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

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

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Exterior
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Point of interest
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room (Specialty)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 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)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
901 WASHINGTON STREET, Columbia, SC, 29229

What's nearby

  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Colonial Life Arena - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Township Auditorium - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • University of South Carolina - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Riverbanks Zoo and Garden - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles

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
Located close to Colonial Life Arena and South Carolina State Museum, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG provides free full breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Self parking (surcharge), a TV in the lobby, and multilingual staff
  • A computer station, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A banquet hall, coffee/tea in the lobby, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 105 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 50-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

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
  • 24-hour business center
  • 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 business center
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG?

Self parking is available for USD 14 per night.

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.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG located?

Located in Downtown Columbia, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, University of South Carolina, and Colonial Life Arena. South Carolina State Museum and Township Auditorium are also within 1 mi (2 km). Columbia Station is 19 minutes by foot.

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 417 out of 656 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 656 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 656 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 656 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 656 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

Rochelle Spicer

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

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Dil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff,clean and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

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

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madelyn Ramona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They were so awesome during our check in. After coming from another hotel because of cleanliness and staff attitudes they were exactly what we needed to start our weekend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcy

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

10/10 Excellent

Richalina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is nice and convenient to a lot of locations we need to go to.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Isabella

Liked: Amenities
Room was clean and the front desk staff were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Lambert

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room 122 was not clean when assigned. The evaluators didn’t work. I had to walk down 5 flights of steps in order to checkout.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

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

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and in a good location for visiting USC campus
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, friendly staff and good free breakfast. Highly recommend

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Great stay reasonably priced

Stay was very comfortable. Rooms were clean and service was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Theresa

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

4/10 Poor

Wayland

Disliked: Staff & service
Having stayed at HIE S over the years, we have expectations as we are paying $300 a night. 1. Our room after the first night of three, was never cleaned, e.g., night 2 beds were made 2. Night 3 room was never visited; everything exactly as we left in morning. Especially annoying in that we were driving an hour each way to attend Masters Tournament 3. Spoke w/ front desk, never heard from manager. Some promise of points to be added to our account—none yet 4. Staff interacted w/ polite
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dena

Awesome 😎

Wonderful stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Over view of hotel

Hotel was clean, service desk pleasent. Room was clean, water pressure in shower very good and water was hot. Breakfast was offered on site, I found the food was not hot I reported to the kitchen staff it was cold oatmeal was like cream of wheat all water.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jetandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked that my room and bathroom were clean. The staff was nice. The breakfast offered was good, average options to choose from. This is my second time staying there. I do like that there are a lot of options for dining nearby. I didn’t like that I had to pay a parking fee though which seems to related to the city Columbia (didn’t recall it from my first visit). Overall, a very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

NANCY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole hotel was clean from the parking lot to the lobby and rooms. It was quiet and safe. Staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Room was very clean . Service was slow and I had to go back for a parking pass but everything else was great. Would definitely stay again .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fran

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