolina and 9 minutes from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. This hotel is 20 minutes drive to Fort Jackson and 40 minutes drive to Lake Murray.

Enjoy hassle-free stays with premium bedding, streaming services, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, Egyptian-cotton sheets, complimentary high-speed WiFi, daily housekeeping and air conditioning, thoughtful room features designed to suit every guest. Conveniences include wheelchair-accessibility.

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Property Details

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, shopping on site, and a fireplace in the lobby.

  • Shopping on site
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Television in common areas
  • Free WiFi
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Registration desk height (centimeters) - 76
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 36
  • Registration desk height (inches) - 30
  • Stairwell handrail height (inches) - 34
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 91
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimeters) - 86
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Water dispenser
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Number of accessible parking spaces - 4
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Total number of rooms - 59

Check-in

Check-in is from 4:00 PM until anytime.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • 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

Other details

At The Lantern Columbia, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, an elevator, and a water dispenser.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Columbia Regional Visitors Center - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
South Carolina State House - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
African American History Monument - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Town Theatre - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
University of South Carolina - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
North Carolina Mutual Building - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Koger Center for the Arts - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Nathaniel J. Frederick House - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Colonial Life Arena - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
The Big Apple - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Carolina Coliseum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Saint Peter's Catholic Church - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Columbia Museum of Art - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
The nearest major airport is Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 11.6 km / 7.2 mi

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • No rollaway/extra beds available

Pets

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets allowed

Other charges

  • 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
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

1001 Senate St, Columbia, South Carolina 29201, United States
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