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Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

3.5 star property

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Breakfast and dinner served, American cuisine
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Lobby
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Gym
  • Parking available

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1000 Lady Street, Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Place, South Carolina State House
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Columbia, SC (CAE-Columbia Metropolitan)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(90 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(75 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Columbia

With a stay at Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista, you'll be centrally located in Columbia, a 1-minute drive from University of South Carolina and 11 minutes from Fort Jackson. .This hotel is 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Lake Murray.

What's nearby

  • South Carolina State House - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of South Carolina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Colonial Life Arena - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Koger Center for the Arts - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Columbia Station - 18 min walk
  • Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cola's Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Republic Biergarten & Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hickory Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista offers 144 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Columbia hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 144 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room. Additional amenities at this hotel include a banquet hall and a vending machine.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Park & Lady serving guests of Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Columbia? This hotel has 1980 square feet (184 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 5 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Park & Lady - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Park & Lady

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 1,980 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2022
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)

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 not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 15 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 20.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 20.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

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

Property is also known as

Cambria Hotel Columbia
Cambria Columbia The Vista
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista Hotel
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista Columbia
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista Hotel Columbia

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 928 out of 1181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 1181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1181 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything is great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes my room was clean and the staff was very nice plua the breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, staff was excellent. Overall everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs to do better and dusting and vacuuming.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tisha

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meggan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

HENRY

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes and yes!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

LUIS RAMSES

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very comfortable. It was clean and had all of the amenities I needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Alyce

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I love the style of deco throughout the hotel from the lobby, to the restaurant to the rooms. All beautifully and tastefully appointed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great! Room very clean. Breakfast was good. The staff was very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great, clean room and so walkable to so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gunnar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All great! Staff helpful and friendly. Our bathroom shower floor wasn’t great. My husband knows plumbing and it needs an update. Not installed properly
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

JaiKailar

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I wasn’t able to stay there due to me not being 21
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

timothy

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025