Explore the celebrated attractions of downtown Columbia-including Main Street shops and numerous historic sites-from our landmark hotel. Built during 1912-1913 our hotel graces downtown with its striking façade of limestone and terra cotta, stunning copper cornices and it is unusual use of the Palmetto tree motif, our state tree. The tallest building in Columbia when constructed, the fifteen story building rises 215 feet. Many original features of the building have been preserved and people are quick to notice its charm and personality.