Enjoy amenities such as a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool at the Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC. This hotel also features complimentary Wi-Fi, gift shops/newsstands, and a cozy lobby fireplace. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, a snack in the coffee shop/cafe, or a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a fee on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The hotel offers a business center, express check-in/check-out, and two meeting rooms. Self-parking is available (subject to charges). The 189 guest rooms feature refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, complimentary wired and wireless internet access, and cable programming. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additional conveniences include phones, desks, and complimentary newspapers. Nearby attractions include the Carolina Coliseum (0. 1 mi), Koger Center for the Arts (0. 2 mi), Colonial Life Arena (0. 4 mi), and the University of South Carolina (0. 5 mi). The preferred airport is Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), 7. 8 miles away.