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

2.5 star property

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Free full breakfast on weekdays
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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
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Colonial Life Arena
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room (Specialty)

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

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

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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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 center, 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 shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.

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 phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

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

Our customers tell us 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 The Big Apple. You'll find features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free full breakfast served on weekdays
  • Free WiFi (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
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and a playground
  • Guests really like the accommodations for the overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Within a 15-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 center. 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 meters) 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 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
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

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.
  • Cribs (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. 481 out of 755 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 755 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 755 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 755 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 755 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Lauren Elizabeth

Travelled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Jazmine

I wasn’t able to make my booking due to snow storm and was told I wasn’t able to receive any funds to do a nationwide snow storm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David, Greenville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room & courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Caroline

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

kim

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeannie and Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and fresh
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were very friendly upon my arrival. My room was clean, spacious and very comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chasity

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lavonna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was okay, staff was great. BUT I had to pay to park in a garage because there were no spots at the hotel. That wasn't part of the reservations. I have a bad knew and it was hard walking to and from the garage.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good breakfast variety
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Reza

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025