Columbia, MD

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Where to stay in Columbia

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Town Center

While visiting Town Center, you might make a stop by sights like Merriweather Post Pavilion and The Mall in Columbia.

Oakland Mills

Oakland Mills might not have many top sights, but Blandair Regional Park and The Mall in Columbia are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Long Reach

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Long Reach and surrounding area, you can visit Blandair Regional Park and The Mall in Columbia.

Centennial Park is a Howard County Department of Recreation & Parks' public park located in Ellicott City, Maryland.

Harper's Choice

While there might not be top attractions in Harper's Choice, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Mall in Columbia and Merriweather Post Pavilion.

Cascade waterfalls at Patapsco

Guilford

Though Guilford might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hyper Kidz and Earth Treks Climbing Center.

Sonesta Select Columbia

Sonesta Select Columbia

3 out of 5
8910 Stanford Blvd Columbia MD
The price is NT$3,385 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
NT$3,385
NT$3,825 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,407 reviews)
"Used "Pet friendly" filter. Didn't notice this stupid place only allows DOGS, so my cat couldn't stay and I couldn't get a refund because the manager wasn't very friendly. Like cats are somehow more destructive or dirtier than DOGS. BOOO. Stayed nearby in a much better place. But I lost my ..."

Reviewed on 2026/6/12

Sonesta Select Columbia
DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia

DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia

4 out of 5
5485 Twin Knolls Rd Columbia MD
The price is NT$3,345 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
NT$3,345
NT$3,780 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Columbia. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Overall stay was pretty good. Clean, quiet rooms. Very aligned with what we expected. Staff were friendly. Open, spacious lobby good for getting work done. Breakfast was pretty good, too, although a little expensive, especially for a cup of coffee. Cons included that one of the elevators was broken ..."

Reviewed on 2026/6/8

DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia
Sonesta Hotel Baltimore Inner Harbor

Sonesta Hotel Baltimore Inner Harbor

4 out of 5
1 East Redwood Street Baltimore MD
The price is NT$3,264 per night from Jun 19 to Jun 20
NT$3,264
NT$3,836 total
Jun 19 - Jun 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baltimore. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,568 reviews)
"Overall, it was a great location and had great restaurants in the hotel. The carpet was getting old and probably needs to be replaced and there was a few stains."

Reviewed on 2026/6/12

Sonesta Hotel Baltimore Inner Harbor
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Distinguished Apartment Rooftop Deck

Distinguished Apartment Rooftop Deck

3.5 out of 5
10 Light St Baltimore MD
Stay at this apartment in Baltimore. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a garden. Popular attractions National Aquarium in Baltimore and Oriole Park at ...
10/10 Exceptional! (18 reviews)
"Clean & comfortable. There was only a keurig, no drip coffee maker as listed. The bathrooms were located off both bedrooms, so not the most convenient. Finding the garbage chutes on floors 1-18 were nearly impossible! Our instructions said "behind an unmarked door" and I didn't see any, all doors ..."

Reviewed on 2026/5/26

Distinguished Apartment Rooftop Deck
Global Luxury Suites Bethesda Chevy Chase

Global Luxury Suites Bethesda Chevy Chase

3.5 out of 5
4850 Rugby Ave Bethesda MD
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Bethesda. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Smithsonian's National ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (114 reviews)
"The room was not serviced and my VIP guest arrived at 9:30 to unmade bed, no towels, no soap or shampoo. Email earlier in day asking me to call - called three times and got voicemail each time. I would not recommend staying here. Seems like it’s managed remotely. Not hotel. Even if I had connected ..."

Reviewed on 2026/4/23

Global Luxury Suites Bethesda Chevy Chase
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Stay near popular Columbia attractions

Merriweather Post Pavilion

4.3/5 (215 reviews)
Set within 40 acres of Symphony Woods, this iconic amphitheater has hosted legends from Jimi Hendrix to today's stars. Enjoy exceptional acoustics while surrounded by lush parkland during evening performances.
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