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Way Inn and Conference Center

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

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking
Meeting facility
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

Reviews

5.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Microwave
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Microwave
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Microwave
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
Microwave
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
773 Saint Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC, 29210-5114

What's nearby

  • Riverbanks Zoo and Garden - 6 min drive
  • Columbiana Centre - 7 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 9 min drive
  • University of South Carolina - 9 min drive
  • Colonial Life Arena - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 9 min drive
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rush's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Persis Biryani Indian Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wings & Ale - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪East Room - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Way Inn and Conference Center

Hotel near University of South Carolina
At Way Inn and Conference Center, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a garden, and conference space. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, RV/bus/truck parking, and an electric car charging station
  • A vegetable garden, a water dispenser, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 64 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Eco-friendly toiletries and tubs or showers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2,400 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 10 AM to 9 PM
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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Way Inn and Conference Center have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10 AM–9 PM.

Is Way Inn and Conference Center pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 44 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 10.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Way Inn and Conference Center?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Way Inn and Conference Center?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Way Inn and Conference Center?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Way Inn and Conference Center located?

Situated in Columbia, this hotel is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Saluda Shoals Park and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Three Rivers Greenway. Harbison State Forest and South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Way Inn and Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

5.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 28 reviews" "

5.4/10

Cleanliness

5.6/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Judy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
NASTY NASTY HOTEL. HAS LONG TERM GUYS LIVING AT HOTEL. HAD A BIG PARTY IN BREEZEWAY THAT EVERYONE ON SECOND HAS TO WALK THROUGH. ROOM WAS FILTHY. BOOKED A TWO NIGHT STAY- CHECKED OUT AND STILL HAD TO PAY FOR SECOND NITE. STAY ANY WHERE BUT HERE.

2/10 Terrible

Tyrone

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lack of cleaniness
Tub had roaches in it.

6/10 Okay

Gregory, Dawsonville, Ga

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Hot hot hot
I had to move rooms two times bc the a/c wasn't working correctly but at least they accommodated me. After three rooms total, finally found an a/c that worked correctly.

4/10 Poor

Bert, Atlanta

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
go elsewhere
stayed two nights - could not believe I had to justify why my room needed to be serviced after night 1. The maintenance guy followed me around. Light over sink burned out - told front desk the first evening there; at check-out still not replaced.

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chernobyl
Looked like an Eastern European war zone. If this had not been prepaid and I had arrived in daylight, I would not even have stopped in the parking lot. The exterior was run down, with sections of unpainted walls visible. About 1/3 of the parking lot was gravel patches. All vending and ice machined had been removed to the lobby. "Non-smoking" means currently not on fire. Smells like smoke is pumped into the rooms. There was garbage in the bathroom when we arrived (old beer cans and bottles). We had roaches in the room. There was debris in various piles in the parking lot and in corners of the hotel. As for the neighborhood, I will avoid this exit on I-26 going forward. Were there any positives? Yes. I lived to write this review. No bed bugs. I did not catch any weird diseases, and I am POSITIVE that I will never stay here again.

4/10 Poor

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking lot is like traveling through a war zone

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Never again
For the price, what you pull up to is what you expect. Customer service was par. My issue was the room. It had barely been cleaned, still had hair in the shower. The worst part was that I kept feeling itching and biting on my feet, but didn't really see what was causing it. It took a few hours to determine the room had some ants in it. Not a lot, but obviously enough for my feet to notice if I walked around in sandals. Needless to say, I will never stay here again.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The only problem was no coffee was ready in the morning.

6/10 Okay

john

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst hotel ever
Stayed one night for the PE exam. Everything was awful. Entire hotel stinks, room was dirty, bathroom was disgusting, truck drivers kept me up till midnight and woke up at 3:30am. "Breakfast" means water and apples. DO NOT STAY THERE.

8/10 Good

Lolita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
cheap stay ok
Ok

4/10 Poor

Mike, Charleston, SC

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dirty hotel
Dirty hotel, bugs, worn linens, door lock did not work, toilet was not secured to floor, holes in the shower.

6/10 Okay

Jimbo Mclaurin, Roanoke, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to food and Interstate
Clean and freshly painted and remodeled. Older TV, but we were more interested in Free WiFi . All linens clean and fresh looking/smelling and new carpeting. We didn't expect a four star property and were pleasantly surprised at the quality of the room. Room was clean and professionally made up both nights that we there.

6/10 Okay

J.C., Upstate S.C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, and the bed comfortable. Not in very good condition from the outside and surrounding area is a bit sketchy. Staff was friendly and helpful. I was expecting a little more at breakfast, however for the price of the room I could not complain .

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Toilet is broke in room 223 and the bath tub wasn't clean and the wash cloths had hair stuck to them

2/10 Terrible

Brandon, Nh

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room smelled like old carpets and cat urine. Charged me an extra 12 dollars to bring my puppy in.

2/10 Terrible

kelly a, Pennsylvania

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Never again!
Would only, ONLY suggest (not recommend) this hotel if you are COMPLETELY exhausted and have NO other options!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
You get what you pay for..
Not bad if you're just passing through..

2/10 Terrible

Two Men and A Truck, Louisville, KY

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
hotel should be condemned
it was awful, not maintained, staff can not speak English well enough to communicate

8/10 Good

David, Cameron, SC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
nice hotel on north west of Columbia.
good rate for a nice room in Columbia. The hotel is near the interstate, shopping, and food.

8/10 Good

donnie mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Anna, Alabama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comfortable and clean
Although the hotel was old, the room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The staff was very nice. No fridge or microwave in the room and no ice machine but good room for the money. I would stay again!

10/10 Excellent

Richard Johnson, Columbia sc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love it want to stay again

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Econo Lodge in Columbia, SC
The front desk staff was very rude. The description of the rooms is very misleading....you have to pay more for a refrigerator/microwave in your room. There is no elevator, so I had to make 3 trips up a flight of stairs. Continental breakfast was a complete joke...cereal, week old milk and a couple Little Debbie cakes.The room itself was large and relatively clean.