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Aloft Columbus University District

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Ohio Stadium

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Located near Ohio State University and Schottenstein Center, Aloft Columbus University District offers a vibrant atmosphere. Enjoy an indoor pool, welcoming bar, and business center with high-speed WiFi. Guests consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
The current price is NT$3,448
NT$4,069 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 17 - Dec 18

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(70 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 275 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 360 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 275 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds

Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 360 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1295 OLENTANGY RIVER RD, Columbus, OH, 43212

What's nearby

  • Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • James Cancer Hospital - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ohio Stadium - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Schottenstein Center - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Ohio State University - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪GetGo - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Aloft Columbus University District

Hotel near Ohio Stadium
Located close to Ohio State University and Schottenstein Center, Aloft Columbus University District provides a bar, a gym, and a business center. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Self-serve breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and 1 meeting room
  • A 24-hour front desk, a water dispenser, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 164 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and free cribs/infant beds
  • Hydromassage showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and premium channels

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NT$4,127 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekend self-serve breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • W XYZ Bar

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for self-serve breakfast: approximately USD 5.00 to 20.00 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Aloft Columbus
Aloft Columbus University District Hotel
Aloft Columbus University District Columbus
Aloft Columbus University District Hotel Columbus
Aloft Columbus University District a Marriott Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does Aloft Columbus University District have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Aloft Columbus University District?

As of 2025/11/26, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aloft Columbus University District on 2025/12/17 start from NT$3,448, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Aloft Columbus University District pet-friendly?

Yes, Aloft Columbus University District allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 40 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 50 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Aloft Columbus University District?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Aloft Columbus University District?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Aloft Columbus University District located?

Located in Grandview Heights, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Ohio Stadium, Ohio State University, and Schottenstein Center. Greater Columbus Convention Center and Nationwide Arena are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Aloft Columbus University District Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 564 out of 882 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 882 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 882 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 882 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 882 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Coffee
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool place thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in, amenities are great, and outside bar the great place to wind down.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with good vibes
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Amenities
Loved this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Hotel . Close to campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was soo nice!! And the desk clerks were amazing every time I encountered them! Not to mention the security is great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Very well kept modern hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was very nice great location walking distance to the stadium.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel overall, very modern decor, very friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight great experience

Overnight and was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not use breakfast or bar
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although I was a little confused looking for the lobby because is it is really on the second floor, I had a wonderful stay. The place was really clean and smelled great. They are really pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Very clean and modern. Lots of great amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Branden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet nice neat clean friendly staff onsite security and free parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a wonderful experience, staff was absolutely amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

kandice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean clean clean

This hotel was amazing, hands down.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great staff and cool hotel - enjoyed stay - went to columbus for a wedding !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Different
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here several times during our daughter’s college at OSU. Never a bad experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025