Columbia Marriott - Columbia, South Carolina - Hotel

The Columbia Marriott Hotel is situated in Hampton Street, Columbia, South Carolina and is approximately nine miles from Columbia Airport. There is a complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport, and the hotel also has on site parking. The 14 story building has 285 guest rooms, 15 suites and 15 meeting rooms to accommodate guests on vacation or business people attending conferences.

The guest rooms are equipped with various amenities such as high-speed internet access, phone, coffee makers, ironing facilities and alarm clock. The room entertainment on offer includes color cable/satellite TV including CNN and ESPN, pay per view movies, video games and a wet bar. Additional sleeping arrangements can be made with rooms having sofa beds, rollaway beds and cribs if required.

The meeting room space covers a total of 27,000 square feet all situated on the same floor and each room is fitted with many essential pieces of equipment such as computers, wireless internet, printers, projectors, cameras and microphones. The hotel has technicians and engineers on hand to deal with any specific requirements. Catering can be provided for breakfasts, lunches, coffee breaks, dinners and receptions.

Social events and weddings can be held at the hotel too. Skilled planners are on hand to help organize events from start to finish, and as with the business events, catering can be provided. The hotel wedding planners are specifically trained to coordinate all types of weddings, and will help with the menu, table settings, florists, photographers and entertainment for the big day.

There are several options for casual on site dining at the hotel including The City Center Grille, which offers traditional American fare and local cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The City Center Grille Lodge is open for dinner only and serves light meals and entertainment. Garnet's Sport Bar is open for lunch, dinner or just a drink whilst watching the large screen TV, and there is a coffee bar open for breakfast and lunch.

Recreational activities are available on site with an indoor swimming pool and fitness center for guests to exercise in. The hotel is close to several golf clubs including three within 23 miles of the Marriott, which have 18 hole courses, driving ranges and golf lessons on offer. Several other sporting activities, spas and kids recreation facilities are within close proximity to the hotel.

Within reasonable distances to the hotel are many local attractions for day and night time entertainment. The city has three theaters, a couple of museums including one for children, a zoo and an amusement park. With two shopping centers there is scope to purchase plenty of local souvenirs, or visitors can relax and enjoy the views in the local parks.

No pets are allowed at the hotel although service animals for people with disabilities are allowed. There is a strict no smoking policy as well at the hotel. Parking fees are $1 per hour or $10 per day, whilst valet parking is $18 per day.