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Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 7-minute walk to University of South Carolina

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Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista is centrally located, offering travelers a praised free breakfast buffet. Amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, garden, indoor pool, and concierge services. An area shuttle makes exploring nearby attractions convenient and stress-free.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 11 of 11 rooms

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (High Floor)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor) | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, Accessible, Bathtub

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
LED TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
819 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC, 29201

What's nearby

  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of South Carolina - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • South Carolina State House - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Colonial Life Arena - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Koger Center for the Arts - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 14 min walk
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hickory Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Republic Biergarten & Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tsunami Sushi Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blue Marlin - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

Hotel near University of South Carolina
At Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Valet parking (surcharge), concierge services, and an elevator
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, luggage storage, and a vending machine
  • Free newspapers, meeting rooms, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and walkable location
Room features
All 130 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • 42-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Separate sitting areas, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 18 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 18 per day)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 2,002 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
It is Hyatt's practice to enter any occupied guestroom at a minimum of once within a 24-hour period, even if a guest has requested privacy; appropriate efforts are made to provide advance notice to the registered guest before entering an occupied guestroom

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 18.00 per day
  • Valet parking fee: USD 18.00 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
It is Hyatt’s practice to enter any occupied guestroom at a minimum of once within a 24-hour period, even if a guest has requested privacy. Appropriate efforts are made to provide advance notice to the registered guest before entering an occupied guestroom.

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown Hotel
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown Hotel Columbia
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista Hotel Columbia
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista Hotel
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista Columbia
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
Hyatt Place Columbia The Vista
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Frequently asked questions

Does Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 18.00 per day. Valet parking is available for USD 18.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM.

What time is check-out at Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista located?

Located in Downtown Columbia, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center and University of South Carolina. South Carolina State House and Trustus Theatre are also within 10 minutes. Columbia Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 583 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was fresh and replenished. The staff was nice and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and close to many dining options
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

carter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was not okay a decent place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bartenders and front desk were fantastic .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Great beeakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olumuyiwa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great property!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

Family trip

Our stay was great. The parking garage was tricky but after the first night, we parked in the lot behind the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice stay here for the second time. It is right in the heart of the city and there is plenty of dining in walking distance. The two gentlemen at the desk and valet were very helpful and cordial. The complimentary breakfast is really perfect with healthy options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

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

Perfect short stay

Easy to check in, friendly staff, nice clean place, exactly what we needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jean Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No clear instructions where main entrance is or where parking is
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

thomas l Johnson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was grreat, but the night life was awful, it started at 9pm wiht loud racing motors and did not stopm until after midnight.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marilena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone was helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shakay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tameka did a great job with my room. An had great customer service when I needed something
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerelis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was amazing, and I look forward to coming back! We had room 620 and I’ve never had such a beautiful view
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Jeremy at the front desk was friendly and very helpful. The room 525 was very clean and cool on hot day. The oatmeal and fresh fruit was delicious for breakfast. Will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ana

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Double charged
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theodore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Everything was wonderful, the shower water pressure was a little on the
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Preston

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

Wonderful experience

Perfect stay for USC visit. Perfect location for downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

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

10/10 Excellent

Hunter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for 2 nights, wonderful hotel. Great amenities, above average breakfast, easy parking, great location, will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly check-in & out. Courteous staff around the property! walkable to everything and the AC works fabulous which is necessary for super-hot Columbia!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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