Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC  

In Columbia’s lively Vista, a downtown hotel steps from the University of South Carolina. You’re minutes from Carolina Coliseum, Koger Center for the Arts and Colonial Life Arena, and about 8 miles from Columbia Metropolitan Airport.

189 warmly decorated guestrooms with refrigerators and flat-screen TVs. Rooms include desks, coffee/tea makers, complimentary wired and wireless internet, and partially open bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. The lobby’s fireplace and practical in-room touches keep the vibe smart and unfussy.

Work out in the fitness center, relax in the spa area, or choose an indoor dip or the seasonal outdoor pool. Grab essentials at the gift shop/newsstand, fire up a BBQ in the outdoor area, and enjoy a lobby fireplace that gives the place extra personality.

A business center, express check-in/out and two meeting rooms make this a solid pick for events. Complimentary wired and wireless high-speed internet keeps you connected, and onsite self-parking is available.

On-site restaurant, coffee shop/café and a bar/lounge cover morning coffee through evening drinks. Cooked-to-order breakfast options are offered for a fee, making it easy to start a busy day downtown.