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Pet-friendly hotel with free breakfast connected to the convention center in Columbia

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
24-hour front desk

When you stay at Way Inn and Conference Center in Columbia, you'll be connected to the convention center, within a 10-minute drive of University of South Carolina and Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. This hotel is 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from Fort Jackson and 8.1 mi (13 km) from Lake Murray.

Make yourself at home in one of the 64 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.

A complimentary continental breakfast is included.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and a water dispenser. Planning an event in Columbia? This hotel has 2400 square feet (223 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 64
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Conference space
  • Television in common areas
  • Garden
  • Free breakfast
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Swimming pool
  • Meeting rooms
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Free WiFi
  • Conference space size (feet) - 2400
  • Conference space size (meters) - 223
  • RV, bus, truck parking
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free self parking
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Electric car charging station
  • Water dispenser
  • Vegetable garden
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Organic food
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • No single-use plastic soft drink bottles
  • No single-use plastic stirrers
  • Biodegradable/compostable stirrers
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Water-efficient showers only

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English

Parking

Free self parking , RV, bus, truck parking

Room Amenities

Way Inn and Conference Center offers 64 accommodations with coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Television
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Alarm clock
  • Fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Pay films
  • Microwave
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of beds 2
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Energy-saving switches

Where to Eat

Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast.

Nearby Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals on site

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10.00 per pet, per day
  • 2 total (up to 44 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted.

No lifts

Children stay free

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 18

Humane animal treatment

Sustainability/community reinvestment (10% revenue or more)

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture

Comprehensive food waste policy

Comprehensive recycling policy

Fees

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Econo Lodge Columbia
  • Econo Lodge Motel Columbia
  • Columbia Econo Lodge
  • Rodeway Inn Motel Columbia
  • Rodeway Inn Columbia
  • Rodeway Inn Conference Center
  • Way Inn Conference Center
  • Rodeway Inn Conference Center
  • Way Conference Center Columbia
  • Way Inn and Conference Center Hotel
  • Way Inn and Conference Center Columbia
  • Way Inn and Conference Center Hotel Columbia

We should mention

Pool access available from 10 AM to 9 PM.

Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

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