When booking 4 or more rooms must call the hotel direct and ask for the sales office to book this. The capital of South Carolina, Columbia was the first American city named after Christopher Columbus in 1786. Nestled in the Northwest sector of Columbia, Wingate by Wyndham caters to the business traveler as well as the leisure traveler. Conveniently located in the Harbison Area of Columbia and easily accessible via interstates I-20 and I-26. Guests will enjoy proximity to shopping, dining and entertainment. Applebees. Sticky Fingers. Texas Road House. Yamatos. Carrabbas. Chilis.