Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Breakfast not very good. Everything else was great

Lovely spot convenient to the Horseshoe. 20 minute walk to the Convention Center. The staff is so nice, it was a pleasure to interact with them. I ate a burger and avo toast, both of which were well cooked and well priced. The decor is eclectic but engaging. Explore the restaurant and lounge areas.

Check-in was easy, but I wasn't aware of the additional $15 parking fee prior to arriving, not a huge deal but just unexpected. Once I got into the room, I proceeded to take a shower, but when I turned on the water the floor of the shower began to turn orange, which tells me it wasn't cleaned properly. I could deal with that, I'll just wash up at the sink because at this point it had been a long day, but then I hear full fledged construction going on in the room next to me, hammering, etc. I called the front desk and they were aware of the repair but unsure of how long it would take. At this point it's almost 9pm. They did relocate me to another room, so it wasn't horrible, but I wouldn't stay there again.

Clean facility and rooms, attentive staff, and creative decor. I will definitely stay here again!

The front porch is spectacular.

Great Location ! Loved staying on campus and still close to attractions in Columbia! Fun decor and lots of common areas inside and outside to hang out. Our favorite spot was the front porch!

It’s a fun hotel to stay at!

Great location for visiting USC. Great staff

Beautiful boutique hotel near USC great spot, very cool vibe .

Friendly staff. Pink headboards!

Location Did not honor the price from booking. The front desk was evasive about pricing and charged far above the price that I booked at…call ahead and double check the price.

Very nice hotel and location

Dirty, falling apart. Not at all as nice as pictured.

Creative and beautiful Clean and great location

I did not eat breakfast nor did I use my wife the Wi-Fi. I’m mostly use my phone and iPad. So I was in room 343. After looking at all the different rooms when I booked, there was so much color in the other rooms and I thought they were just so awesome looking and then my room was very bland. Really I had a darker monotone and I’m very much a color person and I would’ve loved to have actually experienced one of the rooms with way more color in it

Great coffee and front desk service!

Such a cozy and comfortable place close to campus.

everything was great with exception of bugs in the shower bugs in the shower

Cute place! Clean and very nice staff.

Breakfast should of been included in the stay. Very disappointing.

Clean, quiet, conveniently located.

Great place and location! Friendly staff, very clean, smelled good, and loved the decor bright colors and roosters!

The vibe of The Graduate is super fun! None

Great location. Cozy bar

The location is perfect for exploring 5 Points and the U of SC campus. The decor was fun. The rooms were clean. The beds were comfortable. Upon arrival, the person working the front desk didn’t even look up to greet us. She was working on something but a greeting would have made it feel more welcoming. We got an app and drink at the bar. They were out of 3 drinks that were in the menu. I was however able to find a different option. When our nachos arrived the chicken was cold and the cheese was melted. The bartended seemed annoyed that we asked if it could be warmed up. It came back burnt-but better than cold. As we were gathering our things to check out (10:58) housekeeping was banging on our door. We were out by 11 but that farewell made it feel unwelcoming.

Always nice to stay at The Graduate in any college town I visit.

Loved the vibe, the decor, the cozy comfortable overall feeling of the hotel and the rooms were omg so comfy! Loved everything about this one! Nothing!

Great hotel!

Clean room and convenience

The property is beautiful and historic with so much character!! The rooms were nice and clean, and the staff were all very kind.

Super cute hotel with great staff. Close to everything. Free bikes.

Breakfast was cooked fresh, although we were disappointed in the hash browns. They were similar to McDonalds hash browns, and were very greasy. Oil oozed out and sat on the plate. Eggs, bacon and Orange juice were good, though.

Fun decor and great location. Comfy beds.

Room was very clean. Parking was convenient. Staff was helpful.

Cute place. Nice amenities. Room was clean and surprisingly sound proof. Couldn’t hear most cars that drove by. Overall recommend!

Enjoyed breakfast and location. Could walk to campus

Room not vacuumed. Rude restaurant manager. Beautiful hotel; convenient parking. Instant decaf (only) coffee and electric tea kettle in room!!!!

I’ve been to this property multiple times as my daughter is a student at USC. This past time I visited, I paid for a very expensive king suite and was very disappointed. The bar a bed.

Will definitely stay again

Beautiful and bright, felt simply southern. Bar was good and bartenders were great. Evening front desk staff very helpful.

