Attend the Columbia Italian Festival and Bocce Tournament and Stay at Nearby Hilton Garden Inn Columbia SC Hotel

    COLUMBIA, SC, September 20, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Hilton Garden Inn Hotel in Columbia SC (Northeast) offers convenient accommodations to guests attending the 6th Annual Italian Festival and Bocce Tournament. The free event will take place September 28, 2013 at the historic Robert Mills House and Hampton-Preston Mansion, located at 1616 Blanding Street in downtown Columbia.

Sponsored by the Sons of Italy Bella Italia Lodge, the festival is a celebration of Italian culture and heritage. Festival hours are 11am-10pm. Attendees can enjoy live music, folk dancing, grape stomping, an Italian car show, and an Italian market specializing in olive oils, pasta, produce, and Italian desserts. Watch or compete in the bocce tournament, a game similar to lawn bowling.

"We are happy to welcome guests attending the Columbia Italian Festival and Bocce Tournament," shares Amber Cobia, the Hilton Garden Inn Columbia (Northeast)'s Director of Sales. "Our property is located a short distance from downtown Columbia. With affordable rates and packages, our Columbia SC hotel is the ideal local lodging choice," continues Cobia. The property is ranked the #1 out of 92 hotels in Columbia SC.

A premier choice among other Columbia South Carolina hotels, The Hilton Garden Inn offers the Garden Sleep System . The hotel also features on-site dining and lounge, complimentary 24-hour business center, free high speed Internet access, a large indoor pool and fitness center. Each guest room is equipped with a 42-inch flat panel TV with HD, microwave, refrigerator and a clock radio with MP3 connection. The Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Hotel (Northeast) recently received a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence award. Special rates and packages at the Columbia SC hotel include the Bed N' Breakfast Deal, AAA member savings, senior age 65+ savings, the Double Points HHonors Weekend, and Advance Purchase discounts for guests who book early. Some restrictions may apply; rates and promotions are subject to availability.

For more information on the Columbia Italian Festival and Bocce Tournament, visit www.osiacolumbiasc.org. To book your stay at the Hilton Garden Inn Columbia South Carolina Hotel (Northeast), call 803-807-9000 or visit them at www.ColumbiaSouthCarolinaHotel.com.

About Hilton Garden Inn Columbia SC Hotel (Northeast)

The newly opened Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Northeast hotel is located just off I-77 at exit 11 near the Northeast business district and is conveniently situated just 15 miles from downtown Columbia. This Columbia South Carolina hotel was built with features and amenities to ensure you'll truly have a great way with us including complimentary Wi-Fi, 24-hour business center, meeting space, heated indoor pool with hot tub, and The Great American Grill restaurant. Guests can enjoy staying at The Hilton Garden Inn Columbia SC hotel, where everything is right where you need it.

For more information visit: http://www.ColumbiaSouthCarolinaHotel.com

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