The La Quinta Inn & Suites Columbia is located four miles southeast of downtown with easy access to I-70. The preferred airport for the hotel is Columbia, MO (COU-Columbia Regional) - 13 miles. The hotel is just minutes from the University of Missouri and an eclectic mix of art galleries and music venues downtown. Walk to a dozen fine restaurants, shopping at the Columbia Mall, and to Cosmopolitan Park for recreational family fun. Hike or bike across the state on the Katy Trail as it meanders along the Missouri River. Stay at the hotel for events at Memorial Stadium, and Columbia Expo Center, adjacent to the hotel. The hotel is only four miles from Stephens and Columbia Colleges. The hotel is close to MBS Textbook Exchange, Shelter and State Farm Insurance Companies, and MFA, Inc.Enjoy the free Bright Side Breakfast™ with your free weekday newspaper in the lobby. The hotel has a meeting room available and fax/copy services at the front desk. The hotel also provides a private laundry facility and free wireless high-speed Internet access. Bus, RV, and truck parking is also available. Pets are welcome.The guest room features free wireless high-speed Internet access in all rooms, microwave in some rooms, refrigerator in some rooms, voicemail, and alarm clocks.