Hotel Trundle
Free breakfast, a fitness center, and an electric vehicle charging station are on site.
- Free breakfast avail.
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Compare downtown hotels in Columbia
The 15 hotels closest to downtown Columbia, in the same order as the list above. A dash means the hotel's data doesn't list that detail, not that it's unavailable.
| Hotel | Class | From downtown Columbia | Pool | Valet parking | Free breakfast | Fitness center | Restaurant | Meeting rooms | Guest rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Trundle | 3-star | 0.3 mi | – | – | – | – | (1,001) | ||
| Marriott Columbia | 3-star | 0.4 mi | – | (1,000) | |||||
| Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG | 3-star | 0.5 mi | – | – | – | (824) | |||
| Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel | 3-star | 0.5 mi | – | – | (1,002) | ||||
| Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista | 3-star | 0.6 mi | – | – | (1,260) | ||||
| Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown | 3-star | 0.7 mi | – | (891) | |||||
| Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG | 3-star | 0.7 mi | – | – | (1,001) | ||||
| Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown | 3-star | 0.7 mi | – | – | – | – | (1,000) | ||
| Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista | 3-star | 0.8 mi | (1,001) | ||||||
| The Lantern Hotel Columbia | 4-star | 0.8 mi | – | – | – | – | – | – | (209) |
| Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown | 3-star | 0.8 mi | – | (439) | |||||
| Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC | 3-star | 0.8 mi | – | – | (850) | ||||
| Clarion Hotel Downtown | 3-star | 0.8 mi | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Hilton Columbia Center | 3-star | 0.8 mi | – | (1,001) | |||||
| SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista | 3-star | 0.9 mi | – | (1,000) |
Frequently asked questions
How close are these downtown Columbia hotels to the center of downtown?
The hotels on this list are all within about a mile and a half of the center of downtown Columbia, sorted nearest first. Hotel Trundle, Marriott Columbia, and Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG are among the closest options. This sorting by distance makes it straightforward to find a hotel near the downtown core.
How far in advance should I book a hotel when there's a big event or convention downtown?
Book as early as you can when a conference or event is scheduled in downtown Columbia. Hotels near the center fill quickly during these periods, and booking early gives you more options at pre-negotiated rates. Waiting until the last minute can leave you with fewer choices.
What's the easiest way to get around downtown Columbia and the rest of the city?
The COMET provides public transit service throughout Columbia and the surrounding area. Rideshare services and taxis are also available for travel within downtown and to other parts of the city. Many visitors rent a car for flexibility, especially when traveling beyond the downtown core.
How does billing work when my team books hotels through Engine?
Engine offers consolidated invoicing, so you can manage all your hotel bookings in one place. You have multiple payment options to fit your company's needs, and there's no membership fee. This makes expense tracking and reconciliation simpler for business travel.
How do I book hotel rooms downtown for my team or group?
If you need nine or more rooms, Engine Groups handles the room-block booking. For eight rooms or fewer, you can book directly through the platform yourself. Either way, you'll have access to pre-negotiated rates and consolidated invoicing.