Is parking available at the property?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited. No reservation is required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary self-serve breakfast is provided on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Additionally, elevators are available for ease of access.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located within a 10-minute drive of Lake Murray and Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. It is approximately 7.5 miles from the University of South Carolina and 14.5 miles from Fort Jackson.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is a seasonal outdoor pool available, which will be open from April 30 to September 30. The pool is not heated.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property. Kids can stay for free if they are under the age of 18 when sharing a room with an adult.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of USD 15.9 per night. Advance request is required for rollaway beds, and availability is subject to confirmation.

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What guests think

Across reviews, Lexington Expo Hotel by IHG is praised for clean, comfortable rooms and friendly staff, with a convenient location off I-20 near dining, while breakfast quality varies and highway noise affects some stays.

Room size earns praise, though a few note dated decor, musty odors, or bathroom drainage and shower problems. Facilities feedback is mixed, with a small fitness room, limited bar hours, a business center printer issue, and one review noting a pool closure. Expect a straightforward, convenient stopover with solid basics.

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Facilities

Facilities feedback is mixed: the fitness room is small but usable, the bar has limited hours, and a business center printer failed; a pool is available, though one stay reported a closure.

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David

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a Studio Suite and it was spacious and comfortable. The staff at the front desk was very friendly,helpful and knowledgeable. So was the cleaning staff. The fitness room was minimally equipped but everything worked as expected. The primary attraction for us is the location at the junction of Interstate 20 and highway 378. It provides easy access to most places in the greater Columbia area.

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Laura

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Name was changed but no remodel so far. Tape was placed over any wording that had Wingate. No body wash or conditioner was in shower. Has some mold in caulking of shower. Would have been nice to have fruit and yogurt at breakfast and the coffee is horrible. Exercise room is small and dark with one treadmill, one bike and one elliptical. They have dumbbells and one weight machine. Ok for sleeping and leaving.

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Joy Lynn

Sep 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There was pretty significant road noise until after 11 PM and lots of kids just being kids. Since I was close to the elevator, it wasn’t as quiet as I would have liked it to have been. But, staff was friendly and accommodating, and I would stay there again. I was happy the bar was open for a couple hours & breakfast was ready bright and early.

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Adam

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice hotel with large comfortable rooms and good breakfast. On our first night they had a happy hour with free drinks and food. Only complaint was our room faced a busy highway which was somewhat noisy.

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Harold

Jun 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a wonderful experience - clean, friendly staff at the desk, nice pool, very nice breakfast, and best of all “ no pets allowed”.

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Lori Ann Marie Wink

Jan 28, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Property was clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfasts were plentiful. Happy Hour on Tuesday evening was a nice bonus.

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lee

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

printer in business room does not work. The printer is a Brother brand and the computer in the business office does not recognize Brothers brand printer.

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Heather

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The beds were hard, screaming guests, staff walking heavily on the floor above the room super early in the morning. The pool was the best amenity

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Rafal

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Couple areas of improvement but would definitely stay again. No coffee at breakfast; coffee keg was empty at 6am. Limited bar hours; staff unaware of hours because "I am not in tomorrow" Friday night; almost no options for late dining nearby (930pm)

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Cynthia

Sep 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The only thing that put a damper on this stay was that the pool was closed the second day of our trip without prior warning. The staff was friendly.

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Cleanliness

Reviews largely describe the hotel as clean, but several note bathroom issues such as moldy or dirty tubs and occasional odors, plus a few housekeeping lapses.

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Toby

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Comfortable beds. Nice staff. Good breakfast.

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Laura

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Name was changed but no remodel so far. Tape was placed over any wording that had Wingate. No body wash or conditioner was in shower. Has some mold in caulking of shower. Would have been nice to have fruit and yogurt at breakfast and the coffee is horrible. Exercise room is small and dark with one treadmill, one bike and one elliptical. They have dumbbells and one weight machine. Ok for sleeping and leaving.

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Silvia

May 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good breakfast and very clean.

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William

Dec 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was outdated and felt dirty.

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Betty J

Jul 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent hotel; wonderfully comfortable room. Extra-clean.

