Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
suited for hospitality events, and are ideal for Columbia, SC wedding receptions or family reunions. The Carolina Room and the Palmetto Roomcan both be divided into two salons or expanded into one grand room, and are ideal for catered events. All have excellent catering and beverage services as well as modern equipment. Not only do you have access to state-of-the-art AV equipment, copying, facsimile and printer services, there’re wonderful perks and packaging to consider. South Carolina Business Traveler Package includes accommo- dations in one of the superior hotel guestrooms as well as use of one of the meeting rooms, catering, audiovisual equipment, and use of the Inn’s Business Center. I can’t think of a better opportunity to have a meeting in the comforts of a feel good city, where affordability meets grand Southern hospitality. If the Inn is overbooked and you are in need of a few
options, try The Marriot Columbia Hotel in downtown Columbia. The property features rooms including 15 suites; one presidential, three hospitality and 11 standard. In addition to all newguestrooms and bathrooms, theMarriott offers high- speed wireless, cable/satellite TV, a fitness center, indoor pool and complimentary airport shuttle. The hotel houses themost flexiblemeeting space in Columbia with 26,000 sq. ft. ofmeet- ing space and 10,000 sq. ft. of pre-function space. TheMarriott can accommodate groups from 10 to 700 people for events ranging from small business meetings to large social events. What’s more, there’s personalized full-service attention from event mangers, audiovisual staff and banquet staff. www.mar- riottcolumbia.com A recipient of the 2007 and 2008 President’s Award, the
Radisson Hotel Columbia & Conference Center offers guests exceptional service. Amenities include complimentary trans- portation toAirport (CAE), a FitnessCenter, an outdoor swim- ming pool, wireless Internet access and over 20,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. With 238 guest rooms and 35 suites, and ample function space, including the largest hotel ballroom in the city, the Radisson Hotel & Conference Center is the ideal location for business meetings, family reunions and weddings in Columbia. Hotel event services include assistance from a per- sonal planner from beginning to end. (800) 395-7046
www.radisson.com/columbiasc Of course if and when you choose to step outside of the
confines of your chosen hotel blessings, there’re arts, culture, history, leisure and dinning thatwillmelt your heart and soothe your soul. For shopoholics: Columbia Place www.shop- columbiaplace.com, Columbiana Centre www.columbianacen- tre.com, Columbiana Station www.shopcolumbiastation.com, and Village at Sandhill www.villageatsandhill.com. For History buffs: African AmericanHistoryMonument www.dis- coversouthcarolina.com/products/3783.aspx, Big Apple www.historiccolumbia.org, Mann-Simons Cottage www.his- toriccolumbia.org, Modjeska Monteith Simkins House www.historiccolumbia.org, Randolph Cemetery www.discov- ersouthcarolina.com/product/4010.aspx, and the Waverly Historic District. For golf lovers: Timberlake Golf Club www.timberlakecountyclub.com, and Oak Hills Gold Club www.oakhillsgolf.com. For fine dining: Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse www.hiltoncolumbia.com, Blue Marlin (seafood) www.bluemarlincolumbia.com, Dianne’s on Devine (Italian), and Hennessy’s (continental-American). For Home cooking: none other than Houston’s Low Country Grill, and Doc’s Barbeque&Southern Buffet. The affordableOCCOSkin stu- dio spa will reenergize your mind and body and you will leave transformed www.occoskinstudio.com. Adventure’s go Kayaking at the Congaree River with Adventure Carolina www.adventurecarolina.com For artistic minds One eared cow is a must. Original and affordable glass blowing work- shops are available www.oneearedcow.com. And finally The Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, a dazzling 142,500-sq. ft. facility, is beautifully equipped and sure tomake your next meeting/event successful. Twila Jones is a rock star committed to your every need; you feel her love for this city. When Steve Benjamin says “I’ve been blessed with an
opportunity tomake a difference, I’mgonna use this blessing,” the whole city is behind this sentiment and I was fortunate to experience it’s fruits of labor. Formore information contact Twila Jones at the Columbia
Metropolitan Convention&Visitors Bureau: Phone (803) 545- 0017| or Fax (803) 545-0102.
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