| this casual hotel off of interstate 27 is 4. some rooms add microwaves and minifridges, and study rooms add pull-out sofas. straightforward rooms include free wi-fi and custom-designed beds, plus both full and lap desks (for working on the bed), coffeemakers and flat-screen tvs with hd channels. there's also a fitness center, an outdoor pool and a 24/7 business center. free perks include parking, an airport shuttle, hot breakfast (daily) and weekday breakfast bags to go. 2 miles from the columbia metropolitan airport. 1 miles from the riverbanks zoo and gardens, and 6. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
Columbia Metropolitan Airport 12 min
Riverbanks Zoo & Garden (8 min)
Zoo with African & Australian animals, reptile galleries, a bird house, a farm & botanical gardens. Robert Mills House and Gardens (12 min)
1820s neoclassical mansion by architect Robert Mills, featuring period decor & parklike grounds. Frankie's Fun Park (11 min)
Lively outpost of a family-friendly chain with sprawling go-kart tracks, arcades & other amusements. South Carolina State Museum (9 min)
Exhibits on art, history, nature, science & technology, housed on 4 floors in a former textile mill. Saluda Shoals Park (16 min)
400-acre park featuring a river observation deck, boat launches, picnic shelters & multi-use trails. Finlay Park (10 min)
An outdoor oasis with waterfalls, a lake, playgrounds, a pergola with swings & seasonal concessions. South Carolina State Parks (12 min) Harbison State Forest (19 min)
This 2,137-acre forest offers an environmental education center, multi-use trails & a canoe landing. Governor's Mansion (9 min) South Carolina State House (11 min)
Grand edifice for the state's House, Senate & Governor's office, with free tours & leafy grounds. Soda City Market (11 min)
Lively Saturday gathering of trendy food trucks & tented stalls offering locally made wares. EdVenture Children's Museum (9 min)
Over 350 hands-on exhibits that allow kids to explore human biology, nature, inventions & careers. Columbia Canal and Riverfront Park (10 min)
Old pump houses shed light on the canal works amid natural hiking & biking trails & picnic tables. Riverbanks Botanical Garden (7 min)
Gardens at Riverbanks Zoo featuring themed areas for native & exotic plants & a kids' splash zone. Columbia Museum of Art (11 min)
Paintings & sculptures spanning thousands of years, displayed in a contemporary building. | 
