Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista

3.0 star property

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Exterior
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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819 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC, 29201
  • Place, Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, University of South Carolina
    ‪6 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
(65 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(58 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 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)

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

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

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

King Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Studio King Sb

  • Sleeps 4

King Room

  • Sleeps 4

Room With Two Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 6

King Suite With Shower-Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

Ada Ste Quen Tub

  • Sleeps 4

Ada King Shower

  • Sleeps 4

Ada King Room With Tub

  • Sleeps 4

Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 4

King Room With Sofa Bed-High Floor

  • Sleeps 4

Hf Queen Sfbd

  • Sleeps 6

Room, 1 King Bed With Sofa Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3

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About the area

Columbia

With a stay at Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista, you'll be centrally located in Columbia, a 1-minute drive from University of South Carolina and 12 minutes from Fort Jackson. .This hotel is 3.7 mi (6 km) from Riverbanks Zoo and Garden and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Lake Murray.

What's nearby

  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of South Carolina - 6 min walk - 0.6 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 Metropolitan Airport (CAE) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cola's Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hickory Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪IHOP - ‬7 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 transport

  • Parking on site (USD 18 per day)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 18 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 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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 18.00 per day
  • Valet parking fee: USD 18.00 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
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Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista Hotel Columbia
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Hyatt Place Columbia The Vista
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Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown/The Vista Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 596 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 231 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janae

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room. Clean. Nice, free breakfast. Indoor pool. Pleasant staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was clean and the staff was nice and helpful. The hotel was very close to the center of town and the State House. Special thanks to Emilla at the checkout.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was lovely and accommodating. Room was not cleaned properly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Teshema

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly. Loved the bar and food. Great location for Gamecocks basketball games
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was kind and helpful. The room was spotless. The location was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Rodney

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Joseph, Alexandria

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were extremely friendly and accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ertugrul, Pittsburgh

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

8/10 Good

Lavonda

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The rooms were comfortable, they were very clean and had very nice employees.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was exceptionally helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Justin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Breakfast was okay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Fausto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lady checking us in was super friendly and quick! Room was clean and quiet. Only negative is being penalized for having a car… charging a fee for parking just ridiculous.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

douglas, chesapeake

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
2:Queen beds
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ertugrul, Pittsburgh

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana, Wendell

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025