There weren’t any business accommodations which could have been handy

We were only in town one night to visit the campus. The hotel had a great vibe and was very well put together.

Service was a little slow in bar restaurant and no music/atmosphere. Otherwise, nice place, cute decor.

Close to the dorm Confusing to navigate around to find the front door The AC was horrible. Could not get the temperature right in the room. Was awake a lot to adjust it and try to be comfortable

Perfect for traveling with pets! Great location for campus!

I love staying here whenever I need to visit USC. The location is great, it is quiet and staff is great.

Convi

Poorly run hotel 5p arrived in room.

Room not cleaned, visible dirt

Nice hotel. Great location

Cool vibe! Everyone was so helpful and pleasant. Great location for us as the hotel is right in the middle of USC campus.

Always a comfortable stay in this perfectly situated unique hotel! Loved the balcony and the themed common areas.

Online the property looked fresh snd grounds lush. In person not so much. Found room ok and front desk staff not friendly. Found a couple of small pests in room. Bathroom was tiny and could barely turn around in.

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Great

This is such a cute and unique hotel. I will definitely stay here again! Great location by USC.

Room was not clean, water quality was poor and luke warm. This was addressed with staff who did offer to change room but we were leaving following morning. It was in a great location with great parking but that was overlooked by uncleanliness and poor shower for the price pad per night

Excellent location if visiting Univ of S Carolina. Clean, great decor. Bar closes too early and nothing else within walking distance

The location was and parking were nice. Room was clean. No room service/cleaning of rooms between nights. Shower shampoos etc…were empty.

Everything was fine except the cleanliness of the bathroom … and that made it all bad! It was so, SO GROSS, to find little hairs all over the bathroom door and shower door - pubic hairs and very short hairs everywhere! The shower itself was also dirty. It had dark mold in the grout in one spot and orangey mold in the grout in another spot. I took photos to share. Had the room been clean, this would have been a charming hotel we would stay at again, no complaints. But this made it sketchy and gross

beautiful decor friendly staff nothing

Awesome property close to campus. Everything was fabulous. Would have liked to know more of the history of the building - staff did not know

Wonderful hotel. Perfect location. Great food. Fabulous staff!

The atmosphere in The Graduate is so fun but cozy at the same time!. The decor is beautiful and the staff are so nice. Would highly recommend!

Has character and is clean inside and out. Definitely would recommend

Great staff. Cool decor. Good food.

Quirky hotel next to USC. Excellent location.

Not your typical hotel.... Provides a unique localized feel.... borders the USC campus giving it a great location....stayed here with business colleagues and everyone enjoyed the experience

We love the proximity to the campus of University of South Carolina. We have enjoyed the food/drinks None

Good location to USC campus

Staff at front desk rude and dismissive.

Beautifully decorated, very clean hotel. Wonderful staff and very convenient to campus.

The location , price, staff, and bar/food was second to none! Outstanding place, I highly recommend!

The staff was super nice and the service was excellent. Super cute decor and very clean

Very large stain on the carpet near the door. General upkeep on paint etc needs attention overall. It’s not a cheap hotel. It’s also a Hilton. They can and should do better.

The Graduate Hotel is a cozy, warm welcome to the city of Columbia!

They refused to refund me because I booked through a third party. They moved me later the following day to a noisier room across from laundry when I asked. I was told my phone number was not working. This was truly an inconvenience and management did not handle this well. I never spoke with management.

The hotel was unique from lobby to room. Exceptionally clean and a fun place to stay.

Bar, food, decor, friendly staff , little rooms downstairs to sit and drink . Nice vibe Room could’ve bigger and shower faucet wasn’t good

Clean, comfy well decorated rooms. Friendly and helpful staff. Good restaurant. Walking distance to USC. Everything was perfect

Staff were friendly, rooms were clean, pretty easy to get by and lots of stores around. Wished the shower pressure was stronger in the bathroom. Would visit again

Genuinely nice staff

The bathroom needed an updated toilet and cleaner shower.

Courteous staff. Convient location.

Large room, clean, friendly staff

The deadbolt lock would not lock which was not ideal. The hardware on the door frame was installed and did not allow it to lock,

Perfect place to stay when visiting USC

Very clean and comfortable!

