ALOFT COLUMBUS UNIVERSITY DISTRICT | Columbus ★ Prime Downtown Location & Comfort

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1295 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America, 43212

Aloft Columbus University District - Modern hotel with indoor pool, live music bar, and tech-forward amenities near OSU

Located near both downtown Columbus and Grandview Heights, this 3-star Columbus hotel features 164 loft-inspired rooms with platform beds, Dry Bar® bath amenities, and hydromassage showerheads. The property includes an indoor pool, fitness center, and business center with complimentary wired internet. Aloft Columbus University District's W XYZ bar hosts live music performances and serves specialty cocktails alongside bar bites. A Re:fuel snack bar provides grab-and-go meals, while continental breakfast is available weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The hotel offers complimentary on-site parking with electric car charging stations (currently under upgrade) and accepts pets up to 50 pounds. Situated 1.5 miles from Ohio Stadium and within a 5-minute drive of Schottenstein Center and Nationwide Arena, Aloft positions guests 9.5 miles from John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

Aloft Columbus University District: Pros

- Live music performances at W XYZ bar with specialty cocktails - Complimentary on-site parking with EV charging capability - Within 1 mile of multiple dining options including Columbus Fish Market and Endeavor Brewing - Close to cultural attractions like Ohio Craft Museum and Billy Ireland Cartoon Library

Aloft Columbus University District: Cons

- 9.5 miles distance from the airport - Continental breakfast available only on weekdays

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Getting around

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City Center

Columbus 2.1 mi

Airports

John Glenn Columbus International (CMH) 8.9 mi

Rickenbacker International (LCK) 17.4 mi

Bus

Bus stop700 ft

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

Great Gym

“The gym at Aloft Columbus University District was the nicest, most well-appointed gym I have ever experienced in a hotel. It had everything I needed to maintain my workout routine during my stay.” view full review

Great Bar Area

“I really enjoyed the vibrant bar area at the hotel. It had a great ambiance with plush seating, plenty of board games, and an awesome outdoor patio/terrace area that made our evenings really enjoyable.” view full review

Free Parking Perks

“One of the great benefits of staying here was the free parking. There was plenty of space available, which made it super convenient to come and go during our visit.” view full review

Super Comfortable Bed

“The bed in my room was the most comfortable I have ever had in a hotel. It made settling in for the night so much better and was a big highlight of my stay.” view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
Wheelchair access
Air conditioning in public areas
Elevator

Services

Wake up service

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area

Spa & Leisure

Indoor swimming pool

Bathroom

Hair dryer

Location

1295 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America, 43212

Map view

1295 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America, 43212

City landmarks

Market

North Market

1.5 mi

Parks

Goodale Park

1.2 mi

Stadiums

Ohio Stadium

1.4 mi

University

Ohio State University

1.3 mi

120 W Goodale St

Short North Arts District

1.2 mi

Museums

Center of Science and Industry

2.1 mi

Stadiums

Nationwide Arena

1.6 mi

555 Borror Dr

The Value City Arena at the Jerome Schottenstein Center

1.4 mi

P.O. Box 10792

Victorian Village

1.1 mi

Museums

Cosi

2.1 mi

Convention Center

Greater Columbus Convention Center

1.6 mi

Museums

Ohio Craft Museum

1.4 mi

Wheeler Memorial Park

4800 ft

Museums

Columbus Museum of Art

2.5 mi

Store

Market District Supermarket

2300 ft

Libraries

Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum

1.3 mi

Amusement Park

Pierce Field

3200 ft

First Modern Streamflow Measurement in Ohio

2100 ft

Gallery

Pizzuti Collection

1.3 mi

Dr. Samuel Mitchel Smith and Sons Memorial Fountain

3600 ft

Parks

Bicentennial Park

2.4 mi

Events

Express Live

1.4 mi

Olentangy Bike Path

2600 ft

1145 Chesapeake Ave Ste D

Watershed Distillery

4900 ft

AMC Lennox Town Center 24

4200 ft

Saint Paul Baptist Church

3000 ft

2355 Olentangy River Rd

Jack Nicklaus Museum

1.6 mi

Grandview Heights Memorial

3200 ft

Statue of Hope

3300 ft

Wyman Woods Park

1.8 mi

Nearby

Store

Market District Supermarket

900 ft

Restaurants

Tim Hortons

1700 ft

1501 Olentangy River Rd

Zeno's

3300 ft

384 W 3rd Ave

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ALOFT COLUMBUS UNIVERSITY DISTRICT, Columbus

Hotel Details

Aloft Columbus University District - Modern hotel with indoor pool, live music bar, and tech-forward amenities near OSU

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