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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 room with exposed brick walls, a large bed, a desk with a telephone, and a television on the wall.

1. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 2.4 km from Founders Park

Wendy

NT$4,562

NT$5,109 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 modern building with a brick facade, large windows, and outdoor exercise equipment.

2. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 1.6 km from Founders Park

Theresa

NT$5,144

NT$5,762 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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.

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.3 km from Founders Park

Brian

NT$4,010

NT$4,491 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

4. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.3 km from Founders Park

Laurel

NT$3,712

NT$4,157 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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, 3 km from Founders Park

Mary

NT$4,088

NT$5,467 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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

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

6. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 1.8 km from Founders Park

Jeanne

NT$3,912

NT$4,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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

A bar area with a coffee machine, stools, and a menu board.

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 2.4 km from Founders Park

Edward

NT$4,777

NT$5,446 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A spacious indoor area with a large gray sofa, multiple tables, chairs, and a television mounted on the wall.

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

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

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 2.5 km from Founders Park

Mingkang

NT$4,954

NT$5,548 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 lounge area with a blue sofa, round tables, and artwork on the walls.

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.7 km from Founders Park

Robert

NT$4,022

NT$4,585 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 brick accent wall, a sofa with colorful cushions, a table with a lamp, and a reception desk in the background.

10. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 1.6 km from Founders Park

Sandra

NT$4,096

NT$4,588 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 modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television screen above the bar.

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

11. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 1.3 km from Founders Park

CHRISTINE

NT$4,292

NT$4,807 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A bar area with multiple stools, a marble countertop, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

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.

12. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 1.5 km from Founders Park

ryan

NT$4,659

NT$5,219 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 bar area with a sign reading "TOAST ORDER HERE," bar stools, a counter with a laptop, and a display of liquor bottles.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, and a view of buildings through the windows.

13. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 2.2 km from Founders Park

jennifer

NT$3,874

NT$4,339 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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

A modern bar area with a high ceiling, bar stools, and a central bar counter.

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

14. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 1.6 km from Founders Park

Diana

NT$3,880

NT$4,345 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 brick wall with a plaque reading "University of South Carolina" and a pathway leading through a landscaped area with trees.

A modern building with large glass windows and a brick facade.

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

The Vista, 1.9 km from Founders Park

Karla

NT$4,033

NT$5,057 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, and a large mirror.

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

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

16. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 1.6 km from Founders Park

James

NT$4,292

NT$4,899 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern dining area with a central island, multiple seating options, and pendant lighting.

A patio area with outdoor furniture, a pergola, and a brick building in the background.

A hotel with a modern facade, a well-lit entrance, and an American flag.

A reception desk with a wooden finish and a modern design, featuring a large circular artwork on the wall behind it.

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 2 km from Founders Park

Tameka

NT$3,303

NT$3,699 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 bar area with a check-in counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

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

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

18. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 2 km from Founders Park

Linda

NT$3,944

NT$4,417 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

A Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sculpture in front of the building.

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

19. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 2.3 km from Founders Park

Winona

NT$7,272

NT$8,145 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

A modern kitchen with a built-in oven, a coffee maker, and a sink. There is a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a blue chair and a table.

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

20. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

Rosewood, 3.1 km from Founders Park

Brent

NT$5,335

NT$5,975 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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Compare popular hotels close to Founders Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Trundle	9.8 Exceptional 1,009 reviews	View
The Lantern Hotel Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 206 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 159 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 922 reviews	View
The 1425 Inn	9.6 Exceptional 283 reviews	View

Top Founders Park Hotel Reviews

Hilton Columbia Center

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed for 4days and housekeeping didn’t come even once . Place is clean but the bathroom could use an upgrade. Pool seriously needs work. Staff tone a little harsh. Not sure of that was her personality. She was a bit rough."

Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"This is really cool hotel, right on Main Street, walkable to everything. Make sure you go to the rooftop lounge, really pretty view of the skyline."

Moxy Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff and lovely environment"

Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Clean spacious rooms"

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"Really charming hotel. Newly renovated, beds comfortable, linens plush and clean. Gym was very nice - not large but had everything you'd need. The front desk staff was terrific, check-in was easy."

Hotel Trundle

10/10 Excellent

"Great place! Large rooms and great little details. Friendly staff. Great breakfast and nice location."

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

8/10 Good

"We enjoyed the cleaned room and breakfast was on point. The people next door were very noisy we were woken up around 2:40 am."

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is wonderful. Best breakfast at a hotel of this caliber. Love the self serve store downstairs. My only gripe is the parking. 60% of all parking spaces are labeled "compact" and suck even for a midsize car. I've stayed here more than once so it's not stopping me BUT definitely a consideration for the next time, especially since parking is $12 a day, outside, and uncovered."

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."

Other attractions near Founders Park

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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South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum

You can browse the exhibits at South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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South Carolina State Museum

8.8/10 (110 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at South Carolina State Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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West Columbia Riverwalk

8.2/10 (126 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at West Columbia Riverwalk, a lovely green space in West Columbia. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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EdVenture Children's Museum

8.8/10 (46 reviews)

You can take time to visit EdVenture Children's Museum during your travels to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

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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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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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Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

8.4/10 (594 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center during your trip to 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 Founders Park?

Founders Park is located in a welcoming area of Columbia known for its popular theater scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 49 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Founders Park?

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a fitness center. It's located just a short 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Founders Park. Other good options within a short distance include Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC and Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista.

How many hotels will I find close to Founders Park?

Expedia has 49 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Founders Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Founders Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Founders Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Founders Park?

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What can I see and do near Founders Park?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at South Carolina State Museum, Columbia Museum of Art, or Robert Mills Historic House and Park. Explore landmarks like South Carolina State House, First Baptist Church, and Williams Brice Stadium. You can check out the local talent at Koger Center for the Arts, Township Auditorium, and Town Theatre.

How can I get to Founders Park?

If you're hopping a train into the city, Columbia Station is the closest station to Downtown Columbia. There might not be many public transit stops near Founders Park so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Founders Park 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. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

11. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

12. Hilton Columbia Center

13. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

14. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

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

16. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

18. Moxy Columbia Downtown

19. Marriott Columbia

20. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

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Top Founders Park Hotel Reviews

Hilton Columbia Center

Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Moxy Columbia Downtown

Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

Hotel Trundle

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Other attractions near Founders Park

Colonial Life Arena

South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum

South Carolina State Museum

West Columbia Riverwalk

EdVenture Children's Museum

Carolina Coliseum

Koger Center for the Arts

Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

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