Beautiful boutique style hotel with amazing location. N/A

Location Limited bar and grill

The Graduate is our go to while in Columbia. Great stay.

Room was immaculate! Very impressed with the staff and overall cleanliness of the hotel.

Bar prices are outrageous. Why does a martini cost $24. A lot of price increases since Hilton took over.

The entire bar/restaurant staff off December 24 and December 25. When I booked the hotel, I thought there was going to be breakfast available in the restaurant unfortunately the staff wasn’t there and of course all the restaurants were closed nearby. This was very inconvenient. A test. The staff was very inconsistent the 24th 25th and 26th of December. I don’t know that I would stay there again.

Loved our stay .

Great staff!

Shower was spacious but hand held need help in room 111

The hotel is adorable and the beds are the best!!

It was great!

Great hotel: loved the unique style! Get amenities !!

Everything was awsome! My daughter had an exam early so we drove up the night before and it made everything perfect.

Room was not only beautiful but very clean. Staff was gracious - it was a perfect stay.

Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was nicely appointed and comfortable.

The hotel is excellent. The staff is friendly, the place is clean. The rooms are very comfortable and creative! The bar/restaurant is also great with good food.

Front desk personnel were very friendly and helpful. The room was cute and comfy.

Everything was wonderful! Staff, parking, location, bar, and pillows !

Room was ok, dusty light fixtures but the rest of the room was clean and staff was friendly. The AC didn't cool well and would make a bang when turning on/off which went on through the night but was not worth it to get up at 2am to ask to switch rooms as we only stayed one night. Would stay again if in the area.

We knew the theming of the hotel going in, and it’s very well done. The interiors and decor all make for a different and fun look and feel compared to your more typical Hilton brands. The room was fine, though the furniture had been a bit abused - dresser handles coming off in our hands - and the parking was convenient and easy, even during the holiday. The main issue we had was that the “casual” atmosphere extended to the service level: housekeeping was spotty, with used glasses and beverage cans left untouched and towels not replenished, and the front desk staff was… distracted. I was checked out without any eye contact or any question as to our stay while the staff member munched on a pastry and downed an energy drink. Love the location, and the bar staff was excellent, but we’ll probably look at other properties next time given the price.

Every staff member was friendly and helpful. There are lots of cool old charm features from the original property.

Difficult time receiving my invoice

Room was great!

Awesome location!

Leah was fabulous @ the front desk.. drinks in cooler area weren’t the coldest.. breakfast was great @ the hotel bar! Couldn’t recommend this place enough!

The evening staff was not friendly but the morning staff was fantastic

The room was very clean!

Always a great time! Favorite Graduate hotel!

Gteat

Such a fun hotel!

Beautiful hotel, clean, cute, quaint and the staff were very sweet.

Lamp was broken, there was a lingering smell of cleaning product, shower could use a better deep cleaning.

This is my third time staying at this Graduate location. While this property is so nice and convenient, this time it lacked the five-star status I usually give. The rooms are needing an update, carpet is old, stains on the sofa, bathroom floor was absolutely filthy. The safe in my room didn't work as well. Might I also suggest complimentary coffee. Charge what you will for the night and offer that for your guests. No one wants to be bothered with paying for a coffee. I will say that the ladies at the front desk were wonderful and friendly. I will of course stay again when I visit.

Friendly staff and closeness to campus.

Clean space, great amenities, quirky, and perfect for visiting USC

Friendly staff, very clean room and common areas, great location, cute decor and nice bar!

Very clean and welcoming staff.

Loved this hotel! The beds were super comfortable and the University decor was just great. The bar/restaurant was also very good!

Wonderful stay! Excellent service!!

Welcoming!

Nice room with lots of character!

I was so excited to stay at the graduate because the other locations I've stayed at have been amazing at this location. I was not happy with the room. The bathroom was so tiny. The door could barely close it bumped up to the toilet. I wasn't crazy about the ground level floor because it looked right into the courtyard with people sitting in front of my window that said with the curtains closed, there's absolutely no light in the room so that was difficult. The final summary is it's totally not worth the amount of money almost $2000 to stay there for three nights. I do not believe I will stay there again.

Great staff

The front desk was not friendly at all. She didn’t even greet us when we walked in the door, and barely said a word to us as we checked in! Our room was fine, the beds were comfortable, and the decor is nice. The bathroom was extremely small and not very clean. There were hairs all over and dried blood up one wall and on the vanity when we arrived.