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Stacy

Jan 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly at check in/out and during breakfast. The rooms were very clean, absolutely no odors and temp was perfect (no humidity). The beds and pillows were nice (not too hard or soft) and super comfortable. No complaints! Could not have asked for a better stay!!

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james

Feb 16, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean and well prepared

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Andrea

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was decent. Our room’s bathroom wasn’t very clean and smelled. Otherwise, the experience was fine.

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juliana

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My second stay at this hotel. Once again absolutely no issues. The property sits conveniently off I-20 and close proximity to Prisma surgery center. The lobby is well maintained. Room was very clean, bed and pillows comfy, and good quality bathroom towels. They had the requested wheelchair.

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Amy

Jun 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Ladies who checked me and and out were kind and efficient. Breakfast provided decent options. Room was spacious. Bed was firm. Bathroom needed attention. The tub was gross. It looked dirty. Either stains that looked like throw up or dirt My family and I didn’t shower bc we didn’t feel comfortable. We had a long day and just wanted to get sleep or I would had demanded a new room. I let the front desk know that we couldn’t shower. Showed her the picture of our tub and she agreed it wasn’t something she’d shower in either and apologized.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious with comfortable beds, but some guests report dated decor, musty smells, highway or hallway noise, and maintenance troubles like poor drainage, leaky or broken showers, or HVAC problems.

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Lisa

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not very friendly service at check in, rushed through and then she forgot to activate our key cards and we had to come all the way back downstairs Room smelled very musty Paper thin walls Bed was comfy

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Wayne

Feb 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was great but i did have a problem with the bathroom the water doesn’t drain out of the tube when using the shower other than that everything was great

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Katie

Jan 11, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable bed, great room darkening blind, and nice AC made for a very needed night's rest. Thank you. Also, hotel was one mile from the reason I had to travel in the first place. Will book again.

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David

Dec 9, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We had a Studio Suite and it was spacious and comfortable. The staff at the front desk was very friendly,helpful and knowledgeable. So was the cleaning staff. The fitness room was minimally equipped but everything worked as expected. The primary attraction for us is the location at the junction of Interstate 20 and highway 378. It provides easy access to most places in the greater Columbia area.

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MARK E

May 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Decent price. Cleaning lady was kinda curt. Reception lady was very nice. Upstairs tenants sounded like they were doing Tai-Bo. AC was jet-engine loud. Also, it was either too hot or too cold. No happy medium with that thermostat.

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hedwig

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The stay itself was nice as usual. But this time it was noisier than normal, like the neighbors loud TV and the traffic around. Otherwise it was fine.

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Laura

Jan 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The heat didn’t work in my room and it was below freezing outside!

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BETTY

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was very comfortable. The Continental breakfast was very good. I had a very good night's rest there. Would go back again

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Thomas

Mar 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There was no comforter on the bed when we entered into the room. Staff quickly brought one to the room, yet we had to put it on the bed.The water pressure was very low in the shower. and the shower was leaky. We were tired and very disappointed in the accommodations after traveling several hours.

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Adam

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice hotel with large comfortable rooms and good breakfast. On our first night they had a happy hour with free drinks and food. Only complaint was our room faced a busy highway which was somewhat noisy.

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly and helpful, with smooth check-in/out and staff who go out of their way, though some guests encountered unwelcoming front-desk interactions, key-card problems, limited proactive housekeeping, or poor handling of noise.

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Cindy

Nov 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff and nice room made this a perfect stay. We needed an early check-in and the front desk staff made it all stress-free

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Jo

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Really nice hotel. The staff were friendly and accommodating

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Helene

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Very nice. I even left stuff in the safe and they mailed it to me right away.

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Arelisa

Feb 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Exceptional customer service! The staff went above and beyond and we loved the breakfast spread!

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Elizabeth

Sep 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in staff was not welcoming. Apparently, she was stressed due to a busy day. She was rather rude. The morning staff was gracious. No breakfast!!!!! I was on a schedule and was expecting to receive breakfast at 6am. At 6am, I was told that breakfast was going to be delayed for about 25 minutes. I waited. At 6:35am, I was told that it was going to be delayed for an additional 45minutes. I had to leave. NO BREAKFAST!!!!!!! Very inconvenient!!! Very disappointing!!!!

