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Accommodations

THE INN AT WINTHROP
Conference facilities and accommodations located on the beautiful
and historic Winthrop University campus in Rock Hill, SC
WEB http://www.winthrop.edu/inn
PH 803-323-2196
TF 800-505-2226

NOTE: Winthrop does not endorse any of the businesses listed below. This list is provided as a service for our web visitors and should be used for informational purposes only. When making reservations, be sure to ask if a special Winthrop rate is available.

Hotels, Motels, and Inns:

BESTWAY INN                   
825 Riverview Rd.
Rock Hill, SC 29730
PH 803-329-1177
TF 1-800-264-2378
63 rooms. Color TV with remote, full cable lineup including HBO®, Free continental breakfast, local calls, and USA Today®. Non-smoking rooms available. Conveniently located, restaurants within walking distance.

BEST WESTERN INN         
1106 Anderson Rd. /US 21 Byp. Exit 82B/Turn left at second light
Rock Hill, SC 29730
PH 803-329-1330
TF 1-800-528-1234
FX 803-329-1330
WEB http://bestwestern.com
60 rooms. All king and queen beds. Hair dryers, fax machines, full service restaurant and lounge, pool and heated whirlpool. Free full breakfast M-F mornings, continental breakfast everyday, coffee 24-hours, local calls. Nonsmoking and handicap rooms. Charge for pets.

BUDGET MOTEL                   
588 S. Anderson Rd.
Rock Hill, SC 29730
PH 803-329-5211
23 rooms. Cable TV, free local calls, microwave and refrigerator in rooms, group rates, king size and handicap rooms available.

COMFORT INN - CAROWINDS           
3725 Ave. of the Carolinas; I-77 and Carowinds Boulevard
Fort Mill, SC 29708
PH 803-548-5200
WEB http://www1.choicehotels.com/ires/html/ComfortHome
A multi-award winning hotel with 153 guestrooms and suites. Located at Paramount's® Carowinds and Crossroads Mall. Convenient to business community of York County and Charlotte. Complimentary continental breakfast and weekday evening reception.

COUNTRY INN and SUITES                  
865 Patriot Pkwy.
Rock Hill, SC 29730
PH 803-329-5151
TF 1-800-456-4000
WEB http://www.countryinns.com/
44 rooms. Whirlpool suites, pool, exercise room, continental plus breakfast. Charming bed and breakfast inn with modern amenities and conveniences. Dataport, fax hookups, microwaves, refrigerators, hair dryers, coffee makers.

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT              
I-77 Exit 82-A, 1300 River Run Ct.
Rock Hill, SC 29732
PH 803-324-1400
TF 1-800-321-2211
FX 803-324-1499
WEB http://www.courtyard.com/
90 rooms, suites and Jacuzzi® rooms available. Lobby Lounge (Mon-Thu). Full service breakfast restaurant (open seven days), indoor swimming pool and indoor whirlpool spa. In all rooms: desk, two-line speaker phone w/voice mail messaging and data port, hair dryers, full size ironing board w/iron, coffee maker, On Command® movies and Play Station®. Features beautifully landscaped courtyard with gazebo and cedar furniture. Complimentary use of conference room with 10 or more paid sleeping rooms.

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites     
914 Riverview Rd.
Rock Hill, SC 29730
PH 803-329-7466
TF 888-315-2378
WEB http://www.bestvalueinn.com/bestv.cfm?idp=1189
113 rooms. Free HBO®, local calls, coffeemakers, microwaves and refrigerators in some rooms. Nonsmoking and handicap rooms available. Restaurants in walking distance. Pool. Construction and corporate rates. Weekly rates available. USA Today (Mon-Fri). Minutes from Cherry Park and Winthrop University. Fax/copy service. Bus and truck parking.

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ECONO LODGE OF ROCK HILL              1/2
962 Riverview Rd.
Rock Hill, SC 29730
PH 803-329-3232
TF 1-800-553-2666
WEB http://www.econolodge.com/hotel/sc139
106 rooms. Easy access to I-77. Free continental breakfast, local calls, and three HBO® channels and Weather Channel®. AAA and AARP discounts, construction, corporate, and group rates. Weekly rates available. Handicap and nonsmoking rooms. USA Today® (Mon-Fri). Minutes from Winthrop University and Cherry Park, restaurants within walking distance. Fax/copy service. Pets allowed with fee. Bus and truck parking.

