The Lantern Columbia | Hotel in Columbia

| 10.0 (7 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom
The Vista Hotel | The Lantern Columbia

Hotel in The Vista, Columbia

Hotel with a restaurant, 7-minute walk to University of South Carolina
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and valet parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, 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.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Private bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Bed sheets
  • Premium bedding
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Breakfast
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 6:00 AM–11:00 AM: USD 15.00 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Mini-fridge
Parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Valet parking on site (USD 30 per day)
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicle
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 30
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 34
  • Wheelchairs available on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Well-lit path to entrance
Activities
  • Shopping
Entertainment
  • 55-inch Smart TV
  • Hulu
  • Streaming services
  • Netflix
  • Satellite channels
General
  • Elevator
  • Water dispenser
  • English
  • Smoke-free property
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • TV in lobby
Guest Services
  • Mini-fridge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Policies

Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 pm; check-in end time: anytime
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome. rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment Policy
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately usd 15.00 per person valet parking fee: usd 30 per day pet fee: usd 150 per accommodation, per day service animals are exempt from fees the above list may not be comprehensive. fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Pet Policy
Pets allowed for an extra charge of usd 150 per accommodation, per day service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 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

Reviews

Christopher
Feb 16, 2026 01:26:39 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: EVERYTHING about this place was amazing. Can’t recommend The Lantern enough. The staff is so hospitable, the room was excellent, and our entire experience was perfect. Thank you to everyone. We will definitely be back to stay again.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Premium Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower
Room Size: m2
2 Queen Beds
Premium Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

General

No rollaway/extra beds, No cribs (infant beds), Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
Room Size: 432 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

General

Accessible vanity height (inches) - 36, Ping - 12, Square feet - 432, Wheelchair accessible, Square meters - 40, Accessible vanity height (centimeters) - 91, No cribs (infant beds), Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity, Roll-in shower width (centimeters) - 91, Roll-in shower width (inches) - 36, Bed count minimum 1, Roll-in shower, Bed count maximum 1
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room Size: 271 square feet m2
2 Queen Beds
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

General

Ping - 8, Square feet - 271, No cribs (infant beds), Square meters - 25, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Patio
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

General

No cribs (infant beds), Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible
Room Size: 414 square feet m2
2 Queen Beds
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

General

Square feet - 414, Accessible vanity height (inches) - 36, Ping - 12, Square meters - 38, Wheelchair accessible, Accessible vanity height (centimeters) - 91, No cribs (infant beds), Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity, Roll-in shower width (centimeters) - 91, Roll-in shower width (inches) - 36, Roll-in shower, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, No Windows
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed

General

No cribs (infant beds), Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Patio
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Patio

General

No cribs (infant beds), Wheelchair accessible, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Tower
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Tower

General

No cribs (infant beds), Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Room Size: 272 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Standard Room, 1 King Bed

General

Ping - 8, No cribs (infant beds), Square feet - 272, Square meters - 25, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Tower
Room Size: 288 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Tower

General

Ping - 8, No cribs (infant beds), Square meters - 27, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1, Square feet - 288
Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room Size: m2
2 Queen Beds
Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

General

No cribs (infant beds), Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
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