The Lantern Hotel Columbia | Hotel in Columbia

| 9.7 (7 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  13 Bathrooms  38 Guests
Columbia Hotel | The Lantern Hotel Columbia

Hotel in Columbia

Located in Columbia, a few steps from Columbia Museum of Art, The Lantern Hotel Columbia provides accommodations with a terrace, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. With free WiFi, this 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space. EdVenture Children's Museum is 1.2 miles from the hotel and Mcintire Joint National Guard Base is 17 miles away. All rooms come with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, and some units at the hotel have a patio. Guests at The Lantern Hotel Columbia can enjoy an à la carte breakfast. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Robert Mills House and Gardens, South Carolina State Museum and Colonial Life Arena. Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 6.8 miles away.

The Lantern Hotel Columbia is located in Columbia.

This 59 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Kitchen, Air Conditioner, Designated Smoking Area, and several others. This is a 3 star rated property and has over 7 reviews with the average score of 9.7 . Coming to Columbia and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 59 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this place in Columbia. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This The Lantern Hotel Columbia in Columbia is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “The Lantern Hotel Columbia”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Designated Smoking Area
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Bar
Parking
  • Parking
  • Private Parking
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Auditory guidance
  • Lowered sink
  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Raised toilet
  • Visual aids (Braille)
Activities
  • Fitness center
  • Happy hour
General
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Pet friendly
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Heating
  • Smoke-free property
  • Convenience store on site
Guest Services
  • Private check-in/out
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Baggage storage
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Express check-in/out
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Internet
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • First aid kits available
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Cashless payment available
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed and charges may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo id and credit card upon check-in. please note that all special requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply, this property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Reviews

Stephanie
Apr 28, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   9
USA
Reviewer Type: Extended Group
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Great location and friendly staff.
Negative: The TV didn’t work in our room and the motion sensor lights around the beds were too sensitive and woke me up a couple times.
Summary: New hotel still putting finishing touches on spaces but potential to be a really great stay in Columbia. The restaurant
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 28 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Toilet, Bathtub or shower

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Carbon monoxide detector, Smoke Alarm, Iron, Air conditioning, Interconnecting room(s) available, Heating, Trash cans, Key card access

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens

Room amenities

Clothes rack

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 33 m2
2 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Toilet, Bathtub or shower

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Carbon monoxide detector, Smoke Alarm, Iron, Air conditioning, Interconnecting room(s) available, Heating, Trash cans, Key card access

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens

Room amenities

Clothes rack

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator, Roll-in shower
Deluxe King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 65 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Internet

Internet facilities

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Air conditioning, Trash cans, Key card access, Carbon monoxide detector

Bathroom

Towels, Toilet paper, Conditioner, Walk-in shower

Room amenities

Clothes rack

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
King Room with Balcony
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 35 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Toilet, Bathtub or shower

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Carbon monoxide detector, Smoke Alarm, Iron, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Heating, Key card access

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Outdoors

Patio

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens

Room amenities

Clothes rack

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Superior Queen Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 37 m2
2 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Toilet, Bathtub or shower

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Carbon monoxide detector, Smoke Alarm, Iron, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Heating, Key card access

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Living Area

Desk

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens

Room amenities

Clothes rack

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Superior King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 27 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Toilet, Bathtub or shower

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Carbon monoxide detector, Smoke Alarm, Iron, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Heating, Key card access

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens

Room amenities

Clothes rack

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
King Room - Disability Access
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 40 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Toilet, Bathtub or shower

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Carbon monoxide detector, Smoke Alarm, Iron, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Heating, Key card access

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens

Accessibility

Lower sink, Toilet with grab rails, Emergency cord in bathroom, Raised toilet, Accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Roll-in shower

Room amenities

Clothes rack
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Disability Access
Room Type: Quad
Room Size: 40 m2
2 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Toilet, Bathtub or shower

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Carbon monoxide detector, Smoke Alarm, Iron, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Heating, Key card access

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens

Accessibility

Lower sink, Toilet with grab rails, Emergency cord in bathroom, Raised toilet, Accessible by elevator, Entire unit wheelchair accessible

Room amenities

Clothes rack
Suite with Terrace
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 36 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Toilet, Bathtub or shower

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Carbon monoxide detector, Smoke Alarm, Iron, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Heating, Key card access

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Outdoors

Patio

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens

Room amenities

Clothes rack

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Two-Bedroom Suite
Room Type: Suite
Room Size: 102 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Hairdryer, Toilet, Bathtub or shower

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Carbon monoxide detector, Smoke Alarm, Iron, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Heating, Key card access

Kitchen

Microwave, Refrigerator

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens

Room amenities

Clothes rack

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator
Deluxe King Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 65 m2
1 King bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Toilet, Bathtub or shower

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Carbon monoxide detector, Smoke Alarm, Iron, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Heating, Key card access

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens

Room amenities

Clothes rack

Accessibility

Lower sink, Accessible by elevator
Superior Queen Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 40 m2
2 Queen bed(s) Bed

Bathroom

Shower, Free toiletries, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap, Towels, Private bathroom, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Toilet, Bathtub or shower

Media & Technology

TV, Flat-screen TV

General

Carbon monoxide detector, Smoke Alarm, Iron, Air conditioning, Trash cans, Heating, Key card access

Bedroom

Alarm clock, Linens

Room amenities

Clothes rack

Accessibility

Accessible by elevator

FAQ's

Is this The Lantern Hotel Columbia pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at The Lantern Hotel Columbia?

Check-in time for The Lantern Hotel Columbia starts counting from 4:00 AM and check-out is until 11:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the The Lantern Hotel Columbia have a swimming pool?

No, this The Lantern Hotel Columbia does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in The Lantern Hotel Columbia?

Best-rates for the The Lantern Hotel Columbia starts from $214 per night with includes Parking, Accessibility, Entertainment, Internet, Pet Friendly, Balcony/Terrace, Restaurant, Bar, Wheelchair Accessible, Security/Safety, Business Services, Wellness Facilities, Fireplace/Heating, Child Friendly, Kitchen, Air Conditioner, Designated Smoking Area, Toiletries, Guest Services with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is The Lantern Hotel Columbia a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 3 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the The Lantern Hotel Columbia wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the The Lantern Hotel Columbia is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the The Lantern Hotel Columbia?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the The Lantern Hotel Columbia indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for The Lantern Hotel Columbia?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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