ECONOMY INN EXPRESS                    
840 Riverview Rd.
Rock Hill, SC 29730
PH 803-329-5252
FX 803-329-5251
42 rooms. 25" Cable TV with all channels including HBO®, CineMax®, ESPN®, TNN®. Free local calls. Corporate and group rates. Coffee makers and hair dryers. Nonsmoking and handicap rooms. AARP and CAA discount.

EXECUTIVE INN                                    
656 Anderson Rd./21 Bypass
Rock Hill, SC 29730
PH 803-329-2100
TF 1-800-943-8268
180 rooms recently renovated. Located near Cherry Park and Winthrop Coliseum. Lounge, pool, nonsmoking and handicap rooms available, group services, banquet and meeting facilities.

HAMPTON INN - ROCK HILL                  
2111 Tabor Dr.
Rock Hill, SC 29732,
I-77 Exit 79, Dave Lyle Blvd.
PH 803-325-1100
TF 1-800-426-7866 or 1-800-HAMPTON
WEB HamptonInn - Rock Hill or http://www.hamptoninn.com Voted #1 hotel in the area three years in a row! 162 rooms, 38 suites. Two meeting rooms, outdoor pool and health center. Each room features two phones with two-line speaker capability, voice mail and data ports.

HILLSIDE INN                                            
126 S. Anderson Rd.
Rock Hill, SC 29730
PH 803-329-6998
17 rooms. Remote control TV, microwaves and refrigerators available in some rooms. Nonsmoking and handicap rooms. Minutes from shopping and Winthrop University.

HILTON GARDEN INN - ROCK HILL        
I-77 Exit 79, Dave Lyle Blvd.
650 Tinsley Way, Rock Hill, SC 29730
PH 803-325-2800
TF 1-800-HILTONS
FX 803-325-2366
WEB Hilton Garden Inn - Rock Hill or http://www.hiltongardeninn.com/
127 rooms and suites/whirlpool rooms available. Located in Manchester Village. Full service restaurant for breakfast. Full-service catering and conference/banquet facilities for up to 200 people. High tech training room for 36 people. Outdoor pool and spa. Complimentary laundry facility. Business center and exercise room. In all rooms: spacious desk, dataport, two-line phone, voice mail, refrigerator, microwave, iron and board, and coffee maker.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS - CAROWINDS    
3560 Lakemont Blvd.
Fort Mill, SC 29708
PH 803-548-0100
WEB www.usahotelguide.com/states/southcarolina/rockhill/holiday_fortmill.html
68 rooms. Conveniently located directly across from Paramount's® Carowinds and Crossroads Mall. Whirlpool suites. All rooms have microwave and refrigerator. 27" TV, data ports, free high-speed Internet access in all rooms, voicemail, in-room coffee, free continental breakfast.

Howard Johnson Inn       
911 Riverview Rd.
Rock Hill, SC
PH 803-329-7900
TF 1-800-272-6232
WEB http://www.hojo.com
Free Rise and Dine Continental Breakfast, Free Hi-Speed Internet access, and many amenities including Micro-Fridges, Coffee Makers, Hairdryers, Irons and Boards and 25 inch Cable TV with 60 channels including HBO.

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MICROTEL INN and SUITES OF ROCK HILL      
1047 Riverview Rd.
Rock Hill, SC 29730
PH 803-817-7700
TF 1-888-771-7171
WEB http://www.microtelinn.com/
54 rooms and 23 suites. Free 24- hour coffee in room, continental breakfast, full cable TV, local phone calls, and USA Today®(Mon-Fri). Business center available. Minutes from Winthrop University and Cherry Park. Weekly rate available. AAA and AARP discounts. Interior hallways.

MOTEL 6                              
255 Carowinds Blvd.
Fort Mill, SC 29708
PH 803-548-9656
WEB http://www.motel6.com/
122 rooms. Located near Carowinds and I-77 and Shoney's® Restaurant. On-site pool, nonsmoking rooms available, fax machine, pets allowed.

