Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel - Columbia, SC - Hotel Uses Renovated Buildings from Early 1900s

The Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel is located at 1400 Main Street in Columbia, South Carolina. While the hotel has a new lobby and modern amenities, the building is also rich in history. The original Palmetto Building dates back to 1913, and the hotel has preserved the originals hardwood flooring, woodwork, and tile mosaics.

Located in historic downtown Columbia, there are several restaurants, shops, and nightclubs within walking distance of the hotel. The hotel's location provides guests with convenient access to many local attractions. Some of these attractions include: the University of South Carolina, the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, the South Carolina State House, the Kroger Center of the Performing Arts, Williams Brice Stadium, Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and the South Carolina State Museum.

The hotel is home to 121 guestrooms and 14 suites. Rooms and suites feature ergonomic desk chairs, dual massaging showerheads, and Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Beds. The hotel is a smoke-free facility. The facility offers cable channels, in-room movies, video check out service, wake up service, turndown service, maid service, LCD flat panel television, cordless phones, coffee makers, irons, ironing boards, in-room Jacuzzis, disability accessible rooms, work desks, and connecting rooms. Refrigerators and high-speed internet access are available for a fee. In addition, some rooms offer a view of the city. Additional services and amenities include dry cleaning service, luggage storage, Jacuzzis, concierge service, and shuttle service within a limited area.

The Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel is currently renovating its banquet space. A 1924 bank building is being renovated into 8,000 square feet of meeting space. The bank building features two bank vaults and copper ceilings. The vaults will be turned into boardrooms. Renovations will be complete in 2010, and the hotel will then feature a state-of-the-art conference center, which can be used for business meetings, conventions, or weddings.

The Sheraton facility offers guests choices with regard to dining. The hotel is home to the Main Street Restaurant, which is part of historic underground Columbia. The Main Street Restaurant has the atmosphere of a sports bar and is open from 6:00am to midnight daily. Open Monday through Friday from 6:00am to 7:00pm, Perk Up offers guests a variety of baked goods. The Link@Sheraton Cafy serves Starbucks Coffee in a casual atmosphere and is open daily from 6:00am to 7:00pm.

The Vault Martini Bar is located in the bank building's original safe. The Vault functions as a historic centerpiece of the hotel. It is a popular lounge that is open Monday through Saturday from 5:00pm to midnight. P.O.S.H is Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel's signature restaurant. Featuring an award-winning chef, P.O.S.H serves global cuisine in a chic setting. P.O.S.H is open daily from 5:00pm to 10:00pm.

The Sheraton also offers a rewards program called Starpoints. In addition, the hotel features a variety of discounts and special offers. Offers are subject to availability and any applicable terms and conditions. Examples of special offers include nightly room rates equal to the guest's birth year for the second and third night that they stay at the hotel and offers for guests to pay for two nights and get a third night's stay free. Special offers are not always available. Check in is at 3:00pm, and check out is at noon. For more information regarding the Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel or its rewards program, interested parties can call the facility directly at 803-988-1400. Guests can also make special offer reservations by calling 866-716-8106.