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Aloft Columbus University District

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Ohio Stadium

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, comfy beds, friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

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1295 OLENTANGY RIVER RD, Columbus, OH, 43212
  • Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
    19 min walk
  • Ohio Stadium
    3 min drive
  • James Cancer Hospital
    3 min drive
  • Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    17 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for aloft, Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 26 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Columbus

Grandview Heights stay.Your stay at this Grandview Heights hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Ohio Stadium and Ohio State University. Schottenstein Center and Greater Columbus Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Ohio Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Schottenstein Center - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Ohio State University - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Nationwide Arena - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Natalie’s - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Aloft Columbus University District

3-star hotel near Ohio Stadium
Aloft Columbus University District offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business center and a meeting room are available. The business-friendly Aloft Columbus University District also features coffee/tea in a common area, an elevator, and a water dispenser. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Columbus hotel is smoke free.

  • 164 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
Aloft Columbus University District offers 164 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Self-serve breakfast available for a fee weekends 6:30 AM–10:30 AM: USD 5.00-20.00 per person
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Premium channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Free local calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately USD 5.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Aloft Columbus
Aloft Columbus University District Hotel
Aloft Columbus University District Columbus
Aloft Columbus University District Hotel Columbus
Aloft Columbus University District a Marriott Hotel

Aloft Columbus University District Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 427 out of 689 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 689 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 689 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 689 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 689 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jodie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
From the time we pulled into the parking lot, entered the front lobby, and entered our room, we saw nothing but filth. Outside, the sidewalk way dirty, stained, and just generally unclean. Walking into the front lobby, the area was dirty. The gathering (breakfast) area in the lobby saw dirty and torn carpet. The pullout chairs were stained and dirty. The front desk had friendly staff, but the area was cluttered and unorganized. Arriving on our floor, we exited the elevator to find a carpeted hallway that looked to be un-vacuumed for some time. The carpet was also stained and dirty, which matched the corridor walls. Once we entered the room, it was tight, to say the least. The carpet was torn, stained, and needed to he vacuumed. Found on the carpet was a pill of some sort. As we travel with a service dog, we are blessed to have found the pill and disposed of it before our dog ingested the pill and experienced a negative outcome. The bathroom was good sized and general y clean. The shower head had several different settings, but if you tried to find a different setting, it was difficult, as the shower head was not attached to the shower wall. The water was hot, however, and got the job done. We did visit the breakfast area prior to our departure from the hotel. The area, as noted earlier, was generally dirty and unappealing. Food choices were plentiful, but typical “free” breakfast items. If you want to watch TV or use the Internet, this is not the place for you. Although warne
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to hospital
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Travelled with family
Loved it!
The check-in was fast and friendly, and the decor is awesome! Our beds were comfy! The space is perfect for a small family, and the locale is GREAT!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unique place, nice atmosphere
My daughter and I came to Columbus for a concert. I was looking for a hotel that had free parking after spending over $50 for parking my last trip. The whole experience was unique from the check in to the elevators. The rooms were unique and clean with fun little details like the lighting. The bed and pillows were cozy. Great experience overall.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashlynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Regan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Hotel is showing some wear and tear. In terms of cleanliness, it was average. Good location, easy parking. Was kind of odd you had to take an elevator up from ground floor to get to lobby and then back to parking lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Donald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dog friendlu
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/a
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was wonderful, very helpful. We needed more coffee and more cups and the staff immediately helped us out. There was no microwave in the room, which is disappointing. I bring food due to dietary restrictions and need a microwave. The gym is the nicest, most well-appointed gym I have ever experienced in a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brittyne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for any event at OSU stadium. Room was large and very clean. AC was a little loud and the walls a little thin but I’ll take that anyday for a big clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aloft is a beautiful hotel with plenty of parking, a indoor pool, and large deck. I was greeted by Alex who also provided information on nearby places to eat. The front desk staff rocks!! My room was clean and spacious. The hotel is minutes away from downtown or the campus of OSU. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big room, funky furnishings, beds bit hard, pillows good, shower horrid as was Accessible room and water ended up all over floor making it slippery.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel served its purpose for our one night stay. The people at the front desk were nice and helpful. The pool was small and I don’t think the floors in our room have been mopped/cleaned in a long time!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Nick

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024