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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG

2.5 star property
Hotel near Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
901 WASHINGTON STREET, Columbia, SC, 29229
  • Columbia Museum of Art
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • South Carolina State House
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room (Specialty)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, (527)
The price is CA $310
per night
CA $354 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb
Holiday Inn Columbia - Downtown by IHG

About the area

Columbia

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Columbia hotel, you'll find Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center and University of South Carolina. Colonial Life Arena and South Carolina State Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 8 min walk
  • University of South Carolina - 12 min walk
  • Colonial Life Arena - 13 min walk
  • Township Auditorium - 19 min walk
  • Riverbanks Zoo and Garden - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 19 min walk
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cola's Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Old Chicago - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Liberty Tap Room & Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hickory Tavern - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cantina 76 On Main - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG

Hotel near Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Along with a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served on weekdays. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1000 square feet (93 square meters) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG. For a fee, parking is available.

This Columbia hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 105 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1000 sq ft of conference space
  • 93 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2021
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG offers 105 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 14 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available weekdays 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 5.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 2 percent destination fee will be charged
  • Service fee: USD 14 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 14 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 5.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Holiday INN EXP Stes Dwntwn THE Vista
Holiday Inn Express Suites Columbia Downtown The Vista

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 388 out of 613 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 613 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 613 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 613 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 613 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caroline, Bayville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet good breakfast great housekeeping staff. Easy to walk great parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Matt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay away, seriously
Heres tbe good: The room was clean and nice. Heres the bad: The staff was not up to par this time. My wife and I soon found out, the door doesnt lock. An employee tried showing us how to slam the door repeatedly and lift on it to lock it. Itll bolt shut inside the room. You cant leave, because you cant deadbolt it from the outside. After many unsuccessful tries, he never got it to lock either. We asked for another room. By that time (within 60 minutes) he said sorry, he already gave away the other 2 rooms. The kicker is while talking he knew the room was broken. That its always an issue. Then we asked well why give it us!? He said thats above his paygrade. He just works here. Take it up with managment. We paid the ballooned price to go see the game near by. Exceeding 500$ for 1 night and they couldnt care less. Do yourself a favor and stay somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dena

Travelled with family
Awesome 😎
Wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed in this hotel multiple times for concerts at the Colonial Life Arena. Very clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it was gpopd
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Theresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in and customer service was great!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with family
Great stay reasonably priced
Stay was very comfortable. Rooms were clean and service was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tameka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sustainable . No complaints . Staff was great .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fran

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From checkin to checkout it was perfect. The bed/bedding was sublime. Would go out of our way to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

April

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fine for a weekend stay but other similarly priced hotels in The Vista have better amenities and cleaner rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Amenities
Very nice extremely friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the room. Staff is always nice and the breakfast is good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel could use new rugs in the hall way
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joann

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a huge disappointment… This location was overpriced to $750 per night for parents weekend at the University of South Carolina… While over priced I didn’t mind paying for a clean and convenient room. The bathroom was not overly clean… The shower amenities were pulled off the wall & laying crooked on the shower shelf and the shower stains on the bottom of the floor as well as on the wall. It just did not look clean at all. The water pressure in the shower was a trickle at best and we had four people staying in our room it took an hour per person to get completely washed, in addition, nowhere in the check-in or on the add from Expedia did it say this is not a full-service hotel meaning they do not clean your room or replace towels… We were gone for 12 hours on Saturday. It came back to our room and had no clean towels and the beds were not made. I went to the front desk and had to wait 20 minutes for the front desk gentleman to show up who was rude and said this hotel is not full service and you have to ask them if you want them to clean… This is completely absurd given the rate of the night for this location. The breakfast was also not well tended and very cold food. There was no water in the Cantina for sale and when I asked the lady at the front desk, she huffed and walked to the back and brought me one water bottle to purchase , all around this was a terrible experience made worse by the over price. Would not recommend and will never stay at this location again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jackie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GOOD
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for Carolina football and the Vista.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kiersten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy, seven fields

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024