See all properties

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista, an IHG Hotel

2.5 star property

Choose dates to view prices

your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

Photo gallery for Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista, an IHG Hotel

Exterior
Point of interest
Point of interest
Point of interest
Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
901 WASHINGTON STREET, Columbia, SC, 29229
  • Columbia Museum of Art
    6 min walk
  • The Aristocrat
    2 min walk
  • Columbia Station
    19 min walk
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    17 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room (Specialty)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room (Specialty)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 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)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista, an IHG Hotel

Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
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 24-hour business centre, a coffee shop/cafe and self parking.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista, an IHG Hotel 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 complimentary wireless Internet access. 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, an IHG Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Nathaniel J. Frederick House. 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 WiFi
  • 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, a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a playground
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness and overall comfort
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center and University of South Carolina
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista, an IHG Hotel 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.

A 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms are available. 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, an IHG Hotel. 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.

Languages

English, Hindi, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered 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 centre
  • 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 business centre
  • 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

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

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:

  • 2 per cent destination fee will be charged.
  • Service fee: USD 14 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 14 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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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, an IHG Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 377 out of 596 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 596 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 596 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 596 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 596 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

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Amenities
Very nice extremely friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the room. Staff is always nice and the breakfast is good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel could use new rugs in the hall way
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joann

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a huge disappointment… This location was overpriced to $750 per night for parents weekend at the University of South Carolina… While over priced I didn’t mind paying for a clean and convenient room. The bathroom was not overly clean… The shower amenities were pulled off the wall & laying crooked on the shower shelf and the shower stains on the bottom of the floor as well as on the wall. It just did not look clean at all. The water pressure in the shower was a trickle at best and we had four people staying in our room it took an hour per person to get completely washed, in addition, nowhere in the check-in or on the add from Expedia did it say this is not a full-service hotel meaning they do not clean your room or replace towels… We were gone for 12 hours on Saturday. It came back to our room and had no clean towels and the beds were not made. I went to the front desk and had to wait 20 minutes for the front desk gentleman to show up who was rude and said this hotel is not full service and you have to ask them if you want them to clean… This is completely absurd given the rate of the night for this location. The breakfast was also not well tended and very cold food. There was no water in the Cantina for sale and when I asked the lady at the front desk, she huffed and walked to the back and brought me one water bottle to purchase , all around this was a terrible experience made worse by the over price. Would not recommend and will never stay at this location again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jackie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GOOD
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for Carolina football and the Vista.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kiersten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy, seven fields

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MYRA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to restaurants, bars and you can walk to Colonial Arena
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Euckie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, attentive staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was very nice, clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fairly close to Gervais and Assembly st. A bit of a walk to the University but less expensive than those hotels next/near the school.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024