Also, shower had lukewarm water for middle 1/3 of shower.

Easy parking

Great hotel right on campus.

I love the convenience, walkability and overall feeling of the graduate. The decor is so cute and ties in nicely with the usc vibe. The only thing lacking is the availability of snacks, and the restaurant/bar is mid.

Wonderful hotel.

Great stay

We had a great stay at the Graduate! It’s very close to downtown. Most attractions and restaurants are walkable! The hotel is very eclectic in its decorations too! Lots of bright colors and Gamecocks everywhere! It was a fun stay.

Great place to stay!

Bathroom in 1st room had hair on floor, mildew in shower corner, and a clogged shower drain. We were moved and the second one had pink mold and a general appearance of uncleanliness between tenants. Not as well kept as I would expect from the reviews/ratings. I think it is inflated by college alumni blinded by their glory days at the Alma mater.

Nice

The hotel staff was so friendly. Perfect location for a USC visit. Colorful decor and charming b & b feel.

Room was clean and check in and parking was easy. Not enough room in the on-site dining to accommodate us when we arrived late. Hotel gym is weak.

Neglected room. Curtains down and dusty even though a junior suite!

Graduate is the place to stay when parents are visiting!

Convenient location- easy parking.

Love this place!

Great place! Really neat decor and feel! Highly recommend for those wanting to be close to campus!

Unique decor. Cozy rooms.

Room was clean, staff was nice, and closeness of locations from the hotel was super beneficial!

Great stay! Amazing experience

Very nice, clean, quiet hotel with boutique feel and friendly staff. Best thing is being next to campus and walkable. Only negative was the restaurant did not have breakfast available the first 2 days of our stay, only had coffee which you have to pay for. Was told by server that grill broke on first day, then there was an “emergency” (maybe no kitchen staff?) the next day.

We loved our stay!

Everything was great except for the housek

Excellent

The Graduate is really nice. Location is perfect. Cute bar areas inside and outdoor porch.

Great decor!

The vibe is so quaint and eclectic! Plus it’s dog friendly. I’d only suggest a better food menu and room service but otherwise a fantastic hidden gem. The ladies at the front desk were super nice!

Friendly and helpful staff! Would definitely stay again

Graduate by Hilton’s an excellent hotel. It is quaint and cozy. The staff is friendly. I recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Colombia.

The hotel is awesome. Very different and unique style. I recommend a visit. Good vibes.

Always love my stays at The Graduate

Will return.

Wonderful service and hosts

Loved the aesthetic and vibe, classic and quirky southern charm.

Love the staff and location

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!

Restaurant is great for a drink or a snack. Staff are lovely! The ac in the room doesn’t get super cool.

Excellent all around

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.

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.

Great location for university parents.

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.

We had a great stay! The property was unique, the staff was great, and the beds were comfortable.

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.

Great stay! In town for UOSC orientation. Walking distance of college! Will definitely stay again!

Beautiful hotel!

Location to USC Campus. Very clean and staff was so hospitable. The decor was super charming and USC oriented. This about 3rd time here!

Best stay I've had at a hotel in a vey long time. The staff were fantastic and the room was clean and very comfortable.

Great Hotel

The front desk staff was lovely as well as the staff in the lodge room. We needed to borrow a blanket and pillow for orientation and that was provided without as issue. The location is great - walkable to everything on campus and Five Points. We will be back in August and in the future.

As an artist myself, I found the hotel beautifully and creatively presented. There was something delightful everywhere one looked. There was, however, no sacrifice of comfort for style. The important elements were all good except for not having a coffee maker in the room. We were very comfortable but craving caffein.

areas for those who like taking photos!

Great stay! Cute decor. My two negatives:there are not enough towels in the bathroom and the pillows were not comfortable (to me). We had two rooms & they both only had 3 towels for a room designed for four people. The staff was friendly.

Hotel was beautiful, clean and close to USC campus.

Adorably decorated and super convenient to campus.

Great location and vibe

Is cute and homey feeling . Staff was very friendly. Rooms are extremely clean

Really nice and comfortable. Love the vibe great place to stay with partner.

The property was very unique, lots of character.

Great stay. We actually added another night.

