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LED BY PURPOSE. LIT BY KINDNESS.

LANTERN HOTELS

A STAY THAT STANDS
FOR SOMETHING

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The Lantern Hotels exist to redefine what a stay can mean. Our boutique properties are firmly rooted in place and driven by purpose, where thoughtful design, elevated service, and human connection come together to create something guests don’t just experience, but feel.

THE LANTERN PORTFOLIO

Set in a historic Columbia landmark in the heart of the Vista, The Lantern Columbia delivers a boutique stay with character, comfort, and purpose. The hotel is steps from the State Capitol, USC, and some of the city’s best dining and nightlife, with hospitality centered on meaningful impact to ensure a distinctly local and genuinely memorable visit.

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In the heart of downtown Rock Hill, this charming property brings new life to a historic landmark with a boutique experience rooted in style, substance, and community. With thoughtfully designed accommodations, standout on-site dining, and a mission-driven approach to hospitality, every stay feels both sophisticated and sincerely welcoming.

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A MISSION THAT MATTERS

The Lantern Hotels are proud to create opportunities that reach far beyond our doors. In partnership with Winthrop University’s LIFE program and USC’s HRSM and CarolinaLIFE programs, we offer immersive training, mentorship, and meaningful employment for individuals with disabilities, building a more inclusive future for hospitality one stay at a time.

WHERE FLAVOR COMES TO LIGHT

LADDER 13

Ladder 13 brings Mediterranean influence and Lowcountry spirit into bold alignment, set within Columbia’s historic fire station. Thoughtfully composed plates and inventive cocktails transform every meal into a defining part of the stay.

WHERE FLAVOR COMES TO LIGHT

LANTERN ROCK HILL

The Lantern Rock Hill pairs open-fire cooking with Southern spirits and refined seasonal plates, creating an experience rooted in Rock Hill tradition, artistry, and curiosity.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Historic Rock Hill Site to Be a Hotel Again, With Jobs for People with Disabilities

This feature highlights The Lantern Rock Hill’s transformation of a historic downtown site into an inclusive boutique hotel, creating meaningful jobs for individuals with disabilities through its partnership with WinthropLIFE.

New 56-Room Hotel In Rock Hill To Employ People With Disabilities

This WSOC-TV feature covers The Lantern Rock Hill’s revival of the historic Andrew Jackson Hotel and its mission to create jobs for people with disabilities.

A SENSE OF PLACE

The Lantern Hotels are proud to be part of South Carolina’s story. With properties in Columbia and Rock Hill, we celebrate the communities, culture, and local character that shape each destination, bringing guests closer to the places that make this state unforgettable.