This arch is all that remains of Columbus Grand Union Station, the city's third and final train station.

Built in 1897 and designed by Daniel H. Burnham and Company of Chicago, the train station was located in the current footprint of the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

On October 22, 1976, demolition began despite having been listed on the National Register of Historic Places two years earlier. A restraining order federal judge George Smith halted demolition, but it was too late and only one arch of the ornate structure was saved.

In 1999, the arch in its entirety was slowing inched over several blocks to its current location at Dimon McPherson Commons in the Arena District.

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Jungle House Historic Lofts – German Village

German Village

Ann.

NT$3,353 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 5 - 2026/1/6

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Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus-Easton Area

Easton

Gary

NT$3,691 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 9 - 2026/1/10

Holiday Inn Express Columbus South - Obetz by IHG

Columbus

Sharon

NT$3,450 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 8 - 2026/1/9

La Dolce Vita Retreat w Hot Tub

Downtown Columbus

Jennifer

NT$10,034 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 5 - 2026/1/6

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus Dublin

Tuttle

Frank

NT$2,859 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 4 - 2026/1/5

Hilton Columbus/Polaris

Polaris

Jennifer

NT$5,025 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 11 - 2026/1/12

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Top Arena District Hotel Reviews

Hilton Columbus Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Staff as always, awesome!! Room, the best!!"

SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU

10/10 Excellent

"Spent a comfortable one night here following a local appointment. Luke at the front desk was warm and welcoming, and was ready with restaurant recommendations and just made my long day seem a little less draining. Super appreciate his hospitality, and hope these words make it to him! Breakfast is the standard buffet, but the 2 waffle makers are fresh, and the rest of the food was well stocked. The room itself was comfortable, although it was strange that only 1 trash can had any kind of bag in it. Overall, if I am in the area again, I would gladly recommend this hotel over others in the region. "