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A modern living room with a blue cabinet, a blue sofa, a round coffee table, and patterned ottomans.

A hotel room with exposed brick walls, a large bed, a desk with a telephone, and a television on the wall.

Two people celebrating with confetti in a bar setting.

A hotel lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a staircase with decorative railings.

1. Hotel Trundle

Downtown Columbia, 1.5 km from Ponder Fine Arts Gallery

Wendy

฿4,828

฿5,407 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious indoor area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a seating area with sofas and a TV.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

A modern building with a brick facade, large windows, and outdoor exercise equipment.

2. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

The Vista, 2.1 km from Ponder Fine Arts Gallery

Theresa

฿5,293

฿5,928 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A two-story house with a porch, a small balcony, and a gabled roof.

A spacious living area with a staircase, a dining area, and a hallway leading to another room.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a wooden dresser, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

3. The 1425 Inn

Downtown Columbia, 1.2 km from Ponder Fine Arts Gallery

Mary

฿4,326

฿5,786 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area, and a TV.

A hotel room with a sofa, a small table, a bed, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A pool table with balls, a bar area, and a large TV screen.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent vertical stripe pattern on the facade.

4. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.9 km from Ponder Fine Arts Gallery

Brian

฿4,244

฿4,753 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern bar area with a central island, bar stools, and a television.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows allowing natural light.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk, and a large window.

A modern dining area with marble tables and cushioned chairs, a central chandelier, and large windows providing natural light.

5. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

The Vista, 2 km from Ponder Fine Arts Gallery

Jeanne

฿4,275

฿4,788 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A two-story brick house with a porch, a flag, and a well-maintained lawn.

An outdoor patio area with brick buildings, tables, chairs, and umbrellas.

A bar area with a coffee machine, stools, and a menu board.

A well-lit living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a staircase leading to an upper level.

6. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

University Hill, 1.4 km from Ponder Fine Arts Gallery

Linda

฿4,981

฿5,678 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a decorative wall with geometric patterns.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a mix of brick and glass facades, and a prominent entrance with a covered walkway.

An outdoor patio with a bar area, seating, and a grill station.

A modern lounge area with a sectional sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a wall-mounted TV.

7. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.9 km from Ponder Fine Arts Gallery

Laurel

฿3,279

฿3,673 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A building entrance with a stone facade, large glass doors, and a wooden archway.

A kitchen with a brick wall, wooden cabinets, a coffee machine, a waffle maker, and a large window with a view of trees.

A spacious indoor area with a large gray sofa, multiple tables, chairs, and a television mounted on the wall.

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a sectional sofa.

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 2.8 km from Ponder Fine Arts Gallery

Mingkang

฿4,806

฿5,382 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern bar area with a bar counter, seating, and a variety of bottles.

A modern hotel building with a prominent sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

A pool table in a modern indoor setting with large windows, a patterned rug, and bar stools.

A modern lounge area with blue sofas, yellow and red cushions, a glass coffee table, and a large mural of a cityscape.

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

The Vista, 2.2 km from Ponder Fine Arts Gallery

Robert

฿4,113

฿4,689 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, a desk, and a window.

10. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 2.3 km from Ponder Fine Arts Gallery

Sandra

฿4,268

฿4,780 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

An outdoor seating area with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, and a view of the cityscape in the background.

A modern indoor space with a curved reception desk, a refrigerated display case with beverages, and a seating area with chairs and tables.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple bar stools, and a television screen above the bar.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

11. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

Downtown Columbia, 2.4 km from Ponder Fine Arts Gallery

CHRISTINE

฿4,256

฿4,767 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern room with large windows, a green armchair, a brown chair, a small round table, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, and a view of buildings through the windows.

A modern hotel entrance with a green sign, outdoor seating, and planters.

12. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Downtown Columbia, 1.5 km from Ponder Fine Arts Gallery

jennifer

฿3,804

฿4,261 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern restaurant with a bar area, wooden stools, and a curved seating arrangement.

