Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 9 min drive
University of South Carolina - 9 min drive
Colonial Life Arena - 9 min drive
Williams Brice Stadium - 13 min drive
Getting around
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 12 min drive
Greenville-Spartanburg Intl. Airport (GSP) - 94 min drive
Columbia Station - 9 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Rush's - 4 min drive
Cookout - 2 min drive
Persis Biryani Indian Grill - 2 min walk
Wings & Ale - 12 min walk
About this property
Best Western Executive Inn & Suites
Best Western Executive Inn & Suites puts you within a 10-minute drive of University of South Carolina and Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool or visit the fitness center for a workout. Also, Colonial Life Arena and Lake Murray are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
68 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
WiFi in rooms*
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free breakfast
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
Fitness center
Seasonal outdoor pool
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Handrails in stairways
Closed captioned TV
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Pool hoist on site
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Alarm clock
Pillowtop mattress
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
WiFi (surcharge)
Desk chair
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Fees & policies
Optional extras
WiFi is available in guestrooms for USD 0.01 per stay (rates may vary)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from June to September
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 accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Best Western Executive Inn & Suites?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Best Western Executive Inn & Suites?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Best Western Executive Inn & Suites?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Executive Inn & Suites?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Best Western Executive Inn & Suites and nearby?
Best Western Executive Inn & Suites has a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness center.
What's the area around Best Western Executive Inn & Suites like?
Best Western Executive Inn & Suites is in the heart of Columbia, a short 18-minute walk from Three Rivers Greenway.
Best Western Executive Inn & Suites Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
Jan 18, 2025
The view was of a warehouse or a wastewater treatment facility
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Dec 17, 2024
Never staying here again!
This was our final stay on our week-long cross country trip. Having stayed in a few Best Westerns along the way, this one was by far the worst stay I’ve had in a long time. During our check in the front desk attendant took a personal call. She also refused to add my husband’s Best Western rewards number, even though all of the previous Best Westerns accommodated this request. The room had a horrible smell abs there was a huge gap between the door and the door frame. The gap was so large that you could actually see the pattern of the hallway carpet outside our room. We hung one of our jackets over it to provide some sort of privacy. The breakfast was terrible and the property feels like it needs a thorough deep clean.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 21, 2024
Good Quality for a Less Expensive Stay
Stayed here for the Pink Concert downtown. It was a little further than we had hoped, but it was still totally fine. We ubered to and from the hotel to downtown by USC campus. It was clean, the staff were super friendly. Beds were comfy and the pillows were actually good; and 4 per bed. Medium fridge and microwave in the room which were great.
The towels were a bit thin, and not much shampoo or lotion; just tiny little bit.
Didn't hear anyone else in the hotel, felt safe to leave my car as well.
They do serve waffles etc, but we were too late getting up to try them. Seemed clean and fine. Had coffee out all day.
Easy and friendly check in. I would stay there again.
Gray
Gray, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 18, 2024
Okay stay
Family get together. Hotel was nice but key cards kept losing their code and we had to go to the front desk 6 or 7 times
Breakfast was very minimal and over too soon
john
john, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Nov 17, 2024
Decent
Decent for one night but would not book again. Best part was friendly staff.
Leah
Leah, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 15, 2024
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2024
John
John, 12-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 10, 2024
Benjamin
Benjamin, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 7, 2024
Suited our needs
It suited our needs for one night but the check in lady was NOT friendly. We were exhausted and just needed a little kindness but we were not going to get any from her.
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 28, 2024
TOOK MY MONEY THEN WOULDN'T LET ME CHECK IN!
Be clear, my credit card was charged days ago and then I was denied check in when we arrived. Also your manager refused to refund my money, even though she didn't let me check it. I find it amusing that in 57 years the only hotel that has ever refused to let me check in was a Best Western.
My mission now is to shift all stays with all of my employees to Holiday Inn Express and go to extraordinary lengths to 'encourage' Hotels.com and Best Western to rectify this situation.
A report has been filed with my credit card provider and we will follow with a case with Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the FTC early next week.
This has been an extremely poor experience all the way around.
Robert
Robert, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 21, 2024
Louanna
Louanna, 1-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 12, 2024
Cary
Cary, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 9, 2024
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 5, 2024
Felicia
Felicia, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Oct 1, 2024
I really like my stay.
Louanna
Louanna, 1-night romance trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 28, 2024
Friendly staff. Clean and comfortable room.
Patricia
Patricia, 3-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 27, 2024
Danielle
Danielle, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2024
PAULA Parker
PAULA Parker, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 17, 2024
Lana
Lana, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Sep 8, 2024
Christie
Christie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2024
The owners were very nice to us after our original reservation somewhere else was cancelled when we were about 20 miles from them,they supposedly were double booked. We went through Expedia and we will never do that again, we would call best western directly and not mess with Expedia.
Karen
Karen, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2024
BW
Clean,nice,good breakfast.Sangita,front desk very helpful,friendly and great front desk person.
PAULA Parker
PAULA Parker, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 14, 2024
Room had a musty smell to it.
Debra
Debra, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 7, 2024
Great experience for a short term stay
Sangita was excellent at check-in. Very helpful and polite with juggling many check ins and phone calls. She was the only one at the desk and remained friendly and calm.