Doubletree by Hilton Columbia, Ellicott CityDoubletree by Hilton Columbia in Ellicott City, United States has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 4 of 10 hotels we score in Ellicott City. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.5 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 3.4. Rooms from about $222 a night (cached, not a live quote).Doubletree by Hilton Columbia is a four-storey hotel situated on Twin Knolls Road in Columbia, Maryland. Set within a park-like environment near Centennial Park and Merriweather Post Pavilion, the property serves business travellers and families. Facilities include an indoor swimming pool, a hot tub, a fitness centre, and an on-site American-style restaurant and bar. Guests can access free parking and Wi-Fi throughout the building. While the hotel offers modern digital key systems and meeting rooms, some guest feedback indicates that certain rooms require maintenance and updates. The location provides easy access to local business areas and nearby transport links.What stands out

Free secure parking

Indoor pool and hot tub

On-site American restaurant

Near Centennial Park

Watch out for

Some rooms feel outdated

Maintenance issues in certain rooms

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