Hotels in Columbia South Carolina, Columbia SC hotels, city of Columbia SC, University of South Carolina

Are you looking into hotels in Columbia South Carolina?  Look no further than The Courtyard Columbia Downtown at USC.  We’re located right on the campus of the University of South Carolina.  This hotel is a great choice whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure.  We’re close to all the major attractions in the downtown area and we’re top rated among Columbia SC hotels.  No matter your reason for visiting South Carolina, you’ll love being near the action of the downtown area.

If you enjoy sports and live entertainment you’ll want to visit The Colonial Center.  It’s a great place to catch sporting events, live shows and concerts.  It’s also where the USC basketball games are played.  It’s the largest arena in the city of Columbia SC, with 18,000 seats, and it’s located on the University of South Carolina campus as is the Courtyard Columbia.  No other hotels in Columbia South Carolina will bring you any closer than we will.  With its advanced sound system and four-sided video scoreboard, you’ll enjoy any event here.    If you visit their website you’ll find a full listing of up-coming events and you can even purchase tickets to your favorite events online. 

The city of Columbia SC is filled with history and you can explore some its rich history at The Cayce Historical Museum.  Here you will discover the history of the first European settlement in the South Carolina Midlands.  In addition, there are a number exhibits that focus on agricultural development, Colonial trade and changes in transportation from the 18th Century to present day in the city of Columbia SC.

Of the Columbia SC hotels available, the Courtyard Columbia is one that is near some of the most beautiful parks and lakes.  Lake Murray is a 50,000 acre man-made lake in the Midlands of South Carolina.  Here you can enjoy fishing, picnicking, and water sports.  Sesquicentennial State Park is a 1,440 acre state park that has a 30-acre lake, picnic areas and walking trails.  It is a perfect spot to enjoy the sunny weather of South Carolina.

None of the hotels in Columbia South Carolina are as close to great shopping as the Courtyard.  We’re close to some of the best shopping around.  You’ll find everything from colossal malls to small boutiques.  Shopping is a favorite activity for visitors to the city.

If you’re looking for some fun after hours nothing beats Columbia’s nightlife.  You can choose from sports bars, clubs, pubs, elegant spots and casual watering holes.  Whatever your choice you’ll find something that suits your taste.

The Courtyard Columbia Downtown at USC is one of the finest Columbia SC hotels you will find.  We’re in a prime location on the University of South Carolina campus and we offer our guests quality accommodations and impeccable service.  What more could you ask for?