If you are looking to stay near the Columbia Regional Airport, also known as COU, you will have to stay in or around Columbia, which is about 13 miles from the airport. Columbia hosts several festivals throughout the year, including the Ragtime and Early Jazz Festival in June, the Roots'n Blues'n BBQ Festival in September and the True and False Film Festival around the end of February. If only in Columbia a few days, you can easily find enough shopping, cultural activities and dining options to keep you busy.
The Regency Hotel is in the center of the city, about 13 miles from the airport. It is just around the corner from the RagTag cinema, a cinema and beer hall that shows independent films, and the Missouri Theater, home of the Chamber Orchestra and Youth Orchestra. The Blue Note, a popular, live music venue, and Harpo's, with five fully stocked bars and lots of students, are a short walk. Dining choices also abound; Addison's serves up a wide mix of pub-like food, and the Boone Tavern features prime rib and seafood. Smoking rooms are available, and there's free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool.
Located just off the University of Missouri campus, about 2 miles from the city center, Hampton Suites is 12 miles from the airport. The hotel is ideally situated to visit the university or take in a university Tigers football game at Faurot Field, just a mile away. Just out the door is the Stadium Grill, with pub grub and large-screen TVs. Most of the restaurants and bars, because the university is a dry campus, are around the downtown area, a short walk away. All rooms and suites are non-smoking, and the hotel provides a complimentary continental breakfast. The guests are welcome to use the fitness center and pool.
The Courtyard hotel is about 9 miles north of the airport and 4 miles south of town, on the road connecting the two. Just up the road from the hotel is the Hollywood Stadium, a 14-theater multiplex. About 18 miles south, past the airport, is the Summit Lake Winery and Bistro, where you can visit the tasting room or dine in the dining room or on the patio. On-site dining choices include a buffet breakfast at the Courtyard Cafe and lunch and dinner at Bennigan's. All rooms and suites are non-smoking. Internet and a 24-hour airport shuttle are complimentary. A fitness center, pool and hot tub are available to guests.
The Wingate Hotel is 13 miles north of the airport, along U.S. 63, about 2 miles east of Columbia. There are two golf courses within 5 miles of the hotel. The Columbia Company Community Theater, which does renditions of famous and local plays, is just up the road. There are several dining options within walking distance of the hotel, including the Longhorn Steakhouse, Chili's and Jack's Gourmet restaurant. Smoking rooms are available, pets are welcome, and the hotel provides free Internet and a complimentary continental breakfast. A fitness room, indoor pool and hot tub are available.
