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A modern living room with a blue cabinet, a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and patterned ottomans.

Two people celebrating with confetti in a bar setting.

A hotel named 'Hotel Trundle' with a brick facade, American and another flag, and potted plants in front.

A hotel lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a staircase with decorative railings.

1. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 1 km from Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

Wendy

P8,975

P10,051 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A spacious indoor area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a seating area with sofas and a TV.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, a decorative partition, and a visible kitchen area.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

2. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 0.2 km from Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

Theresa

P10,121

P11,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, and a TV.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent vertical stripe pattern on the facade.

A pool table with balls, a bar area, and a large TV screen.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bed, and a TV mounted on the wall.

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 0.8 km from Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

Brian

P7,898

P8,846 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a decorative wall with geometric patterns.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted TV.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of brick and glass facades, and a prominent entrance with a covered walkway.

A modern retail space with shelves stocked with beverages, snacks, and other items.

4. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 0.8 km from Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

Laurel

P7,372

P8,257 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A two-story house with a porch, a small balcony, and a gabled roof.

A dining area with a round wooden table, a vase of flowers, a lamp, and a patterned rug.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden dresser, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

A spacious living area with a staircase, a dining area, and a hallway leading to another room.

5. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 1.7 km from Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

Mary

P8,042

P10,756 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a television.

A modern dining area with marble tables and cushioned chairs, a central chandelier, and large windows providing natural light.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows allowing natural light.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a large window.

6. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 0.5 km from Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

Jeanne

P8,187

P9,169 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A two-story brick house with a porch, a flag, and a well-maintained lawn.

A well-lit living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a staircase leading to an upper level.

An outdoor patio area with brick buildings, tables, chairs, and umbrellas.

A traditional library with a fireplace, leather seating, and a patterned rug.

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 1.2 km from Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

Linda

P9,000

P10,260 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A building entrance with a stone facade, large glass doors, and a wooden archway.

A kitchen with a brick wall, wooden cabinets, a coffee machine, a waffle maker, and a large window with a view of trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a sectional sofa.

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 1.6 km from Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

Mingkang

P9,257

P10,367 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a variety of bottles.

A pool table in a modern indoor setting with large windows, a patterned rug, and bar stools.

A modern lounge area with blue sofas, yellow and red cushions, a glass coffee table, and a large mural of a cityscape.

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 0.5 km from Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

Robert

P7,655

P8,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern room with large windows, a green armchair, a brown chair, a small round table, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel entrance with a green sign, outdoor seating, and planters.

A modern bar area with a sign reading "TOAST ORDER HERE," bar stools, a counter with a laptop, and a display of liquor bottles.

10. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 0.9 km from Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

jennifer

P7,630

P8,546 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a dining table with chairs, a microwave, and a blackboard on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance and a brick facade.

A self-service food display with various snacks, beverages, and prepared dishes.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a wooden reception desk, and a large wall art piece.

11. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 0.3 km from Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

Sandra

P8,059

P9,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

An outdoor seating area with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, and a view of the cityscape in the background.

A modern building entrance with a geometric ceiling design, large glass doors, and a sign reading "COURTYARD."

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television screen above the bar.

12. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 0.7 km from Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

CHRISTINE

P8,444

P9,457 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A multi-story hotel with a prominent Hilton sign, featuring a brick facade and multiple windows.

A modern living room with a dining table, blue chairs, a chandelier, a brick accent wall, and a television.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, marble flooring, and elegant furniture.

A hotel room with a large TV, a glass desk, a sofa, and a view of a building through the window.

13. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 0.1 km from Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

ryan

P9,693

P10,856 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden stools, and a curved seating arrangement.

A modern kitchen with a wooden bar area, bar stools, and built-in appliances.

A modern hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a modern ceiling design.

14. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 0.8 km from Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

James

P8,453

P9,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor patio area with brick walls, a covered seating area, and a fire pit.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

A modern breakfast area with a long counter, two hanging pendant lights, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

The Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center with a modern architectural design, featuring large windows and a prominent entrance.

15. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 0.3 km from Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

Diana

P7,642

P8,559 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, multiple seating arrangements including tables and chairs, and large windows providing natural light.

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, a patterned carpet, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

A serene park with a fountain, benches, and lush greenery.

A brick wall with a plaque reading "University of South Carolina" and a pathway leading through a landscaped area with trees.

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG

The Vista, 0.6 km from Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

Karla

P7,934

P9,949 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A rooftop lounge with a fire pit, seating area, and a view of the cityscape at sunset.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, featuring a large window, decorative wall art, and a lamp.

