the sleek rooms with modern decor have free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, minifridges and ipod docks. additional amenities include a 24/7 fitness center, as well as direct convention center access. suites add separate sitting areas, pull-out sofas and/or additional bedrooms. occupying a contemporary building, this informal hotel next to the city's convention center is a mile from the cosi museum and 3 miles from the ohio state university. there's a cocktail bar with city views, plus a pair of cafes. some quarters offer city views. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm John Glenn Columbus International Airport 12 min
Goodale Park (9 min) City park with skyline views surrounded by Victorian homes & featuring a playground & tennis. Hollywood Casino Columbus (16 min) Casino with game tables, slots, a stage for bands & restaurants, including a steakhouse & buffet. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens (10 min) 88 acres of indoor/outdoor art- & nature-based exhibits, greenhouses & landscaped grounds. Columbus Park of Roses (14 min) A 13-acre landscaped recreation area specializing in roses, plus perennial & herb gardens. Ohio Statehouse (10 min) Grand Greek revival building completed in 1861 featuring historical art & self-guided audio tours. Center of Science and Industry (8 min) This large educational science center offers interactive exhibits, working labs & planetarium shows. Scioto Mile Fountain (6 min) Scioto Audubon Metro Park (11 min) Bird habitats plus hiking, fishing, volleyball, dog parks & a climbing wall on 120 riverside acres. John F. Wolfe Columbus Commons (9 min) Park featuring ongoing seasonal events, cafes, a reading room, gardens & a carousel. Columbus Museum of Art (6 min) Varied permanent & traveling art collections plus an American cafe & a gift shop. Topiary Park (7 min) Quiet park featuring landscape plants artistically trimmed to recreate a famous Seurat painting. North Market Downtown (4 min) Ohio History Connection (9 min) Exhibits cover the state's history plus Ohio Village, an interactive re-creation of an 1860s town. Schiller Park (11 min) Longtime green space featuring a fishing pond, playground & tennis courts, plus a stage for shows. Wexner Center for the Arts (11 min) Modern venue at OSU featuring contemporary art exhibitions, film screenings & performances. |