Near the corner of Main and Fifth, in a building that has been part of how Columbus tells its story for over a century, the Media Loft is a 1,080 sq ft brick-walled retreat for two.

Exposed brick, original hardwood floors, tall ceilings and big street-facing windows frame an open plan curated around the building’s history. The WCBI Radio sign that once hung on Main Street anchors the living area. A framed engineer’s blueprint from the installation of The Commercial Dispatch’s Goss Urbanite press hangs nearby. On publication mornings, a copy of the paper is delivered to your door.

Sleep and settle in. A queen bed with Egyptian cotton sheets and Casper pillows. A walk-in closet doubles as the laundry room (in-unit washer and dryer) and connects to the bath, which has a tub/shower combo, a lit vanity mirror, and a vanity built by a local woodworker.

Cook, or don’t. The full kitchen is stocked for real cooking: cookware, basic seasonings, olive oil and a Nespresso machine with pods. A dry bar is set up for guests who bring their own bottles.

Work well. A full desk with a leather rolling chair and fiber Wi-Fi make this a comfortable base for a multi-night business stay. Two smart TVs and a Bluetooth Sonos speaker handle the evenings.

Step outside. Restaurants, coffee shops, a local bookstore, the Riverwalk, the Tennessee Williams birthplace, tree-lined historic neighborhoods, Mississippi University for Women and the Trotter Convention Center are all within walking distance. Columbus Air Force Base and the airport/industrial park are each about 15 minutes by car, and Mississippi State in Starkville is about 25.

GOOD TO KNOW
Maximum occupancy: two adults
Interior stairs only, no elevator
The sleeping area faces Fifth Street South. Expect some downtown street noise; a white noise machine is provided
Keyless self check-in
Two-night minimum
Free street parking
No pets, no smoking