Columbus, Georgia is a city which is ideally located in the center of some of the country's finest golfing. It is less than an hour's drive from Pine Mountain, Georgia, home of the world-renowned Callaway Gardens, or Auburn, Alabama, home to four challenging courses within its city limits. There are many accommodations to suit your tastes and budget.
Country Inn and Suites
Country Inn and Suites opened in 2008 and is located on the northern edge of Columbus, just off of exit 12 on I-185 which makes it excellent for a day trip to Pine Mountain. Before heading out, fuel yourself with a hot breakfast from the breakfast buffet which includes eggs and warm bagels. Each room is equipped with a minifridge so you can keep lots of cold drinks on hand for the hot summer months. Cable television with HBO and ESPN is available in all rooms along with free wireless Internet access. A sparkling outdoor pool and indoor fitness center will keep you in tip-top shape. A free airport shuttle is available. The hotel also offers a meeting area which can accommodate up to 40 persons. Rates in 2009 begin at $95 per night.
Country Inn and Suites
1720 Fountain Court
Columbus Georgia 31904
(800) 596-2375
(706) 660-1880
Fax: (706) 243-3473
Email: cx_clbs@countryinns.com
Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express is located in Columbus's Northlake Plaza, near the hub of fine dining and shopping. Spacious rooms include an iron, ironing board, hairdryer, refrigerator, microwave and coffeemaker. There is a business center on the grounds which is open 24 hours a day. Enjoy a refreshing swim year-round in the indoor heated pool or relax your aching muscles in the indoor heated whirlpool. Hard-wired and wireless Internet is available along with executive suites and whirlpool rooms. A hot breakfast buffet will get your day off to a running start. This hotel is a 100 percent smoke-free facility. Rates in 2009 begin at $130 per night.
Holiday Inn Express
7336 Bear Lane
Columbus, Georgia 31907
(706) 507-7200
Springhill Suites
Springhill Suites opened in 2009 and is conveniently located near I-I85 and the JR Allen Freeway. It is a short walk from the suites to a nearby 15-screen movie theater and several fine dining establishments. Springhill Suites are 100 percent smoke free. The Springhill website boasts that their rooms are 25 percent larger than comparatively priced hotel rooms. Studio suites contain a pantry area, wet bar, kitchen sink, microwave and refrigerator. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the facility. There are two phones in each room, along with a hairdryer, coffeemaker and ironing board and iron. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Prices in 2009 begin at $99 per night.
Springhill Suites
5415 Whittlesey Boulevard
Columbus, Georgia 31907
(706) 576-3773
Fax: (706) 571-7881
About The Author
Misty Amber Brighton has been writing for 10 years. Her writing experience includes Trails Travels and GolfLink. She is a veteran of the United States Armed Forces and attends South University.
