I attended a day long conference at the Cooperative Conference Center and it was very well done…read more The facility is easy to access from the interstate with ample parking. The set up was modern comfortable and clean. In previous years this meeting was held at a nearby hotel, but this conference center provided a more intimate and peaceful environment. The food and food setup were also ample and excellent (we had chicken Marsala, mixed vegetables, and scalloped potatoes for lunch with a tossed salad cookies and a slice of cake)

Spent the day here for the SC Special Olympics conference. The facilities were beautiful, easy to…read moremove around and easy to get in and out of the building. Internet service was consistent and had nice signal. The food served was delicious, hot and allowed for everyone to have seconds.

I love me a good venue spot!! Ive been here several times in the past. This time I went to a…read morevolunteer luncheon for HC. This place has been restored and well kept, it huge with lots rooms to rent out. They have plenty of parking. Also very clean inside and out. I love the huge old timey doors. Any event here is gonna be a awesome one! I will most def keep them in mind if I need a event spot in the future.

**Racial Discrimination at 701 Whaley Street Venue Hall After Years of Good Business**…read more I never thought I'd have to make a post like this, but here I am. After years of successfully doing business with 701 Whaley Street, never once having an issue or incident, I am saddened and deeply hurt to share that I have experienced racial discrimination from this venue hall. For years, I've hosted events there with no problems. This year, I was excited to celebrate my 45th birthday with my annual "All White Affair," a tradition that I have always looked forward to. However, this time, I was met with nothing but resistance. Despite my long-standing relationship with the venue, they suddenly told me they don't want to do business with me anymore because of "the amount of people" and "the kind of crowd" I bring. 701 Whaley is a venue hall where people from all walks of life host events, but it became clear to me that their issue wasn't with logistics -- it was with the demographic I represent. To be turned down after years of good business, with no prior problems, simply because of the people I attract, is nothing short of blatant discrimination. I'm sharing my story because this kind of treatment is unacceptable and shouldn't happen to anyone. After years of support and professionalism, it's disheartening to be shut out for reasons that have nothing to do with the quality of my events. We must hold spaces like 701 Whaley accountable for their actions and ensure they are inclusive to everyone, regardless of race or background. #StandAgainstDiscrimination #SupportInclusivity #EqualTreatmentForAll 701 Whaley

This is new favorite spot to Sunday funday! TV's everywhere, football games everywhere and a great…read moremenu. We had the sidewinder fries, Philly egg rolls the onion rings and smoked wings! Everything came out hot and fresh and was fantastic! I highly recommend this place and the staff is super cute and very attentive, great drinks and drink prices plus if you like bourbon they have a nice selection of bourbon in their back bar the marquee lounge. You should check it out for your next game day destination. Highly recommend!

Attended an event here as part of the Columbia Food and Wine festival. It's a beautiful venue, very…read moreclean and plenty of space to host all types of events.

These animals seem very interactive! It feels like they're looking right at you some of the time!…read moreDefinitely a memory for me and my family visiting here on vacation!

We took our granddaughter here and this is a great zoo for kids. She enjoyed the splash and play…read morearea and the dinosaur exhibit very much. There were lots of other interactive experiences as well.

The venue itself is nice, clean, and has great potential for events -- so my rating is based solely…read moreon my experience with the owner, not the space. I booked the venue for 10/25, but on 10/23, things went left. Up until then, communication and everything else had been fine. However, the owner gave one of my vendors incorrect information regarding communication, which wasn't true and felt unprofessional. That's when my experience started to shift. Another thing that bothered me was being asked to pay a damage waiver, then later finding out from my decorator that the owner had been onsite during setup. When I arrived around 7:30 PM for my Halloween photoshoot, the owner was sitting outside in her car. While I was inside taking pictures, she remained nearby. Once I realized she was still there, I decided not to continue my shoot and texted my decorator to come gather her things. Once my decorator came to collect her items, the owner joined us inside and stayed there until we finished, which added to the uneasy feeling I already had. Even though the event itself was canceled and I only used the venue for a photoshoot, I still paid for full-day access and expected to feel comfortable during my rental time. The venue is beautiful, but the owner's approach and lack of professionalism really took away from what could have been a much better experience. Update to Owner's Response: First, let's talk about communication. You were being lazy -- plain and simple. You know we've been communicating through email and Facebook Messenger, and your own response to my message (which I'll gladly post) proves my point. Second, I changed my personal phone number, which I'm under no obligation to share with you, especially since we were already in contact through multiple other ways. Instead of reaching out by email or Messenger like you've always done, you chose not to contact me at all -- and then lied by saying you couldn't reach me. What's worse is you contacted my decorator first, before even attempting to message me directly, and I have receipts of you admitting it. Third, let's address the deposit situation. I was asked to pay a damage waiver while you were onsite the entire time, monitoring everything during setup and throughout the evening. That didn't sit right with me, because if you're physically present the whole time, what exactly is the waiver protecting you from? Also, when we book an event, we're paying for private use of that space during the hours listed on the contract -- not for the owner to hover or interfere. You're supposed to be on contact for emergencies, not stationed inside the venue watching over everyone like a chaperone. Lastly, I don't care if you and my decorator worked well together or if other clients like you being onsite -- I didn't ask for you to be there. My review reflects my experience, not anyone else's.

I used this venue to host a conference event, and the experience was phenomenal. The venue was…read moreclean, modern and accommodated the event well. Everything was set up as I asked for it to be. Throughout the process I felt that special attention was being given to my requests and timeframes. The owner even threw in some extras that I had not thought to ask for. I was grateful for her consideration, because that was above the tenets of our contract. Many of my guests remarked on the space and inquired about booking it for their events. I was so pleased, that I have already booked the space for another event this year. I am always excited/grateful when supporting small business owners goes well. I can say, without a doubt, that Luxe will be my go to venue in the future.

I am just still overwhelmed I had my granddaughter baby shower at Exquisite Taste Decor & Design on…read moreAugust 24, 2024. I can't begin to tell you how I felt when I walked in and saw the decorations it my eyes tear up and I was speechless. The creativity and the design was PERFECT. My granddaughter was so happy she said everything was GREAT and loved all of it....Thank you Exquisite Taste Decor & Design for the experience that was fun and enjoyable. We have memories that we will be talking about for a lifetime.... We will be using you again in the future

Very professional music was great. He was very prompt and on time and my guest really enjoyed…read morethemselves