The Whitney Hotel staff is awesome. They are very friendly and will do their best to satisfy any need. At the moment I have three children attending the University of South Carolina and I visit them at least one a month, more often twice a month. This has been going on now for several years, for all seven of my children have attended USC and now live in Columbia. I would not even consider staying anywhere else. It is my home away from home. The rooms are apartment style setups with full kitchens, laundry rooms with washers and dryers, living rooms, and balconies overlooking downtown. The rooms are in great condition; they have been involved in an ongoing renovation process, little by little so they don't disturb their guests. This hotel is a great place. It is located in a great neighborhood location surrounded by local restaurants and shopping.