Newport Hospitality Group announces with pride the addition of the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Columbia Northwest/Harbison Located at the same address as its managed hotels. The hotel is located at 438 Columbiana DriveThis 99-suite extended stay property officially joined Newport on June 26, 2025. Fenil Desai owns it, and this is his first Marriott investment.
The addition of this property strengthens Newport’s operations in Columbia where it has consistently delivered performance for the past 19 years. The company now has three properties managed in the market.
• TownePlace Suites Columbia Northwest/Harbison
• Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison Next door (directly)
• TownePlace Suites Columbia Southeast/Fort Jackson
Fresh off a renovation in 2024, the newly refreshed hotel offers spacious suites with full kitchens, ergonomic workstations, and complimentary Wi-Fi—ideal for extended-stay guests, including project teams, relocating families, healthcare travelers, and government contractors. The hotel’s proximity to the Hilton Garden Inn Columbia/Harbison This creates synergistic opportunities, allowing Newport to service a wider range guest segments for both transients and long-term guests. Situated close to key demand drivers, such as Lexington Medical Center, BlueCross BlueShield South Carolina, Prisma HealthThe. South Carolina Department of RevenueJust steps away from Columbiana CentreThe hotel is located in one of Columbia’s busiest commercial areas. Newport, with its strong market relationships and an in-depth understanding of the demand patterns for the Harbison region, is well positioned to leverage complementary assets in order to capture extended stay business, expand corporate partnership, and drive sustainability across the entire region.
“We’re thrilled to welcome this extraordinary property and its committed team to Newport,” stated Wayne West III, president of Newport. “Columbia is a very strong market for Columbia, and the addition of this hotel to our Harbison offerings will enhance that strength.” We are especially grateful to Fenil Desai, who has placed his trust in our team by making this first Marriott investment.
To ensure a seamless transition, Newport’s corporate team—alongside Lizz chambers, Vice-President of People—spent the week on site, working shoulder-to-shoulder with the hotel team. The new associates were immersed in onboarding sessions and Newport’s Service Values Training, as well as culture-building discussions that helped lay the foundations for success.
“This property is a unique offering in the market,” Shawn Wallick Vice President, Chief Development Officer. It complements the Hilton Garden Inn right next door, and we can now accommodate guests that were previously unable to be accommodated. Its extended-stay option and kitchens are ideal for relocation and long-term business. The proximity of additional amenities is also convenient for everyone.
Learn more about the TownePlace Suites Columbia Northwest/HarbisonYou can visit the hotel website official website.
Newport Hospitality Group
Newport Hospitality Group, a respected hotel manager based in Williamsburg Virginia, operates select and full service hotels throughout the Eastern United States. Our portfolio spans leading brands—including Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, Wyndham, Choice, and IHG—as well as independent hotels positioned for long-term growth.
Our strength is in our operational excellence and trusting owner partnerships. We are performance-focused and take a hands on approach to each asset. This is backed up by a commercial strategy that integrates revenue management, local market sales, and digital marketing. We lead with transparency and precision in all areas, from development to capital planning.
What truly defines Newport is our culture—rooted in collaboration, driven by results, and guided by purpose. It’s what we call it Living Hospitality—a commitment to service that enriches lives, empowers teams, and sets a higher standard for what hospitality can be.
Learn more at nhghotels.com.
