Hotels near Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods in Columbia

I stay in Hampton Inns because of their consistency - I know what to expect when staying at them and they have a great product that usually doesn't disappoint. This place seemed to be among the older Hampton Inns and in need of a facelift. Some of the furniture and walls in both the rooms and common areas showed some serious wear and tear and in need of replacement. The pool, while mostly nice, had a large heavy chip in the bottom and elsewhere. That said, the room and common areas, llike any other Hampton, were kept super clean and had a strong and dedicated staff. Room was super quiet at night, I did not hear a thing from the neighboring rooms, hallway or outside - a big plus considering the noise at the previous hotel we stayed. Plenty of places to plug in and recharge phones and laptops and a television with more channels than you'll have time to watch. Breakfast was very good with tasty food and looked over by a sweet and wonderful woman named Albertha (hope I have the spelling right) that they are very lucky to have. On top of that, Kamari (spelling?) at the front desk was incredibly helpful and friendly, and knew the area very well. This hotel is lucky to have them both. There are a number of great restaurants in the area and they keep the list up to date (they hand it out at the front desk, which is actually a good idea because the lists of restaurants kept in rooms aren't always accurate and difficult to keep up to date). This place is convenient to the highway and not that far from either Baltimore or Washington, DC. We loved going in the pool after long hot days of sightseeing. As long as the worn-out furniture and other physical defects doesn't bother you, this place works just great. But I have to think they will really need to move on fixing this place up better real soon or they may not fare so well in the next inspection by the franchisor.

I stayed here 1 night and was overall very happy with my stay. I felt like I was at a ”real” hotel, not the shabby, overused Hampton Inns I had been staying at on my drives from NYC to Florida and back. The staff was welcoming and professional and my room was a delight--clean, lovely towels, dual lighting for the beds (dim & regular), hot water than was hot immediately, and a very comfortable king bed. The TV had really good channels, including some premium ones. The waitress in the restaurant served me a late dinner graciously. The buffet breakfast is overpriced, but you get more for that price than you do at Hilton Garden Inns and the staff did a very good job of refilling the serving pans as they were emptied by the kids. I did had some issues, thus the 4 stars. Most of the people staying at the hotel appeared to be families traveling with children going to sports meets. There should be some way of keeping a part of the hotel for adults only, so you don't hear girls screaming down the corridor at 12:30am (and yes, they did wake me up). One elevator was broken, incurring long waits, and I see from other reviews that this is a continuing problem. Also, the toilet paper needs to be upgraded!

After reading all of the reviews, in particular the more recent reviews, I was concerned about our stay before we even got there. We knew it wasn’t going to be the Ritz and we were ok with that. What was important to us included a larger than average hotel room, cleanliness, and location. Maybe it was luck but our experience gave us all three of those things and more (like a free breakfast each day). The reviews that discuss an absent front desk employee were not wrong. At one point there were easily 11 of us in the lobby waiting for someone at the front desk so that we could either ask a question or make a purchase from the very small convenient store selection. This was around 9pm and we waited for 20 minutes. I gave up at that point. That was my only negative experience. The room was truly the perfect size with a futon for a couch from West Elm. The shower was separate from the toilet area which was also a nice touch. Our room did not have a bathtub (not an issue for me but I guess if we had small children it might have been). I will say there was a strong smell of ********* in the halls every time we left our room but that doesn’t really bother me - I do recall reading that in other reviews. Considering I had such low expectations going in I really can’t complain. Our room was clean, the staff were friendly when they were available. The only real inconvenience was the fact that they did not have enough luggage racks and even after waiting 25 minutes for one to be returned we just decided to take multiple trips out to the car. Don’t let the reviews scare you. Management understood the assignment and made improvements.

A very good one for an economic hotel; a good place for an extended stay, although I did not use kitchen provided. It is convenient enough if you have a car.

