Aloft Columbus University District
3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Ohio Stadium
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Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Breakfast available
- Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$207
AU$207
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Explore the area
1295 OLENTANGY RIVER RD, Columbus, OH, 43212
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical CenterPlace, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center15 min walk
- Ohio StadiumPlace, Ohio Stadium2 min drive
- Ohio State UniversityPlace, Ohio State University3 min drive
- Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)13 min drive
Room options
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aloft, Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
70 reviews
(70 reviews)
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
- 26 sq m
- City view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
47 reviews
(47 reviews)
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
- 34 sq m
- City view
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 reviews
(3 reviews)
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
- 26 sq m
- City view
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 reviews
(3 reviews)
Highlights
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
- 33 sq m
- City view
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Queen Beds
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About the area
Columbus
At Aloft Columbus University District you'll be within a 30-minute stroll of Ohio Stadium and Ohio State University. Highlights at this hotel include an indoor swimming pool, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .W XYZ Bar is the hotel's own lobby lounge. A meeting room and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a snack bar/deli. Self-service breakfast is available at weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. .With a stay at this 3-property class Grandview Heights hotel, you'll be 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Schottenstein Center and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Greater Columbus Convention Center.
What's nearby
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- James Cancer Hospital - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Ohio Stadium - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
- Schottenstein Center - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
- Ohio State University - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
- Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
- Chick-fil-A - 9 min walk
- McDonald's - 8 min walk
- GetGo - 7 min walk
- Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 5 min walk
- Starbucks - 9 min walk
About this property
Aloft Columbus University District
Hotel with free parking, near Ohio Stadium
Aloft Columbus University District offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness centre. 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 centre and a meeting room are available. The business-friendly Aloft Columbus University District also features coffee/tea in common area, a lift, 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)
- Lift
- No smoking on site
- Water dispenser
- Bar or lounge
- 1 conference room
Aloft Columbus University District offers 164 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of 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 a shower with a hydromassage showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
- Electric car charging station on site
- Free self parking on site
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
- Weekend self-serve breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 20 per person
- A bar/lounge
- Coffee and tea in common areas
- Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
- W XYZ Bar
Things to do
- Gym
- Indoor pool
Family friendly
- In-room cot
- Indoor pool
- Mini-fridge
- Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
- 24-hour front desk
- Water dispenser
Guest services
- Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
- Business centre
- Meeting room
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Braille/raised signage
- Grab bar near toilet
- Handrails in stairways
- Lift
- Smooth flooring in room
- Thin carpet in room
- Visual fire alarm
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible business centre
- Wheelchair-accessible gym
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
- Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
- Wheelchair-accessible pool
- Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Wheelchair-width doorways
More
- 6 floors
- Banquet hall
- Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
- Double-glazed windows
- Smoke-free property
- Vegetarian breakfast available
- Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Blackout drapes
- Free cot
- Pillowtop mattress
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Hydromassage showerhead
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
- Hulu
- Netflix
- Streaming services
Food and drink
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free bottled water
- Mini-fridge
More
- Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
- Connecting rooms available
- Desk
- Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
- Free local calls
- Heating (climate-controlled)
- Individual decor
- Individual furnishings
- Laptop 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 at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
- Pets: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
- Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lb per pet) Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Free cots (infant beds)!
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-service 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.
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 guest room 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) guidelines.
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
Frequently asked questions
What is the cancellation policy at Aloft Columbus University District?
Aloft Columbus University District offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
How much does it cost to stay at Aloft Columbus University District?
As of 19 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aloft Columbus University District on 30 Nov 2025 start from AU$206.66, including 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.
Is parking available at Aloft Columbus University District?
Yep, Aloft Columbus University District has a free self car park.
Does Aloft Columbus University District have a pool?
Aloft Columbus University District has an indoor pool.
What makes Aloft Columbus University District a romantic place to stay?
A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Aloft Columbus University District.
Is Aloft Columbus University District family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as a deli and an indoor pool, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Aloft Columbus University District is a hit with families.
Does Aloft Columbus University District serve breakfast?
Yeah, self-service breakfast is on offer at weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Aloft Columbus University District?
No, Aloft Columbus University District does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Aloft Columbus University District?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.