A modern interior with a bar area, seating, and a mural of a cityscape.

A cozy room with a brick wall, a brown leather sofa, and shelves with various items.

17. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 0.6 km from Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

mario

P7,759

P8,691 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A modern restaurant with multiple dining areas, including booths and tables, and a central seating area with a blue sofa.

A hotel entrance with a wooden facade, a reception desk, and a sign reading "TWELVE HUNDRED".

18. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 0.9 km from Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

Winona

P13,072

P14,640 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a brick wall.

A building entrance with a blue door, potted plants, and a number sign '724' indicating the property number.

A modern kitchen with red cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a bar area with stools.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a glass table.

19. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

Rosewood, 3.1 km from Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

Brent

P10,496

P11,755 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A rooftop bar with tables and chairs, overlooking a cityscape at dusk.

A lobby with a chandelier, a reception desk, and a red chair.

A historic building with ornate architectural details, a prominent entrance, and flags.

An outdoor seating area with wicker tables and chairs, a bar counter, and a ceiling fan.

20. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 0.8 km from Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

Bobby

P6,880

P7,705 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare popular hotels close to Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Trundle	9.8 Exceptional 1,010 reviews	View
The Lantern Hotel Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 207 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 159 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 923 reviews	View
The 1425 Inn	9.6 Exceptional 283 reviews	View

Top Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean but a bit of a walk to downtown/restaurants"

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was very nice. We enjoyed our meal in the restaurant. We enjoy our stay."

Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

8/10 Good

"Everything was great"

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"The whole experience from checking in to checking out was positive. The staff was excellent, room was clean and the bedding made for a few comfortable nights away from home."

Hilton Columbia Center

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay at the Hilton Columbia Center. Awesome location the hotel is just beautiful and clean. My fiancee and I enjoyed dining at Ruth’s Chris Steak house. The hotel staff were awesome. They made us feel comfortable from the first day we arrive which really set the tone for our stay everyone’s very helpful and friendly, especially Kat and Le these ladies really highlight I stay for the weekend very pleasant very professional very helpful. Can’t wait to stay there again."

Moxy Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff and lovely environment"

Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Clean spacious rooms"

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

10/10 Excellent

"Comfortable clean rooms. Delicious breakfast buffet. Beautiful decor and very friendly staff. Will definitely stay again."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG

8/10 Good

"Bed and pillows comfortable. Air conditioning is a bit finicky and doesn’t get as cold. Other than that, no complaints."

Other attractions near Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

South Carolina State House

8.6/10 (597 reviews)

Inspect the many monuments and political symbols that decorate the grounds and majestic mansion of the state’s most important structure.

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Columbia Regional Visitors Center

You can learn about the history of Columbia with a trip to Columbia Regional Visitors Center. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Colonial Life Arena

8.8/10 (1,029 reviews)

Catch an event at Colonial Life Arena during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Koger Center for the Arts

8.2/10 (134 reviews)

Get tickets for a show at Koger Center for the Arts, a theater with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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African American History Monument

You can find out about the history of Columbia when you stop by African American History Monument. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.

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North Carolina Mutual Building

Learn about the local history of Columbia when you spend time at North Carolina Mutual Building. While in this walkable area, you can savor the lively bars.

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Carolina Coliseum

9.4/10 (23 reviews)

Catch an event at Carolina Coliseum during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Town Theatre

7.6/10 (5 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Town Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center?

Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center is located in a historic area of Columbia known for its popular theater scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 68 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center?

Adjacent to Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, The Lantern Hotel Columbia is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness center. Other good choices close by include Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown and Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center?

Expedia has 68 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.

What can I see and do near Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center?

Study the collections at Columbia Museum of Art, South Carolina State Museum, or South Carolina Military Museum. South Carolina State House, First Baptist Church, and Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can watch performances at Koger Center for the Arts, Township Auditorium, and Town Theatre if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center?

To venture out into the surrounding area, hop on a train at Columbia Station. There might not be many public transit choices near Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center hotels

1. Hotel Trundle

2. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

4. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

5. The 1425 Inn

6. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

10. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

11. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

12. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

13. Hilton Columbia Center

14. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

15. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG

17. Moxy Columbia Downtown

18. Marriott Columbia

19. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

20. Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

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Top Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

Hilton Columbia Center

Moxy Columbia Downtown

Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG

Other attractions near Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

South Carolina State House

Columbia Regional Visitors Center

Colonial Life Arena

Koger Center for the Arts

African American History Monument

North Carolina Mutual Building

Carolina Coliseum

Town Theatre

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