Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

Property class: 3

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A multi-story hotel with a covered entrance and a brick facade.
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A modern hotel lobby with a brick accent wall, a sofa with colorful cushions, a table with a lamp, and a reception desk in the background.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$282
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept

Explore the area

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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)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (High Floor)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

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

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (High Floor)

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

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

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

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

Suite, Accessible, Bathtub

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 48 sq m
  • 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)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Columbia

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista puts you in the heart of Columbia, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like University of South Carolina and Colonial Life Arena. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an indoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. 2002 square feet (186 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Downtown Columbia hotel include Williams Brice Stadium and Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.

What's nearby

  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of South Carolina - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • South Carolina State House - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Colonial Life Arena - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Koger Center for the Arts - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tin Roof - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Halls Chophouse Columbia - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ruth's Chris Steak House - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 2002 square feet (186 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Columbia hotel.

  • 130 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 2002 sq ft of conference space
  • 186 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2015
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista offers 130 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes sofa beds. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 20 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 20 per day)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre 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 cable/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 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: USD 100 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista Hotel

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista Columbia

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

Hyatt Place Columbia The Vista

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista Hotel

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista Columbia

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista Hotel Columbia

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista?

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista?

As of 17 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista on 27 Sept 2026 start from NZ$282, 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 parking available at Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista?

Yep, Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista has a self car park for USD 20.00 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Does Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista have a pool?

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista has an indoor pool.

Does Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista serve breakfast?

Yep, our visitors love the free buffet breakfast here! Available daily, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista?

No, Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 617 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1004 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

Robin

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

10/10 Excellent

Elisha

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

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

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

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

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

10/10 Excellent

Charmaine

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kelly

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

8/10 Good

Larissa

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

Mariana

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

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

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

10/10 Excellent

Miris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and property
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jennifer

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

8/10 Good

Chante

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

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Janae

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

Sharon

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

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shameka

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

4/10 Poor

Santoria L.

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
While eating breakfast the bathrooms smelt horrible
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Reza

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

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The cleaning staff were the best!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Everything was really good, except the swimming pool. It had a lot of “stuff” floating all over the top.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and helpful, especially Emilia! Would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

It was as expected
Stayed 1 night in May 2026