Last Updated on January 20, 2025 by Katrina
Ohio’s capital is also a classic college town, as home of The Ohio State University. Stay downtown for easy access to the city’s restaurants, the Columbus Museum of Art, and the foodie magnet North Market. Or choose a hotel in the University District to be close to campus. Or, consider staying in the Short North Arts District, north of downtown, lined with diverse restaurants, shops and public art. Here are the best hotels in Columbus.
Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection (50 W Broad St.; 614-224-9500) Downtown
When the 47-story building that houses this hotel was first built in 1939, it was the fifth-tallest building in the world. Today, the “original architectural elements expertly merge with the hotel’s contemporary style,” writes US News & World Report, “with maroon marble columns and modern gold light fixtures” as well as details in the 149 rooms like gold-frame mirrors and telescopes. But there’s more to this hotel beyond the grand ambience. A Tripadvisor user likes that their room had “a good-sized desk, great bed and a very quiet night sleep. The bar had a good happy hour menu and the Starbucks in the lobby was a great bonus.” >> Book this hotel for less
The Junto (77 Belle St.; 888-976-2106) Downtown
“Creativity imbues the city’s first independent lifestyle hotel,” Travel+Leisure writes of this 198-room boutique hotel. There’s a fireside library, coffee shop, and a rooftop bar whose name is inspired by Benjamin Franklin’s ‘club for mutual improvement.’ One Tripadvisor user likes the “chic decor, multiple fireplaces and delicious wood-fire grilled meats at the attached restaurant.” Another notes that “the window seat in the hotel room was perfect for morning reading.” >> Book this hotel for less
Hilton Columbus Downtown (402 N High St.; 614- 384-8600) Short North Arts District
Stay at this hotel, comprised of two towers, for easy access to the Greater Columbus Convention Center across the street—plus, you’re just a half mile from the Nationwide Arena and North Market. “This hotel is stunning,” writes a Google reviewer, “and gives you that fancy Conrad feeling. The views from the rooftop bar were amazing.” A Tripadvisor user writes that their 25th-floor room in the newer tower (with the 402 address) “had tremendous views of High Street and clear up to the OSU campus and out to the airport tower.” Some users complain about lack of self-parking, but the same reviewer notes “there is self-parking behind the older section, in a garage.” >> Book this hotel for less
Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph (620 N High St.; 614-227-0100) Short North Arts District
Art lovers will enjoy this 135-room boutique property that’s part of the Marriott family, which combines “the luxe amenities of a larger hotel with a contemporary art gallery,” according to Forbes. “The 500 pieces of modern art are curated from the [owners’] private collection.” A Google reviewer likes the Illy coffee maker in the room and the location: “Plenty of excellent restaurants within walking distance, and a safe neighborhood. Overall worth the money for sure.” >> Book this hotel for less
Marriott Columbus OSU (3100 Olentangy River Rd.; 614- 447-9777) University District
Coming to town for a Buckeyes game? This 240-room Marriott is just two miles from OSU’s Stadium and offers an indoor pool, outdoor firepits, and a Club level floor. A Google reviewer likes “the clean and modern rooms and convenient location, within walking distance to Ohio Stadium. Price was on the expensive side for not offering free Wi-Fi or free breakfast, but they did have free parking.” A Tripadvisor user writes, “highly recommend getting the M Club upgrade if you can. My husband and I use it to grab a coffee, soda or snacks on the run.” >> Book this hotel for less
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