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

2.5 star property

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
$132
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25

Explore the area

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901 WASHINGTON STREET, Columbia, SC, 29229
  • Place, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Colonial Life Arena
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room

  • 355 sq ft
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room (Specialty)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 475 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 475 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

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

Hotel in Downtown Columbia
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a snack bar/deli. Free weekday breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area, and a seasonal outdoor pool.
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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Dining options at the hotel include a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. A complimentary breakfast is served on weekdays. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Event facilities measuring 1000 square feet (93 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a vending machine, multilingual staff, and a garden. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary full breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM on weekdays.

Property amenities

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 on weekdays 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 1,000 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2021
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 5.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: USD 14 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

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

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

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 438 out of 695 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 695 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 695 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 695 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 695 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Debra

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Everything that could go wrong did. Arrived at hotel at 4 pm check in was. @ 3, room was not ready until after 5pm. We were not the only guests impacted. Upon return there was no handicapped parking which is a requirement for us. Breakfast was a disaster no food ready, no coffee cups. Took multiple trips to finally get fresh food at 930, started trying to get breakfast at 830 Shower created flood in bathroom requested at 11 to get a freshen up was told it would be a few hours. Upon return of activities at 4 pm nothing had been done. Contacted front desk they said they would let housekerping know WHEN they became available! At 6pm we requested fresh towels since we knew nothing else would get done. Parking that night same fiasco except overflow parking we were aware of, problem with card key had to come back to hotel to get it coded, still didn't work. Breakfast next day was a bit improved, still had to wait for fresh otems. Check out was best part of the experience. I explained all the issues and Sabrina was compassionate and said she would discuss with her manager. Not a repeat, maybe call before you plan on arriving to make sure your room is ready especially if with small children or elderly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany, West Salem

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place overall was great. Clean and everyone was nice. Close to great restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Many nice restaurants within two blocks. Convenient location near Convention Center. Easy parking. Good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Angelica

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very professional. Very clean, everywhere. Breakfast was really good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann Marie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the safety and convenience. Beds were comfortable. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

CESAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quantisha

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wi-Fi did not work Rusty doors humidifier in room noisy noisy noisy not cheap enough to be okay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle Spicer, Temple Hills

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property. Great location to Arena and Convention Center
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

JEANNE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A nice, tucked away downtown hotel

This is our first time in Columbia and we wanted to stay in downtown. Nice area, a bit far from downtown area - but that is ok since we got there late. Common hot breakfast selection - nothing fancy. Room was clean and comfortable. Good costumer service.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dil

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel R

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Desk cletk very nice. Good breakfast. Room was clean. Bed was uncomfortable for me.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

theodore

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lori

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location for anyone visiting U of SC.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms were nice Breakfast was awesome All the staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hate that you have to pay for parking and then have to park on the street across from the hotel. They shouldn’t charge for parking if I can’t park on the property
Stayed 1 night in May 2025