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

2.5 star property

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A spacious indoor area with wooden flooring, multiple seating arrangements including tables and chairs, and large windows providing natural light.
A serene park with a fountain, benches, and lush greenery.
A brick wall with a plaque reading "University of South Carolina" and a pathway leading through a landscaped area with trees.
A modern building with large glass windows and a brick facade.
A modern hotel lobby with large windows, a patterned carpet, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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901 WASHINGTON STREET, Columbia, SC, 29229
  • Place, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Colonial Life Arena
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a large window.

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

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window.

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large window, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a large window.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bed with white bedding and a wooden headboard.

Standard Room

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a large window.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bed with white bedding and a wooden headboard.

Room (Specialty)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and two windows.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window.

Suite, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and two windows.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a large window.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

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

This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and a snack bar/deli. Free weekday breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, coffee/tea in a common area and a seasonal outdoor pool.
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 a combined bath/shower unit and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of South Carolina. You'll find features such as free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free full breakfast served on weekdays
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, meeting rooms and conference space
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a playground
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center and University of South Carolina
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. 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 metres) 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.

Guests are served a free full breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (USD 17 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2021
  • Smoking not allowed

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: USD 17 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 17 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 497 out of 781 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 781 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 781 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 781 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 781 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean room and the staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the room was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my first trip there great night of sleep
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lakedia

The breakfast was nice. The room was very clean and neat. I was able to relax and enjoy my nights. It was a breath of fresh air especially after being at a crappie hotel previously.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room & courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose Gonzalo Castillo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love staying it’s they have good customer service in taking care of the customer is was my Frist time staying at this hotel is really nice and clean I love it because it’s safe I so good if get ever need to go back to Columbia SC I will stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Amenities
Great front desk. Good value
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Leila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I paid for parking when I booked a room and had to pay again when I left the parking garage.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean! We had a great stay as a family of 4! We liked the area where we stayed, the front dest person was very nice, breakfast was yummy! Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Heather

Clean room. Pleasant staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Cicily

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Our room overall was good, but the shower was not clean properly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The continental breakfast was one of the best ones we have had in a long time and super clean and fresh. The rooms were clean and spacious. The only downfall of this location is it really is on the outskirts of the Vista and the outdoor pool that they advertise is very small with no amenities. My kids were disappointed but we didn’t visit Columbia to swim in a pool so not a huge deal. All in all, was a pleasant stay with a short walking distance to the downtown life. The best part was the breakfast by far.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chasity

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Saniya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was top tier, room was spotless and beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

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

8/10 Good

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at this property. Every staff member was extremely personable and helpful. The front desk staff were so welcoming. All areas of the property were clean and it had great amenities. Breakfast was good for hotel breakfast and there were several options. The only downside was the parking. There is a parking fee and the parking lot was really small. At one point, I had to wait for someone to leave so I could park my vehicle. Overall a great experience and I would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frecia

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was not happy that the front desk did not let me know a $17 parking fee would be added even though I parked myself in the hotel's own lot.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lauren Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff was friendly. I wish they would’ve advised that they don’t refresh towels daily or make up the beds. That was the only thing lacking. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms were nice Breakfast was awesome All the staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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