MainStay Suites Columbia Harbison

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Main Stay Suites
7.7 (447 reviews)
350 Columbiana Drive , Columbia , US
+1 803-708-3357

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location near dining, shopping and downtown
Friendly, helpful staff
Rooms described as clean and a good size by many guests
Small kitchen area in rooms
Guests felt safe and comfortable
Cons:
Cleanliness issues reported (mold smell, stained towels, smoke smell)
Misleading online listing / missing advertised sofa or suite
AC problems, leaks and occasional maintenance delays
Missing in-room features (towel racks, couch) and confusing TV guide
High unexpected deposit and concerns about value for money

Categories

Cleanliness
5.5
Mixed to negative. Several reviews mention mold smell, stained towels, dirty shampoo/conditioner bottles and a smoke smell in non-smoking rooms, though other guests described rooms as very clean.
Service
9.7
Generally positive: staff repeatedly described as pleasant, friendly and helpful (moved guests when problems occurred). Some isolated service lapses (slow follow-up on an AC leak) but overall staff responsiveness was praised.
Location
9.4
Strong positive. Many guests highlight the ideal location near dining, shopping and downtown; repeated praise for convenience and proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
7.6
Mixed. Room size and small kitchen praised and many rooms described as clean, but issues noted with sterile/fluorescent lighting, uncomfortable pillows, noisy/ineffective AC, occasional leaks and one report of a moldy-smelling room.
Amenities
7.6
Mixed. Small kitchen areas are appreciated, but guests noted missing advertised items (sofa/couch), lack of towel racks, confusing TV channel guides, and breakfast being in a different location than expected.
Value for Money
6
More negative. Complaints about misleading online descriptions (booked a suite/sofa that wasn’t provided), large unexpected deposit (> $200) and requests for refunds indicate perceived poor value for some guests.
Food and Beverage
7
Slightly below neutral. A few complaints about breakfast not matching website expectations or being in a different location; otherwise few comments about food quality.
Overall Experience
8.8
Mixed but generally positive. Several comfortable, convenient stays with friendly staff and good location, offset by a number of seriously negative experiences (mold, stains, broken promises) that caused at least one early departure.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:10

Property Description

Full Kitchen Suites
Featuring an oven, full-sized refrigerator, and granite countertops for a convenient stay.

Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with HBO film channel in every room for guest enjoyment.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy complimentary coffee in the lobby all day and a non-smoking property.

Experience comfort and convenience at HomeTowne Studios & Suites by Red Roof Columbia. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Dishes are not provided in the rooms, but dish packs are available for purchase.

A valid credit card is required at check-in.

Primary guest must be 21 years of age or older with valid identification at check-in.

Active military personnel must be 18 years of age or older with valid identification at check-in

Housekeeping service is offering daily housekeeping for stays of 1-6 nights. Housekeeping is provided once a week for 7-night minimum stays.

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday from 9am - 11pm, and is closed on Sundays.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CAE

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 447 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.5
Service: 9.7
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 7.6
Value for Money: 6
Food and Beverage: 7
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Camilla • couple • us
8
2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Steven • couple • us
8
Pros:

Hotel staff he was very pleassnt

Cons:

Nothing. Everything was pretty decent

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Bryan • couple • us
1
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Yvonne • couple • us
1
Pros:

Never to stay at this property ever in life.

Cons:

Everything..the entire experience was awful

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Jerome • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Chantell • couple • us
4
The room was ok but won’t stay here again.
Pros:

The location as ideal. The bathroom was nice.

Cons:

The room was clean but the lighting and aesthetic made the room feel like a college dorm. The rooms have fluorescent lighting. The lighting should be warm white lights. The rooms are very sterile which made it feel uncomfortable.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Sandy • couple • us
9
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Brayson • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • us
9
Great
Pros:

Feeling safe & comfortable

Cons:

I wish the room had a loveseat or a couch.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Sarmona • couple • us
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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McManus • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • solo_traveller • us
8
Peaceful, comfortable and safe. I wish you had nursing discounts.
Pros:

I leave out early so I missed that experience.

Cons:

The luggage cart you put your luggage on.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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vicki • couple • us
8
Overall very glad we stayed here.
Pros:

Room great size. Bit bare-bone but definitely met our needs. Love the shower and the non-slip floor in the shower. Adequate number of outlets on both sides of bed. Close to dining.

Cons:

Could use shower gel in shower. Pillows not very comfortable but I always bring my own anyway so not really an issue. I slipped and fell in rocks next to our parking spot so wish it had been grass but I am OK except for a bruise.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Lacashea • couple • us
7
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Charles • extended_group • us
8
2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Kiara • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Sydney • couple • us
1
Terrible. I left a day early.
Cons:

The property looked good checking in. But upon getting to your room you have to walk through a creepy hallway. Once you into the room it smells like mold. The towels have stains on them. The shampoo and conditioner bottle was also dirty. I overall didn’t enjoy my stay and checked out a day early.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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niahmonea • couple • us
10
Clean, convenient, and in a great location for shopping, dining, and visiting downtown.
Pros:

I really enjoyed my stay here. The location was great because it was right off Harbison and close to the mall, plenty of restaurants, shopping, and other things to do. We were also surprisingly close to downtown, which was perfect because we went downtown for a date night. The hotel was clean, the staff was amazing and friendly, and I really liked having a small kitchen area in the room. Overall, it was a very convenient and comfortable stay.

Cons:

I honestly didn’t have any major complaints about my stay. Everything was pretty convenient for what we needed.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Valerie • extended_group • us
7
Pros:

Overall our stay was good. The only issue we had we had a leak from the AC we called about having it fixed and the person at desk had us get towels and he would have fixed next day. When we got back the next day from being gone all day it was not fixed and there was water all over the floor. Then that night we were moved to a different room which I appreciated.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Gantt • extended_group • us
7
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee