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“Excellent Food & Service”

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Columbia

5 of 5 stars
seagarsmoker
Columbia, South Carolina
Nov 20, 2009

This has become our favorite place to eat in Columbia. Steaks are always perfect, great soups and the bread pudding is to die for! :) more

“Great Hotel and Great Location”

Hilton Columbia Center

5 of 5 stars
Ronniecesmom
Baltimore, Maryland
Nov 19, 2009

I was in Columbia for business and pleasure. My daughter goes to college near by. My company arranged the hotel accommodations. I attended to business at the convention center. Well, you could not...more

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Extended Stay America Greenville-Airport

4 of 5 stars
miworkingmom
Rockford, Mi
Nov 19, 2009

The room was clean and the kitchen was very well stocked to allow cooking of small meals. You wouldn't make Thanksgiving dinner but definately breakfast or a burger was possible. The staff was...more

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