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OUR COMMUNITY

Columbia, Curated

Our love for our community lies at the heart of everything we do. It’s because of our passion and our pride that Hotel Trundle has become what it is—and it’s because of the love from our community that we’re able to keep creating magical experiences for our guests in this magical city.

Community Requests

“We live, play and work here - we love Columbia - and we want to support this city, to create a platform for community and provide thoughtfully curated experiences for locals and visitors.”

- Rita Patel, Owner

Local Touches Across
Hotel Trundle

Hotel Trundle is proudly dotted with plenty of local touches, from the artwork that decorates our halls to the continental breakfast treats we serve every morning.

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Local Touches Across
Hotel Trundle

Art + Photography

Because nothing inspires us quite like the original works of some of Columbia’s most incredible artists, we commissioned a few of our favorites, from graffiti artists to photography studios, to add their artistic stamp to our lobby and public spaces. Take a bow:

Angela Zokan - Find her paper collage works on the lobby's gallery wall
Lauren Dillon - Take a peek at this plaster artist’s sculptured installation inside our lobby
Drew Shahoud - This videographer created our lifestyle video of SodaCity Market
Megan Carn - Artist of our interactive wing mural
Maya Smith - This artist and illustrator amps up our lobby art installations
Ashley Concannon - Her breathtaking photographs add artistic edge to the lobby
Dalvin Spann - Giving our interior corridors an all-important "Lego" up
Bonnie Younginer - A touch of artist bliss, in the form of a hand-woven textile piece, adds texture on the gallery wall
Neo Monster Island - Find Sean McGuinness's quirky artwork along corridors and on door hangers and key cards
Ashley Williams - Look for her colorful works in and around the lobby
Sylvio Lynch - Lynch's pencil adds layers of depth to our lobby gallery wall
Leah Richardson - Tasked with completing the corridor art
Lauren Dillon - Tasked with creating the 'selfie wall' that will define the Hotel and it’s ideal of “Living joyfully. Dreaming fearlessly”
A Classical Glass - This unique business specializes in custom designed stained glass for church, home, business, etc.
Kickstand Studio, Forrest Clonts, & Sean Rayford - A big shout-out to our trio of top-tier photographers and photography studios

Furnishings

Bricker & Beam - Furniture designer Josh Cox shares our passion for heirloom-quality craftsmanship. You’ll see it expressed in our custom, handcrafted beds, our community breakfast table, and even our reception desk
Best Mattress - A fourth-generation mattress company with a deep appreciation for comfort
The Shoppes On Main - Our go-to for accessories to dress up our public spaces
Harris Pillow - Comfort out of Beaufort, SC.
Magnolia Thyme - Local florist who filled our lobby with beautiful greenery
Shop Turner and Moss - Our go-to seasonal interior stylist

Food + Drink

Ally & Eloise - One bite and you’ll know why this is our bakeshop-of-choice for continental breakfast treats
Craft and Draft - We trust the big (beer) selections to these Columbia craft brew experts
Indah Coffee Company - Indah’s roasting wizards keep our guests fueled with the best coffee in town
Loveland Coffee - This family owned coffee shop offers in-room delivery
Carolina Kernels - Enjoy some premium gourmet popcorn at turndown
Sandwich Depot - This fresh and natural sandwich shop is our go-to spot for breakfast and lunch, and our breakfast provider

Package Partners

Let's Cook - Culinary classes highlighted in our Foodie package
Something Special Florist - Their beautiful flower arrangements decorate our lobby and are a bonus in our Sweet Stay package
Nickelodeon Theater - Main Streets only theatre, enjoyed by guests who book our Dinner and Movie package
Riverbanks Zoo - Discoveries at every corner and discounted tickets with The Life is a Zoo package
Hampton Street Vineyards - Choose between a cocktail crafting session dubbed the Shake and Stir OR a classic wine tasting with our Classic Night Out package
Columbia Art Muse - Feel the muse and receive 2 general admission tickets to the museum with our Artsy package.

Exclusive Local
Guest Experiences

With the help of our local partners, we’ve put together exciting experiences that speak to all the things we love most about our city—including private tours of off-limits brewhouses, guided eco adventures at Congaree National Park, and more.

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Local Guide

To know Columbia like a local, we recommend living like one. Our local guides connect you with all the best spots to help you get to know this city. Before long, you’ll love it just as much as we do.

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