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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 lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a staircase with decorative railings.

A hotel named 'Hotel Trundle' with a brick facade, American and another flag, and potted plants in front.

1. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 2.4 km from Founders Park

Wendy

AED 528

AED 591 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious indoor area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a seating area with sofas and a TV.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

A modern building with a brick facade, large windows, and outdoor exercise equipment.

2. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 1.6 km from Founders Park

Theresa

AED 579

AED 648 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, and a TV.

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

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.

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.3 km from Founders Park

Brian

AED 464

AED 519 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

A dining area with a round wooden table, a vase of flowers, a lamp, and a patterned rug.

4. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 3 km from Founders Park

Mary

AED 473

AED 632 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a decorative wall with geometric patterns.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of brick and glass facades, and a prominent entrance with a covered walkway.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted TV.

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

5. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.3 km from Founders Park

Laurel

AED 358

AED 401 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

6. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 1.8 km from Founders Park

Jeanne

AED 467

AED 523 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A bar area with a coffee machine, stools, and a menu board.

An outdoor patio area with brick buildings, tables, chairs, and umbrellas.

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

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 2.4 km from Founders Park

Linda

AED 532

AED 606 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

A spacious indoor area with a large gray sofa, multiple tables, chairs, and a television mounted on the wall.

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 2.5 km from Founders Park

Mingkang

AED 577

AED 646 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

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

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

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 1.7 km from Founders Park

Robert

AED 450

AED 513 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a dining table with chairs, a microwave, and a blackboard on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance and a brick facade.

A self-service food display with various snacks, beverages, and prepared dishes.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a wooden reception desk, and a large wall art piece.

10. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 1.6 km from Founders Park

Sandra

AED 466

AED 522 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

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

11. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 2.2 km from Founders Park

jennifer

AED 415

AED 465 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 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 indoor space with a curved reception desk, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

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.

12. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 1.3 km from Founders Park

CHRISTINE

AED 496

AED 556 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

A modern bar area with a high ceiling, bar stools, and a central bar counter.

A modern breakfast area with a long counter, two hanging pendant lights, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

13. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 1.6 km from Founders Park

Diana

AED 419

AED 469 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

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

14. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 1.6 km from Founders Park

James

AED 496

AED 567 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, marble flooring, and elegant furniture.

A modern living room with a dining table, blue chairs, a chandelier, a brick accent wall, and a television.

15. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 1.5 km from Founders Park

ryan

AED 542

AED 607 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern building with large glass windows and a brick facade.

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

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

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

The Vista, 1.9 km from Founders Park

Karla

AED 422

AED 536 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern dining area with a central island, multiple seating options, and pendant lighting.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.

A reception desk with a wooden finish and a modern design, featuring a large circular artwork on the wall behind it.

A hotel with a modern facade, a well-lit entrance, and an American flag.

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 2 km from Founders Park

Tameka

AED 344

AED 385 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a patterned carpet.

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

A Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sculpture in front of the building.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

18. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 2.3 km from Founders Park

Winona

AED 768

AED 860 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, featuring a large window, decorative wall art, and a lamp.

19. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 2 km from Founders Park

mario

AED 436

AED 489 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a brick wall.

A modern kitchen with red cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a bar area with stools.

A building entrance with a blue door, potted plants, and a number sign '724' indicating the property number.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with a glass table.

20. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

Rosewood, 3.1 km from Founders Park

Brent

AED 617

AED 691 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 Lantern Hotel Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 208 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 159 reviews	View
The 1425 Inn	9.6 Exceptional 283 reviews	View
Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.4 Exceptional 924 reviews	View

Top Founders Park Hotel Reviews

Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Building could use some renovations"

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

8/10 Good

"The hotel is well located in downtown Columbia, SC. It is clean, well maintained and the staff is very personable and helpful. The only issue I had was the hot water in the bathroom sink took 5 minutes to get hot. Thankfully the shower did not take that long. Everything else about the hotel was excellent and I would definitely recommend it to others."

Hotel Trundle

8/10 Good

"Trundle is a unique property focused on delivering a unique thematic approach to their hotel services to both business and personal customers. I found the facility condition and breakfast offerings excellent. They are also convenient to downtown and University of South Carolina. Perhaps most important, their rooms are clean and beds are comfortable."

Hilton Columbia Center

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay at the Hilton Columbia Center. Awesome location the hotel is just beautiful and clean. My fiancee and I enjoyed dining at Ruth’s Chris Steak house. The hotel staff were awesome. They made us feel comfortable from the first day we arrive which really set the tone for our stay everyone’s very helpful and friendly, especially Kat and Le these ladies really highlight I stay for the weekend very pleasant very professional very helpful. Can’t wait to stay there again."

Moxy Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great staff and lovely environment"

Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Clean spacious rooms"

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

8/10 Good

"The staff was super helpful and friendly. The room was fine, comfortable and well stocked. The breakfast area was kept clean and the selection was appreciated. They struggled with keeping the coffee full and many people were waiting quite awhile for it to be restocked. I also was turned off by paying for parking when they had their own private lot. Seemed like a way to just make a few more dollars instead of including it as amenity."

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 Lantern Hotel Columbia

3. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

4. The 1425 Inn

5. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

6. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

7. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

10. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

11. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

12. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

13. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

14. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

15. Hilton Columbia Center

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

17. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

18. Marriott Columbia

19. Moxy Columbia Downtown

20. The Hangar Lofts Hotel

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Top Founders Park Hotel Reviews

Gallus Stadium Park Inn, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Hotel Trundle

Hilton Columbia Center

Moxy Columbia Downtown

Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

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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