See all properties

Aloft Columbus University District

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Ohio Stadium

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Aloft Columbus University District

Property amenity
Indoor pool
View from property
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

Map
1295 OLENTANGY RIVER RD, Columbus, OH, 43212
  • Ohio Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ohio State University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 275 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for aloft, Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

You may also like

Ad
Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbus/OSU, OH

Upper Arlington
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 764 reviews
$135 nightly
The price is $160
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total includes taxes and fees
Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbus/OSU, OH

About the neighborhood

Columbus

Grandview Heights stay.Your stay at this Grandview Heights hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Ohio Stadium and Ohio State University. Schottenstein Center and Greater Columbus Convention Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Schottenstein Center - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Nationwide Arena - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Ohio Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Ohio State University - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

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

3-star hotel near Ohio Stadium
Aloft Columbus University District offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business center and a meeting room are available. The business-friendly Aloft Columbus University District also features coffee/tea in a common area, an elevator, and a water dispenser. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Columbus hotel is smoke free.

  • 164 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
Aloft Columbus University District offers 164 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Similar properties

View from property

SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,003 reviews
$99 nightly
The price is $116
Jul 28 - Jul 29
Total includes taxes and fees
SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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: USD 50 per accommodation, per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

How close is Aloft Columbus University District to the airport?

Aloft Columbus University District is 9.4 mi (17-min drive) away from the John Glenn Columbus Intl. Airport (CMH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Aloft Columbus University District have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Aloft Columbus University District.

Does Aloft Columbus University District offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Aloft Columbus University District, but self-serve breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 5.00 and 20.00 per person.

Is there a casino at Aloft Columbus University District?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Hollywood Casino (11-min drive) and Scioto Downs (15-min drive) are nearby.

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

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

Is there free parking at Aloft Columbus University District?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Aloft Columbus University District have a pool?

Aloft Columbus University District features an indoor pool.

Does Aloft Columbus University District have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Aloft Columbus University District to downtown Columbus?

Aloft Columbus University District is 2.2 mi away from Columbus.

Aloft Columbus University District Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 500 out of 798 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 798 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 798 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 798 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 798 reviews

9.4/10

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

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice up to date hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking. Convenient location. On site bar
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ASIA

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA, SABINA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good for OSU game not too bad of a walk.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELVIA

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Thin walls

Stayed for 3 nights. The room was ok at aloft standard. But unfortunately cer thin walls. I could hear the children screaming very early in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Erik

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ejovwokoghene

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jhon

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tameka

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

2/10 Terrible

Mario

Was turned away
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marya K

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

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

6/10 Okay

Rana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

No soundproofing, bring earplugs

Noisiest hotel I've ever stayed in. Could hear every footstep above us, every conversation in the hall, every neighboring toilet flush. Any doors on our floor closing sounded like they were coming from across the hall with our door open. It's got a cool modern aesthetic, and it's really convenient to southwest campus, but if I hadn't brought earplugs I would have gotten no sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Derek

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is relatively new and isn’t a great location on the east side of Grandview. It’s not really walkable to Ohio State, but it’s very close. The hotel is conveniently located in the same parking area as cap city diner, which is a longtime favorite restaurant. It’s also close to several other eating and shopping areas. The rooms were Aloft typical. Clean, reasonably appointed (although the end tables are still too small) and everything functioned fine. The staff did a good job making sure at least one of our rooms was ready for us at check-in. It was an extraordinarily busy weekend when we arrived, and they were very apologetic that both rooms were not fully prepared. When we returned to the front desk, they quickly got us checked into our second room, and the remainder of the day was uneventful. The only complaints we had about the property were that the water pressure was very low and a very strange elevator function where you have to choose your room and scan your key card to get anywhere beyond the lobby floor. I understand it’s for security so that people aren’t just randomly coming off the street and going up to the guest room floors, but it was a little unnerving to be in an elevator that lacks any buttons to select your floor. We only stayed one day, but the value was good and would probably stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025