Meetings & Groups   

No other Columbia, SC banquet or meeting space speaks of Southern Hospitality better than the Clarion Hotel Downtown.  For over 35 years, meeting planners, event coordinators and individuals have trusted their special events and meetings to the Clarion Hotel Downtown, Columbia, SC.  With spacious accommodations, gracious amenities, 9000 square feet of flexible meeting/banquet space and on-site catering, you will appreciate the convenience of one venue that can handle of all your needs for a successful event. You and your guests will enjoy the superb service from our experienced and talented staff. 

Convenient Downtown Location

Whether you are planning to attend an event at the University of South Carolina, a conference at the local convention center or that special wedding or family reunion, the Clarion Hotel Downtown is the perfect choice for a downtown hotel.  Groups staying with us will enjoy a location right in the heart of the city with the Historic Vista District and Five Points District within walking distance.   Groups Rates, Welcome Receptions and complimentary breakfast in our own Carolina’s Restaurant are just a few of the amenities offered when your group has their event and sleeping rooms at our hotel.

Distance from Clarion Hotel Downtown

• University of South Carolina – 1 Block
• State Capital – 4 Blocks
• Historic Vista District – 5 Blocks
• Five Points District -- 5 Blocks
• Columbia Convention Center – 1/2 Mile
• Township Auditorium – 1/2 Mile
• Colonial Center – 1/2 Mile
• Carolina Coliseum – 1 Mile
• Williams-Brice Stadium – 2 Miles
• Columbia Metropolitan Airport – 12 Miles

Plan your next meeting or special event at the Clarion Hotel Downtown

The Clarion Hotel Downtown offers over 9000 square feet of flexible meeting and banquet space.  We can accommodate 12 people in our Boardroom, 500 guests in our Palmetto Ballroom and every configuration in between. Whether you require theatre-style, classroom, banquet seating or receptions, we have the meeting space to accommodate your needs.  With our expert meeting planners, on-site catering, state-of-the-art technology, and super Southern Hospitality, you can rest assured that your event will be transformed into something truly exceptional!

• 5600 Square foot Palmetto Ballroom-capable of dividing into smaller rooms
• 4 Additional private meeting/banquet rooms
• Wireless internet, house sound system and cable-ready TV connections
• Extensive Audio Visual Equipment and Services available
• Preferred florist and events décor to enhance your event
• Ice Sculptors, Personalized Bar Service, Action Food Stations staffed by food and beverage professionals.
• Outdoor Covered Terrace for the perfect Reception, Lunch or Dinner

For more information on how our staff can assist you in the planning of your event, you may contact us through our website or call at 803-771-8711 or 800-277-8711.