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John

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was very friendly

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Brian

May 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay for Masters tournament. Staff was also super helpful when I contacted them a month later to ask if they happened to have found an item I left in lobby - they had my item and agreed to ship it to me right away. Thank you!

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Adam

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room smelled and front desk was not too accommodating

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Stan

Mar 12, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The location is the best thing this dated property has to offer. We had to switch rooms and then had to get new room keys a total of five times, even after we told them we were staying. Very confusing. And forget an orderly breakfast if any size group is visiting. Will probably have to find a new “ go to” spot.

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michelle

Jan 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I booked a room for 5 people, 2 queen beds and a couch. When we got there, they gave me a handicap room and not what I booked. When I addressed it, they told me that’s all they had but did confirm that I did book a room that sleeps 6. Seeing how we are 5 adults, one person had to sleep on the hard floor in the room because it was already 3 in the morning and we couldn’t find anything else in the area. We were tired and expected the hotel to atleast provide some extra blankets or something since they couldn’t provide us with the room I paid for, but nope. Nothing.

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Location

Convenient off I-20 for reaching USC, the zoo, venues, and nearby dining, with several walkable options; a few guests noticed traffic noise.

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Kelly

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Wingate is a great option if you have a car. Easy on/off highway and easy to get to USC campus. It was clean and you could easily get to Target or Walmart.

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Martha

Mar 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel in every way! Only downside is being right next to the interstate if that bothers you. Otherwise, I highly recommend it!

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Bernard

Jan 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bon établissement pour un cours séjour, à proximité des principaux axes routiers.

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Adam

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice hotel with large comfortable rooms and good breakfast. On our first night they had a happy hour with free drinks and food. Only complaint was our room faced a busy highway which was somewhat noisy.

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Angela

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is great. Easy on and off the highway. Plenty of places to eat and grocery store across the street. The hotel is clean and comfortable.

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Christopher

Apr 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Handy location to the Interstate

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Candace

Aug 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The facility was clean, the beds comfortable, several food places within walking distance and 10 minutes from Riverbank Zoo. Perfect

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Teddy

Dec 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location of I20. Not far from shopping, dining and the zoo!

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Edward

Apr 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great place to stay. Quiet with large rooms. The room was clean and orderly. The person at the front desk had a smile on her face and warmly greeted me. There are a lot of nearby places to eat within a reasonable price range. I liked the breakfast. The check-out was quick and easy.

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Jim

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice property. Convenient location

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Dining

Breakfast is frequently praised for variety and taste with attentive attendants, but quality can be inconsistent—weak or poor coffee, unappealing eggs, and occasional delays or empty urns were noted.

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Uwe

May 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast is disappointing. If you like to go for a "healthy" choice there is Farina soup. Best way to describe whatever it was supposed to be.

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LaDonna

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The only issue i had with the hotel was the breakfast. The bacon was paper thin and the powder eggs were horrible. The highlight of the breakfast were the waffles, pastries, and coffee. Other than that the hotel was n prefect

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Sarah

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, Clean, Great Breakfast

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Tim

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property is conveniently located, quiet, clean and well appointed. It was a great overnight stay while traveling. There are good options for dinner nearby and the provided hot breakfast is spot on.

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Mariah

Nov 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was in a good location, was close to the ball park we had our tournament at. Check in was so fast and easy! Room was clean hotel its self was very clean! The breakfast was also amazing! Definitely would stay here again!!

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Arelisa

Feb 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Exceptional customer service! The staff went above and beyond and we loved the breakfast spread!

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BETTY

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was very comfortable. The Continental breakfast was very good. I had a very good night's rest there. Would go back again

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Richard

Dec 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room we were given hadn't been cleaned. The room we were moved to didn't have a king-sized bed, which is what I requested when I booked. The thermostat in our room didn't work. The breakfast buffet was really bad. Would not stay again. The cost of the room vs its quality did not match.

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Rafal

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Couple areas of improvement but would definitely stay again. No coffee at breakfast; coffee keg was empty at 6am. Limited bar hours; staff unaware of hours because "I am not in tomorrow" Friday night; almost no options for late dining nearby (930pm)

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Edward

Dec 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

breakfast was good , coffee was week.

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Holiday Inn Express Columbia West - Lexington by IHG

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