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Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

3.0 star property
Downtown Columbia's prime location puts travelers steps from local attractions, with a complimentary breakfast buffet to fuel morning adventures

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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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (High Floor)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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Suite, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

King Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Studio King Sb

  • Sleeps 4

King Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 6

King Suite With Shower-Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

Ada Ste Quen Tub

  • Sleeps 4

Ada King Shower

  • Sleeps 4

Ada King Room With Tub

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 4

King Room With Sofa Bed-High Floor

  • Sleeps 4

Hf Queen Sfbd

  • Sleeps 6

Room, 1 King Bed With Sofa Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Columbia, a neighborhood in Columbia, Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista is near a metro station. South Carolina State Museum and Columbia Museum of Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and EdVenture Children's Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Colonial Life Arena or Carolina Coliseum. Visit our Columbia travel guide
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819 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC, 29201

What's nearby

  • South Carolina State House
    South Carolina State House
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • University of South Carolina
    6 min walk - 0.4 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

  • Cola's Restaurant
    5 min walk
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
    5 min walk
  • Republic Biergarten & Kitchen
    4 min walk
  • Hickory Tavern
    3 min walk
  • Tsunami Sushi Restaurant
    3 min walk

About this property

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

Hotel near University of South Carolina
Close to Colonial Life Arena, Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista provides 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 laundry services
  • A front-desk safe, an elevator, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Free newspapers, a banquet hall, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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 (42 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 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 100 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
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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 100 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 Regional Visitors Center, University of South Carolina, and Colonial Life Arena. Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center and North Carolina Mutual Building are also within 10 minutes. Columbia Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 596 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janae

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, staff was great & friendly, breakfast options were plentiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, clean rooms, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. Loved the bar and food. Great location for Gamecocks basketball games
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room. Clean. Nice, free breakfast. Indoor pool. Pleasant staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was lovely and accommodating. Room was not cleaned properly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was super friendly, room was very spacious and clean, breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and super convenient. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tawanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was very clean and staff was very nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

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

Great stay - entrance is on Lady St!

Fabulous location. Be aware that entrance is on Lady St - not Gervais St. Spacious rooms are very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bar was stocked and perfect. The breakfast bar was amazing and kids loved the pool and stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nicolya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed for a concert, loved the fact it was walking distance to the colonial center and in the middle of downtown. Customer service was welcoming and friendly as well!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with ability to sleep well. Black out shades worked well. Staff was friendly & helpful.
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

K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I can't describe the amazing feeling of stain at the hotel this weekend. Miss Maya as well as another staff member greeted us with a warm feeling of care and made for a great stay. Thank you for the amazing experience.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Temikia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes everything was nice & clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Keshia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean. Morning staff was friendly. The overnight desk receptionist was very rude and not friendly at all.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was terrific. Would be a 5 star for the facility if one of the elevators were not out of service. I will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Terrakya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It wasn’t the cleanest but I was barely in there so I didn’t complain. The staff were nice. I wouldn’t stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

S.P.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious, and such kind people who helped make our stay wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This my second stay there and it's convient to USC to see my daughter. The staff are friendly and polite. I love staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Teresa

Never use Expedia booking a room due to price gouging. Jeremy was excellent providing dining information and extremely helpful. No plates or flatware in the suites. Breakfast manager was gracious and happy to meet you each morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time here and enjoyed our stay. Dog friendly, very pleased. Definitely would stay here again. 7-8 min drive to the State Fair. A lot of restaurants around the area.
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