Columbus, Indiana Hotels

Columbus, Ind., is an outdoor enthusiast's wonderland. Home to Driftwood River, canoeing is one of the most popular activities to do in Columbus. Anderson Falls, a sparkling low and wide waterfall, is within driving distance as well. On many weekends, residents and visitors can enjoy festivals or children's concerts. Visiting Columbus can be a new, exciting experience for both nature and art lovers, and many hotels are available to accommodate.

Holiday Inn

While the outside of the Holiday Inn in Columbus is very modern looking, the inside houses antiques and dated, elegant décor. Suitable for business travelers, the Holiday Inn can accommodate group meetings and banquets and boasts of one of the largest conference centers in Indiana. Also designed for family travelers, an indoor recreation center comes complete with a dazzling indoor pool, game room and fitness center. This pet-friendly hotel is near many of southern Indiana's outdoor activities, including Nashville, Ind.'s famous Brown County State Park. The Holiday Inn offers complimentary wireless Internet service and an on-site restaurant where kids eat free.

Holiday Inn Conference Center Hotel
2480 Jonathan Moore Pike
Columbus, IN 47201
(888) 897-0088
ichotelsgroup.com

Sleep Inn & Suites

Located 45 minutes from Indiana's metropolitan city Indianapolis, the Sleep Inn & Suites in Columbus is convenient for travelers who are looking to get away for a short period of time or an extended stay. Sleep Inn & Suites offers its guests a complimentary continental breakfast as well as free coffee and free local calls. Also suitable for business travelers, an entire floor of the Sleep Inn & Suites is designated just for business use. Family travelers will enjoy the indoor pool, sundeck, dry sauna and fitness center. With 72 rooms, travelers can choose between standard rooms, adjoining rooms or whirlpool suites.

Sleep Inn & Suites
2335 Jonathan Moore Pike
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-7200
sleepinn.com

Ruddick-Nugent House

For an overnight experience that is a bit out of the ordinary, the Ruddick-Nugent House bed-and-breakfast in Columbus is as serene as it is scenic. Gardens surround this city-block-size house in which the interior decorating varies to reflect different periods from 1884 on. Four bedrooms are available, each with private bathroom accommodations. Although many travel here to escape modern technology, high-speed Internet access is available for those who desire. Breakfast can be as private as one chooses, either by candlelight in the dining room or even on the balcony. With reasonable rates available, the Ruddick-Nugent House offers additional specials such as the third night free during certain months and a special murder-mystery weekend that can be specially arraigned.

Ruddick-Nugent House
1210 16th St.
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 350-6708
ruddick-nugent-house.com

Article Written By Victoria Michaels

Victoria Michaels graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor's degree in professional writing accompanied by a certificate in interactive Web writing. Michaels began her writing career behind the scenes writing as a grant consultant as well as creating technical user manuals for small companies. She writes for various online magazines and websites.

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