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Way Inn and Conference Center

2.5 star property
Pet-friendly Columbia hotel with outdoor pool, connected to the convention center

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

  • Electric vehicle charging point
    Electric vehicle charging point
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Water dispenser
  • Conference space
  • TV in a common area
  • Bike rental
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping

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
Coffee/tea maker
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Riverbanks Zoo and Garden - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Columbiana Centre - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 9 min drive - 10.7 km
  • University of South Carolina - 9 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Colonial Life Arena - 10 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

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

When you stay at Way Inn and Conference Center, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of University of South Carolina and Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and free perks include continental breakfast, WiFi, and self parking. Also, Colonial Life Arena and Lake Murray are within a short drive.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 64 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

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

Pets

  • Pets allowed (2 total, up to 44 lbs per pet)*
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference space (2400 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
  • Local culture & ecosystem education
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Alarm clock
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 10.00 per pet, per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 10 AM to 9 PM

Policies

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.
This property does not have elevators.
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.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Way Inn and Conference Center does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Way Inn and Conference Center?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10 AM to 9 PM.
Are pets allowed at Way Inn and Conference Center?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 44 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 10.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Way Inn and Conference Center?
Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck parking and electric vehicle charging are available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Way Inn and Conference Center?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Way Inn and Conference Center and nearby?
Way Inn and Conference Center has an outdoor pool and a garden.

Reviews

5.2

5.4/10

Cleanliness

5.6/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Poor

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.
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2/10 Poor

Lack of cleaniness
Tub had roaches in it.
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6/10 Good

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.
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4/10 Fair

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.
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2/10 Poor

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.
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4/10 Fair

Parking lot is like traveling through a war zone
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2/10 Poor

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.
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8/10 Very Good

The only problem was no coffee was ready in the morning.
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6/10 Good

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2/10 Poor

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.
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8/10 Very Good

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6/10 Good

cheap stay ok
Ok
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4/10 Fair

Dirty hotel
Dirty hotel, bugs, worn linens, door lock did not work, toilet was not secured to floor, holes in the shower.
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
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6/10 Good

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 .
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6/10 Good

Toilet is broke in room 223 and the bath tub wasn't clean and the wash cloths had hair stuck to them
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2/10 Poor

Room smelled like old carpets and cat urine. Charged me an extra 12 dollars to bring my puppy in.
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2/10 Poor

Never again!
Would only, ONLY suggest (not recommend) this hotel if you are COMPLETELY exhausted and have NO other options!
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8/10 Very Good

You get what you pay for..
Not bad if you're just passing through..
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2/10 Poor

hotel should be condemned
it was awful, not maintained, staff can not speak English well enough to communicate
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8/10 Very Good

nice hotel on north west of Columbia.
good rate for a nice room in Columbia. The hotel is near the interstate, shopping, and food.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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8/10 Very Good

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!
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10/10 Exceptional

Love it want to stay again
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4/10 Fair

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.
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