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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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Free full breakfast on weekdays
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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)
    ‪11 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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

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

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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 the neighborhood

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

  • South Carolina State House - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University of South Carolina - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Colonial Life Arena - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Township Auditorium - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cola's Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Art Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Blue Marlin - ‬4 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.

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
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • 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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (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 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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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:

  • 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG is 7.5 mi (18-min drive) away from the Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG offer free breakfast?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 14 per night.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG to downtown Columbia?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG is 0.3 mi away from Columbia.

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 449 out of 709 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 709 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 709 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 709 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 709 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

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

8/10 Good

Tony

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

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

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple breakfast and suitable for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for USC visit
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shadaysha

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay, parking is a bit difficult if you come in later in the day but overall very nice place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joni

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Short but nice stay. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natoya

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist particularly Mr. Charles was really pleasant and caring.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bed was comfortable. Water pressure for the shower wasn’t great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was great except for the water pressure. I will not stay at this property again simply because the water pressure was the terrible.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly Snow

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rate for parking changed several times. First free, 1 week after booking $14 and day we arrived, 10 minutes before check in, $17. I also called to get a roll away bed and was told they could do it. Upon arrival, I was told they don’t have roll away beds. Manager was helpful and found a room with two beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noelle

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and helpful. The room was not ready at 3:00, I had to wait until 3:30. Parking was very tough but the front desk help make a spot.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frecia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very well maintained property, hot breakfast was pretty good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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