off interstate 71, this modern hotel is less than an 8-mile drive from german village and downtown columbus. rooms feature flat-screen tvs with premium cable channels, minifridges, microwaves and free wifi, as well as contemporary decor and custom-designed beds. suites add full kitchens, separate living areas, pull-out sofas and whirlpool tubs. in addition to the cooked-to-order breakfast (fee) and on-site american restaurant, there's a lounge, an outdoor patio and a 24/7 pantry. there's also an indoor pool and a 24/7 fitness center. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. other amenities include free parking, 2 meeting rooms and a business center John Glenn Columbus International Airport 19 min
Wexner Center for the Arts (17 min) Modern venue at OSU featuring contemporary art exhibitions, film screenings & performances. Center of Science and Industry (13 min) This large educational science center offers interactive exhibits, working labs & planetarium shows. Ohio History Connection (15 min) Exhibits cover the state's history plus Ohio Village, an interactive re-creation of an 1860s town. Topiary Park (14 min) Quiet park featuring landscape plants artistically trimmed to recreate a famous Seurat painting. Schiller Park (12 min) Longtime green space featuring a fishing pond, playground & tennis courts, plus a stage for shows. Scioto Mile Fountain (11 min) Scioto Audubon Metro Park (11 min) Bird habitats plus hiking, fishing, volleyball, dog parks & a climbing wall on 120 riverside acres. North Market Downtown (12 min) John F. Wolfe Columbus Commons (12 min) Park featuring ongoing seasonal events, cafes, a reading room, gardens & a carousel. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens (15 min) 88 acres of indoor/outdoor art- & nature-based exhibits, greenhouses & landscaped grounds. Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park (21 min) 7,000-acre park with forests, rivers & creeks offering water sports, trails & nature programs. Ohio Statehouse (12 min) Grand Greek revival building completed in 1861 featuring historical art & self-guided audio tours. Columbus Museum of Art (14 min) Varied permanent & traveling art collections plus an American cafe & a gift shop. Scioto Grove Metro Park (6 min) Riverfront, 620-acre park providing forested trails, scenic bluffs, a playground & picnic shelters Hollywood Casino Columbus (14 min) Casino with game tables, slots, a stage for bands & restaurants, including a steakhouse & buffet. |