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

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a quick walk to Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista is in the heart of Columbia, offering free breakfast and a coffee shop. Guests enjoy the garden, seasonal pool, dry cleaning, in-room WiFi, and helpful staff praised by visitors.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is €108
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov

Room options

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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
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Mobility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Room

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room (Specialty)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Located in Downtown Columbia, a neighbourhood in Columbia, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG is in the entertainment district and near a train station. South Carolina State Museum and Township Auditorium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include South Carolina State Fairgrounds and Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Looking to enjoy an event or a match? See what's going on at Colonial Life Arena or Williams Brice Stadium.
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 Station - 19 min walk
  • Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cola's Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Camon Japanese Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Blue Marlin - ‬4 min walk

About this property

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

Hotel near Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Located close to Colonial Life Arena and South Carolina State Museum, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG provides free full breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Self-parking (surcharge), a lift and a TV in reception
  • 1 meeting room, smoke-free property and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk, a computer station and coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 105 individually furnished rooms feature comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • 50-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

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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
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: USD 14 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: USD 14 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 5.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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)
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 be open from May to September
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG?

As of 13 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG on 8 Nov 2025 start from €95.61, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG?

Self-parking is available for USD 14 per night.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown - The Vista by IHG located?

Located in Downtown Columbia, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, University of South Carolina and Colonial Life Arena. South Carolina State Museum and Township Auditorium are also within 1 mi (2 km). Columbia Station is 19 minutes by foot.

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