A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a TV, and a large mirror.

A modern hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a reception desk, and a modern ceiling design.

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

The Vista, 2.7 km from Ponder Fine Arts Gallery

James

฿4,515

฿5,154 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

An outdoor patio area with brick walls, a covered seating area, and a fire pit.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

The Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center with a modern architectural design, featuring large windows and a prominent entrance.

A modern breakfast area with a long counter, two hanging pendant lights, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

14. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

The Vista, 2.3 km from Ponder Fine Arts Gallery

Diana

฿3,865

฿4,329 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a prominent Hilton sign, featuring a brick facade and multiple windows.

A hotel room with a large TV, a glass desk, a sofa, and a view of a building through the window.

A modern living room with a dining table, blue chairs, a chandelier, a brick accent wall, and a television.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, marble flooring, and elegant furniture.

15. Hilton Columbia Center

The Vista, 2.2 km from Ponder Fine Arts Gallery

ryan

฿5,208

฿5,833 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, multiple seating arrangements including tables and chairs, and large windows providing natural light.

A serene park with a fountain, benches, and lush greenery.

A modern building with large glass windows and a brick facade.

A brick wall with a plaque reading "University of South Carolina" and a pathway leading through a landscaped area with trees.

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG

The Vista, 2.1 km from Ponder Fine Arts Gallery

Karla

฿3,872

฿4,909 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large columns, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sculpture in front of the building.

A modern restaurant with multiple dining areas, including booths and tables, and a central seating area with a blue sofa.

17. Marriott Columbia

Downtown Columbia, 1.6 km from Ponder Fine Arts Gallery

Winona

฿7,037

฿7,881 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A rooftop lounge with a fire pit, seating area, and a view of the cityscape at sunset.

A cozy room with a brick wall, a brown leather sofa, and shelves with various items.

A bar area with a check-in counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles on shelves.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table, featuring a large window, decorative wall art, and a lamp.

18. Moxy Columbia Downtown

Downtown Columbia, 1.7 km from Ponder Fine Arts Gallery

mario

฿4,000

฿4,480 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern dining area with a central island, multiple seating options, and pendant lighting.

A reception desk with a wooden finish and a modern design, featuring a large circular artwork on the wall behind it.

A hotel with a modern facade, a well-lit entrance, and an American flag.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Arsenal Hill, 2.7 km from Ponder Fine Arts Gallery

Tameka

฿3,151

฿3,529 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, white sofas, and red umbrellas.

A modern bar area with high stools, a long counter, and a large TV screen.

A modern office space with a wooden desk, two office chairs, a computer monitor, teal cabinetry, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple seating options, and a large window providing a view.

20. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Downtown Columbia, 1.1 km from Ponder Fine Arts Gallery

melvina

฿3,830

฿4,290 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Trundle	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
The Lantern Hotel Columbia	9.8 Exceptional 209 reviews	View
The 1425 Inn	9.6 Exceptional 283 reviews	View
Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown	9.6 Exceptional 159 reviews	View
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista	9.4 Exceptional 1,260 reviews	View

Top Ponder Fine Arts Gallery Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Loved my stay. Would stay here again"

Hotel Trundle

8/10 Good

"Nice for a short 2-3 day stay. Conveniently located to downtown, highways, and university."

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

10/10 Excellent

"What a great place to stay. My wife & I stayed for one night on the way to Charleston, and wish we could have stayed another. What a quaint & cozy hotel, with a great bar, a friendly staff/bar tender, and great food. The hotel is a refurbished fire station with a lot of memorabilia and nostalgic pictures. We will be back."

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

10/10 Excellent

"We are returning customers, having stayed at The Graduate Columbia many times. Love the property and friendly helpful staff."

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

8/10 Good

"The hotel is well located in downtown Columbia, SC. It is clean, well maintained and the staff is very personable and helpful. The only issue I had was the hot water in the bathroom sink took 5 minutes to get hot. Thankfully the shower did not take that long. Everything else about the hotel was excellent and I would definitely recommend it to others."

