Aloft Columbus University District

3.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Ohio Stadium

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Property amenity
Lobby lounge
Exterior
Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated
Indoor pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
The current price is AED 470
AED 555 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

Highlights

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

Highlights

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

aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
1295 OLENTANGY RIVER RD, Columbus, OH, 43212

What's nearby

  • Ohio Stadium - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Schottenstein Center - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Ohio State University - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Nationwide Arena - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Natalie’s - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 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 coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A banquet hall, an elevator, and 1 meeting room
  • 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

Languages

English

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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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
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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

MONETIZATION_ON

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.

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 at Aloft Columbus University District?

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. 461 out of 746 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 746 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 746 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 746 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 746 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was polite and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jhon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marya K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was only there for a night for a concert 🎶 hotel 🏨 had a lot of activities in the common area. Clean room had several amenities table chairs a speaker for music 🎶 room was roomy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bogdan

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. They nickle and dime you on food or drinks, however.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice hotel. However, there was continuous noise in the hall and the beds were the worst I’ve ever slept on. Ultra thick and hard pillows too. Not good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariyana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was super clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mario

Was turned away
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and very safe
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice location in town and easy to access from the highway. Clean. Friendly. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very unique design and easily accessible amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean modern would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice room. The staff was friendly and considerate.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great choice if you need to be near Ohio State
Very comfortable hotel near Ohio State medical center. Rooms are spacious and comfortable and the staff is very friendly and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ivan

The room was very comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always stay here whenever we are in Columbus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

LlLLIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The air conditioning was too noisy The water temperature in the shower was only warm
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it all!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and the grounds were clean and well taken care of. The staff was great and accomodating as well
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024