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

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

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

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

1. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 1.8 km from Founders Park

Jeanne

NT$4,061

NT$4,548 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

A modern lounge area with a blue sofa, round tables, and artwork on the walls.

2. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.7 km from Founders Park

Robert

NT$4,043

NT$4,610 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, white sofas, and red umbrellas.

A modern office space with a wooden desk, two office chairs, a computer monitor, teal cabinetry, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a large window providing a view.

A modern bar area with high stools, a long counter, and a large TV screen.

3. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Downtown Columbia, 2.6 km from Founders Park

melvina

NT$3,639

NT$4,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by tiled walls and benches.

A modern hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, a bright yellow accent wall, and a visible Hilton sign.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a large window offering a view.

A modern hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including round tables and chairs, and a large central pillar.

4. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 2.5 km from Founders Park

david

NT$3,915

NT$4,385 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a central bar, and colorful wall art.

A modern hotel with a sign reading "Best Western PLUS". It features a multi-story structure with large windows and a well-maintained lawn in front.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a desk with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, a coffee machine, and a painting on the wall.

5. Best Western Plus Lexington Inn

17.8 km from Founders Park

Julie

NT$3,592

NT$3,987 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a central seating area with a patterned rug, and a fireplace.

A clear blue pool with a metal ladder leading into the water.

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, a parking lot, and landscaped areas with shrubs and flowers.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a bar area with various appliances, and a stone wall with a mounted TV.

6. Holiday Inn Express Columbia West - Lexington by IHG

10.4 km from Founders Park

Michael

NT$3,640

NT$4,040 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A panoramic mosaic mural of a cityscape with buildings and greenery.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a large cityscape mural, and a door leading to a parking area.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a phone and lamp, and two large landscape paintings on the wall.

7. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson

13.4 km from Founders Park

Olujimi

NT$2,768

NT$3,100 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a modern facade, outdoor seating area, and well-maintained landscaping.

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a flat-screen TV, a comfortable seating area with a sofa and ottoman, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A restaurant with a bar area, wooden flooring, and orange chairs.

A courtyard with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and a large tree.

8. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area

15.4 km from Founders Park

Litcha

NT$3,772

NT$4,309 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a fence and trees.

A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned carpet.

A buffet with various food items including apples, pastries, and cereal boxes.

An outdoor seating area with a brick fire pit, green cushioned sofas, and wicker tables.

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Columbia Northwest/Harbison

16.7 km from Founders Park

Greg

NT$3,225

NT$3,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A clean, modern reception area with a coffee machine, a digital screen, and decorative flowers.

A hotel entrance with a sign indicating it is now open and coming soon.

A laundry room with two white washing machines, a large stainless steel dryer, and a door leading to another room.

10. Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport

5.5 km from Founders Park

Danielle

NT$1,994

NT$2,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, a wooden bench, and a modern design.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a small armchair, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A modern reception area with a marble reception desk, two dark blue chairs, a neon sign, and a wooden slatted wall.

11. Quality Inn & Suites Columbia Harbison

15.4 km from Founders Park

Margaret

NT$2,687

NT$3,009 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a wooden bookshelf, a large wall clock, a fireplace, and a staircase.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a red chair, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking lot.

12. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia Airport, SC

6.1 km from Founders Park

Jacqueline

NT$3,066

NT$3,404 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

A hotel with multiple floors, a prominent sign reading "Towneplace Suites by Marriott," and a landscaped entrance area.

A reception area with a red wall, a wooden reception desk, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages and snacks.

13. Towneplace Suites Columbia Northwest/Harbison

15.9 km from Founders Park

Andre

NT$2,682

NT$3,004 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A hotel lobby with a brown sofa, a small table, a refrigerator stocked with snacks, a staircase with a green wall, and a dining area in the background.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a sign reading "Sleep Inn," and a green wall with a decorative leaf pattern.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a mirror.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a counter with a coffee machine, and a TV mounted on the wall.

14. Sleep Inn Columbia

Seven Oaks, 8.6 km from Founders Park

George

NT$2,687

NT$2,901 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a glass door entrance.

