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Hotel and Travel

Host Hotels

The Hilton Columbia Center and Hampton Inn Columbia Downtown Historic District are 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.

King Rooms

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 complimentary 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 $12 per car per night. Valet parking is available at a rate of $22 per car per night.

special group rate of $132.00 + tax per night (king standard only)
mention C-SEVT or Sport Entertainment & Venues Tomorrow to receive group rate
group rate deadline: October 22, 2012
803-744-7800 or (800)-HILTONS
check-in: 3:00 PM / check-out: 12:00 PM
click here to book your reservations online (group rate applies)
The Hilton will be the site of the hospitality suite on the evenings of Wednesday, November 14 and Thursday, November 15

Double Queen Rooms

Hampton Inn Columbia Downtown Historic District
822 Gervais Street
Columbia, SC 29201
803-231-2000 / (800)-HAMPTON

The 122 room Hampton Inn Downtown Historic District upholds the tradition of southern hospitality to offer each guest sincere, personalized attention. While the richly colorful decor remembers the elegance of bygone eras, the conveniences are all about modern ease and comfort. Hotel amenities and features include: complimentary daily hot breafkast, free high-speed internet access, free parking, 24-hour business center, 24-hour fitness center, outdoor pool, and VIP turn down service every evening. All guestrooms are equipped with a DVD player, coffee maker, iron/ ironing board, hair dryer, wired and wireless high-speed internet access.

special group rate of $132.00 + tax per night (double queen standard only)
mention Group Code: SEV or Sport Entertainment & Venues Tomorrow to receive group rate
group rate deadline is October 22, 2012
803-231-2000 or (800)-HAMPTON
check-in: 3:00 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 ~ 924 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Hampton Inn Columbia Downtown Historic District ~ 822 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Columbia Metropolitan Airport ~ 300 Aviation Way, West Columbia, SC 29170
701 Whaley ~ 701 Whaley Street, Columbia, SC 29201

To Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, Hilton Columbia Center and Hampton Inn

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. The parking lot to the Hampton Inn is located on the right after Liberty Tap Room restaruant. To go to the Hilton, 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. To go to the Hampton Inn, take a left into the parking lot located after the Convention Center main entrance (Hampton Inn parking lot entrance is located before Liberty Tap Room restaurant).

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 go to the Hampton Inn, take a left into the parking lot located after the Convention Center main entrance (Hampton Inn parking lot entrance is located before Liberty Tap Room restaurant).

To 701 Whaley Street ~ Opening Reception

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 Whaley Street. 701 Whaley is located on the right hand side at the corner of Whaley and Olympia Streets. Parking lot entrance is located before 701 Whaley on the right.

From points Northwest: I-26 E to I-126 E toward Columbia. Merge right onto Huger Street. After Blossom Street intersection, Huger Street will curve to the left. It is now called Whaley Street. 701 Whaley is located on the left hand side at the corner of Whaley and Olympia Streets. Parking lot entrance is located after 701 Whaley on the left.

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. You will pass the USC Football Stadium and the SC State Fairgrounds on your right. Continue straight through the Rosewood Drive intersection. Huger Street is now called Olympia Ave. Follow Olympia Ave to Whaley Street. 701 Whaley is located at the corner of Whaley and Olympia Streets. Take a right onto Whaley Street. Parking lot entrance is located after 701 Whaley on the left.

From points Southwest: I-20 E to I-26 E to I-126 E toward Columbia. Merge right onto Huger Street. Follow directions above "From points Northwest."

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. Take a right onto Huger Street. Street will curve to the left. It is now called Whaley Street. 701 Whaley is located on the left hand side at the corner of Whaley and Olympia Streets. Parking lot entrance is located after 701 Whaley on the left.

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