Microtel Inn & Suites, a Columbia hotel near the Columbia Exposition Center The Microtel Inn & Suites hotel is conveniently located on U.S. Highway 98, just 30 miles west of Hattiesburg. This Columbia hotel is minutes from the University of Southern Mississippi, Pearl River Community College, the Columbia Exposition Center, Marion General Hospital and Columbia Regional Hospital. Wesley Medical Center is 20 miles away. Columbia is host to the annual Legends of Bluegrass and Country Music Festival, a three-day event featuring the best in bluegrass and country music. The Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport is 30 miles away. Visitors will enjoy shopping at the nearby Turtle Creek Mall. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate a variety of nearby recreational activities. Lake Bill Waller and Lake Columbia are all minutes from the hotel. A variety of restaurants and cocktail lounges are located in the surrounding area. This Columbia hotel offers a free deluxe breakfast with hot waffles and other hot food, free local and long distance calls within the Continental U.S., free USA Today and free coffee in the lobby. Guests are invited to relax in the outdoor pool or work out in our fitness center. Business travelers will appreciate conveniences like free high-speed wired and wireless Internet access and free fax and copy services and free use of our public computer in our business center. A meeting room is available for most events and business functions and accommodates up to 45 people. All guest rooms are equipped with microwaves, refrigerators, irons, ironing boards, coffee makers, hairdryers and 32 inch flat panel full cable television. In addition to standard features, our suite rooms have sleeper sofas and a wet bar. ADA accessible rooms are also available. Coin-operated laundry facilities are located on the property for added guest convenience. We are 100 percent smoke free. Sorry, no pets allowed. The next time you visit the Columbia area, our friendly staff looks forward |