With a stay at WhyHotel by Placemakr Columbia in Columbia (Town Center), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Merriweather Post Pavilion and The Mall in Columbia. This upscale aparthotel is 14.1 mi (22.6 km) from Arundel Mills Mall and 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from Maryland Live Casino.The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 115 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and ovens. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers.

When you stay at Staybridge Suites Baltimore BWI Airport, an IHG Hotel in Linthicum Heights, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute drive of Oriole Park at Camden Yards and Baltimore Cruise Terminal. This hotel is 7 mi (11.3 km) from Arundel Mills Mall and 8 mi (12.9 km) from Baltimore Convention Center.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and shopping on site. Additional amenities at this hotel include a fireplace in the lobby, a picnic area, and barbecue grills. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the complimentary area shuttle.Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Staybridge Suites Baltimore BWI Airport, an IHG Hotel. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on select days. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Linthicum Heights? This hotel has 549 square feet (51 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).Make yourself at home in one of the 104 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 37-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Great, super clean rooms. Located conveniently in a walking distance to a number of restaurants, shops and Toby's Dinner Theatre (2 miles down the road) where we saw a beautiful performance . Lovely, courteous staff at the front desk and at the breakfast. Hot breakfast in the morning. Sadly, guests are leaving trash in front of the hotel on a bench without cleaning after themselves. Thank you, Team Hampton Inn and Suites, for your hospitality!

On the outside it is not inspiring. There is construction going on and it's tucked in between like a car dealership and other non-hotel businesses. I was worried as I drove up. But inside, it's its own little world. It is EXTREMELY clean. The breakfast was actually satisfying and the staff were friendly. The room was great. The only thing I would like to see is, as they replace their mini-fridges, that they use ones that have a separate freezer compartment. We had some frozen things we wanted to stay frozen, and the back wall of the mini-fridge was not up to the task. We slept great and it was conveniently located for where we needed to be. Very fair pricing as well.

It's beautiful, clean and modern, but not one you'll want to stay at if you have an early morning flight. We didn't know the shuttle didn't start until 7 am (odd) or we would've booked another hotel. When you have other travelers complaining about this, you may want to reconsider your hours. PRO'S: I will say the lobby and room were beautiful modern eye candy. It was clean, the bathroom luxurious, the bed like a dreamy pillow and the staff courteous. We only spent about 6 hours there, so not enough time to try the food, breakfast or the gym- which looked upscale with many machines and weights. CON'S: As others have mentioned, the halls can be NOISY. We should've known something was up when we had to sign a disclaimer upon check in that we wouldn't have a party in the room. A first! Having said that, the walls/door seem to be a bit thin. The drunken people heading to their rooms at 2 am sounded like they were in our room as they passed. A total bummer when you have to leave for the airport via Lyft ($30) at 4:15 am . Here's a thought: Maybe one hallway on the top floor could be reserved for airport travelers or those requesting quiet rooms (since you're an airport hotel?). That way you can ensure your patrons a good night's sleep. Fellow WHITE NOISE LOVERS? For those that depend on a hotel's thermostat to have a constantly running fan option, this does not. Again odd, as we rarely run into this with hotels. The fan will turn off when the temp is reached, leaving you susceptible to any hallway noise. It would be great if you had a few portable fans available or even one tucked in each room like you do hairdryers. Also, if you're a hot sleeper in July's heat you cannot adjust the AC to any lower than 64 degrees. Will we stay there again? Perhaps if we don't need an early shuttle and ask for a quiet room. I hope the management will consider these comments, because this hotel could be amazing if it addressed a few areas.

This hotel is conveniently located across from Live ****** which is great. They are clearly short staffed - there is no daily housekeeping and the bar was only open for one night as their bartender did not show up for his shift the next night. The check in line was long, only one woman working, but she never lost her smile and made it a pleasant experience. In fact, everyone we encountered was very nice. The room was average, weird layout and no microwave. The bathroom was gross. The showerhead leaked so there was a puddle of water in the shower when we got in. Then the seal on the door was broken so water leaked out everywhere. The wallpaper was torn and there was evidence of mold