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Aloft Columbus University District

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Ohio Stadium

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Indoor pool
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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1295 OLENTANGY RIVER RD, Columbus, OH, 43212
  • Place, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Ohio Stadium
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ohio State University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Columbus, OH (CMH-John Glenn Columbus Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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)
  • City view
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • City view
  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 275 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 360 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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

  • Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ohio Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Nationwide Arena - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Schottenstein Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Ohio State University - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Natalie’s - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪GetGo - ‬7 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.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

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

As of Feb 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aloft Columbus University District on Feb 22, 2026 start from $114.0, 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.

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. 586 out of 914 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 914 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 914 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 914 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 914 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is very "hip". Loved the decor and vibe. Room/bed was very comfortable. Front desk staff was friendly. Breakfast was not free -- had to be purchased. Decent prices/selection for breakfast -- included made-to-order stuff and "grab and go" options.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faith

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

10/10 Excellent

Kirlinger

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlesa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arianna

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Did not have breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

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

10/10 Excellent

tatiana

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

2/10 Terrible

Brad

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent

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

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed her for an OSU football game. It is about a half hour walk to the stadium. The staff was wonderful. The room was spartan and a bit beat up but clean. I know the ridiculous price was based on location and not amenities. It has a parking lot and they allowed me to park 2 cars which was great on a game day. The on site bar was hopping and had a great vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Staff & service
Noisiest hotel stay I've experienced in years. Requested top floor when I booked in June for an October stay. Not available at check-in, and no reason why. We were assigned room 231, next to the stairwell. The doors are heavy with strong closers, so every time someone enters/leaves a room, the sound wakes you up. Then the guests in room 331 checked in between midnight and 1am and proceeded to drag their bags up the stairwell (banging on each step). After that they just stomped around the room and flushed their turbo toilet repeatedly (another loud noise source). And with no carpeting and a distinct lack of soundproofing, you could hear every time an item is dropped. If you are looking for a quiet night's sleep don't stay at Aloft. I certainly won't.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arianna

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tisbe

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025