upgraded rooms offer river or city views, dining areas and kitchenettes; some are bi-level. a block from the scioto river, this sophisticated all-suite hotel is 1 mile from the greater columbus convention center, a 13-minute walk from nationwide arena and 7 miles from the john glenn columbus international airport. there's a business center and meeting space. warm suites offer modern decor, living areas and custom-designed beds, plus flat-screen tvs and wi-fi for a surcharge. amenities include a casual restaurant, a 24/7 pantry and a lounge bar offering views of the river, along with a fitness center. breakfast and parking are offered for a fee. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm John Glenn Columbus International Airport 12 min
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens (7 min) 88 acres of indoor/outdoor art- & nature-based exhibits, greenhouses & landscaped grounds. Scioto Audubon Metro Park (8 min) Bird habitats plus hiking, fishing, volleyball, dog parks & a climbing wall on 120 riverside acres. Topiary Park (15 min) Quiet park featuring landscape plants artistically trimmed to recreate a famous Seurat painting. John F. Wolfe Columbus Commons (5 min) Park featuring ongoing seasonal events, cafes, a reading room, gardens & a carousel. Schiller Park (9 min) Longtime green space featuring a fishing pond, playground & tennis courts, plus a stage for shows. Center of Science and Industry (8 min) This large educational science center offers interactive exhibits, working labs & planetarium shows. North Market Downtown (11 min) Wexner Center for the Arts (12 min) Modern venue at OSU featuring contemporary art exhibitions, film screenings & performances. Scioto Mile Fountain (8 min) Thurber House (5 min) Interactive museum in the home of writer James Thurber, with a literary center, tours & bookstore. Goodale Park (6 min) City park with skyline views surrounded by Victorian homes & featuring a playground & tennis. Ohio Statehouse (5 min) Grand Greek revival building completed in 1861 featuring historical art & self-guided audio tours. Columbus Museum of Art (10 min) Varied permanent & traveling art collections plus an American cafe & a gift shop. Hollywood Casino Columbus (17 min) Casino with game tables, slots, a stage for bands & restaurants, including a steakhouse & buffet. Ohio History Connection (10 min) Exhibits cover the state's history plus Ohio Village, an interactive re-creation of an 1860s town. |