| off i-270, this relaxed all-suite hotel is 4 miles from port columbus international airport and 8 miles from the franklin park conservatory. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. informal suites include free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, and desks with ergonomic chairs, as well as kitchenettes, and sitting areas with pull-out sofas. upgraded suites provide separate living rooms. there's also a 24-hour convenience store, a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center, as well as a business center and a coin-operated laundry. freebies include continental breakfast, parking and an airport shuttle John Glenn Columbus International Airport 10 min
Otherworld (14 min) Museum and art Thurber House (14 min) Interactive museum in the home of writer James Thurber, with a literary center, tours & bookstore. Sharon Woods (15 min) Lake, jogging trails, nature walks & playground featured in 761-acre preserve with forests & fields. Scioto Audubon Metro Park (19 min) Bird habitats plus hiking, fishing, volleyball, dog parks & a climbing wall on 120 riverside acres. Columbus Park of Roses (21 min) A 13-acre landscaped recreation area specializing in roses, plus perennial & herb gardens. Scioto Mile Fountain (17 min) LEGOLAND Discovery Center Columbus (12 min) Center of Science and Industry (18 min) This large educational science center offers interactive exhibits, working labs & planetarium shows. John F. Wolfe Columbus Commons (16 min) Park featuring ongoing seasonal events, cafes, a reading room, gardens & a carousel. Blendon Woods Metro Park (15 min) This 653-acre park offers a waterfowl refuge & a nature center plus disc golf & ice-skating. Ohio Statehouse (14 min) Grand Greek revival building completed in 1861 featuring historical art & self-guided audio tours. Columbus Museum of Art (15 min) Varied permanent & traveling art collections plus an American cafe & a gift shop. Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum (18 min) Exhibits trace the history of cartoon art, from comic strips to graphic novels, on the OSU campus. Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks (21 min) Schiller Park (20 min) Longtime green space featuring a fishing pond, playground & tennis courts, plus a stage for shows. |