Way Inn and Conference Center

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

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, alarm clocks

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

Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a garden, and conference space at Way Inn and Conference Center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

Pool
Pet friendly
Housekeeping
Breakfast included
24/7 front desk
Parking included

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 3 - Oct 4

Tomorrow

Oct 4 - Oct 5

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Eco-friendly toiletries

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Eco-friendly cleaning supplies

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Eco-friendly toiletries

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Eco-friendly cleaning supplies

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Eco-friendly toiletries

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Eco-friendly cleaning supplies

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Eco-friendly toiletries

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Eco-friendly cleaning supplies

Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Columbia, Way Inn and Conference Center is connected to the convention center. South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame and Harbison Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Williams Brice Stadium and Richard Samuel Roberts House. Check out an event or a game at Colonial Life Arena, and consider making time for Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, a top attraction not to be missed.

Visit our Columbia travel guide

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

What's nearby

Columbiana Centre - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
University of South Carolina - 10 min drive - 7.1 miles
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 10 min drive - 7.1 miles
Colonial Life Arena - 10 min drive - 7.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
‪Cracker Barrel - ‬3 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min walk

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 water dispenser, a TV in the lobby, and meeting rooms

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

Similar properties

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

$58 nightly

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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 at the property

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

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Rodeway Inn Motel Columbia

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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 within 3 mi (5 km) of Saluda Shoals Park, Three Rivers Greenway, and BTM Dutch Square Cinema 14. Harbison State Forest and South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame are also within 6 mi (10 km).