What’s New at Arnold Companies

a new 4-star hotel and apartment complex could be coming to the vista

By Morgan Hughes, The State Newspaper - What could be the largest hotel in the capital city, along with nearly 200 new apartments and an underground parking garage, could soon be built near the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.

The proposal from longtime Columbia developer Ben Arnold’s Arnold Companies comes several months after Arnold’s plans for a much larger project in the same location fell through.

The massive project, dubbed Vista Depot Hotels and Apartments, is the latest attempt to add hotel rooms around the convention center. Arnold’s proposal would entail a 301-room hotel, a 183-unit apartment complex and a 380-space subterranean parking garage.

It would see the first-of-its-kind dual-branded Hyatt House and Hyatt Centric hotel built at the intersection of Gervais and Wayne streets in downtown Columbia’s Vista district. Arnold is hoping to build a 4-star, full-service hotel and says when finished, it will be the largest hotel in the capital city.

The California-based architecture firm Kollin Altomare Architects is also involved in the project.

Read more at: https://www.thestate.com/news/local/article270706612.html#storylink=cpy

Arnold Companies celebrates with opening ceremony at the palms

COLUMBIA, SC) March 11, 2022 – Joined by Matt Kennell of the City Center Partnership, Councilman Howard Duvall of The City of Columbia, Brian Samson with Ameris Bank, Alan and Charles Kahn of M.B. Kahn Construction, Shelly Little, COO of The Arnold Companies, and a full house of Midlands business & political leaders, Arnold Companies CEO Ben Arnold cut the ribbon for The Palms at 1101 Lady Street – downtown Columbia’s fresh, new icon of economic prosperity.

A modern new rental residence with a chic, top floor club lounge with covered balcony and fire pit at the corner of Lady and Assembly streets in the heart of Columbia, SC, The Palms is one of the latest projects from real estate developer Ben Arnold. Each home has contemporary finishes, modern designer flooring and lighting, quartz countertops and energy efficient appliances. With the exquisite night views lighting up the Columbia skyline, this new kid on the block is already bringing a new energy to downtown Columbia.

The Arnold Companies welcomed over 100 of the Midlands’ most stylish attendees at a private, top floor soiree where murmurings of “there’s nothing else like this in Columbia” could be overheard amid the jazz and funk stylings of The Reggie Sullivan Band. Lady Street was blocked off from Main Street to Assembly Street to accommodate the ribbon-cutting ceremony, which was held in a giant tent in front of The Palms, located at 1101 Lady Street.

All of our guests enjoyed floating, bird of paradise floral arrangements, a full bar, and hors d’oeuvres (served on sustainable bamboo plateware) by Rose Naccash of Gourmet Rose. The luxurious modern design of the common area spaces and model apartment by Interior designer Tom Holley of Crazy Jane’s in Charlotte, NC was the talk of all guests in attendance. 

The former location of Moe Levy’s and Howard Sports is now home to 83 new residences.  The Palms offers a variety of floor plans with studio, one and two bedrooms, ranging in size from 458 to 1,158 square feet, with 10’ ceilings on the top floor. The building boasts wide corridors and elevator access to all floors with designer décor in all common areas.  Pre-leasing is underway, and residential occupancy has commenced. Contact Caylyn Bird or Sarah Manning for more information on leasing at Leasing@ThePalmsColumbia.com.

The Palms is Columbia’s newest sought-after address, offering the ultimate in urban living with convenient access to the central business district, the University of South Carolina, the Vista and the Statehouse.  Close to the varied entertainment and sporting pleasures of the Vista, opportunities for residency are expected to go quickly. The Palms is unique in Columbia, an elegant reprisal of Art Deco sophistication with all of the modern updates that make life significantly more enjoyable.

new event space opening in the vista in former jillian’s Junction 800 to be 16,000 feet of flexible space for events

COLUMBIA, S.C., September 27, 2019 -The Arnold Companies announced today the opening of Junction 800, a multi-purpose event venue in the former Jillian’s space.

The 16,000 square foot facility will have open floor space for maximum flexibility allowing each event to be customized as needed. Southern Way Hospitality Group will be the managing entity and caterer for all events.

The venue will seat over 500 guests, and can serve up to 1,000 people for cocktail receptions.

“We’re very excited to add this venue to the options in Columbia,” said COO Shelly Little. “Junction 800 will fill a need for space downtown as Columbia continues to grow and expand. We are looking forward to adding a facility like this in one of the liveliest places in the heart of the Vista adjacent to the convention center, the University of South Carolina and what is soon to be the only four-star hotel, Hotel Anthem, in Columbia.”

Junction 800 will have a large expansive parking lot with over 100 spaces available with easy access to the venue.

“This large flexible space full of history is needed, and will be a great addition to venue options in Columbia,” Southern Way Vice President Jesse Bullard added. “It is a great location for weddings, galas and fundraisers and almost any event you could imagine. We’re so excited to start booking.”

Junction 800 will be available for events beginning November 1, 2019 and has already started filling the calendar with Fall 2019 clients.

“The Vista is truly becoming a destination for residents and tourists alike, enhancing the vibrant and growing lifestyle of activities in downtown Columbia,” said CEO Ben Arnold. “This event space is another piece that will add to the attraction and development of the Vista.”