The Aloft downtown (the Vista) is quite nice–modern, hip decor, great bar, walking distance to lots of great restaurants (including one that’s about 50 feet from the front door). Hotel Trundel is attractive as well and just down the street from the Mast General Store, a southern staple. Location is near upper Main, and thus well-situated for checking out the Soda City Market on Saturdays. The Hyatt Place Columbia/Downtown Vista is just kind of meh; bland, over-lit interior, but service is fine.