Baymont by Wyndham Columbia Northwest

Tucked in Columbia’s Seven Oaks / St. Andrews area, this family-friendly, pet-friendly inn sits in the business district just minutes from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and within easy reach of the University of South Carolina and Columbia Metropolitan Airport.

Rooms feel simple and comfortable with pillowtop beds, down comforters, flat-screen TVs and private balconies or patios on many rooms. Select rooms include refrigerators and microwaves, and all have private bathrooms with shower/tub combos. The lobby serves up a cozy fireplace vibe and outdoor spots include picnic and barbecue areas.

Swim in the outdoor pool or unwind in the indoor spa hot tub, keep up a routine in the fitness center, and let the kids burn energy in the arcade/game room. Enjoy complimentary wired and wireless internet, free self-parking and a scheduled shuttle service within 3 miles — kids 17 and under stay free when with adults.

A 24-hour business center, meeting rooms and about 1,010–1,012 sq ft of event space make it easy to host small gatherings. Complimentary wired and wireless (high-speed) internet plus printing, fax and copy services are available.

Start with a complimentary continental/buffet breakfast on weekdays (served mornings) and grab basics from the on-site grocery/convenience store. Nearby dining highlights include local crab and seafood spots like Ocean View Seafood Restaurant and Atlantic Seafood Restaurant for authentic Lowcountry flavors.