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Hotel and Travel

Host Hotel

The Hilton Columbia Center is located adjacent to the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center and in the heart of the Congaree Vista District -- the perfect location for conference attendees to experience downtown Columbia hospitality and charm.

Hilton Columbia Center
924 Senate Street
Columbia, SC 29201
(803) 744-7800 / (800)-HILTONS

The Hilton Columbia Center boasts 222 guestrooms and suites including 2 Presidential Suites. Each guestroom features wired and wireless internet, high-definition flat LCD television, voicemail and speakerphone. A hair dryer, iron/ironing board and coffee maker are standard in each room. The hotel has a state-of-the-art business center, full-service bar, fine dining restaurant (Ruth's Chris Steak House), room service, outdoor pool, and meeting space. Self-parking is available in the attached parking garage at a rate of $10 per car per night. Valet parking is available at a rate of $18 per car per night (6 AM - 11 PM).

special group rate of $129.00 + tax per night (king standard or double queen standard)
mention C-SEVT or University of South Carolina: Sport & Entertainment Management to receive group rate
group rate deadline extended to October 24, 2011
(803) 744-7800 or (800)-HILTONS
click here to book your reservation online (group rate applies)
check-in: 4:00 PM / check-out: 12:00 PM

Other Accommodations

For other accommodations in downtown Columbia, please click here for the Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Air Travel

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) (located 7 miles from downtown)
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT) (located approximately 90 miles from downtown Columbia). To reserve a shuttle from Charlotte to Columbia, contact Columbia Charlotte Shuttle, Inc. at (803) 783-5123; rates: $49 one-way.
NOTE: SEVT will provide complimentary transportation for attendees who are flying into/out of the Columbia Metropolitan Airport and who are staying at the Hilton Columbia Center (host hotel). If you would like to utilize this service, you must email the following information to sevt@mailbox.sc.edu: arrival flight (date, time, airline, and flight number); departure flight (date, time, airline, and flight number). More information will be communicated closer to the conference.

Ground Travel

Airport Rental Cars

The following rental car companies are located at both the Columbia Metropolitan Airport and the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport:

Columbia Ground Transportation

Please click here for a listing of Limousine and Sedan Services and Taxis available at the Columbia Metropolitan Airport.

Maps

Downtown Columbia
University of South Carolina printable map (legal size)

Driving Directions

Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center ~ 1101 Lincoln Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Hilton Columbia Center (host hotel) ~ 924 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
USC Carolina Coliseum ~ 701 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Columbia Metropolitan Airport ~ 300 Aviation Way, West Columbia, SC 29170

To Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center and Hilton Columbia Center

From points North: I-77 S to SC 277 S at Exit 18. Follow SC-277 S toward downtown. SC-277 S turns into Bull Street. Follow Bull Street to Gervais Street. Take a right onto Gervais Street. Take a left onto Lincoln Street. Take a left onto Senate Street. Hilton is on the right. To go to the Convention Center, continue straight on Lincoln Street. The Convention Center is on the right. Go past the Convention Center to access parking lot. Turn right into parking lot.
From points Northwest: I-26 E to I-126 E toward Columbia. Merge right onto Huger Street. Take a left onto Gervais Street. Take a right onto Lincoln Street. Follow directions above "From points North."

From points Northeast: I-20 W to SC-277 S at Exit 73A. Follow SC-277 S toward downtown. SC-277 S turns into Bull Street. Follow directions above "From points North."

From points South: I-95 N to I-26 W to I-77 N. Take Exit 5 Bluff Road off of I-77 N. At end of ramp, take a left onto Bluff Road. Proceed on Bluff Road approximately 3 miles. At the traffic light directly after the SC State Fairgrounds, take a right onto Rosewood Drive. Take a left onto Assembly Street. Take a left onto Blossom Street. Take a right onto Lincoln Street. Convention Center parking lot will be on the left just past the Colonial Life Arena. To go to the Hilton, off of Lincoln Street, take a right onto Senate Street. Hilton is on the right.

From points Southwest: I-20 E to I-26 E to I-126 E toward Columbia. Merge right onto Huger Street. Take a left onto Gervais Street. Take a right onto Lincoln Street. Follow directions above "From points North."

From points Southeast: I-26 W to I-77 N. Follow directions above "From points South."

