Lantern Columbia

Lantern Columbia The hotel Columbia's been waiting for. Boutique hotel | Columbia, SC
Creating opportunities. Inspiring community. Now open in the Vista SC.

06/09/2026

Staycation mode: ON 🧳✨
No flights, no stress—just check in and tap out. Lantern Hotel Columbia is your go-to for a Columbia staycation, where “doing nothing” somehow feels like everything.
Sleep in, wander down, hang out in Columbia’s Living Room, repeat.

Gamecock football weekends hit different when you're staying in the heart of it all. 🏈✨⁠⁠Skip the parking headaches, sta...
06/06/2026

Gamecock football weekends hit different when you're staying in the heart of it all. 🏈✨⁠
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Skip the parking headaches, stay steps from the action, and make a weekend out of it at Lantern Hotel Columbia.⁠
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Whether you're in town for kickoff, alumni gatherings, or cheering on the Garnet & Black, we've got your home base covered.⁠
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Football weekends fill quickly. Reserve your stay here: https://www.lanterncolumbia.com/

06/06/2026

Open the curtains… and let the celebration begin! 🎉
From lively lobby gatherings to private moments, Lantern Hotel has the space and style to make your event unforgettable.
Book your private event today by emailing us at [email protected].

Congratulations to all of this year’s graduates! 🎓 We are especially proud to look back on a wonderful night celebrating...
06/04/2026

Congratulations to all of this year’s graduates! 🎓 We are especially proud to look back on a wonderful night celebrating the LIFE seniors who are part of the Lantern Hotel team.
At this year’s graduation ceremony, these students also earned the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s Guest Service Gold certification — an industry-recognized credential made possible through a Statler Grant written by Dr. Marketa Kubickova, faculty member in the College of HRSM at the University of South Carolina. This grant, and her collaboration with CarolinaLIFE, allowed students from the program who work at the Lantern the opportunity to achieve this credential prior to graduation.
We are grateful to be part of partnerships that create valuable opportunities for students to grow personally and professionally. Congratulations to these incredible graduates — we are excited to see all of the great things ahead for them and for this partnership in the future! 💛

As # NationalHistoricPreservationMonth comes to a close, we're taking a look back at some of the original elements that...
05/29/2026

As # NationalHistoricPreservationMonth comes to a close, we're taking a look back at some of the original elements that continue to tell the story of this building. ✨

From the historic Fire Station Headquarters signage and original fire escape to preserved windows and thoughtfully reimagined terraces, every detail reflects our commitment to honoring the past while creating a place for today's travelers.

Scroll through to see a few of the features we've preserved and how the former Columbia Central Fire Station continues to live on through Lantern Hotel Columbia.

Paws welcome 🐾✨At Lantern Hotel Columbia, your stay isn’t complete without your +1. Because the best trips are the ones ...
05/27/2026

Paws welcome 🐾✨
At Lantern Hotel Columbia, your stay isn’t complete without your +1.
Because the best trips are the ones you don’t have to leave them behind for. 🐶🧳

Your own little slice of outside, without leaving your room 🌿✨Our patio rooms bring the fresh air to you, making Lantern...
05/25/2026

Your own little slice of outside, without leaving your room 🌿✨
Our patio rooms bring the fresh air to you, making Lantern one of the only hotels in Columbia where your stay comes with a private outdoor escape. Morning coffee, golden hour hangs, late-night unwinding… all just steps away.

This , say hi to McKenna ✨You’ll find her at serving things up or helping bring Lantern’s events to life behind the sc...
05/22/2026

This , say hi to McKenna ✨
You’ll find her at serving things up or helping bring Lantern’s events to life behind the scenes. From setup to service, she’s a big part of what keeps everything running smoothly.
McKenna graduated in December with a BA in Criminal Justice & Criminology (brains and hustle 💅), but you’ll usually catch her in her element at events—especially when it means getting out to things like the local Food & Wine Festival and other fun happenings around town 🍷
If you’ve had a great time at one of our events… she probably had something to do with it 😉

05/20/2026

Preserving history is often found in the details ✨

For Part 2 of History Behind the Build, Meg Syms of shares how thoughtful design choices throughout Lantern Hotel Columbia and Ladder 13 honor the building’s legacy as Columbia’s former Fire Department Headquarters.

From historic imagery inspiring finishes throughout our lobby and Ladder 13 to custom details like replica fire department buttons incorporated into the bar stools, each element was selected with intention to connect past and present.

Because preserving history isn’t just about restoring a building. It’s about carrying its story forward.

📸 Original images sourced from the South Caroliniana Library, University of South Carolina, Columbia, S.C. and The State Newspaper Photograph Collection.

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