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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AC Hotel by Marriott Columbus Downtown

Downtown Columbus

Andrea

NT$4,382 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 28 - Dec 29

Hilton Columbus Downtown

Downtown Columbus

kevin

NT$5,901 total

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Jan 11 - 2026/1/12

Sonesta Columbus Downtown

Downtown Columbus

Mindy

NT$5,239 total

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Dec 28 - Dec 29

Hyatt House Columbus OSU / Short North

Downtown Columbus

Gerald

NT$4,229 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 6 - 2026/1/7

The Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Conference Center

University District

William

Graduate by Hilton Columbus

Downtown Columbus

Steve

NT$4,836 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 13 - 2026/1/14

Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel

Downtown Columbus

Jody

NT$4,711 total

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Jan 11 - 2026/1/12

Sheraton Suites Columbus Worthington

Crosswoods

Ahmed

NT$3,639 total

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Dec 29 - Dec 30

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Top Arena District Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus Airport Area

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was friendly, breakfast was good but could maybe do some change ups instead of the same thing every single day. WIFI is excellent, big 55" tv in the rooms to watch tv on. "

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. "