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a small table with a plant, a sofa with cushions, and a view of the city through a large window.

A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, a bar area, and a seating section with benches.

A snack and beverage vending machine with various snacks and drinks.

15. Holiday Inn & Suites Columbia NE - Ft Jackson Area by IHG

13.6 km from Founders Park

Jose Santos

NT$3,129

NT$3,504 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a seating area with a patterned sofa and armchairs.

A Holiday Inn Express building with a modern design, large windows, and a parking lot in front.

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

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a stationary bike.

16. Holiday Inn Express Columbia NE - Fort Jackson by IHG

14.6 km from Founders Park

April

NT$3,352

NT$3,755 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A modern kitchen with a long counter, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator.

A reception area with a cityscape mural, two reception desks, and a modern design.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on a textured wall, two sofas with decorative pillows, a patterned rug, and two side tables with plants.

17. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson

8.8 km from Founders Park

Todd

NT$3,256

NT$3,647 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a reception desk, and a large window providing natural light.

A spacious lounge area with multiple seating arrangements, a staircase leading to an upper level, and a large window providing natural light.

A reception area with a Wyndham Garden sign, a reception desk, and a check-in counter.

A hotel room with a bed, a gray sofa with red cushions, a red armchair, a floor lamp, and a framed abstract painting on the wall.

18. Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson

13.3 km from Founders Park

Bedcie

NT$2,522

NT$2,825 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with two beds, a television, and a window with curtains.

A swimming pool with a white fence, a lifeguard sign, and a building with multiple windows and a flat roof.

A breakfast bar with various food dispensers, a toaster, and a fruit basket.

A fitness room with treadmills and elliptical machines, carpeted floor, and a painting on the wall.

19. Ramada Limited Columbia

St. Andrews, 7.5 km from Founders Park

Darlene

NT$2,554

NT$2,860 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

20. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Cayce I-26 Airport

5.5 km from Founders Park

Lavora

NT$2,073

NT$2,413 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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Compare popular hotels close to Founders Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista	9.4 Exceptional 1,262 reviews	View
Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown	9.0 Wonderful 892 reviews	View
Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC	7.8 Good 563 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown	7.4 Good 392 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Lexington Inn	9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View

Top Founders Park Hotel Reviews

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

10/10 Excellent

"I loved the unique decor."

Hotel Trundle

10/10 Excellent

"Was unaware that I would be charged an additional fee for parking."

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent morning buffet"

Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Just dropped in for one night for a concert and was very pleased all around. Staff was very helpful and I couldn't have been more pleased The room was lovely and not too big and definitely not too small. Bed was amazing! Highly recommend! Also beautiful streets to walk through!"

Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Cleanest hotel you will ever be in! Washer dryer in room. Staff is helpful and courteous."

Hilton Columbia Center

8/10 Good

"Hilton is a great location to downtown and the university. Hotel is clean even during some construction. My only issues were the lack of signage when exiting the elevator onto your floor. Also our check in person did not explain the self parking very well."

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 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?

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Founders Park, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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 South Carolina Military Museum. 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. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

2. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

3. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

4. Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbia Downtown

5. Best Western Plus Lexington Inn

6. Holiday Inn Express Columbia West - Lexington by IHG

7. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia NE/Fort Jackson

8. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Northeast/Fort Jackson Area

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Columbia Northwest/Harbison

10. Motel 6 West Columbia, SC - Airport

11. Quality Inn & Suites Columbia Harbison

12. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia Airport, SC

13. Towneplace Suites Columbia Northwest/Harbison

14. Sleep Inn Columbia

15. Holiday Inn & Suites Columbia NE - Ft Jackson Area by IHG

16. Holiday Inn Express Columbia NE - Fort Jackson by IHG

17. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbia SE / Fort Jackson

18. Wyndham Garden Columbia/Ft. Jackson

19. Ramada Limited Columbia

20. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Cayce I-26 Airport

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Top Founders Park Hotel Reviews

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Hotel Trundle

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Hilton Columbia Center

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

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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