From the Columbia Metropolitan Airport: Coming out of the main road from the airport, take a left onto Airport Boulevard / SC 302. Stay straight on this road for several miles. Veer right onto Knox Abbott Drive and continue straight. Shortly after you cross over the river, you will arrive at the intersection of Knox Abbott Drive and Huger Street. Continue straight through this intersection. Knox Abbott Drive is now called Blossom Street. Take a left onto Lincoln Street (located in between two parking lots). If you go under the pedestrian bridge, you have gone too far. On Lincoln Street, continue straight through two stop signs. Go past the Colonial Life Arena on the left. The parking lot to the Convention Center is located on the left just past the Colonial Life Arena. To go to the Hilton, off of Lincoln Street, take a right onto Senate Street. Hilton is on the right.

To USC Carolina Coliseum (Opening Reception site)

From the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center: Take a right out of the Convention Center parking lot. Take a left onto Greene Street. Take a right onto Assembly Street. Take a right onto Blossom Street then take immediate right into Carolina Coliseum parking lot. Carolina Coliseum is located at the corner of Assembly and Blossom Streets.

From the Hilton Columbia Center's main entrance (front of hotel): Take a right onto Senate Street. Take a right onto Assembly Street. Take a right onto Blossom Street then take immediate right into Carolina Coliseum parking lot. Carolina Coliseum is located at the corner of Assembly and Blossom Streets.

From points North: I-77 S to SC 277 S at Exit 18. Follow SC-277 S toward downtown. SC-277 S turns into Bull Street. Follow Bull Street to Gervais Street. Take a right onto Gervais Street. Take a left onto Assembly Street. Take a right onto Blossom Street then take immediate right into Carolina Coliseum parking lot. Carolina Coliseum is located at the corner of Assembly and Blossom Streets.

From points Northeast: I-20 W to SC-277 S at Exit 73A. Follow SC-277 S toward downtown. SC-277 S turns into Bull Street. Follow directions above "From points North."

From points South: I-95 N to I-26 W to I-77 N. Take Exit 5 Bluff Road off of I-77 N. At end of ramp, take a left onto Bluff Road. Proceed on Bluff Road approximately 3 miles. At the traffic light directly after the SC State Fairgrounds, take a right onto Rosewood Drive. Take a left onto Assembly Street. Take a left onto Blossom Street then take immediate right into Carolina Coliseum parking lot. Carolina Coliseum is located at the corner of Assembly and Blossom Streets.

From points Southwest: I-20 E to I-26 E to I-126 E toward Columbia. Merge right onto Huger Street. Take a left onto Gervais Street. Take a right onto Assembly Street. Follow directions above "From points North."

From points Southeast: I-26 W to I-77 N. Follow directions above "From points South."

From the Columbia Metropolitan Airport: Coming out of the main road from the airport, take a left onto Airport Boulevard / SC 302. Stay straight on this road for several miles. Veer right onto Knox Abbott Drive and continue straight. Shortly after you cross over the river, you will arrive at the intersection of Knox Abbott Drive and Huger Street. Continue straight through this intersection. Knox Abbott Drive is now called Blossom Street. Take a left onto Lincoln Street (located in between two parking lots). If you go under the pedestrian bridge, you have gone too far. On Lincoln Street, continue straight through one stop sign. At the second stop sign, take a right onto Greene Street. Take a right onto Assembly Street. Take a right onto Blossom Street then take immediate right into Carolina Coliseum parking lot. Carolina Coliseum is located at the corner of Assembly and Blossom Streets.

About Columbia

Home to the South Carolina State Capitol and the University of South Carolina, Columbia embraces its historical charm and reputation as a leading business and research center. The city has plenty of activities to offer through the year. Come experience firsthand why the city motto is "Famously Hot" - hot attractions, hot meeting spaces, hot happenings, hot sports, and hot spots. A beautiful climate makes Columbia a perfect destination any time of the year. Average temperatures for November are 67 High / 41 Low (National Weather Service).

Dining, Nightlife, and Shopping

Congaree Vista (location of conference)
Five Points (2 miles)
Harbison area and Columbiana Centre mall (10 miles)
Village at Sandhill (15 miles)

Columbia Tourist Information