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

2.5 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

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In downtown Columbia, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista offers a warm welcome with free full breakfast and a coffee shop. Unwind in the garden or seasonal outdoor pool, and enjoy convenient amenities like dry cleaning services and in-room WiFi. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Gym
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Self parking
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Meeting rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Computer station

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Playground on-site
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
The current price is RM444
RM556 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept

Room options

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

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • 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 Accessible)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility Accessible)

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

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room

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

Standard Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower (Communications Accessible)

1 bedroom, 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room (Specialty)

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

Room (Specialty)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

1 bedroom, 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Map
901 WASHINGTON STREET, Columbia, SC, 29229

What's nearby

  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of South Carolina - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Colonial Life Arena - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Township Auditorium - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Riverbanks Zoo and Garden - 4 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cola's Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Camon Japanese Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬7 min walk

About this property

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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of University of South Carolina and Colonial Life Arena. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. Other highlights include a fitness centre, a snack bar/deli and a garden. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and comfortable guest rooms.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 105 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Uncovered on-site self-parking (USD 14 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast on weekday mornings 6:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Playground
  • Corner guards
  • Pool gate
  • Stair gate

What to do

  • Bike rentals nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (1000 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2021
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Closed-captioned TV
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch LED TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

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

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free long-distance and local calls
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Here's the breakdown, no surprises

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Service fee: USD 14 per accommodation, per night

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 5.0 per night

Parking

  • Uncovered self-parking costs USD 14 per night with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

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

Policies

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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

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

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG?

Yes. Self-parking costs USD 14 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG also has a garden.

What's the area around Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG is in Downtown Columbia, a short 12-minute walk from University of South Carolina and 13 minutes' walk from Colonial Life Arena. Travellers say that the area is walkable and good for families.

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

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

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were good, with many reviewers praising the quality and variety of the meals. (39 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was very professional. Very clean, everywhere. Breakfast was really good.
Sean, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms were nice Breakfast was awesome All the staff was friendly
Stefanie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very convenient location for anyone visiting U of SC.
Lori, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice property. Great location to Arena and Convention Center
Rochelle Spicer, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the staff
Jocelyn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Staff was very friendly, room was clean and comfortable. Only slight negative was parking. Not enough parking for all patrons.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stay here!!

Beautiful and clean hotel. Walkable to downtown and the Vista. Our new go to hotel when we visit University of South Carolina.
Erika, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
JEANNE, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

clean room
Dil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff,clean and well maintained.
William, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was a nice stay
Ashley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Marcy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff

Charles was very friendly and pleasant at check in. Made sure we had everything we needed.
Jill, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Madelyn Ramona, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Property is nice and convenient to a lot of locations we need to go to.
Richalina, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was clean and the front desk staff were friendly
Isabella, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfy

Myself and my 12 year old son enjoyed how clean and comfy our room was. Great view!! The staff were super helpful, knowledgeable, and kind. Would def recommend this place. One thing, parking was tight.
Rebecca, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Renee, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean quiet good breakfast great housekeeping staff. Easy to walk great parking.
Caroline, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy check in. Close to everything.
Christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay reasonably priced

Stay was very comfortable. Rooms were clean and service was friendly and helpful.
Danielle, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Property was clean and in a good location for visiting USC campus
Deborah, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, friendly staff and good free breakfast. Highly recommend

8/10 Very good

Check in and customer service was great!!
Theresa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome 😎

Wonderful stay
Dena, 1-night trip