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean but a bit of a walk to downtown/restaurants"

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, good breakfast, staff was awesome and courteous"

Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

8/10 Good

"Everything was great"

Hilton Columbia Center

10/10 Excellent

"We really enjoyed our stay at the Hilton Columbia Center. Awesome location the hotel is just beautiful and clean. My fiancee and I enjoyed dining at Ruth’s Chris Steak house. The hotel staff were awesome. They made us feel comfortable from the first day we arrive which really set the tone for our stay everyone’s very helpful and friendly, especially Kat and Le these ladies really highlight I stay for the weekend very pleasant very professional very helpful. Can’t wait to stay there again."

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A large red brick building with a central entrance, surrounded by a circular gravel path and lush green trees.

Robert Mills Historic House and Park

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

Browse the range of ornaments in the picturesque gardens and explore the exhibits in the mansion designed by the architect of the Washington Monument.

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A large, two-story building with a central entrance flanked by columns, surrounded by a brick pathway and greenery.

Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens

Tour the premises and learn about the aristocratic residents who lived in this impressive mansion with a restored landscape garden.

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Allen University

7.6/10 (17 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Allen University during your trip to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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The Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center

Enjoy an outing to The Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center during your stay in Columbia. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.

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Columbia Fire Museum

You can study the exhibits at Columbia Fire Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Columbia Urban League

Learn about the local history of Columbia when you spend time at Columbia Urban League. While in this walkable area, you can savour the lively bars.

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Township Auditorium

8.2/10 (556 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Township Auditorium, a theatre with a story to tell in Columbia. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Wilson House

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can find out about the history of Columbia with a trip to Wilson House. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ponder Fine Arts Gallery?

Ponder Fine Arts Gallery is located in Columbia. This historic area is known for its bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 72 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Ponder Fine Arts Gallery?

Hotel Trundle is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and private decks. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Ponder Fine Arts Gallery. Other good choices close by include Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC and Marriott Columbia.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Ponder Fine Arts Gallery?

Expedia has 72 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Ponder Fine Arts Gallery.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ponder Fine Arts Gallery, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Ponder Fine Arts Gallery.

What can I see and do near Ponder Fine Arts Gallery?

Study the collections at Columbia Museum of Art, South Carolina State Museum or South Carolina Military Museum. Sights like Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens, First Baptist Church and South Carolina State House are must-sees while exploring the area. You can catch a show at Township Auditorium, Koger Center for the Arts and Town Theatre.

How can I get to Ponder Fine Arts Gallery?

If you're hopping a train into the city, Columbia Station is the closest station to Downtown Columbia. There may not be many public transport options near Ponder Fine Arts Gallery so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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Our top choices for Ponder Fine Arts Gallery hotels

1. Hotel Trundle

2. The Lantern Hotel Columbia

3. The 1425 Inn

4. Homewood Suites By Hilton Columbia Downtown

5. Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

6. Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

7. Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

8. Staybridge Suites Columbia by IHG

9. Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

10. Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

11. Courtyard by Marriott Columbia Downtown at USC

12. Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown/The Vista

14. Hampton Inn Columbia-Downtown Historic District

15. Hilton Columbia Center

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG

17. Marriott Columbia

18. Moxy Columbia Downtown

19. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbia Downtown

20. Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Compare popular hotels close to Ponder Fine Arts Gallery

Top Ponder Fine Arts Gallery Hotel Reviews

Tru By Hilton Columbia Downtown

Hotel Trundle

The Lantern Hotel Columbia

Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC

Aloft by Marriott Columbia Downtown

Hilton Columbia Center

Other attractions near Ponder Fine Arts Gallery

Robert Mills Historic House and Park

Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens

Allen University

The Ernest A. Finney, Jr. Cultural Arts Center

Columbia Fire Museum

Columbia Urban League

Township Auditorium

Wilson House

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