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The Lantern Columbia

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The Lantern Columbia

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Map image for 1001 Senate St COLUMBIA, SC
Located in: COLUMBIA, SC
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.
Downtown Columbia, a neighborhood in Columbia, is home to The Lantern Columbia. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and EdVenture Children's Museum are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Koger Center for the Arts and South Carolina State Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Colonial Life Arena or Williams Brice Stadium.
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Popular amenities
  • ac
  • bar
  • breakfast available
  • elevator
  • fitness equipment
  • frontdesk 24 hour
  • housekeeping
  • internet
  • no smoking
  • parking available
  • restaurant
Property amenities
Food and Drink
  • 1 bar
  • 1 restaurant
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 6:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 15.00 per person
Internet
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
Parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 30 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Things to do
  • Fitness center
  • Shopping
Family Friendly
  • Mini-fridge
Conveniences
  • Elevator
  • Water dispenser
Guest Services
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
Language Spoken
  • English
Accessibility
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Handrails in stairways
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 34
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 30
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs available on site
More
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Premium bedding
Bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
Entertainment
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Satellite channels
  • Streaming services
  • 55-inch Smart TV
Food and Drink
  • Mini-fridge
Policies
Check-in
  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Check-out
  • Check-out before 11:00 AM
Pets
  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Special check-in instructions
  • 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
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • 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
  • 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
Property payment types
  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa
Important Information
Optional extras
  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15.00 per personValet parking fee: USD 30 per dayPet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per dayService animals are exempt from fees
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
  • 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
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • 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
  • 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
 

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