The Regency on Broadway and Thai Kitchen

With a plethora of events occurring in Columbia weekly, it's only assumed that there is a quality place to spend a night and get some sleep. With many places to stay in the town, one sticks out more than most. The Regency Hotel on broadway is a fixture of downtown Columbia. While it may have some of the best prices in town for a one night stay, it lacks with quality service. The staff welcomes you with less than eccentric greeting, and it seems they really wish they could be doing something much better than helping you.

 As the service lacks in quality, so does the state of the rooms you spend your nights in. Peeling wall paper and loud air conditioning are just the basics of the problems. If you manage to get the attention of the Regency staff long enough to get the password for the wi-fi, good luck even trying to find a signal. It seems you have to go on a hunt throughout your room to find a decent signal that picks up enough connection to use the internet.

 While there may be plenty of negatives to the Regency, there are some positives. In the morning they offer a fairly large continental breakfast, with many choices ranging from cereal to english muffins there is something for everyone. Also, The Regency is connected to a small family run restaurant called the Thai Kitchen. 

The small restaurant feel in Thai Kitchen is noticeable from the moment you sit down, with only one person taking orders and serving food. Yet the service always seems speedy and friendly no matter how busy it is. Thai Kitchen offers some of the best authentic thai food in Columbia. Even if you are not into ethnic food, the menu includes some American favorites including Burgers and BLT's. If you are feeling up to the challenge try the house special Pad Thai. It can be put at any heat level you want from one to ten, but to get the true flavor from the item it is essential to try it with a higher number. If you get the chance make your way down to this fabulous restaurant, but avoid it's hotel counterpart if at all possible.