Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $142
$127 nightly
$142 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13

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819 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Place, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Colonial Life Arena
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(78 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

Room, 2 Queen Beds (High Floor)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 513 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 513 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 513 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 513 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 513 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 6

Room

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Columbia

A stay at Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista places you in the heart of Columbia, within a 10-minute walk of University of South Carolina and Colonial Life Arena. .This hotel is 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Fort Jackson and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Williams Brice Stadium.

What's nearby

  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • University of South Carolina - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • South Carolina State House - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Colonial Life Arena - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Koger Center for the Arts - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 14 min walk
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tin Roof - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Halls Chophouse Columbia - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tsunami Sushi Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista offers 130 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include sofa beds. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Columbia hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 130 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Columbia? This hotel has 2002 square feet (186 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast each morning.
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 20 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 20 per day)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 2,002 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
It is Hyatt's practice to enter any occupied guestroom at a minimum of once within a 24-hour period, even if a guest has requested privacy; appropriate efforts are made to provide advance notice to the registered guest before entering an occupied guestroom
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 20.00 per day
  • Valet parking fee: USD 20.00 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

You need to know

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
It is Hyatt’s practice to enter any occupied guestroom at a minimum of once within a 24-hour period, even if a guest has requested privacy. Appropriate efforts are made to provide advance notice to the registered guest before entering an occupied guestroom.

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown Hotel
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown Hotel Columbia
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista Hotel Columbia
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Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista
Hyatt Place Columbia The Vista
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Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 615 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and comfort for my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice hotel! The staff was very welcoming and friendly, the room we stayed in was clean and nice. Overall I enjoyed my experience there and will be booking with them again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this room for someone and received great feedback.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A consistently good operation in an excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern and comfortable beds! Great staff. Convenient location and lots of on site secure parking! Breakfast was great too! Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed just one night but enjoyed our stay. It’s a good location and in walking distance of restaurants! My kids especially loved that Rita’s Ice is around the corner! Also, the complimentary breakfast was much appreciated!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was conveniently located and staff was friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in downtown Columbia. Hotel was somewhat dated in comparison to other locations in other states. Staff was extremely friendly and readily available for all questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The third year we have stayed here on our way down to Florida. Great hotel, great location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, staff was great & friendly, breakfast options were plentiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and bathroom were clean and neat. Super convenient location and everything was as they said online. I will definitely stay here again when I come home to visit Family
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. The breakfast was hot and good. The breakfast attendants kept the area very clean and well stocked even with the high amount of traffic
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, clean rooms, good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great and ao was parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was super easy and room was very clean. Was located in a great location for our event
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent except the cabinet door to the refrigerator was falling off and no microwave in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very clean room clean hotel. The pool is disgusting really full of chemicals. Something was floating all over the top of the second time we’ve been there. I don’t like the fact they charge you $20 to park yourself other than that it’s very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff. Clean and ver spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2026