Stay at La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson offering free Wi-Fi, breakfast, parking, and an outdoor pool. Close to University of South Carolina and top attractions.
Recent guests frequently highlight the clean, updated rooms and friendly staff at this well-located hotel. Practical amenities like free breakfast and parking add to its appeal, though some note minor inconveniences related to parking and nearby construction.
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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson is a casual hotel located on Garners Ferry Road, approximately a 5-mile drive from downtown Columbia and the University of South Carolina. Its convenient setting offers access to popular local attractions such as the Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, Columbia Museum of Art, and South Carolina State Museum, making it suitable for visitors seeking a balance between leisure and exploration.
The property features an outdoor pool, fitness center, and business facilities, along with free Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, and parking. Guest rooms are air-conditioned and have been recently updated, with many appreciating the clean, carpet-free interiors and refreshed bathrooms. The hotel accommodates families and pets, and includes a restaurant on-site, serving practical needs during the stay.
Guest feedback highlights the friendly and helpful staff as well as straightforward, efficient check-in and check-out processes. While many reviews praise the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms, some note minor inconveniences such as distance between parking and the lobby. Overall, the hotel maintains a mid-range atmosphere suitable for travelers seeking basic yet comfortable accommodations near Fort Jackson.
Nearby airport access via Columbia Metropolitan Airport is about a 17-minute drive by car. Several other hotel options are located within a short distance, providing additional alternatives for travelers in the area. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson offers practical amenities and a convenient location for visitors to Columbia.
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This hotel is wonderful. Clean and recently refreshed. Staff is great. Good breakfast. I will come back.
Very happy with our stay at La Quinta. We had just stayed in another La Quinta in Maryland and this one was on another level. Very clean. The room is updated. No carpet in the rooms, love that. Updated bathroom. The staff is very kind and helpful. Comfortable bed, very soft. No complaints at all, thank you to this locations staff and management for caring about the quality of the hotel, it shows!
Me and my wife did did an overnight stay. Honestly overall it was a great stay. The receptionist was friendly, The check in was swift and easy and I got my deposit back with no problem. Location is right next to Nick's Gyros and Seafood with Waffle House 2 doors down. No complaints hands down.
Great hotel. Great breakfast. Staff was nice. Literally the only thing I didn’t like was that it is so easy to pad due to the construction area in front of it, which isn’t the hotels fault. Would come again. Can’t ever go wrong with Laquinta
This is a great location off the highway. The room was clean and comfortable. Everything I needed was in the room refrigerator and microwave. The restroom was clean. The front desk clerk was very friendly. The breakfast was okay. The person working the breakfast was very nice. Thanks for a comfortable stay.
Beautifully remodeled room! Very updated with all the newer amenities and Tech extras. Appreciated the friendly staff and fresh free breakfast with all the trimmings. Planning on returning soon! ES
Nice hotel. Clean and quiet and we were able to have our cat. My one complaint: the card reader for the external door didn't work. The parking lot is at the far end of the building and the lobby on the opposite end so you were forever walking to and from.
Great hotel. The lobby was big and clean. Staff was very helpful and polite. Check in was quick and easy. Rooms were very clean. Beds were comfortable. Shower had good pressure and drained quickly. The free breakfast and a variety of food and was good. Check out was just as quick and easy as well. Will stay here again when in the area.
This casual hotel is a 5.1-mile drive from the University of South Carolina and downtown Columbia.
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