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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

Nicolas

AED 621

AED 695 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

A spacious living area with a staircase, a dining area, and a hallway leading to another room.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden dresser, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

2. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 3 km from Founders Park

Mary

AED 473

AED 632 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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 modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, a built-in washer and dryer, and a view of the city.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent vertical stripe pattern on the facade.

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.3 km from Founders Park

Brian

AED 464

AED 519 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

An outdoor patio with a bar area, seating, and a grill station.

4. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.3 km from Founders Park

Andrew Thomas

AED 358

AED 401 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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

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

5. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 1.8 km from Founders Park

Jeanne

AED 467

AED 523 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A large brick house with a well-maintained lawn and a porch with a flag.

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

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 traditional library with a fireplace, leather seating, and a patterned rug.

6. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 2.4 km from Founders Park

Heather Massey

AED 539

AED 615 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a window with curtains.

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

7. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 2.5 km from Founders Park

Mingkang

AED 544

AED 609 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a variety of bottles.

A modern lounge area with blue sofas, yellow and red cushions, a glass coffee table, and a large mural of a cityscape.

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.

8. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.7 km from Founders Park

Michelle

AED 465

AED 530 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television screen above the bar.

A modern building entrance with a geometric ceiling design, large glass doors, and a sign reading "COURTYARD."

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

9. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 1.3 km from Founders Park

Angela

AED 465

AED 521 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A rooftop lounge with a fire pit, seating area, and a view of the cityscape at sunset.

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

A bar area with a check-in counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

A cozy room with a brick wall, a brown leather sofa, and shelves with various items.

10. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 2 km from Founders Park

mario

AED 424

AED 474 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel room with a gray sectional sofa, a framed painting of a bridge, a wooden headboard, and a large window.

A kitchen area with a coffee station, a potted plant, and a bowl of oranges.

A lobby with modern furniture, a round table with a fruit centerpiece, and large abstract wall art.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a window.

11. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 1.6 km from Founders Park

Tonya

AED 529

AED 592 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a modern ceiling design.

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

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

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 1.6 km from Founders Park

James

AED 493

AED 562 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, multiple seating arrangements including tables and chairs, and large windows providing natural light.

A brick wall with a plaque reading "University of South Carolina" and a pathway leading through a landscaped area with trees.

A modern hotel lobby with large windows, a patterned carpet, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

A serene park with a fountain, benches, and lush greenery.

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

The Vista, 1.9 km from Founders Park

Karla

AED 448

AED 564 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

14. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 1.5 km from Founders Park

Thomas

AED 569

AED 638 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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.

The Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center with a modern architectural design, featuring large windows and a prominent entrance.

15. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 1.6 km from Founders Park

Keith H.

AED 419

AED 469 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern room with large windows, a green armchair, a brown chair, a small round table, and a potted plant.

A modern hotel entrance with a green sign, outdoor seating, and planters.

A modern bar area with a sign reading "TOAST ORDER HERE," bar stools, a counter with a laptop, and a display of liquor bottles.

16. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 2.2 km from Founders Park

Desiree

AED 430

AED 481 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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 entrance with a wooden facade, a reception desk, and a sign reading "TWELVE HUNDRED".

17. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 2.3 km from Founders Park

Aidan

AED 768

AED 860 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

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

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.

18. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Downtown Columbia, 2.6 km from Founders Park

melvina

AED 419

AED 469 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a window with curtains.

A reception desk with a black counter, a glass partition, and a view of the city through the glass. There are chairs, a small plant, and a bulletin board with notices.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a framed picture on the wall.

A multi-story building with a modern architectural design, featuring a mix of stone and concrete facades, large windows, and a parking area with yellow curbs and red bollards.

19. Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Downtown Columbia, 1.8 km from Founders Park

Edwina

AED 250

AED 280 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a stone fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted above.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A building surrounded by trees and a lake.

20. Hampton Inn Columbia I-26/Harbison Blvd.

St. Andrews, 13.8 km from Founders Park

Martha

AED 392

AED 439 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Founders Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Trundle	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
The 1425 Inn	9.6 Exceptional 289 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 165 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 956 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista	9.4 Exceptional 1,262 reviews	View

Top Founders Park Hotel Reviews

Marriott Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"10/10 - the hotel grounds were clean and everyone I encountered during my stay was more than pleasant & helpful!"

Hotel Trundle

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel is unassuming from the outside, but when my husband and I walked inside, we were amazed at the beautiful gardenlike lobby. It was roomier than we thought. As soon as we walked inside, we were greeted by a friendly clerk. She quickly checked us in and gave us a room on the second floor. However, after we brought in our luggage, I wanted to know if she had a first floor room. Seeing that we are seniors, she chose a first floor room nearest to the entrance and breakfast area. The room was very spacious with a nice comfortable bed. Everything within the room was clean and nice. During our stay there, all the clerks were very accommodating. I forgot their names. The continental breakfast was nice, but we were used to a full breakfast menu at some of the other hotels. I would reccommend this hotel. Most of the days we spent there, before going inside we sat outside enjoying the nice breeze from the passing cars. Also, it is only a block away from Main Street downtown."

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

10/10 Excellent

"I would recommend this hotel for a stay in Columbia. We had booked first with the Hilton and stayed only 1 night with was dirty ceiling was leaking we found this one and it was so clean and staff was really welcoming."

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect and exactly like how the photos showed"

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great amenities and kind staff!"

Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was alright it was clean it needs some updates done to the building the elevator was a lil slow and I think they should have pull back doors to the showers so the floors want get wet the internet didn’t work at all but the staff was very friendly and nice"

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. Hotel Trundle

2. The 1425 Inn

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

4. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

5. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

6. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

7. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

8. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

9. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

10. Moxy Columbia Downtown

11. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

12. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

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

14. Hilton Columbia Center

15. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

16. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

17. Marriott Columbia

18. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

19. Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

20. Hampton Inn Columbia I-26/Harbison Blvd.

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Top Founders Park Hotel Reviews

Marriott Columbia

Hotel Trundle

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

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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