Gervais Street Hotel, Columbia
About the Hotel
Gervais Street Hotel, located in Columbia, offers an accessible base for exploring the city’s attractions. The hotel features 86 well-equipped rooms and provides essential amenities such as free Wi-Fi. Its proximity to key landmarks, including the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center and Williams-Brice Stadium, enhances its appeal.
Location
Situated approximately 1 km from downtown Columbia, the hotel lies conveniently close to major roads, including Interstate 26, Interstate 20, and Interstate 77. The Columbia Metropolitan Airport is about 20 km away, providing convenient access for travelers. Nearby attractions include the South Carolina State House and the University of South Carolina, easily reachable within minutes.
Rooms
The hotel offers 86 spacious rooms equipped with multi-channel television and personal safes for guest security. Each room includes essential amenities like air conditioning and ironing facilities. These accommodations are designed to ensure comfort and convenience for all visitors. Guests can expect clean and well-maintained living spaces throughout their stay.
Eat & Drink
Breakfast is served daily in the hotel restaurant, including options for salads and soup at the on-site salad bar. The Top Of Carolina, a nearby restaurant within walking distance, serves American cuisine. Guests can also find a variety of dining establishments in the surrounding area, offering American snacks and meals. The lounge serves evening cocktails, adding to the dining experience.
Leisure & Business
Gervais Street Hotel features a swimming pool, a fitness center, and various leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. Business services, including free high-speed internet access and meeting facilities, cater to corporate travelers. Additionally, guests receive a complimentary weekday newspaper and have access to free parking. The hotel also facilitates a comfortable environment for both leisure and work.
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Facilities
General
- Free internet access
- Safe deposit box
- Lift
Dining
- Restaurant
Spa & Leisure
- Swimming pool
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Ironing facilities
Media
- Television
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
Reviews and Ratings
My stay at this hotel was a mixed bag. The location was great, close to downtown and with friendly staff. However, the rooms felt outdated with musty odors, and the dining options were below par.
The hotel is conveniently located downtown, close to USC and five-points, with free parking. The rooms were spacious and clean, but had a smell of cigarettes initially. The service was helpful, although there was confusion about the booking terms. The dining experience was basic with limited options. Overall, it's a good choice for those working nearby with a tight budget.
Upon arrival, the room smelled of cigarettes and appeared to be furnished with second-hand items, which didn't quite justify the high room rate. The lack of readiness and poor assistance from the staff added to the initial disappointment. However, the hotel's proximity to USC and free parking were positives, although the location was undergoing renovations at the time of my stay.
The hotel was conveniently located downtown near the USC campus, making it great for my work trip. The rooms were clean and warm upon arrival, but lacked some basic amenities like a microwave. The service was helpful overall, though the constant door-opening after a single knock was invasive. The dining experience was below par, with limited options for a charge. Despite its central location and friendly staff, the hotel felt a bit outdated for my taste.
The hotel location was great for my needs and the staff were friendly, but the room initially had a musty smell and outdated furniture. The service was over the top nice, but with some confusion during check-in. Dining options were below par, and the location was somewhat affected by renovations.
I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The room we first got had outdated furniture, a broken wardrobe door, and a musty smell but after requesting a change, we were given a much better room on the fourth floor. The hotel's location was convenient for our needs, close to where we needed to be. However, the dining options were limited, with only coffee available for a charge, and the pricing seemed a bit high for what was offered.
My stay at the hotel was a bit of a mixed bag. The location was convenient, close to downtown and USC, but the rooms were disappointing with a musty smell and old furnishings. The service, however, was top-notch and very nice. The dining options were limited with overpriced coffee and stale bread. Overall, a decent stay with room for improvement.
The hotel had some issues that made my stay less enjoyable. The rooms were in poor condition, with broken amenities and a lack of basic essentials. The staff was not very helpful and the overall atmosphere was not inviting. However, the location was convenient for my needs.
The hotel served its purpose with some drawbacks, including a room that didn't meet expectations, but still had some essential amenities. The service was very helpful despite some initial issues. The location was convenient for exploring downtown but had some shabbiness. The dining experience was below par, with limited options and an additional charge. Facilities met basic needs.
The hotel had a convenient location close to my job site, but felt too old for my taste. The service was friendly and accommodating, even though they couldn't find my reservation at first. The dining options were limited, with only coffee available for an extra charge. However, the spacious room and over-the-top nice service made the stay enjoyable.
I had a mixed experience at the hotel. The rooms were very loud, keeping me up all night, but they did come with a microwave and refrigerator as advertised. The hotel itself was brightly lit, which was a little overwhelming at night, but I appreciated having the amenities listed, like the microwave.
I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The location was fantastic, near the USC campus, making it perfect for visiting the area. However, the room was a letdown, being dirty and smelling bad, which affected my schedule. The service was friendly, but the constant knocking was annoying. Dining was limited to just coffee and overpriced at $5.95, though the bread was decent. Facilities were average.
My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The location was excellent for my visit to USC, but there were some issues with the room and service. The dining options left much to be desired, but the facilities were adequate.
The hotel is conveniently located in downtown, close to USC, with free parking, making it conducive to my needs. However, the rooms had a lingering smell of cigarettes and were slightly damp from recent carpet cleaning. The service, although a bit disorganized with unexpected room allocations and an annoying knocking incident, still offered a fair price. The dining options were limited and overpriced, with stale bread on the menu. Overall, a mix of positives and negatives worth considering for a stay.
The hotel room I stayed in felt like a trip back to the 1950s with outdated furniture and broken amenities. However, I was moved to a new room to address these issues. The service was pleasant despite some confusion with my reservation. The location was convenient for my meeting, but some areas were under renovation. The dining options were limited, mainly consisting of coffee and stale bread at an extra cost. Overall, the stay was average with room for improvement.