Best hotel in Columbia! Comfortable and quant!

room was hot, mentioned it to front desk at check out. good location and pet friendly. i think room carpets need a good cleaning.

We enjoyed staying here. The location is convenient, close to the University of South Carolina, a nice area to walk around.

Nice hotel for visiting your kids attending USC. The hotel is on campus and walking distance to main street's bars, restaurants and shops.

We stay here every vist to USC!

The decor was colorful and lovely. The location was very convenient. The room looked like it needed to be cleaned a little better and the food left a lot to be desired.

Very nice

We were greeted by a super friendly & helpful front desk attendant, atmosphere was lovely, room was clean and breakfast was good. Would definitely recommend!

I love the location of this hotel to the U of SC campus. Super convenient! However, I wish there was a pool. And I did have trouble with the outlets. Out of three outlets in the room itself (not including the bathroom) only the bottom plug worked on each. A little difficult to charge devices when only three plugs were working. But this would not deter me from setting again.

This is the second Graduate I’ve stayed at. I love their unique style!

Nice hotel in the middle of campus. Beds were comfortable. We did find chips on the floor in the room, so it doesn’t look like the room was vacuumed well but other than that, no issues.

Great stay!

Great location, friendly staff!

We ate dinner onsite and the bartender/wait staff was amazing. Although she was super busy she was attentive and quick to take care of needs. The food was also delicious!

Great location to visit USC.

Hotel was beautiful! Conveniently located to University of South Carolina.

This was first visit to Columbia for my daughter's music camp. And this hotel was a great choice for us. It is right next to USC (the camp venue), walking distance to the downtown area, and safe to take a walk even after dinner. My wife and I enjoyed the walking around the campus during our stays. We will definitely come back to this hotel for our next visit to Columbia.

Graduate never disappoints!

If you have an opportunity you MUST stay here! This collection of hotels are so well done!! Fun and cheeky while being very well dressed and holding some historical value and true concern for the clientele! One of the best hotels I have ever been to

Very fun decor ! Beautiful clean property!

Super cute and right next to campus

It’s a great location. No water pressure. hot water was limited. It’s time for a renovation. Will not stay again

Really enjoyed our recent stay. Love the unique decorating and homey feel. It was charming and service was quite good.

Really great property awesome decore and great little bar. My kinda place

Love the staff here

You can never go wrong when choosing a Graduate.

This was a cool place.

Nice to be close to USC. Charging for coffee not the best idea.

A unique and fun experience! Highly recommend this chain.

The front desk staff was very kind. The cozy trees around the property. Rooms have lots of character!

I can only imagine how challenging it is to maintain such a busy hotel. I appreciate the effort to create a positive experience for the guests.

Great one night stay after a bad experience at the Moxy - Downtown Columbia and a Police raid during check-in at the Aloft. What's up with Columbia? The Moxy check-in at the bar was a nightmare. A long line of folks waiting to check-in as bartenders were attending drunks - not cool, cutting edge or even remotely hip. The Staff at the Graduate was prompt, incredibly kind and parking was a breeze.

Excellent stay. The room was clean and staff was attentive. The staff in the Trophy Room was also very friendly.

Property is great, however, there were a few things that didn’t give it a 5*- slow bathroom sink, TV that was not great- limited selections to watch and it said you could cast to your phone but they don’t have the tv hooked to the internet so you couldn’t use it. Also, since owned by Hilton, they canceled their contract with the in room safe company so you no longer can use the safe. These things are likely not a big deal for most, but couldn’t give 5 star as a result.

Great hotel if visiting UNC Chapel Hill

Great location. Fun interior. Clean and friendly.

Public areas were dirty and needed some attention too.

Firs time to Columbia and this hotel is an old dorm, super cute and right on campus.

Beautiful property but rooms could have been much cleaner.. we had to change the first room we got because it smelled bad..

Quick overnight stay for a college visit. Loved the room, comfy bed, service location and the vibe. Food was just okay in the bar but the service was great despite the fact that the bartender was all by herself serving the bar and restaurant.

The hotel was spotless and rooms so nice. Everyone that worked there were so kind and helpful. What a cool vibe. The coffee is delicious - even the people that work at the bar/cafe are great.

Very happy

Friendly and helpful staff.

No free morning coffee but otherwise a solid place and great location