overlooking the olentangy river, this modern all-suite hotel is a mile from the ohio state university and 2 miles from the chadwick arboretum. other amenities include an indoor pool and a gym, plus a restaurant and a bar. relaxed studios feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and kitchens, as well as sitting areas with sofabeds. a hot breakfast buffet and parking are free. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. there's also a homey tv lounge with a fireplace, and coin-operated laundry facilities. in-room dining is available. john glenn columbus international airport is 13 miles away. a 2-bedroom suite offers 2 bathrooms, a separate living room, and sleeps up to 6 guests John Glenn Columbus International Airport 17 min
Wexner Center for the Arts (10 min) Modern venue at OSU featuring contemporary art exhibitions, film screenings & performances. Ohio History Connection (12 min) Exhibits cover the state's history plus Ohio Village, an interactive re-creation of an 1860s town. Highbanks Metro Park (17 min) Native American burial grounds, 100-ft.-high bluffs with river views & 11 miles of hiking trails. Scioto Audubon Metro Park (13 min) Bird habitats plus hiking, fishing, volleyball, dog parks & a climbing wall on 120 riverside acres. Zoombezi Bay (24 min) Water park with a giant pool & raft slides, high-speed mat races, a lazy river & more. Columbus Zoo and Aquariumĺlpl (25 min) Animal & marine life showcase with a hands-on tide pool, reptile lab, kangaroo walkabout & more. Columbus Park of Roses (7 min) A 13-acre landscaped recreation area specializing in roses, plus perennial & herb gardens. Center of Science and Industry (13 min) This large educational science center offers interactive exhibits, working labs & planetarium shows. Inniswood Metro Gardens (21 min) Nature preserve featuring formal gardens & lawns, a trail, with a center for workshops & a library. North Market Downtown (10 min) Scioto Mile Fountain (12 min) Columbus Museum of Art (12 min) Varied permanent & traveling art collections plus an American cafe & a gift shop. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens (15 min) 88 acres of indoor/outdoor art- & nature-based exhibits, greenhouses & landscaped grounds. Ohio Statehouse (11 min) Grand Greek revival building completed in 1861 featuring historical art & self-guided audio tours. Topiary Park (12 min) Quiet park featuring landscape plants artistically trimmed to recreate a famous Seurat painting. |