QUALITY INN and SUITES   
2625 Cherry Rd., I-77 Exit 82-B
Rock Hill, SC 29730
PH 803-329-3121
TF 1-800-228-5151
WEB Quality Inn - Rock Hill or http://www.qualityinn-suiteshvl.com/
127 rooms. Recently renovated. Denny's Restaurant on premises open 24-hours. Continental breakfast, free local calls, free wireless. Nonsmoking and handicap rooms available. No pets.

Ramada - ROCK HILL            
2640 N. Cherry Rd., I-77 Exit 82A
Rock Hill, SC 29730
PH 803-329-1122
TF 1-877-256-7399
WEB http://www.ramada.com
125 rooms. Outdoor pool, well equipped fitness center. Celebration's Restaurant and Lounge with entertainment on weekends, room service. Guest rooms include: two phones with data ports, ironing boards, hair dryers, coffee in room. Golf, wedding, family, class reunion and meeting packages available. Conference facilities for 300. Five separate meeting spaces for a total of 3,267 sq. ft.

REGENCY INN                          
1037 Riverview Rd.
Rock Hill, SC 29732
PH 803-329-3150
FX 803-329-3335
76 rooms. Handicap and king rooms available, nonsmoking rooms, whirlpools, free HBO®, CineMax®, TNT®, and more. Free continental breakfast. Restaurants within walking distance. 50% renovated in 1999. Small pets allowed.

SLEEP INN - CAROWINDS       
3540 Lakemont Blvd.
Fort Mill, SC
PH 803-547-2300
TF 1-800-SLEEP-INN
WEB http://www.sleepinn.com/
80 rooms. Located just off I-77, across from Paramount's® Carowinds. Offers comfortable, modern rooms and excellent guest service. Complimentary continental breakfast. Outdoor pool.

SUPER 8 MOTEL                         
888 Riverview Rd.
Rock Hill, SC 29730
PH 803-980-0400
TF 1-800-800-8000
62 rooms and suites. 70% nonsmoking rooms. Continental breakfast. Free local phone calls. HBO®, Max®, ESPN®, CNN®, TNN®. Corporate and group rates. Guest laundry. Fitness center.

WINGATE INN                              
760 Galleria Blvd.
Rock Hill, SC 29732
PH 803-324-9000
TF 1-800-228-1000
WEB Wingate Inn - Rock Hill or http://www.wingateinns.com
89 rooms. 21 double, 66 king/queen, four suites. Nonsmoking rooms, pool, fitness room with whirlpool, free 24-hour business center. Built for business, most technologically advanced amenities. Meeting room seats up to 50 people. Handicap King-size room.

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Bed and Breakfasts

EAST MAIN GUEST HOUSE           
600 East Main St.
Rock Hill, SC 29730
PH 803-366-1161
FX 803-366-1210
WEB www.bbonline.com/sc/eastmain
Completely renovated turn-of-the-century home in Rock Hill's Historic District. Honeymoon suite and two other rooms all with private bath, cable TV, phone, and fireplace. Corporate rates available.

PARK AVENUE INN                           1/2
347 Park Ave.
Rock Hill, SC 29730
PH 803-325-1764
TF 1-877-422-0127
FX 803-325-1764
Two story home with three guest rooms. One guest room downstairs. All private baths. Coffee maker and phone in rooms. Large front porch with rocking chairs and swing. One block from Winthrop University.

THE BOOK AND THE SPINDLE         
626 Oakland Ave.
Rock Hill, SC 29730
PH 803-328-1913
WEB http://www.bbonline.com/sc/book
Brick Georgian home overlooking Winthrop University. Two rooms and two suites with South Carolina themes. Private baths, cable TV, and coffee makers in all rooms. Suites include kitchens and patio. AAA 3-Diamond Rating. By reservation only.

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Campgrounds

CHARLOTTE-FORT MILL KOA CAMPGROUND
940 Gold Hill Rd.
Fort Mill, SC 29708
PH 888-562-4430
215 sites. Full-service family campground with shaded sites, pool, recreation director, miniature golf, laundromat, LP gas, store, heated pavilion, game room arcade, and playground. Located 15 minutes from downtown Charlotte and Rock Hill. Open year round. $10 fee for dumping.

EBENEZER PARK
4490 Boatshore Rd.
Rock Hill, SC 29732
PH 803-366-6620
69 sites. Located on the shores of Lake Wylie. Water, sewer, and electric. Bathhouses, picnic shelters, boat launching, and summer swimming area. Open year round.

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