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Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

3.5 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near University of South Carolina

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 368 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(86 reviews)
  • 268 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(72 reviews)
  • 330 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 368 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Upgrade)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Columbia

Located in Downtown Columbia within a 5-minute walk of The Big Apple, Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista is within a 15-minute stroll of University of South Carolina. This 144-room, 3.5-star hotel has a restaurant, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • South Carolina State House - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of South Carolina - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Prisma Health Baptist Hospital - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Colonial Life Arena - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cola's Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪LongHorn Steakhouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪PT's 1109 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Art Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Blue Marlin - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista

Hotel with a restaurant, near University of South Carolina
At Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista, guests have access to a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Valet parking is offered for USD 20.00 per day. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include conference space, a 24-hour business center, and a computer station.
50-inch flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, and pillowtop beds with Egyptian cotton sheets ensure a restful night. Microwaves, coffee makers, and desks are also available. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • 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 crib
  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2022
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • 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

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • 2 total (75 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista?

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista?

As of Jan 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista on Feb 8, 2026 start from $119.2, excluding 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.

What's there to do within easy reach of Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista?

This hotel is situated in Downtown Columbia within a 10-minute walk of South Carolina State House, Columbia Museum of Art, and Soda City Market. You'll also find Koger Center for the Arts and Colonial Life Arena less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista?

Yes, valet parking is offered for USD 20.00 per day with in/out privileges. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista have a casino?

No, Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a pillowtop mattress as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Park & Lady.

Will Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista for a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista?

The closest major airport to Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista is Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE), which is 7.1 mi away (18 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista.

Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown The Vista Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 927 out of 1182 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 1182 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1182 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1182 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1182 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were up to date and very clean. Bathroom and shower were spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert Stephen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Traveled with family
I was disappointed when I came up to the room with my food to warm up in the microwave. Just to find we were put in a room that was suppose to have a microwave it didn’t.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Toms River

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heavenly and Gloria took good care of us and kept our room tidy. Heavenly was working in room next door and I was cold in the room and wanted to sit on couch…she left and got me a spare blanket to use. She went above and beyond for me and it was appreciated
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

MOHSIN

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and comfortable; nice and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay here was nothing else than amazing. On my next trip two Columbia I will definitely stay here
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerod

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Breon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shower was amazing! Loved the lobby bar and friendly service.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love staying here. Clean, friendly and close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, clean, accomodating, bar on site friendly staff, convenient parking eith on/out options. Will definitely stay ahain when zo return to S.C.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was spacious and really comfortable, you can tell they put thought and care into the decor and room design. Front desk staff were very personable. Also a bonus, within walking distance of the capitol building and a lot of great restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqulyn

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel very smart and clean. We appreciated the good value breakfast and the friendliness of all the staff. One small issue we had with our room was eventually resolved and a suitable gesture made as compensation. Would recommend this hotel for both its location and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

WAYNE

Breakfast great and service excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cedric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and smells good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025